Hey thanks Tony I appreciate it. You know what it is, I never try to shoot a video unless I fully understand and test what I'm talkin about. That way it comes natural and I don't need a script. Good looking out.
Ray - that's one of the very best technical photography tutorials I've ever watched on YT. You know your stuff and deliver the information perfectly. Thank you so much!
Ray I attended a paid workshop on IR photography and came away confused with more questions than answers. This video answered them all. It’s easily the best instruction on IR photography I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much!! I’m heading out today with SFX and actually feel confident! I’m subscribing to your channel!!
Cousin OC hey thanks for stopping by, yo what are we both doing up so early lol. I wish I could take credit for the sunny 8 rule but you know something, I shot three rolls of this and about 95 percent of them were keepers which NEVER happens with regular film. one shot i forgot to lower the filter and it was overexposed but thats it. I guess i concentrated much more and gave myself days to shoot each film without rushing. Id like to try color next but itd have to be digital.
I've been a pro for almost 40 years. I can remember playing around with Infrared film. I never had time to get creative with it. The limited time I had with it, I fell In love using the film. I have to say, this has been the most informed video I've seen about this amazing film stock. I love your images. Very well exposed for sure. Works of art. and thanks for posting all your info in your comments. I'm getting back into shooting film again. Just for the fun of it. SFX film I will be in my camera soon. Thanks Ray!
Ray, The quality of your videos is outstanding. Great audio, great video, great editing, and most important, great content. This is a perfect introduction to infrared photography. I had no idea there was such a thing as a flip up filter holder. I think "Ethereal" is the word for your photos.
Man thanks so much. Took many hours to edit. I actually had to edit this twice, first time my PC crashed. I love making these. I dedicate this episode to you 😎
Kept simple, modest on your own abilities and expertise, urged the viewer to do his/her own research. That's how a good informative video is made... Well done!
Many thanks for this tutorial. I have Ilford 200 SFX ordered and I cleaned up my Pentax Program Plus camera. My plans are to go out to our local historical cemetery later this week and shoot some film. While I have shot infrared film, it's been years. Glad I viewed your video.
Thank you very much: This looks like another turn in the road with my photography: So appreciate your time in sharing this. Your photos were brilliant and you didn’t look like an alien: Thank you once again
Lol thanks my man. I know what you mean by another turn because even though I shoot a lot of film and digital lately I've been getting burned out on photography and although I live near Miami I feel like I'm shot everything there is. Trying the infrared allows another dimension. I really would like to try color infrared with those kolari vision filters but of course I would need a converted camera. Thanks for checking this out and taking the time to comment 😊
I do know what you mean about being burned out: I live in country NSW Australia 🇦🇺 The drought was something else, then the bush fires, now rain 🌧: Have turned to having more clouds and different types in pics: I’d love to get to a beach and shoot: Have 57 cameras at last count plus my collection, love them all: Anyway thank you again
That photo of the church is absolutely gorgeous. I already had a roll of sfx200 coming in the mail and that alone was enough to sell me on using it. Thank you!!
I'm 2 years late... but I found this video so informative. I love IR images and have gotten back into film... I appreciate the great info here, worth giving a try!
I've watched a few videos on infrared film photography, especially with a medium format camera. This is the clearest explanation. The example images are fantastic too. I use a TLR so don't need the filter mount, looking forward to giving it a try.
Learned that the Harkonnen’s planet montage was shot in infrared and wanted to learn more about the shooting film/photo in infrared. Your tutorial is a great help, from lens to settings to adapters your video is very insightful.
I just shot a two rolls SFX using all of your advice, and it worked great! I've been meaning to for awhile now, but it all seemed too confusing, until this tutorial. So thanks! It's cool stuff.
@@Raychristofer I've posted three up on my Instagram ( @tim_roper). One thing I really like: you don't have to get out there super early for some good landscape shots!
Hello Frank that's awesome man let me know how it goes if you get a chance to try it. I don't know if I mentioned but ilford invited me to write an article for their online magazine the link is in the description. That was really cool and something I didn't expect
Thank you sir. I also live in Miami. I love IR photography. I have a Sony A6000 converted to 830NM. I also love to shoot film. You inspired me to shoot iR on film. Thanks for a most enjoyable and educational video. Stay safe, Jerry.
I loved shooting people with Infrared I like the skin tone and black orbits . Your prints are beautiful .I always had a difficult time loading the film in darkness. Thanks
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! Today I was planning to shoot my first infrared film and before doing that I came here to find some tips and I found your video. Thank you!!
