http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/ Infrared Photography Digital and Film Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:24:49 GMT Lars Michael http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13056 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13056 That makes a lot of sense. I tend to stop down to f/8 to avoid focus issues due to lack of lens calibration. Lars ... -- Regards, Lars Michael -- Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:05:03 GMT lulalake_1999 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13055 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13055 ... Along with whether or not the shooter is using a lens hood plus the aperture which is a major factor. Jules Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:03:53 GMT Lars Michael http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13054 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13054 Rather than just using the contrast slider try setting the black and white points in "Levels", assuming of course, that you photo editor has a levels dialog Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:01:03 GMT Susie Christian http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13053 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13053 Thanks for the help and compliments, Terri. I always take the same photos in colour too, at the same time. Those are pretty red birds. But the hair-like Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:58:41 GMT Susie Christian http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13052 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13052 Thank you for the help Marcia. I will heighten the contrast and see if that helps. I get so frustrated because I have lots of good IR shots I'd love to tun Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:39:36 GMT terri pakula http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13051 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13051 Hi Susie, Nice image....I personally don't care for IR with parrots as they are so colourful but your photo is striking. I would just up the contrast a bit.... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:48 GMT Marcia Fasy http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13050 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13050 Susie, you need to use levels or curves to make a better contrast. If you are not great with PS then try using the auto contrast. That is one thing your photo Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:59:23 GMT D Marcotte http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13049 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13049 I had two Nikons and one Canon converted by LifePixel. The first two (Nikons) were fine, The Canon 40D partially failed the first night I tried it after the Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:38:16 GMT Susie Christian http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13048 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13048 Here is my attempt at Photoshop. I don't know why I have such a block about working with Photoshop. At least I had nice models who sat still for me: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:32:28 GMT Jim Kramer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13047 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13047 Spencer's takes TWO MONTHS for a conversion... and their customer service is terrible. I would not recommend them... -Jim Check Out My Infrared Galleries! Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:45:50 GMT Henry Heerschap http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13046 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13046 I've had three done by LifePixel. I've had very good results. A few folk on the list have not been as pleased. The other big name is maxmax.com. From what I've Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:15:06 GMT Susie Christian http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13045 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13045 I completely agree with LifePixel. I also called them on the phone a few times before and during, and the fellow was very polite and patient with me, and Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:10:44 GMT John Swanda http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13044 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13044 I would second LifePixel. I had a Nikon D70 converted by them, it works great, and no problems with their service. I got their enhance color filter because I Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:46:22 GMT zz_ir http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13043 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13043 I had my Nikon E5400 converted by LifePixel. I have been using the camera for 3 years and have no complaints at all. Their work and service both great. keith Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:38:21 GMT Russell http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13042 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Infrared_Photography/message/13042 I just upgraded to a 5DII and now have a spare XTi I would like to get converted. I have been lurking for a while and would like to get suggestions on who is