Fun with MF Achromatic Digital Backs

[DrPaul]

This is from Mounts Botanical Gardens in W.P.B., Fl.
P1 XF-!Q3 100 Achromatic 830nm

www.paulsimonphotography.net

 

[Pemihan]

This is from Mounts Botanical Gardens in W.P.B., Fl.
P1 XF-!Q3 100 Achromatic 830nm

Where did you get the 830nm filter?

Peter

 

[DrPaul]

Where did you get the 830nm filter?

Peter

Chris from C.I. ordered it for me from Heliopan.

 

[Shashin]

Peter, if you want to go further into the IR spectrum, I can also recommend a B&W 093 Infrared filter. Not from a medium-format camera (Fuji X Pro2), but it gives you an idea:

BTW, if you get a Heliopan filter, check for air bubbles in the glass--they look like black dots. I had some in a center filter once and dealing with the US distributer to fix the problems was a nightmare.

 

[DrPaul]

This is from the Viera Wetlands in Viera, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic. 715nm

www.paulsimonphotography.net

 

[etrump]

Couple from New Zealand

IQ3 Achromatic 790nm IR:

 

[DrPaul]

This is also from the Viera Wetlands in Viera, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic 715nm.

www.paulsimonphotography.net

 

[etrump]

Manhattan with the Achromatic. Things are starting to get exciting with this back.

 

[DrPaul]

These are also from the Viera Wetlands in Viera, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic, 715nm

www.[ATTACH=CONFIG]134371[/ATTACH]paulsimonphotography.net

 

[etrump]

Infrared take on the often photographed Angel Oak tree near Charleston.

Seems I can’t help stopping by here every trip to the southeast.

XF/40-80mm/IQ3 achromatic/850nm

 

[GrahamWelland]

Infrared take on the often photographed Angel Oak tree near Charleston.

Seems I can’t help stopping by here every trip to the southeast.

XF/40-80mm/IQ3 achromatic/850nm

View attachment 134408

Would love to see a higher res version of this since the current jpg seems very B&W vs the greyscale that I know that the acromatic generates.

 

[DrPaul]

This is from Green Cay Wetlands in Delray Beach, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic 830nm

www.paulsimonphotography.net

 

[DrPaul]

These are from Green Cay Wetlands in Delray Beach, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic 830nm

www.paulsimonphotography.net

 

[algrove]

DrPaul
It would be very much appreciated knowing which lenses you are using for your images. Thanks.

 

[DrPaul]

Hi,
Sorry for leaving out the metadata.
The first file- f11, SK35LS, 1/60", ISO200. Focus stacked with 7 files.
The second file- f11,SK35LS, 1/80", ISO200. Single file.

Paul

 

[DrPaul]

This is from Stuart, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic 830nm
F11, SK80LS, 1/10", ISO 200. Focus stacked with 5 files

www.paulsimonphotography.net

 

[etrump]

Would love to see a higher res version of this since the current jpg seems very B&W vs the greyscale that I know that the acromatic generates.

Buy a print! :ROTFL:

Of course, nothing in jpeg at 1024 pixels can represent a 100mp achromatic image but I did my best to represent my emotional response to the scene.

In reality, it was raining and the tonal range of IR light was limited. Stretching that limited tonal range by definition reduces the granularity. That said, on a personal level I feel it represents the harsh realities I was experiencing at the time in a way the color or visible spectrum b&w captures could not duplicate.

After all, isn’t that why we pursue photography? The more technically proficient I become the more I just want to express my personal reactions to the incredible scenes I am fortunate to visit.

Artistic endeavors are basically about self expression anyway. Once we realize it is about us we have the freedom to explore what we have to say.

 

[DrPaul]

Both of these images were taken in Stuart, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic 830nm.
Metadata for both f8, SK150LS, 240",ISO200

www.paulsimonphotography.net

 

[DrPaul]

This was taken at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic, 715nm. f14,SK80LS, 1/80,ISO 200

www.paulsimonphotography.net

 

[ejpeiker]

This was taken at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach, Fl.
P1 XF-IQ3 100 Achromatic, 715nm. f14,SK80LS, 1/80,ISO 200

www.paulsimonphotography.net

One of your best Paul!!! Just checked out your site for the first time in about 6 months - some really spectacular stuff!