Sir, this is the most useful video on IR film photography I came along so far. Thank you very much! I also appreciate your calm and intelligent explanations. Take my bow, and also my subscription. :D
Hello thanks so much. You know I shot two other segments that I left out. I talked about using mirror lock up to reduce shake and another that I thought would make the video run to long. It's tricky knowing what to leave out of the edit to keep it as interesting as possible. Thanks for taking the time to check this out.
Hey man, thanks for this detailed tutorial! I'm on my way out to shoot my first roll of IR film (Rollei IR with a Hoya R72 filter). I've watched your video a couple of times and feel like you've saved me from a bunch of mistakes.
Terrific tutorial. I shoot a lot of digital through vintage lenses. However, I have some film bodies. You just gave me a reason to shoot film. Thank you!
Awesome thanks so much for taking the time to comment on this. Glad it was helpful, it took me weeks to put this together. I'm curious how you came across this video?
You are wonderful, with your explanatory video, but I have a lot to learn, to be able to follow you, I really like the clarity of the audio, magnificent work, I think that if I continue listening I could learn a lot. Thanks ,
I know that this was posted two years ago but I'm curious to know how your film turned out. I assume you were using the Rollei 400 IR film. Ive heard with that particular film, a red 25A filter will make it look like a regular B&W film. Supposedly, you need an IR filter to get the IR look with the Rollei 400 film. Some say that you can get the IR look with the Ilford 200 film with a red filter.
@@anzaeria I still have the film in my Freezer. So you messege is not late. Thanks for the advice! I ve read that I should also take into a count amount of light, and other things… we ll see.
Trying to get into infrared b&w film photography and so far this has been the best tutorial I've seen. Formal and shares personal experiences, well done and thank you.
This is one of the best video explainers I have ever seen about photography. Thank you so much for the clarity in concepts and practical advice. You are a great teacher! Two questions for you: 1) Do you have a patreon account or something similar? 2) Do you sell your prints? Wish today's bloggers/influencers/gurus/or whatever they call themselves were more like this. The world would be better.
Hello thanks so much that warms my heart. Yes I try to be personal and be myself at all times. I don't have a patreon but I started a small online print shop, I haven't uploaded a ton of photos yet but you're welcome to check it out. Thanks for your support and here's a link to the shop. aloyandersonphotography.picfair.com/
Very nicely done video. This is expertly made. Well laid out, and lots of great information. I really enjoyed how you split the video up with some of your images. That’s a great way to showcase your work and what the film looks like.
Another great video, Ray. Really nice work. I've also shot with something called JCH (Japan Camera Hunter) Streetpan, which has a strong red sensitivity. It also works great with an R72 filter.
Hello how are you? Sorry I missed your comment for so long but yes I heard Japan Street was also red sensitive I'd like to try it. Thanks for checking this out.
Awesome glad it was helpful. Milford magazine was cool enough to feature me in their online magazine feel free to check it out. I think the link is in the description
@@Raychristofer In fact, I am using a modified digital camera and I was expecting to reach the quality of monochrome films Thanks for the invitation and I will subscribe to the magazine
@@Raychristofer hey man, I was wondering, if you use a red filter with this film and shoot a cut up pomegranate, would the inside texture look jet black as it's red colour? Planning on a series and some of your experience would be much appreciated, thank you!
@@lochvonsavoy2936 hello thank you and yes many people use a deep red filter instead of the infrared and it works great too but since I didn't compare them back to back I can't tell how much difference it would be but I do know the deep red filter will give you shorter exposure times. That pomegranate sounds like a perfect subject for that test. Let me know how it goes
hello thank you, and I'm actually going to flip it around on you because I'm glad I found your channel, vintage cameras is where it's at. You've got a new subscriber
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley that's something I deal with also.there's times I've spent over a week putting together a video and hours editing it only to see 150 views. And other videos I just threw together without much care that blow up. I've learned it's best to just make videos out of love. and sometimes I'll take a month off of UA-cam when I don't feel like it. The good thing is I'm starting to make money every month from the channel even though I don't have a ton of subscribers so that is an encouragement also. If you look at marques brownlee's first videos you won't feel bad at all lol.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley Hello no it's minimum 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours in the last 12 months. Believe me it took years for me to make 1000 subs but the 4000 hours isn't terrible. The key is you can put Amazon affiliate links in the video to make money which is separate from UA-cam rules and more than half my affiliate income is from Amazon . So don't let UA-cam AdSense dollars hold you back it fluctuates anyway.
Great video! Very informative and practical. I’ve got some Ilford 200 SFX 200 and a r25 red filter that I’ll star with, and later transition to “true” infrared photography. Great tip on the “Uurig” filter holder! As always, great job…on point!
