I've a couple of new items on the way this week. The first is a Hoya IR filter (R72 to be exact). So what is that all about? Well most digital cameras have sensors that are sensitive to IR light but there is a filter that reduces the effect. Therefore to replicate the images that come from "wet film" IR the usual route is to use Photoshop. An IR filter only lets IR light through to the sensor and opens the door to getting some potentially spectactular images. The downside is that you need plenty of light to start with and a tripod is pretty much a must.
The other bit of new kit is a super wide angle zoom lens (Tamron 10-20mm). I am really looking forward to trying it out, both in the countryside as well as trying to grab really interesting urban shots.
I'll keep you posted!

02/09/2012