Questions on IR

[davee78]

hi all, need your kind advices again...

Got myself a HOYA R72 recently, tried IR and ended up with a lot of question marks..

1. Even though it was a sunny day with blue skies...I couldn't get the blue during PP. See testing 123 Photo: [IMG][/IMG]

2. On some occasions, the intial image on the camera will be more like b & w , whereas on others it will be like Sephia like (which should be the right one right), why is that so?

3. For IR shooting, What is the recommended ISO to use?

4. The initial image that appears on the camera sometimes appear grainy...even before shooting (even at low ISO)...what is wrong? or is that common

5. Sorry for so many questions...but testing around is still fun, I must say

[psyk1]

did you set your custom white balance?

[davee78]

Originally Posted by psyk1 did you set your custom white balance?

Yup, but I am not sure if I had done it correctly..me using S5, so I go to custom white balance, point at bright green grass...and then "set" ..it will take a while...then after, I will shoot in that mode "custom white" anything I need to add??

[Francis Lee]

Hi dave,

I suggest you read the 'stickies' on the top of threads. Maybe even make a printout & bring it outdoor with your cam for a trial.

It works for me as I'm kinda forgetful with procedures....

Have fun, cheers!

[psyk1]

hmm.. i'm not too sure also.. maybe you can post the picture you got before your pp.. i myself had some problems when i first tried IR also.. turned out my custom white balance wasn't right, probably coz I shoot at a bright spot of grass.. maybe can wait for the IR experts here to try figure out your problem..

[davee78]

Originally Posted by psyk1 hmm.. i'm not too sure also.. maybe you can post the picture you got before your pp.. i myself had some problems when i first tried IR also.. turned out my custom white balance wasn't right, probably coz I shoot at a bright spot of grass.. maybe can wait for the IR experts here to try figure out your problem..

Jus realised...actually not much difference before and after......well, got a long way to go..



Another example, the skies didn't turn out blue...the umbrella where they sell drinks there although turned out blue correctly..hmmm..I must have missed out something...