These pictures look amazing and really make me want to buy a filter and shoot my roll already! I've had a roll of infrared film for a few years but never got a filter. I can't wait to try it out!
Hey Ray this was great, fabulous, par excellence my friend. I have thinking about and not seen you on youtube, so this was a very pleasant surprise. I still have not tried Lomo film again (can only buy it online0. I did shoot Rollei Crossbird last week (waiting for it to come back). I have considered infare and you video helped me in that regard. Post some mpore film videos please.
Hello thanks so much md, actually what the Young folks are doing today is using digital cameras converted to infrared which I may try. Shot three film reviews the same time as this ir video , lomo purple and an updated lomo metropolis. I just have to find time to edit them. Glad this was helpful. Never heard of that rollei crossbird till I just googled it. Super interesting!
Hi Ray, very nice review. And beuatiful pictures. I shooting myself also ilford sfx200 and digital with a Canon 1000d full spectrum. It works great and the pictures are great. Well done.
Hey thanks for checking this out my man. I want to try a full spectrum conversion also, much better to experiment with. feel free to check out my ilford magazine article on Infrared also, link in description.
I just came across your Utube channel and I stopped to watch it. Your a well spoken person and you make a good teacher... you got me...I'm in. Good job...cheers.
Hello Matt thank you, hey are we in the same FB photography group? Also I challenge you to a friendly competition in comparison to the results I was able to get. No pressure lol
Really good pics you're taken here..thanks for sharing with us! The reason why the plants and the grass is shining so bright is chlorophil, which is emitting from them itself, with its own wavelenght. IR-photography is special..but delivers stunning results.
Ahh!!! Amazing! I have carried my Infrared films for ages and never used them because I still want to buy a red filter. Not watched the video yet but I will while the RA-4 machine is heating up! See you in the darkroom in a minute Aloy! Greetings from the Alps
Very helpful Ray, thank you, I have some Rollei 35mm infrared film New and two expired Macophot an IR 820c and a IR820c Aura B&W also by Rollei about 12 years old in 120 format, probably 400ASA by now, and a filter. I have never tried infrared before, so fingers crossed as to the results. My choice of cameras are old, for 35mm an Ihagee Exakta VX1000 and for 120 an AGI Agilux Agifold camera, so I am not making it easy for myself, but you have given me some starters, cheers :-)
Awesome my brother Ian in so glad this helped. The camera doesn't matter but I recommend using a wider lens like a 28 or 35. Hey Ilford actually featured me in their online magazine and invited me to write an Article. The link should be in the description. Let me know how it goes.
Nice, and helpful...thank you Does the IR require special chemicals for development? If IR is printed, is special paper required? If you have the time, please reply
Hello thank you and those are great real questions. Infrared uses the same black and white chemicals as all other black and white film. I don't know what chemical they add to the emulsion that makes it infrared sensitive. And no the paper is not different for printing the black and white infrared image. I've actually been experimenting with darkroom paper in my large format camera instead of film and I'm getting incredible results, I'm actually working on a video tutorial. If you decide to try it let me know if you have any further questions. I don't know if I mentioned in the video but this film can also be shot without the infrared filter to look like a perfectly normal black and white film
@@Raychristofer thank you for your reply Helpful information You may also be interested in this technique ua-cam.com/video/MJO2VYpJT9o/v-deo.html IR appeals to be because I feel that there's too little Black and White in black and white photography. I like to view the extremes of the dynamic range, and let the mid range actually be the mid-range
Hello how are you? I actually can't remember how the negatives behaved , I shot these images about four months ago. Hmm. I'm scanning some old Russian 35mm now though and it's horribly curled like a fingernail. I had to take a glass from a picture frame to hold it flat too
I just started to play with this infrared film photography. So just to make clear, in very bright sunny day the 'base exposure' is 1sec/F8.0 for ASA200 films, right? Thus if I use Rollei IR400 or 400s that would be adjusted to 1/2sec F8.
Hello thank you, I can only go by my experience using ilford sfx but what your said sounds like the correct starting point. Definitely get more than one roll so you can adjust after the first roll if necessary
Great info mate as a young lad I shot a roll of infra red didnt do any research didn’t know about filters just presumed the film was enough I did make some nice bog standard black and white shots thought 🙄 keen to try again now 📷❤️
LOL that's a very good question and I don't think so because infrared light behaves differently. I don't have enough experience to give you a accurate answer sorry
thanks for the video! super helpful. Just wanted to know if you or anyone out there have ever tried to push SFX a couple stops?? and if it helps with motion blur?? I can't find any info on pushing infrared film.
