Re: infrared question

[George L Smyth <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

JoePaduano@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> George-- just a quick note; you do not have to change the film speed to get a
> more or less ethereal look with infrared film. This is what is confusing many
> people who are e-mailing similar questions.  If for example you have
> established an ei of 250 and you decide you want a granier or more ethereal
> look for a specific subject, open the lens an extra stop or two. This
> effectively changes the speed  ( increasing exposure )
> of the film to a slower speed, without actually re-setting the film speed in
> the camera.
>                                                                        joe

Yes, this is the "same difference."  I always work manually, so the way
I work is different from folks who rely upon autoexposure.  I though
that they might better understand what I was getting at.  Whatever
concept works, go for it.

george

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