Re: IR absorbant material???

[Clive Warren <Clive.Warren@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Is there a relatively thin IR absorbant material that I can use to
>cover the pressure plate on my OM cameras to prevent HIE halation?
>
>Be seeing you.
>
>
>Dirk Wright

Dirk,

Yes, you can use the backing paper from 120 roll film - black side towards
the lens. There is a short description of pressure plate issues, together
with the backing paper suggestion, in the "Which Cameras?" section of the
Infrared FAQ.

The paper will cure any pressure plate problems with reflected dimples and
will reduce the total overall halation effect.

If you do not use 120 roll film then try popping in to your local pro. lab
and asking them for some discarded backing paper - they will probably be
more than happy to give it to you.

Let us know how if it works for you.


All the best,

             Clive   http://www.cocam.co.uk
                     Photographic Services, Filters and Equipment, Infrared FAQ
                            http://clive.bel-epa.com
                            Adventures in Cyberspace - Digital Art and Photos


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