A fantastic little submission, thank you! I disagree slightly though on your thoughts on skin tone. In the context of the rest of the image the skin looked fine) on my iPhone anyway!😊). The other images were really good! Like you I like the house in the trees in Miami! Will definitely give it a try if I can afford an 82mm filter! Again, thanks!
Awesome thank you so much for taking the time to watch this. I haven't shot any infrared since I did this video and it's a shame. The filter I got was very affordable I know it was much less than $20, look in my video description I probably have an Amazon link to the brand
Congratulations on the recognition from Ilford. I use a Nikon F setup and following your advise have been able to get some nice images. I find it easiest to bring along a digital camera and work out the settings then continue with film camera. Living in Maine the growing season is about 4 days so the green foliage is not always available. Would you have any idea of other sources of infrared reflective objects?
Hello thank you I appreciate you checking this out. Unfortunately artificial things that reflect infrared there's not many of them and if you find one it probably wouldn't be as dramatic in the photo. one thing you can try is to shoot winter landscapes and see how the infrared affects the sky, it will make it dramatically darker. Some people convert their digital cameras to full spectrum by having the infrared blocking filter from the sensor and then they put a "Kolari" filter on the lens and it makes beautiful color infrared images. Google that you might get a kick out of it. Many people use even digital point and shoots for this and get great results. one thing we have to remember is this particular film is not full-fledged infrared so I think the Rollie infrared might even be more dramatic.
Did i comment on this before if not i should have done, i found that they make this film in 5X4 and its actually cheaper than normal 5x4 film so you've inspired me to go on an adventure, armed with large format infrared film.
Hey my man thanks. I can't believe I have you commenting on my videos I must have hit the big time lol. I'm curious how you came across this video was it the illford article or did UA-cam suggest it
Said it before and I'll say it again: a real professional presenting and explaining a subject perfectly.
Hey thanks Tony I appreciate it. You know what it is, I never try to shoot a video unless I fully understand and test what I'm talkin about. That way it comes natural and I don't need a script. Good looking out.
Ray - that's one of the very best technical photography tutorials I've ever watched on YT. You know your stuff and deliver the information perfectly. Thank you so much!
Ray I attended a paid workshop on IR photography and came away confused with more questions than answers. This video answered them all. It’s easily the best instruction on IR photography I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much!! I’m heading out today with SFX and actually feel confident! I’m subscribing to your channel!!
Great video concise and entertaining I subbed
Forget the Sunny 16 rule - You just invented the Sunny 8 rule! Great tutorial and that image at 3:45 is something else
Cousin OC hey thanks for stopping by, yo what are we both doing up so early lol. I wish I could take credit for the sunny 8 rule but you know something, I shot three rolls of this and about 95 percent of them were keepers which NEVER happens with regular film. one shot i forgot to lower the filter and it was overexposed but thats it. I guess i concentrated much more and gave myself days to shoot each film without rushing. Id like to try color next but itd have to be digital.
I've been a pro for almost 40 years. I can remember playing around with Infrared film. I never had time to get creative with it. The limited time I had with it, I fell In love using the film. I have to say, this has been the most informed video I've seen about this amazing film stock. I love your images. Very well exposed for sure. Works of art. and thanks for posting all your info in your comments. I'm getting back into shooting film again. Just for the fun of it. SFX film I will be in my camera soon. Thanks Ray!
Ray,
The quality of your videos is outstanding. Great audio, great video, great editing, and most important, great content. This is a perfect introduction to infrared photography. I had no idea there was such a thing as a flip up filter holder.
I think "Ethereal" is the word for your photos.
Man thanks so much. Took many hours to edit. I actually had to edit this twice, first time my PC crashed. I love making these. I dedicate this episode to you 😎
Just got some IR film as a present and I'm so glad I learned about the UUrig filter holder.
Man, you have the BEST infrared photography tutorial, nice and concise.
Kept simple, modest on your own abilities and expertise, urged the viewer to do his/her own research. That's how a good informative video is made... Well done!
Hahaha, thanks so much. Humility takes us farther
Many thanks for this tutorial. I have Ilford 200 SFX ordered and I cleaned up my Pentax Program Plus camera. My plans are to go out to our local historical cemetery later this week and shoot some film. While I have shot infrared film, it's been years. Glad I viewed your video.
Awesome thank you. Let me know how it goes plz
Thank you very much: This looks like another turn in the road with my photography: So appreciate your time in sharing this. Your photos were brilliant and you didn’t look like an alien: Thank you once again
Lol thanks my man. I know what you mean by another turn because even though I shoot a lot of film and digital lately I've been getting burned out on photography and although I live near Miami I feel like I'm shot everything there is. Trying the infrared allows another dimension. I really would like to try color infrared with those kolari vision filters but of course I would need a converted camera. Thanks for checking this out and taking the time to comment 😊
I do know what you mean about being burned out: I live in country NSW Australia 🇦🇺 The drought was something else, then the bush fires, now rain 🌧: Have turned to having more clouds and different types in pics: I’d love to get to a beach and shoot: Have 57 cameras at last count plus my collection, love them all: Anyway thank you again
Fantastic, professional and informative. I like this guy!
