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05/29/2006 05:49:02 AM · #1 |
I just figured out that my camera is IR sensative (TV remote method). Now I'm wondering what do I need to take IR photos with it? Do I need IR filter (which anyway wont fit on my PnS camera) or is there any other substitute? Any tips?
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05/29/2006 05:58:42 AM · #2 |
unfortunately your camera doesn't support add-on filters.
But if you are really determined, you can hold one in front of the lens.
maybe someone else have a better idea, but that's what I could think of. |
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05/29/2006 06:02:31 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by crayon:
unfortunately your camera doesn't support add-on filters.
But if you are really determined, you can hold one in front of the lens.
maybe someone else have a better idea, but that's what I could think of. |
I think I can do that but I was wondering if I can find a substitute so that I do not have to spend on filter. Also what "different" (technically) I need to do to click IR photo?
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05/29/2006 06:07:30 AM · #4 |
I dont think you can capture IR without the filter.
As for technicalities, I'm not sure, but you can check out marbo's infrared photos to get some ideas - I know not all things reflects IR lights equally. |
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05/29/2006 07:16:59 AM · #5 |
| You have to have a filter to capture infrared because otherwise there is no way to block out the visible light. I think that there are some companys that make an infrared filter in a gel form (don't remember who off hand...but I think kodak makes one...). With this you could just cut a piece out and tape it over the lens. Infrared with a point and shoot isn't all that easy though...especially if you do not have full manual control of the exposure. The one advantage you have with a point and shoot over a SLR however is that you will be able to see what the scene looks like in infrared on the LCD without having to remove the filter (which is a big pain with an SLR). |
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05/29/2006 07:29:47 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by fadedbeauty:
You have to have a filter to capture infrared because otherwise there is no way to block out the visible light. I think that there are some companys that make an infrared filter in a gel form (don't remember who off hand...but I think kodak makes one...). With this you could just cut a piece out and tape it over the lens. Infrared with a point and shoot isn't all that easy though...especially if you do not have full manual control of the exposure. The one advantage you have with a point and shoot over a SLR however is that you will be able to see what the scene looks like in infrared on the LCD without having to remove the filter (which is a big pain with an SLR). |
Thanks, Eric! My camera does allow some manual control in terms of Shutter Speed and Aperture. Let see see if I can borrow it from someone around so that I can test it before spending money on it. Meanwhile I'm in process of taking help from dear friend - google :)
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