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Infrared film (film with extended sensitivity to infrared light) can be used to
achieve interesting effects not possible with general-purpose film. When
using black-and-white infrared film, the film’s sensitivity to longer wave-
lengths requires a slight adjustment in focus using the red infrared index
on the lens. Use a deep red filter to maximize the infrared effect.
•
When shooting with infrared film, use a lens equipped with a distance scale window.
• For black-and-white and color infrared photography, read the instructions provid-
ed with the film for proper use.
6. Infrared Photography
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1.5
3
22
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510
1.5
3
22
22
510
1.5
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2
22
1
Focus the subject.
2
Set the lens’ focus mode switch to
“M”.
3
Read the focus distance from the
distance scale window.
• In this example, the distance from the
camera to the subject is 3 m / 10 ft.
4
Manually align the lens’ infrared
index with the 3 m / 10 ft index on
the distance scale.
•
The lens’ infrared index is set for a
wavelength of 800 nanometers.
However, the wavelength characteristics
of general black-and-white infrared film
varies depending on the type (750~830
nanometers). Therefore, to ensure prop-
er focus when shooting with infrared
film, we recommend to take extra shots
with the lens adjusted slightly to the
front and rear of the infrared index.
•
The characteristics of the lenses listed
below are such that they do not require
focus adjustment when using black-and-
white infrared film. These lenses are there-
fore not equipped with an infrared index.
EF200mm f/1.8L USM
EF300mm f/2.8L USM
EF500mm f/4.5L USM
EF600mm f/4L USM
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