Thanks so much
You're answering every question I had about working with IR - thank you!
best information out there on sfx film...thank you
That photo of the church is absolutely gorgeous. I already had a roll of sfx200 coming in the mail and that alone was enough to sell me on using it. Thank you!!
I'm 2 years late... but I found this video so informative. I love IR images and have gotten back into film... I appreciate the great info here, worth giving a try!
This is the best video I have found on this subject! Thank you so much mate!
I've watched a few videos on infrared film photography, especially with a medium format camera. This is the clearest explanation. The example images are fantastic too. I use a TLR so don't need the filter mount, looking forward to giving it a try.
Learned that the Harkonnen’s planet montage was shot in infrared and wanted to learn more about the shooting film/photo in infrared. Your tutorial is a great help, from lens to settings to adapters your video is very insightful.
I think this is the best tutorial I ever saw, and I saw a lot
also great images!!!!!
I like how this video is calm and chill, but still packed with information and no pointless chattering.
12:30… lol “…it looks like some kind of fairy tale forest man…” love it. Great vid. Thanks.
Nice work, thanks. I had no idea they even made a flip up filter holder until now.
Word up JV, thanks man that's what I'm here for. Glad it was enlightening
I just shot a two rolls SFX using all of your advice, and it worked great! I've been meaning to for awhile now, but it all seemed too confusing, until this tutorial. So thanks! It's cool stuff.
Big Tim that's what's up bro! Thanks so much for getting back to me. Plz share some images I'd like to see your results also
@@Raychristofer I've posted three up on my Instagram ( @tim_roper). One thing I really like: you don't have to get out there super early for some good landscape shots!
Thanks for the good presentation, great images.
Awesome thanks. Much respect
Appreciate you putting this together. I just picked up a roll of IR film and a filter to go with it and feel ready to experiment with it!
That's awesome man that's what it's all about. Let me know how it goes and thanks for taking the time to comment
Great photos Ray and this was an excellent tutorial.
Thanks for your helpful info. You’re making the process much easier.
Hello Frank that's awesome man let me know how it goes if you get a chance to try it. I don't know if I mentioned but ilford invited me to write an article for their online magazine the link is in the description. That was really cool and something I didn't expect
Raychristofer wow, that is cool; I’ll check your link out. It’s super sunny this week, I’ll go try infrared again.
Thank you sir. I also live in Miami. I love IR photography. I have a Sony A6000 converted to 830NM. I also love to shoot film. You inspired me to shoot iR on film. Thanks for a most enjoyable and educational video. Stay safe, Jerry.
absolutely wonderful video, super excited to get a filter and get to shooting
Ray, thank you for your rich information and professional style video. Nice one. 👍
Thanks, you are true artist and a true teacher
Great stuff Ray! Excellent video, thanks for sharing your insight and experience with IR film.
Hello thanks so much
I loved shooting people with Infrared I like the skin tone and black orbits . Your prints are beautiful .I always had a difficult time loading the film in darkness. Thanks
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge! Today I was planning to shoot my first infrared film and before doing that I came here to find some tips and I found your video. Thank you!!
Beautiful images! I love the infrared look
Hello thank you
Sir, this is the most useful video on IR film photography I came along so far. Thank you very much! I also appreciate your calm and intelligent explanations. Take my bow, and also my subscription. :D
Thanks for this Ray. You cover a lot of things I missed out on when I shot this film.
Hello thanks so much. You know I shot two other segments that I left out. I talked about using mirror lock up to reduce shake and another that I thought would make the video run to long. It's tricky knowing what to leave out of the edit to keep it as interesting as possible. Thanks for taking the time to check this out.
Thank you soooooo much!!!! I’m shooting SFX 200 with an R72 this weekend. This is perfect.
Hey man, thanks for this detailed tutorial! I'm on my way out to shoot my first roll of IR film (Rollei IR with a Hoya R72 filter). I've watched your video a couple of times and feel like you've saved me from a bunch of mistakes.
Very cool concepts here Ray, and the images are ethereal. That flip up holder seems like a life saver.
Hello techno Viking how are you? Thanks man and yes sometimes the simplest inventions can make a big difference
Thanks for this video! Very informative. I just started playing with IR filters. I'm going to use your information.
Awesome please let me know how it goes!
