Re: #25 vs. IR filter (was: My bio and some questions)

[Andrew Frazer <Andy.Frazer@xxxxxxx>]

> > A #25 filter is your basic starting point, and I wouldn't think about using
> > an infrared filter until you are comfortable with the #25 filter.
>
> I find this statement curious.
>
> Granted that HIE isn't the easiest film to use, but how is a red #25 filter
> any better than an opaque IR filter?
 
Since the IR filter is opaque, you have to compose your shot without the
filter, then put the filter on before shooting.  In itself, this isn't
a problem.  But the problem is that you really should be using a tripod
to do this.  If I didn't hate carrying around my tripod, and setting it
up and taking it down, I would probably switch to an opaque filter.


Andy Frazer						     
email: andyfrazer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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My best infrared photos:
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Coffeehouse/2602/best.html

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http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Coffeehouse/2602/store_top.html

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