I performed some preliminary tests on the Nano+ camera today to see if the camera is sensitive to ~800nm IR light using a Tiffen #87 IR filter. My first experiment was to see if I could see a 800nm IR LED from a remote control with the Nano. Answers is yes, quite clearly. I then turned off all the lights and placed the 52mm diameter Tiffen #87 IR filter flush against the face of the Nano+ camera. I was still able to clearly see the IR beam from the remote control. Next test is to try this out during the day, outside in the sun and see if I can get some clear images with good ISO and shutter speed values.
In the past I have modified various digital cameras to remove either the IR blocking filter or the internal hot mirror to allow near-IR photography. This allows you to cut through the haze that you see in the distance when looking towards the horizon and produce some interesting contrast reversals when looking at plants and some synthetic textiles. Usually you remap the IR to another color channel if you are using a filter to pass some visible light or convert to black and white if you are shooting a pure IR filter.
Has anyone else had any experience using their Nano for IR photography or video? Any suggestions on where I might find a blank lens holder so I can cut down one of my surplus IR gel filters and place it onto the Nano's camera?
In the past I have modified various digital cameras to remove either the IR blocking filter or the internal hot mirror to allow near-IR photography. This allows you to cut through the haze that you see in the distance when looking towards the horizon and produce some interesting contrast reversals when looking at plants and some synthetic textiles. Usually you remap the IR to another color channel if you are using a filter to pass some visible light or convert to black and white if you are shooting a pure IR filter.
Has anyone else had any experience using their Nano for IR photography or video? Any suggestions on where I might find a blank lens holder so I can cut down one of my surplus IR gel filters and place it onto the Nano's camera?
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