DIY 40.5mm – 52mm adapter with 77mm thread for rubber lens hood

January 11th, 2015

How to make an adapter that is effectively a 40.5mm - 77mm & 40.5 - 52mm step-up ring in one. Great for mounting a 77mm lens hood that encloses the filters. [...]

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Zomei IR filters review & comparison

January 3rd, 2015

A review of three Zomei Infrared filters - 680nm, 760nm, and 850nm, and how they compare to various other infrared filters. [...]

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Can the unconverted Fujifilm X-A1 be used for infrared photography?

December 15th, 2014

A look at how the Fujifilm X-A1 fares for infrared photography using 720nm and 730nm infrared filters, compared to a converted camera. [...]

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Using internal filters with mirrorless cameras

December 4th, 2014

How you can add a polyester filter over the sensor of a mirrorless camera, particularly useful if you have a full spectrum converted camera. [...]

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Filter Comparison for Infrared, False colour IR, and Full Spectrum Photography

October 12th, 2014

Comparison between different coloured filters for infrared photography, and how using a neutral density or polarising filter in addition affects the image. [...]

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Correcting IR hotspots

October 1st, 2014

How to remove an IR hotspot from an infrared photo, particularly from images combining infrared and visible light. [...]

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Creating Kodak EIR / Aerochrome style digital photos

September 1st, 2014

How to create images with a similar look to Kodak EIR / Aerochrome Infrared film using a full spectrum (sensitive to infrared and visible light) digital camera . [...]

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Lensbaby Composer M42 mount mod

August 21st, 2014

How I created an M42 mount for my Lensbaby Composer, so I can use the Lensbaby on any camera with an M42 mount adapter and use it with accessories like a M42 focusing helical for better close-up / macro performance. [...]

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DIY M39 Optic adapter for the Lensbaby Composer

August 9th, 2014

How I made an adapter to allow using M39 mount enlarger lenses with the Lensbaby Composer body. This allows tilting the plane of focus without the selective focus of a standard Lensbaby optic. [...]

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Using enlarger lenses with the Fuji X System

May 4th, 2014

How to use enlarging lenses on the Fuji X or other mirrorless systems, including making an adapter for use with lenses that require a closer flange back distance than the M42 mount for infinity focus. [...]

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