How do you do darkroom/infrared images?

Messiah Khan · 11 Apr 2007 at 16:43

Just out of interest, how would one go about creating a photograph like the one below? Do you need a film camera, or can it be done with a digital camera? I really love the style, but have no idea how its done.

A.N.Other · 11 Apr 2007 at 16:53

Just need an IR filter for your camera. High street camera shops sell them.

Raymond Lin · 11 Apr 2007 at 16:54

Infra red filter (with the right lens), use the correct white balance.

Pho · 11 Apr 2007 at 16:55

I'm probably wrong but I hear Canon cameras aren't too good for IR as they block out a lot of it (unless you have a modified one).

BTW, from the exif of the picture you posted:

Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D70
Image Date: 2006:08:28 15:13:16
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 38.0mm (35mm equivalent: 57mm)
Exposure Time: 6.000 s
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO equiv: 200
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual

A.N.Other · 11 Apr 2007 at 17:02

Pho said:
I'm probably wrong but I hear Canon cameras aren't too good for IR as they block out a lot of it (unless you have a modified one).

This is true of the Canon G series cameras, but not of their SLRs. It depends on what the OP is shooting with. You can find guides on how to remove the offending bits on the internet anyway.

SteveOBHave · 11 Apr 2007 at 17:15

messiah khan said:
Just out of interest, how would one go about creating a photograph like the one below? Do you need a film camera, or can it be done with a digital camera? I really love the style, but have no idea how its done.

Stunning - and yet another thing to spend my cash on LOL

Messiah Khan · 11 Apr 2007 at 19:26

Cheers guys.

A.N.Other said:
This is true of the Canon G series cameras, but not of their SLRs. It depends on what the OP is shooting with. You can find guides on how to remove the offending bits on the internet anyway.

Im not using anything great. Its a Konica Minolta Dimage Z3. Got it second hand offf my dad for very cheap and its perfectly fine for what I need(for now)

SteveOBHave said:
Stunning - and yet another thing to spend my cash on LOL

Agreed. Here's a few other great examples I have found;

Phate · 11 Apr 2007 at 19:42

heres another example for you

I love IR - Can't wait to start shooting it more now we have better daylight.

Rooky007 · 11 Apr 2007 at 20:14

I love those shoots. can some actully explain what i really need to get those shoots? Is it somthing that fits onto my lens i have now or somthing like that?

robmiller · 11 Apr 2007 at 20:15

Rookies said:
I love those shoots. can some actully explain what i really need to get those shoots? Is it somthing that fits onto my lens i have now or somthing like that?

Yep, it's just a filter and attaches to the lens like a polariser or a UV filter does.

Phate · 11 Apr 2007 at 20:18

Rookies said:
I love those shoots. can some actully explain what i really need to get those shoots? Is it somthing that fits onto my lens i have now or somthing like that?

IR Filter on your len. a sturdy tripod and a remote shutter is the best way to do it

No shudder in images then.