Black & White First shot on IR-modified K-7

First shot on IR-modified K-7 · 08:11 AM

Having brutally converted a K-7 yesterday to be IR-capable, I had a chance today to take a few test shots. Long story, but at the moment the sensor suspension isn't physically connected so the sensor drops to its rest position, such that it is at the edge of the image circle for the lens. But as it happens I like the vignette effect...

Composition and AF via Live View.

Adam · 11-15-2011, 09:37 AM

Fantastic photo- doesn't look like much of an IR shot, though!

karma mechanic · 11-15-2011, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Fantastic photo- doesn't look like much of an IR shot, though!

Now I'm wondering what makes a shot an IR shot...

To be honest, a lot of the time I use IR-modified cameras just as black & white cameras - the IR glow from foliage is a bonus. In this one the shadows are a lot stronger since they don't have any IR, while the grass has a 'frost-like' look.

I did put it in the Black & White section

**dcmsox2004** · 11-15-2011, 04:58 PM

beautifully framed.. the shadows really make the shot 'pop'.... dave m

vimeto · 11-15-2011, 07:31 PM

amazing shot. love it!

cscurrier · 11-15-2011, 07:35 PM

Beautiful photo. The vignette fits perfectly.

**Sailor** · 11-16-2011, 05:21 PM

This is one cool photo - IR or otherwise. Great job.

Jer

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11-15-2011, 01:23 PM	#3
karma mechanic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 192 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Fantastic photo- doesn't look like much of an IR shot, though! Now I'm wondering what makes a shot an IR shot... To be honest, a lot of the time I use IR-modified cameras just as black & white cameras - the IR glow from foliage is a bonus. In this one the shadows are a lot stronger since they don't have any IR, while the grass has a 'frost-like' look. I did put it in the Black & White section

11-15-2011, 04:58 PM	#4
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	beautifully framed.. the shadows really make the shot 'pop'.... dave m

11-15-2011, 07:31 PM	#5
vimeto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ct Photos: Gallery Posts: 146	amazing shot. love it!

11-15-2011, 07:35 PM	#6
cscurrier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 280	Beautiful photo. The vignette fits perfectly.

11-16-2011, 05:21 PM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	This is one cool photo - IR or otherwise. Great job. Jer