On Fri, 21 Jun 2002, Rob Studdert wrote: > Before you write off HIE why not try it with a real IR filter? You'll
Not writing it off, just seeking something different for a bit. > get far more IR derived contrast in the negs. Using an 87C (093) the > cut-off is 1000nm so it will preclude virtually all of the visible I've noticed that real IR filters are disguistingly expensive, not to mention the bit about not being able to see through the lens is a bit of a bummer, too. I've considered trying to find a source of teh material and taping it over teh film guides like others have done. Is there any apprechiable (is that a word, what about if I spelled it correctly?) difference between a 25 and a 29 filter with HIE? With the other near-IR films? > spectrum (under bright lights you can only see the deepest red through > it). Of course you'll have to pre- focus or scale focus when using an > SLR. To say nothing of having to precompose, as well, eh? :) In other news, I appeared to have lost the eyecup from my ZX-5n, last night. This makes me bitter. It makes me angry that B&H wants $23 for a new one. Bitter and angry. Oh well, I'm at work, would've been this way anyhow.. -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
