Digital Camera World - UK (2020-03)

1 | INFRARED

Seeing ’red

Use an infrared filter to get out-of-this-world results. Dan Mold is your guide

he human eye has the ability to see an

extraordinary amount of colour and detail,

but the world that we see everyday is only

part of the wavelength spectrum. Just

outside of the visible light range is

ultraviolet at one end and infrared at the other.

We can’t see infrared light – but I can show you how to take

a picture with it. You’ll need a DSLR or mirrorless camera and

an infrared filter. This will ensure that only infrared light is

coming through the lens and hitting your cameras sensor.

Cheap models can be picked up online for around £20; just

make sure you get one that fits the filter thread of your lens.

Most modern digital camera sensors, however, have a filter

on top of the sensor to virtually cut out infrared light. This

means you’ll need to use a long exposure, generally

five to ten minutes long, to get a good exposure.

You can get cameras converted to shoot permanent

infrared photography with companies such as Advanced

Camera Services, but this method is a more affordable

way of getting infrared results, making it a good option

if you want to dip your toe into infrared photography to see

if you like it. It’s also a brilliant way of getting some unique

images and making use of a slow shutter speed.

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