Terrific tutorial. I shoot a lot of digital through vintage lenses. However, I have some film bodies. You just gave me a reason to shoot film. Thank you!
Thank you for your effort and information! Very useful, especially with the flip up filter!
Congratulations for this video! Very clear man, I can understand you perfectly! Well done, I learn some good tips for infra-red pics. Thanks!
Awesome thanks so much for taking the time to comment on this. Glad it was helpful, it took me weeks to put this together. I'm curious how you came across this video?
amazing video, very educational! subscribed thank you
Awesome thank you
You are wonderful, with your explanatory video, but I have a lot to learn, to be able to follow you, I really like the clarity of the audio, magnificent work, I think that if I continue listening I could learn a lot. Thanks ,
Thanks! nice video. I will try a infrared 400 with a red filter.
Do it bro thanks
I know that this was posted two years ago but I'm curious to know how your film turned out. I assume you were using the Rollei 400 IR film. Ive heard with that particular film, a red 25A filter will make it look like a regular B&W film. Supposedly, you need an IR filter to get the IR look with the Rollei 400 film. Some say that you can get the IR look with the Ilford 200 film with a red filter.
@@anzaeria I still have the film in my Freezer. So you messege is not late. Thanks for the advice! I ve read that I should also take into a count amount of light, and other things… we ll see.
Excellent and informative video, thank you so much for sharing it with us.
thanks for sharing your findings! This was very informational
Trying to get into infrared b&w film photography and so far this has been the best tutorial I've seen. Formal and shares personal experiences, well done and thank you.
Hello thanks so much.
This is one of the best video explainers I have ever seen about photography. Thank you so much for the clarity in concepts and practical advice. You are a great teacher! Two questions for you:
1) Do you have a patreon account or something similar?
2) Do you sell your prints?
Wish today's bloggers/influencers/gurus/or whatever they call themselves were more like this. The world would be better.
Hello thanks so much that warms my heart. Yes I try to be personal and be myself at all times. I don't have a patreon but I started a small online print shop, I haven't uploaded a ton of photos yet but you're welcome to check it out. Thanks for your support and here's a link to the shop.
aloyandersonphotography.picfair.com/
Very nicely done video. This is expertly made. Well laid out, and lots of great information. I really enjoyed how you split the video up with some of your images. That’s a great way to showcase your work and what the film looks like.
hey thanks Andy, I learned its boring looking at a dude talk non stop so I try to give those intermissions.
Another great video, Ray. Really nice work. I've also shot with something called JCH (Japan Camera Hunter) Streetpan, which has a strong red sensitivity. It also works great with an R72 filter.
Hello how are you? Sorry I missed your comment for so long but yes I heard Japan Street was also red sensitive I'd like to try it. Thanks for checking this out.
I learned a lot from you in this section. Thank you
Awesome glad it was helpful. Milford magazine was cool enough to feature me in their online magazine feel free to check it out. I think the link is in the description
@@Raychristofer In fact, I am using a modified digital camera and I was expecting to reach the quality of monochrome films Thanks for the invitation and I will subscribe to the magazine
Great work and information, as always!
Hello thank you, can't wait to shoot more infrared
@@Raychristofer hey man, I was wondering, if you use a red filter with this film and shoot a cut up pomegranate, would the inside texture look jet black as it's red colour? Planning on a series and some of your experience would be much appreciated, thank you!
@@lochvonsavoy2936 hello thank you and yes many people use a deep red filter instead of the infrared and it works great too but since I didn't compare them back to back I can't tell how much difference it would be but I do know the deep red filter will give you shorter exposure times. That pomegranate sounds like a perfect subject for that test. Let me know how it goes
Really high quality content. I feel like I learned something
Hey thanks so much, yes sometimes its good to challenge ourselves with photography, they say no guts no glory, these are some of my finest art photos
very very cool video! with a lot of information. thank you.
Hello thank you. I'm curious how you came across this video was wondering how the UA-cam algorithm worke
@@Raychristofer I was looking for some landscape photography video. The big plus is the IR, I was looking for this specific filtering.
Great video. I’m so glad I found you. Your film reviews are great
hello thank you, and I'm actually going to flip it around on you because I'm glad I found your channel, vintage cameras is where it's at. You've got a new subscriber
Awesome thank you. I hope you enjoy them. I have actually been a little down because I didn’t think many people were watching them
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley that's something I deal with also.there's times I've spent over a week putting together a video and hours editing it only to see 150 views. And other videos I just threw together without much care that blow up. I've learned it's best to just make videos out of love. and sometimes I'll take a month off of UA-cam when I don't feel like it. The good thing is I'm starting to make money every month from the channel even though I don't have a ton of subscribers so that is an encouragement also. If you look at marques brownlee's first videos you won't feel bad at all lol.
