Love black and white photography? You MUST try this!

In this week's video tutorial, I show how I take my best ever black and white photos using a Canon 6D camera converted to shoot in infrared. I show how I edit my raw images in Lightroom and how using infrared photography can result in bold, dramatic black and white images that you'll want to put on your wall.
I've done black and white photography tutorials before, showing how I take long exposure photos and convert color into black and white in Lightroom using presets and profiles before editing further in Photoshop: • Black and white photog...
But shooting in infrared is very different and allows me to get great looking shots in harsh, contrasty conditions that I'd normally avoid. Better yet, it's given an old obsolete camera a new lease on life.
I had my camera converted to 720nm infrared by ProTech Photographic in the UK: www.protechrepairs.co.uk/
#blackandwhite #photography #tutorial

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  • @shupingyin8082
    @shupingyin8082Күн бұрын

    I had one of my R5 converted love it. I like bnw IR images as opposed to false color ones

  • @MichaelCantwell
    @MichaelCantwell Жыл бұрын

    I love shooting infrared and converting to black and white. It makes summers in south Florida a lot more tolerable for photos with the blue skies and puffy white clouds in the mid-day heat and sun. Thanks for all the videos you produce.

  • @norma9548
    @norma9548 Жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ProtechPhotographic
    @ProtechPhotographic Жыл бұрын

    Great images and presentation - look forward to seeing more!

  • @dmac5x1
    @dmac5x1 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Thanks!

  • @theblazephotography
    @theblazephotography Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! excellent job has been done thanks for sharing have a nice day

  • @greeceinfocus
    @greeceinfocus Жыл бұрын

    Why don`t you shoot with a b/w profile like the Kodak T-Max 400? The rest you can do easily in LR or PS

  • @The58stupot
    @The58stupot Жыл бұрын

    For those that don't have a converted camera you could just buy an R72 ( 720nm ) IR filter from Hoya, Tiffen etc. to suit your lens and away you go. If your cameras B+W setting has filters also the red filter will make things pop. Plenty of vids online explaining the process.

  • @bowmanj603

    @bowmanj603

    9 ай бұрын

    youll need to take long exposures because, while the filter blocks out the rest of the spectrum, the cameras sensor still has its own IR filter. Infrared will still get through but only with long exposures. You are correct but not getting a conversion cuts your photo options down.

  • @newtuber4freedom43
    @newtuber4freedom43 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!

  • @richardrizzo_photography
    @richardrizzo_photography Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Andrew, I have an old Pentax K3 sitting around that may be a good candidate for converting, you gave me some hope on what to do with it. 🤔

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    That would work well, and it'll feel good being able to put that old equipment to new use again!

  • @thomascox3894
    @thomascox3894 Жыл бұрын

    I feel a kinship ! I converted my 6d to 830nm (lifepixel in US), and love it. Your workflow and results look great! I also use Nik silver efx, but will have to try your mask approach. I used to use a sigma sd14 as the IR filter is easy to remove, with external filters. They are opaque so it is best used with a tripod. The conversion is a much better solution. Thanks for the great video and spreading the word!

  • @paultaylorphotography9499
    @paultaylorphotography94996 ай бұрын

    Cracking shots Andrew, I've used a 720nm filter on my X-Pro2 a couple of times, very impressed with the results I posted one effort on my channel, I'm a fan of heavy contrast so this first up effort hit the spot. Life and weather events then took over and only this week did I try the IR filter again, mid way through the shoot I boxed up the X-Pro2 and posted it out to Kolari to get an 850nm conversion done. That was yesterday.....today i'm climbing walls waiting for it's return. The filter route is great but the necessity for a tripod is a big restrictive, so the conversion is eagerly anticipated. Liked and subbed cheers

  • @davidschachter3104
    @davidschachter310410 ай бұрын

    Great Video. I do have a question. I'm shooting a full spectrum converted camera with a 720nm filter. I custom set the white balance using bright green grass. This provides me with almost true B&W RAW images to work with. The image you worked on your video started with a red tinge. Should I be shooting in Auto WB, or in another setting, in order to get the best RAW image to work with, as demonstrated in your post processing?

  • @ernie548
    @ernie548 Жыл бұрын

    For others here its still worth mentioning B&W lens filters can help contrast a lot. Red/Yellow/Green/Blue. Conversion is still needed in post but its still effective.

  • @pratipkarmakar01
    @pratipkarmakar016 ай бұрын

    Canon 6D is a fantastic camera

  • @lloydstuartm.d.5625
    @lloydstuartm.d.56253 ай бұрын

    I have a Canon 6D that like you, is gathering dust since I got the R5. I was thinking about converting my 6D but I heard that I should use mirrorless if I want to shoot in infrared. What are your thoughts? I'd like to get more use out of my 6D but I'm reluctant to convert it since I heard that there are big drawbacks to converting a DSL. What would you recommend? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks on your great video!

