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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: Today at 12:11:21 AM »

It makes me miss my reverse grad and to a lesser degree the warming polariser. I really need to get myself sorted out and sell the old Singh Ray reverse grad for the Cokin system, so that I can get one to fit my Lee system.

I use both the Lee Filter Holder and the Cokin Z-Pro Filter Holder and the 4"X6" Singh Ray Reverse ND Grad fits nicely on both filter holders. The only issue is that the Singh-Ray Cokin Z-Pro sprocket mount LB warming polarizer is loose when mounted on the Lee Filter holder.

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Lenses / Re: Infra red filter - question

« on: May 18, 2013, 03:06:46 AM »

It seems to be a rather "old" list.
In the list the Canon 16-35mm is mentioned but not the MKII. Does it mean that the MKII does not have the hotspot problem?
I also do not see the Canon 24-105.
Are there any updated resources of what lens to use and what not?

Well, it is quite challenging to find an updated list wherein the 16-35mm II is included in the list. However, I joined a Canon sponsored IR Photography Masterclass not so long time ago wherein the insructor has both the 16-35mm II and 17-40mm but stays away from using the 16-35mm II for IR work due to hotspot issues. It may be a case to case basis though.

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Lenses / Re: Infra red filter - question

« on: May 18, 2013, 12:20:14 AM »

Thanks shutterwideshut. I wasn't aware of this problem. I have a number of lenses on the good list. Great resource. 

You're welcome, serendipidy. I have a superb copy of the 17-40mm which is also suitable for IR and this is always my lens of choice for IR work. Cheers.

Rik

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: May 18, 2013, 12:16:44 AM »

I agree, I'm actually out several times per week, it's just that I feel that this takes more time and equipment compared to other types of photography, I need to overcome that obstacle.

thanks
J

I agree that bringing the equipment and filters especially the tripod is a bit cumbersome but there's some sense of self-fullfillment once you achieve what you have pre-visualized. That's the beauty of shooting.  Cheers and have a nice weekend. 

Cheers,

Rik

Awesome shot shutterwideshut

Thanks, Dylan. Have a nice weekend.

Lovely shot, really.

I have the Lens, but not the skills with it, clearly you do, your use of Filters and time have made a Beautiful Image, well done.

Thanks, eml58.  A lovely lens indeed but needs a lot of attention when composing.

Simply beautiful.  Congrats, nice job.

Thanks, Click. Enjoy your weekend.

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Lenses / Re: Infra red filter - question

« on: May 18, 2013, 12:00:05 AM »

I had my 40D converted by LifePixel - they are great! One thing I ran up against pretty quickly, tho, is that a lot of lenses, in particular the 16-35 I was hoping to use for landscapes, have a nasty PITA "hot spot" of reduced exposure in the center of every shot [due to the way IR reflects inside the optics]. I'm currently looking at the Sigma 15mm to use on WA shots, since it is reportedly better. It would pay to research your current lenses before you commit to IR.

The 16-35mm is indeed not recommended for IR work. Here's a link on which lenses are suitable or not for IR photography: http://www.lensplay.com/lenses/lens_infra_red_IR.html

Cheers. 

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Lenses / Re: Infra red filter - question

« on: May 17, 2013, 11:00:23 PM »

shutterwideshut

I really like the look of your last 2 shots. I have been thinking of converting my XSi to do IR photography.

Thanks. If you are in the US, the best way to convert it is to have it shipped to Life Pixel. The good thing about IR photography is the optimum timing to shoot IR is during high noon or harsh sunlight. So this means you can maximize your time shooting landscapes in the golden and blue hours and shoot IR at high noon.  Though the learning curve is steep but once you start to like it, well, you will really like it. An accomplished IR film photographer once said: "...people either love IR photography or just don't get it but the ones who love it really love it. " 

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Lenses / Re: Infra red filter - question

« on: May 17, 2013, 09:32:38 PM »

I saw some nice infra red photos and I wondered are there two types of filters?
Namely, I thought that UV/IR filter is used to cut of those rays. So what filter should one use for IR photography? Are these different filters or I missed something?

The cheapest way to do IR photography is by using a Hoya R72 screw-in filter which has a 720-nm cut-off. The most obvious disadvantage though is you have to shoot ultra long exposure and that means approximately 15~16 stops. Here's one of my shots using that method:

Déjà vu
Canon EOS 5D Mark III ı Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM  ı Hoya R72 IR Filter ı 17mm ı 239s ı f/8 ı ISO 100

Déjà vu by shutterwideshut on Flickr

The other more expensive choice is to convert your old DSLR to IR. There are lots of filter cut-offs but I find the most flexible one to post-process is the 590 nm. Life Pixel converts cameras for IR photography. You can check it out here: http://www.lifepixel.com/tutorials.

Here are some shots I did with an IR modified 20D:

Final Fantasy
IR Modified Canon EOS 20D ı Canon EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM   ı 10 mm ı 1/250s ı f/8 ı ISO 200

Final Fantasy by shutterwideshut on Flickr

Ethereal Garden
IR Modified Canon EOS 20D ı Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM ı 17mm ı 1/250s ı f/9 ı ISO 200
Ethereal Garden by shutterwideshut on Flickr

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: May 17, 2013, 09:14:37 PM »

As always, beautiul pictures from you. I haven't had time to try more long exposure since that occassion a few weeks ago. Hope to get out soon again though.

