Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Infrared photography has always fascinated me.
Not because it looks surreal, but because it reveals something real that our eyes simply cannot see.
Most digital cameras are designed to block infrared light. The sensor is capable of seeing it, but manufacturers place a filter in front of it to keep the image closer to human vision.
Remove that filter, and suddenly the camera begins to see a different version of the world.
In this video I experiment with infrared photography using both a modified infrared camera AND a simple R72 filter on the Fuji X100VI. The "Fuji route" is not the most practical way to photograph infrared, the filter is extremely dark and the camera struggles unless the light is very strong.
But it offers a surprisingly accessible way to explore infrared without modifying a camera.
Sometimes experimenting with tools that see the world differently is enough to remind you that photography isn’t just about capturing reality, it’s about interpreting it.
If you’ve ever tried infrared photography yourself, I’d love to hear about your experience.
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Optimised for Sony 10bit 422 (Sony A7SIII, A7IV, A1, FX6, FX3, ZV-E1). Any Sony camera with Slog3 Picture Profile (SL3SG3C to s709).
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Infrared photography has always fascinated me.
Not because it looks surreal, but because it reveals something real that our eyes simply cannot see.
Most digital cameras are designed to block infrared light. The sensor is capable of seeing it, but manufacturers place a filter in front of it to keep the image closer to human vision.
Remove that filter, and suddenly the camera begins to see a different version of the world.
In this video I experiment with infrared photography using both a modified infrared camera AND a simple R72 filter on the Fuji X100VI. The "Fuji route" is not the most practical way to photograph infrared, the filter is extremely dark and the camera struggles unless the light is very strong.
But it offers a surprisingly accessible way to explore infrared without modifying a camera.
Sometimes experimenting with tools that see the world differently is enough to remind you that photography isn’t just about capturing reality, it’s about interpreting it.
If you’ve ever tried infrared photography yourself, I’d love to hear about your experience.
Slog3 LUT:
buymeacoffee.com/egillbjarki/e/91819
Optimised for Sony 10bit 422 (Sony A7SIII, A7IV, A1, FX6, FX3, ZV-E1). Any Sony camera with Slog3 Picture Profile (SL3SG3C to s709).
Instagram:
instagram.com/egill_bjarki
Portfolio:
https://egillbjarki.cargo.site
