infrared

Insider: Fujifilm X-H2 Teardown and Disassembly
In the fall of 2022, Fujifilm introduced the X-H2, the first camera with the new X-Trans CMOS 5 HR sensor. This sensor has an effective resolution of 40 megapixels, making it the leader in the APS-C segment. Combined with the new X-Processor 5, which enables advanced subject detection and video capture up to 8K RAW, this flagship camera is aimed at professionals and enthusiasts. After a deep look under the hood, the design of this camera can be summarized as follows: Heat Management and Dissipation. But how does it perform in
June 11, 2023
Insider: Canon EOS R7 Disassembly and Teardown
In May 2022, Canon introduced the EOS R7, the first APS-C camera in the relatively young R system. The camera sensor has a resolution of 32.5 megapixels and is moving - the manufacturer promises 7-stage image stabilisation. On the data sheet, it is a very powerful, small camera with many functions and [...]
March 2, 2023
Ep. 43: darktable 4.2 for beginners - setup for Infrared Editing
The new darktable version 4.2 was released in December, for the IR workflow there are no new features or changes. Instead of going into new features, I explain for beginners how to use the program in principle and how to set it up quickly for IR processing.
January 1, 2023
Architecture in Infrared
Author: Werner Eisenreich I have been taking pictures since I was 6 years old, practically as long as I can remember. Infrared photography entered my life in 1990 in analog form, 2 years ago also digitally with a converted Fujifilm X-M1 with 700nm infrared filter.
November 29, 2022
Ep. 42: darktable 4.0 Review for Infrared Image Processing
The new darktable version 4.0 was released about 4 weeks ago. Of course I give an overview about the new features and changes - especially for IR photography. One thing right away: most of the changes are under the hood and for IR processing almost nothing has changed.
August 1, 2022
Ep. 41: Color-IR without channel Swap? - 630 nm
To get an appealing color infrared with yellow foliage and blue sky a channel swap is usually necessary. With the exception of the InfraBlue filter, obviously this is true, but there may be subjects that simply look better without a channel swap. But when is that the case, and how do you know what works better?
June 17, 2022
Ep. 39: Review of darktable 3.8 for Infrared Image Editing
The new darktable version 3.8 has been released and of course we are taking a look at the new features from the perspective of infrared post-processing. Basically, this version also offers many improvements and some very exciting new modules. I will not discuss all the new features but only those that are relevant for IR photography. All details and features are explained in...
January 11, 2022
Ep. 37: Pond Rose Basin in Infrared - Colokey with 700 nm Filter
Colorkey infrared processing, i.e. blue sky and monochrome landscape, simply never loses its appeal. This processing is possible with any infrared filter with which color processing is also possible. The colorkey processing itself is done quickly and easily with darktable. Many thanks to Marion Reibetanz for providing the photo from...
September 5, 2021
Ep. 36: Safiental in Infrared - Black and White Image Processing with 700 nm Filter
With the 700 nm filter you can take both black and white and color infrared pictures. The color information can also be used to have maximum control over a black and white image. You can find out how this works with darktable in this tutorial. Many thanks to Gion-Andri Derungs for this beautiful alpine scenario from the...
August 22, 2021
Ep. 34: darktable 3.6 for Infrared Image Editing
The new darktable version 3.6 has been released! Another great new version with many improvements and features. I present the new version with a view to infrared image processing and explain the basic settings.
July 18, 2021

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