Raychristofer oh really? I thought you couldn’t start monetizing until 10k subs? That’s good to know.
@@AlysVintageCameraAlley Hello no it's minimum 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours in the last 12 months. Believe me it took years for me to make 1000 subs but the 4000 hours isn't terrible. The key is you can put Amazon affiliate links in the video to make money which is separate from UA-cam rules and more than half my affiliate income is from Amazon . So don't let UA-cam AdSense dollars hold you back it fluctuates anyway.
Great video! Very informative and practical. I’ve got some Ilford 200 SFX 200 and a r25 red filter that I’ll star with, and later transition to “true” infrared photography. Great tip on the “Uurig” filter holder! As always, great job…on point!
Great video Ray. I’m going out tomorrow to shoot my first roll of SFX 200. Lots of good information here.
These pictures look amazing and really make me want to buy a filter and shoot my roll already! I've had a roll of infrared film for a few years but never got a filter. I can't wait to try it out!
nice work man ! so many miami gems lost , i'm glad you photographed the house under the tree :)))
Very clear well communicated video. Than you for this excellent tutorial
Thank you Ray, very educational!
thanks so much carlos, respect
Outstanding video. Definitely going to help me out.
Hey Ray this was great, fabulous, par excellence my friend. I have thinking about and not seen you on youtube, so this was a very pleasant surprise. I still have not tried Lomo film again (can only buy it online0. I did shoot Rollei Crossbird last week (waiting for it to come back). I have considered infare and you video helped me in that regard. Post some mpore film videos please.
Hello thanks so much md, actually what the Young folks are doing today is using digital cameras converted to infrared which I may try. Shot three film reviews the same time as this ir video , lomo purple and an updated lomo metropolis. I just have to find time to edit them. Glad this was helpful. Never heard of that rollei crossbird till I just googled it. Super interesting!
Hi Ray, very nice review. And beuatiful pictures. I shooting myself also ilford sfx200 and digital with a Canon 1000d full spectrum. It works great and the pictures are great. Well done.
Hey thanks for checking this out my man. I want to try a full spectrum conversion also, much better to experiment with. feel free to check out my ilford magazine article on Infrared also, link in description.
Very nice video and amazing shots! Congratulations!
Thanks for the filter holder tip!
I just came across your Utube channel and I stopped to watch it. Your a well spoken person and you make a good teacher... you got me...I'm in. Good job...cheers.
Great video Ray might give this film a try in about 3 months when we get some sun in the uk .👍👍👍👍
Hello Matt thank you, hey are we in the same FB photography group? Also I challenge you to a friendly competition in comparison to the results I was able to get. No pressure lol
Great video Ray! I've only ever shot SFX in 35mm but your video has inspired me to get a roll of 120!
Really good pics you're taken here..thanks for sharing with us! The reason why the plants and the grass is shining so bright is chlorophil, which is emitting from them itself, with its own wavelenght. IR-photography is special..but delivers stunning results.
Hey thanks, and yes one thing I notice is some plants reflect more than others. Some palm trees reflect very little but certain bushes are super white
Ahh!!! Amazing! I have carried my Infrared films for ages and never used them because I still want to buy a red filter. Not watched the video yet but I will while the RA-4 machine is heating up! See you in the darkroom in a minute Aloy! Greetings from the Alps
Hey thanks so much Ava. And hey I recommend using a dedicated infrared filter, I'm using a 720 nm. Cool.
Concise and informative - thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very helpful Ray, thank you, I have some Rollei 35mm infrared film New and two expired Macophot an IR 820c and a IR820c Aura B&W also by Rollei about 12 years old in 120 format, probably 400ASA by now, and a filter.
I have never tried infrared before, so fingers crossed as to the results. My choice of cameras are old, for 35mm an Ihagee Exakta VX1000 and for 120 an AGI Agilux Agifold camera, so I am not making it easy for myself, but you have given me some starters, cheers :-)
Awesome my brother Ian in so glad this helped. The camera doesn't matter but I recommend using a wider lens like a 28 or 35. Hey Ilford actually featured me in their online magazine and invited me to write an Article. The link should be in the description. Let me know how it goes.
Nice, and helpful...thank you
Does the IR require special chemicals for development?
If IR is printed, is special paper required?