  • @stewartlogie
    @stewartlogie Жыл бұрын

    Andrew would you comment on choosing a 720nm conversion over an 850nm (87C) conversion? Having the intent of solely doing B&W, I just went for the latter on an older Olympus that was sitting on my shelf and not worth selling. Haven't had any chance to put it into action yet, but this video has got me excited for the possibilities!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Stewart, I actually nearly went with the 850nm and I'm sure there's little practical difference between the two. 720nm just looked like it might be a bit less contrasty straight out of camera and therefore might give more options in post for having a less punchy image. To be honest, I'm not super familiar with what the different options would really offer so I essentially chose the middle option!

  • @alanneilson6811
    @alanneilson6811 Жыл бұрын

    I shot infared in film days a a few times and converted an old lumix G5 three years ago to 655nm which keeps a little bit of the visable spectrum by the same company you used. I since then also picked up a full spectrum converted body and one converted to 850nm. Use them almost as much as my conversation cameras. Enjoy your IR journey

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alan, sounds like you're much further down the road on this than I am then and great to hear how much you use them! Do you mostly do black and white conversions or do you go for false colour?

  • @alanneilson6811

    @alanneilson6811

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AndrewLanxonPhotography Mainly B&W but sometimes false colour with the 665nnm conversion camera.

  • @zhongyao-sc1lj
    @zhongyao-sc1ljАй бұрын

    how about B&W film such as HP5,Do you use it?which is better compared with DSLR?

  • @andystiller3793
    @andystiller3793 Жыл бұрын

    I bought a very cheap converted camera last year (less than£50) to give it a try. It's good fun. Being a cheap converted camera it hasn't got good image quality. Most of the image quality issues are distortion from the lens not focusing IR well.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    I've heard focusing can be a problem with some conversions, I imagine you just have to fine tune things manually more often? Still seems like you found a great way of testing it out without spending too much

  • @andystiller3793

    @andystiller3793

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AndrewLanxonPhotography thank you for your reply. That was exactly my plan. It's an old bridge camera that was converted. I just need to remember that the edges are a bit suspect, I can only use the wide end of the lens and there are no raw files. It's good fun to use. At the moment I haven't used it enough to be worth upgrading to a good conversation.

  • @bioliv1
    @bioliv1 Жыл бұрын

    Can this be done with my 70D?

  • @christopherleecowan
    @christopherleecowan Жыл бұрын

    Why not do a full spectrum mod on your R5? I did it to my R and it was the best thing I have ever done.

  • @killpop8255
    @killpop8255 Жыл бұрын

    Kill Pop 0 seconds ago Ok what made you choose the filter you did VS the other nm filters?

  • @peterdesmidt8742
    @peterdesmidt8742 Жыл бұрын

    Do you get an 'striping' from the sensor? I have a converted Nikon Z72, and the striping is very noticeable and a pain to minimize.

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Peter, it's not something I've noticed. The only problem I've really found is the sort of hotpot in the middle of the frame created by internal lens reflections as the inside coatings aren't designed for IR wavelengths

  • @mariobaert8346
    @mariobaert8346 Жыл бұрын

    Is the conversion of your camera to shoot infrared a costly adventure? I still have my old 6D available while using a 6DII or 7DII on a regular basis. Possibly will be trading both of them in for an R6II. I expect not to receive much back for the 6D so this might be a nice way of re-using it... By the way, like those B&W images a lot!

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I think it would be around 300 pounds. So it's not super cheap but you can't get these sorts of shots many other ways so it's worth considering!

  • @mariobaert8346

    @mariobaert8346

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AndrewLanxonPhotography thanks for the almost instant reply :-)

  • @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    @AndrewLanxonPhotography

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Let me know if you decide to go for it!

  • @mariobaert8346

    @mariobaert8346

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AndrewLanxonPhotography Looking for someone who can do this in the Netherlands or Belgium now, hopefully nearby as well. And then getting a decent quote if I find one!

  • @carstenklein7110
    @carstenklein71103 ай бұрын

    👍🔔 Are these hills in england ?? If they Are in england/scottland i would try to book (pay) you next year. Til then i will have a infrarot camera, Laptop,lightroom….. and so on. We can contact and make a date nearly fix. Sorry for my bad englisch, greets from germany Carsten Villa Petersberg

  • @killpop8255
    @killpop8255 Жыл бұрын

    HIE.

  • @DannerPlace
    @DannerPlace2 ай бұрын

    Film.