On Mon, 29 Jul 2002 18:00:40 GMT, "Kevin Neilson" wrote:

>I'm sure this has been discussed, but I can't find any definitive info.
>I've been making in infrared photos with Konica 750 film and a #25 red
>filter. I'm fairly happy with the results, but often feel like the results
>aren't surreal enough, as if they are too much like a normal black & white
>photo. Would I get a significant difference were I to use a #87 or #88
>filter? I'd like to hear someone's experience before I buy, because they
>seem to be pretty expensive. Also, if anybody has an opinion on the Kodak
>vs. Konica IR film, I'd like to hear that. I think the Kodak film might
>have a peak sensitivity at a longer wavelength.

The others covered the issues well (though you can add
a polarizer to the red to increase the effect somewhat).
I like shooting infrared video(!), though this has been
made more difficult due to the "prissy" Sony decision
to disable daylight IR shooting ability in their
recent camcorders. For frame-grab examples, go to:
http://www.David-Ruether-Photography.com/ir.htm