If you have the time, please reply
Hello thank you and those are great real questions. Infrared uses the same black and white chemicals as all other black and white film. I don't know what chemical they add to the emulsion that makes it infrared sensitive. And no the paper is not different for printing the black and white infrared image. I've actually been experimenting with darkroom paper in my large format camera instead of film and I'm getting incredible results, I'm actually working on a video tutorial. If you decide to try it let me know if you have any further questions. I don't know if I mentioned in the video but this film can also be shot without the infrared filter to look like a perfectly normal black and white film
@@Raychristofer thank you for your reply
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IR appeals to be because I feel that there's too little Black and White in black and white photography. I like to view the extremes of the dynamic range, and let the mid range actually be the mid-range
THX for sharing your knowledge on INFRAREED Film... and Filter Too... ;) /// McRoman // Gothenburg // SWEDEN ...
Excellent information, great job!
How did you like the curl on that SFX I've shot it a couple of times but won't again until I have a better scanner with glass holder.
Hello how are you? I actually can't remember how the negatives behaved , I shot these images about four months ago. Hmm. I'm scanning some old Russian 35mm now though and it's horribly curled like a fingernail. I had to take a glass from a picture frame to hold it flat too
I just started to play with this infrared film photography. So just to make clear, in very bright sunny day the 'base exposure' is 1sec/F8.0 for ASA200 films, right? Thus if I use Rollei IR400 or 400s that would be adjusted to 1/2sec F8.
Hello thank you, I can only go by my experience using ilford sfx but what your said sounds like the correct starting point. Definitely get more than one roll so you can adjust after the first roll if necessary
Well done video thanks for the great tutorial.
Bro, I've smashed the like button immediately cause I know that you do good stuff and the topic is great I'll watch it later : )
That's killer man thanks.
I got that same Mamiya 645 1000s camera & 80mm lens, I love that camera. Wonderful video, expertly explained, immediate sub from me👍🏼
Great video! Love the images!
Great info mate as a young lad I shot a roll of infra red didnt do any research didn’t know about filters just presumed the film was enough I did make some nice bog standard black and white shots thought 🙄 keen to try again now 📷❤️
Thank you! Very well explained.
Is it possible to meter with a metered prism? Or even holding the filter in front of a digital camera and getting a reading?
LOL that's a very good question and I don't think so because infrared light behaves differently. I don't have enough experience to give you a accurate answer sorry
thanks for the video! super helpful. Just wanted to know if you or anyone out there have ever tried to push SFX a couple stops?? and if it helps with motion blur?? I can't find any info on pushing infrared film.
Hello thank you and no I've never heard of it but I'm sure it has been a ttempted. that's a very good question. Hmmm
Great video. Thanks a million.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thankyou - great info presented well :)
Hey James, good looking out bro
Ray how is it going? This video came up an d again and you did a get job. Hope to see more.
Well put together video man!
A fantastic little submission, thank you!
I disagree slightly though on your thoughts on skin tone. In the context of the rest of the image the skin looked fine) on my iPhone anyway!😊). The other images were really good! Like you I like the house in the trees in Miami!
Will definitely give it a try if I can afford an 82mm filter!
Again, thanks!
Awesome thank you so much for taking the time to watch this. I haven't shot any infrared since I did this video and it's a shame. The filter I got was very affordable I know it was much less than $20, look in my video description I probably have an Amazon link to the brand
Thanks Ray,
You’re right, there’s one on Amazon for around £28.
No excuse not to now!😁
THNX ;-) i will get sone SFX200 this week and a 665 Filter, so thanks for your insight !
That windmill!!
Lol thanks I like it too. There's not too many of them in South Florida so I had to catch it
Congratulations on the recognition from Ilford. I use a Nikon F setup and following your advise have been able to get some nice images. I find it easiest to bring along a digital camera and work out the settings then continue with film camera. Living in Maine the growing season is about 4 days so the green foliage is not always available. Would you have any idea of other sources of infrared reflective objects?
Hello thank you I appreciate you checking this out. Unfortunately artificial things that reflect infrared there's not many of them and if you find one it probably wouldn't be as dramatic in the photo. one thing you can try is to shoot winter landscapes and see how the infrared affects the sky, it will make it dramatically darker. Some people convert their digital cameras to full spectrum by having the infrared blocking filter from the sensor and then they put a "Kolari" filter on the lens and it makes beautiful color infrared images. Google that you might get a kick out of it. Many people use even digital point and shoots for this and get great results. one thing we have to remember is this particular film is not full-fledged infrared so I think the Rollie infrared might even be more dramatic.
Excellent presentation! Subscribed .
Did i comment on this before if not i should have done, i found that they make this film in 5X4 and its actually cheaper than normal 5x4 film so you've inspired me to go on an adventure, armed with large format infrared film.
Hey my man thanks. I can't believe I have you commenting on my videos I must have hit the big time lol. I'm curious how you came across this video was it the illford article or did UA-cam suggest it