Thanks. You should go out and shoot from time to time. Cheers! 

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: May 17, 2013, 11:24:20 AM »

My most recent sunset shot. 

Visual Symphony
Canon EOS 5D Mark III ı Canon TS-E24mm f/3.5L II ı Lee 1.2 ND Filter ı Singh Ray 0.9 Reverse ND Grad Filter ı Singh Ray LB Warming Polarizer ı 24mm ı 15s ı f/11 ı ISO 100

Visual Symphony by shutterwideshut on Flickr

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

« on: May 13, 2013, 12:54:37 AM »

A beautiful lens indeed!  My images shot with the 5D3 combo:

Connection
24mm ı 60s ı f/16 ı ISO 200

Connection by shutterwideshut on Flickr


Urban Light Painting
24mm ı 60s ı f/16 ı ISO 100

Urban Light Painting by shutterwideshut on Flickr


Reach for the sun
65mm ı 1/4000s ı f/2.8 ı ISO 100

Reach for the sun by shutterwideshut on Flickr

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Street & City / Re: Question about long exposure and filters

« on: May 11, 2013, 01:34:07 AM »

Looking to do more landscape photography. Shooting with a 60d at the moment and looking to buy a 17-40 in a few days. Will be moving to full frame soon so the EFS 10-17 is out for me.

As far as filters go I'm looking at Singh Ray and Lee. The warming filter and ND reverse filter for starters.

The 17-40 is 77mm thread, so do I need to get the regular screw in filter and screw in adaptor ring to stack filters that way? Or will this cause vignetting?

The filters I got, I can just stack them on each other, no adaptor rings or similar. Vignetting, yes in the wide end. I had some serious vignetting at 24 on my 24-105. I had only two filters stacked.

thanks
J

At what mm do vignetting start? And what filters are you using.

I use both the Lee Filter and SIngh Ray Filter System. At focal lengths wider than 24mm on FF, vignetting will start but this can be corrected easily on PP. Here are some of my filter combinations for shooting long exposure:

Sundown at Lingayen Gulf
Canon EOS 5D Mark III ı Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM  ı Singh Ray 0.9 Reverse ND Grad Filter ı Singh Ray LB Warming Polarizer ı 24mm ı 13s ı f/16 ı ISO 100

Sundown at Lingayen Gulf by shutterwideshut on Flickr


Symmetry
Canon EOS 5D Mark III ı Canon TS-E24mm f/3.5L II ı Lee Big Stopper ı Lee 0.9 Soft ND Grad Filter ı Singh Ray LB Warming Polarizer ı 24mm ı 170s ı f/8 ı ISO 100

Symmetry by [shutterwideshut] on Flickr

At 10mm on a cropped sensor camera, vignetting is obvious but I don't mind though:
Another day ends
Canon EOS 7D ı Canon EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM ı Lee 0.9 Soft ND Grad Filter ı Lee Big Stopper ı 10mm ı 79s ı f/8 ı ISO 200

Another day ends by [shutterwideshut] on Flickr

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Street & City / Re: Question about long exposure and filters

« on: May 11, 2013, 12:36:40 AM »

As far as filters go I'm looking at Singh Ray and Lee. The warming filter and ND reverse filter for starters.

If you are looking into stacking filters then the good combo to consider for a start would be: Cokin Z-Pro Holder + Singh Ray LB Warming Polarizer(Z sprocket mount) + 0.9 Singh Ray Reverse ND Grad Filter. For the record, Lee doesn't produce any Reverse ND Grad.

And yes, there will be vignetting at focal lengths wider than 24mm on FF. 

Watch this comparison by Landscape Photographer Darwin Wigett to know the reason why you should consider the Cokin Z-Pro Holder instead of the Lee Filter: http://darwinwiggett.wordpress.com/2011/06/28/lee-holder-vs-cokin-z-pro-holder/

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: May 07, 2013, 10:17:04 PM »

Connection
Canon EOS 5D Mark III ı Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM ı 24mm ı 60s ı f/16 ı ISO 200

Connection by shutterwideshut on Flickr

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: 5D MK III Images

« on: May 07, 2013, 01:45:08 PM »

Connection
Canon EOS 5D Mark III ı Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM ı 24mm ı 60s ı f/16 ı ISO 200

Connection by shutterwideshut on Flickr

Bishan Park, Singapore
Canon EOS 5D Mark III ı Canon TS-E24mm f/3.5L II ı 24mm ı 120s ı f/11 ı ISO 200

Bishan Park, Singapore by shutterwideshut on Flickr

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HDR - High Dynamic Range / Re: Post your HDR images:

« on: May 07, 2013, 01:37:24 PM »

In search of his own muse
Canon EOS 7D ı Canon EFS10-22mm f/3.5-4.5  USM

In search of his own muse by shutterwideshut on Flickr

November Rain
Canon EOS 7D ı Canon EFS10-22mm f/3.5-4.5  USM

November Rain by shutterwideshut on Flickr