Is the A 100 capable of taking IR

[sparkie1263]

I seen some shots in IR and would like to try it. I tried the remote test but it did not work.
Thanks
Frank

[Photo-John]

That's an interesting question. What is the "remote test?"

The issue with taking infrared photos with digital cameras is that most have an infrared filter in front of the sensor. So most digital infrared photos you see come from a modified camera. And modifying a digital SLR is a scary and expensive proposition. I'm sure someone has done it with the A100. But I don't know of any specific examples. I sure am curious, though.

Fujifilm has actually decided that infrared photography is a good niche market. They started making them for forensic and scientific applications. But they are now making and marketing full-featured compact digital cameras specifically made for infrared photos.

[sparkie1263]

Here is how to do the test. I don't know if you need a filter on the lens or not. I posted the link to the site as well. Let me know what you think.
Thanks
Frank



How to test your camera for IR capability: check if it can see beams emitted from a common infrared remote control (point it towards your camera and press any button). The beams should appear white in the LCD screen.

http://www.alltipsandtricks.com/how-...frared-photos/

[demonsmasher]

That was some neat examples of infrared. Looks like it really came in handy at recovering old documents.

[Photo-John]

Thanks for the tip and the link. I remember reading that when I was researching digital IR a few years ago. But I'd completely forgotten about it. It's so obvious, but...

So what's the prognosis for your A100? Can you shoot IR with it or not?

[sparkie1263]

I still have not found out yet. I will post as sonn as I find something out.

[sparkie1263]

I just forud out from a member of another site it can be don but it is not true IR. It is basic enhanced red-photography. Here is a link. I didn't read it yet.

http://www.dimagemaker.com/article.php?articleID=773