Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera ?

***Dave*** · 18-09-2007, 19:04

After viewing some IR shots taken by Tony Parsons, & hearing how he took them with a Nikon Coolpix 950 with IR filter fitted, I was very impressed with the results. The shots on his web don't really do the shots fulljustice, as I saw the full size images being shown on a projector at about 8 foot across & they looked stunning

Although only 2.1mp it can produce images of 1600 pixel across no problems, so perfect if sharing shots on the web.

Although still needing to use a tripod, the advantage with this camera over DSLR's, is the live feed on the LCD on the back , that allows you to see the shot you are about to take. Due to the darkness of an IR filter, you cannot view the image through the normal viewfinder of a DSLR, meaning you have to compose the shot before putting the filter on .

Best thing is you can get these cameras now for around £70 / $140 (less if lucky)

Here's one here with the benefit of wide angle lens also :- NIKON COOLPIX 950 DIGITAL CAMERA PLUS ACCESORIES - eBay, Digital Cameras, Photography (end time 22-Sep-07 12:07:50 BST)

& one just starting in the States :- Nikon Coolpix 950 2.1 Megapixel - (eBay item 330166988444 end time Sep-24-07 20:03:36 PDT)

***Dave*** · 18-09-2007, 20:05

Another camera offering similar IR function (needs tube & IR filter)

Another cheap camera, good for IR

silkstone · 18-09-2007, 20:07

Are you absolutely sure you wouldn't like to buy my Canon 10D?

JMitchell · 18-09-2007, 22:33

Seems a good idea. I think that Parsons bloke has flavours of Ansel Adams about him, anyone agree?

Dave Canon · 19-09-2007, 14:15

Difficult to say. I know Tony Parsons quite well but I have never met Ansel Adams.

Seriously, after a while most photographers develop a style, I think Tony has only recently developed a style; he has not been into SLR photography that long.

Dave

JMitchell · 19-09-2007, 18:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Canon

Difficult to say. I know Tony Parsons quite well but I have never met Ansel Adams.

Seriously, after a while most photographers develop a style, I think Tony has only recently developed a style; he has not been into SLR photography that long.

Dave

I'm probably wrong, but I had just looked at some of Adams' photography, and it just reminded me of it a little. I'm sure better educated photographic historians will disagree

***Dave*** · 19-09-2007, 18:19

IR can help produce some dark features such as the sky, that other famous photographers have produced through other means

JMitchell · 19-09-2007, 18:21

Yup, I figured that, a little extreme just cos you can't afford an nd grad

***Dave*** · 19-09-2007, 18:23

or false snow for the grass

18-09-2007, 19:04	#1 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera ? After viewing some IR shots taken by Tony Parsons, & hearing how he took them with a Nikon Coolpix 950 with IR filter fitted, I was very impressed with the results. The shots on his web don't really do the shots fulljustice, as I saw the full size images being shown on a projector at about 8 foot across & they looked stunning Although only 2.1mp it can produce images of 1600 pixel across no problems, so perfect if sharing shots on the web. Although still needing to use a tripod, the advantage with this camera over DSLR's, is the live feed on the LCD on the back , that allows you to see the shot you are about to take. Due to the darkness of an IR filter, you cannot view the image through the normal viewfinder of a DSLR, meaning you have to compose the shot before putting the filter on . Best thing is you can get these cameras now for around £70 / $140 (less if lucky) Here's one here with the benefit of wide angle lens also :- NIKON COOLPIX 950 DIGITAL CAMERA PLUS ACCESORIES - eBay, Digital Cameras, Photography (end time 22-Sep-07 12:07:50 BST) & one just starting in the States :- Nikon Coolpix 950 2.1 Megapixel - (eBay item 330166988444 end time Sep-24-07 20:03:36 PDT) __________________

18-09-2007, 20:05	#2 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera Another camera offering similar IR function (needs tube & IR filter) Another cheap camera, good for IR

18-09-2007, 20:07	#3 (permalink)
silkstone Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Silkstone Common, Yorkshire, UK Posts: 3,415	Re: Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera Are you absolutely sure you wouldn't like to buy my Canon 10D?

18-09-2007, 22:33	#4 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,520	Re: Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera Seems a good idea. I think that Parsons bloke has flavours of Ansel Adams about him, anyone agree?

19-09-2007, 14:15	#5 (permalink)
Dave Canon Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 505	Re: Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera Difficult to say. I know Tony Parsons quite well but I have never met Ansel Adams. Seriously, after a while most photographers develop a style, I think Tony has only recently developed a style; he has not been into SLR photography that long. Dave

19-09-2007, 18:19	#7 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera IR can help produce some dark features such as the sky, that other famous photographers have produced through other means

19-09-2007, 18:21	#8 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,520	Re: Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera Yup, I figured that, a little extreme just cos you can't afford an nd grad

19-09-2007, 18:23	#9 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Re: Infrared IR Photography on the cheap - How does £70 / $140 sound for an IR Camera or false snow for the grass

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