Re: microdol-x & infrared

[Jaap Los <imagefotografie@xxxxxx>]

Hellaynea wrote:
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> Des,
> 
> Well I am starting my final project and it is heavily based on infrared film.
> I wondered if i could get tighter grain by using Microdol.  I am thinking
> about doing some figurative studies and perhaps some landscapes.  I don't mind
> the grain when I shoot landscapes but i want a smoother appearance for skin
> tones and texture (grain).  I really don't know if this is the best solution
> for what I want to do.......I also wanted to know what the benefits of
> purchasing and using an opaque filter that lets in only the infrared light are
> as opposed to using a deep red filter.  I am undecisive and can't find too
> many examples of which filter is better.  All I know is that the red filter is
> much easier to use because you can still compose and focus through your lens.
> I wonder if the opaque filter really makes a difference in the effects you can
> come up with.   Thanks for the valuable info.........
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I have tried a red filter and an opaque one. I cabn't see the
difference! So my advice is: stick to a red #25 filter. See my homepage
for some examples all taken with #25 red filter. Succes!
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Sincere greetings
Jaap Los
The Netherlands

See also my Infrared Photography Homepage
at:   http://home.wxs.nl/~losjb/

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