Digital Infrared Photography

Since infrared film, particularly B&W, particularly Kodak's, has been discontinued many photographers are permanently converting digital SLRs into infrared cameras.

Here's a less expensive option: purchase an 87 infrared filter for less than $100.

Here's how you use it (I use a Canon 40D):

1) Set up your shot on a tripod.

2) Screw on the 87 filter. It's opaque which is why you have to set you shot up first.

3) Turn on Noise Reduction.

5) Exposures are 17 stops slower than ISO 50 infrared film so your daylight exposures start around 2 minutes, f/8, ISO 400.

4) Your shots in color will be magenta colored. I like to set my camera to black and white, plus a red filter, plus maximum contrast.

EXPERIMENT & HAVE FUN!!