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Index Town Wall — Saturday, Mar. 7, 2015

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - West

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Type of Hike

Day hike

Trail Conditions

Minor obstacles posing few problems

Road

Road suitable for all vehicles

Bugs

No bugs

Snow

Snow free

Trails Hiked

  • Hiked with a dog
Mt Baring, infrared camera
Moderate gain (1300 ft), short length (1.3 miles) = very steep trail! Be sure to look for blue signs on trees as you proceed, since there are quite a few forks. We got off track and found we had missed a small blue arrow at a junction. Just a few other parties. Reminds us of Rattlesnake Ledge, without the crowds. Really great vista at the top that rewards the effort.
Infrared vista
Baring, Gunn, Merchant, etc
Steep trail is no match for our doughty terrier
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The infrared is a cool effect, especially on Baring. What kind of camera did you shoot that with?

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Paul Kriloff on Mar 08, 2015 02:31 PM

I use a Nikon D70 DSLR, which I converted to dedicated infrared by replacing the filter in front of the CCD sensor. Works much better that a filter on the lens. Cuts through haze amazingly well (it was a hazy day)

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jeffbottman on Mar 08, 2015 03:27 PM

Very cool. Might have to check out if I can find something similar for my Canon.

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Paul Kriloff on Mar 08, 2015 05:31 PM

Check out lifepixel.com, that's where I purchased my filter. It's best to let them do the work for you. I did it myself, but had problems (long story)

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jeffbottman on Mar 08, 2015 08:20 PM

I really love those photos. I was not aware of this technique before. I did a little research on the internet. I looks like there is a bit of a learning curve. Long exposures and a tripod are needed? Thanks for sharing.

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Maddy on Mar 08, 2015 07:55 PM

I converted an old camera to infrared with help from this outfit:

http://www.lifepixel.com/?gclid=CjwKEAiAg_CnBRDc1N_wuoCiwyESJABpBuMX480QqlOdmgpZ8mX8VsTpWFYrnz-i6mSMAFQj7mOtghoCc8Lw_wcB

Some cameras, mostly older ones, will work with a filter in front of the lens, but a long exposure is needed. Reason for the long exposure is that all cameras have a filter in front of the sensor that blocks IR, so you end up fighting that with more exposure time. The website above sells replacements for the sensor filter that let through IR, and block everything else. So you end up with a single purpose IR camera, which was OK for me since it was surplus anyway. And normal (short) exposure times.

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jeffbottman on Mar 08, 2015 08:18 PM