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Hi all, I'm currently studying A Level Photography (1st year) and have been tasked with a project running from now until the end of May.
It can be on whatever we want, but to be honest that's just a little background information on this question.
I've come across some photographers while researching who shoot in Infrared and I really want to try this myself.
Continuing my research I found you can either use filters on the end of the lens, or you can get your camera sent away and converted to only shoot IR.
The first option seems the most logical for a broke A Level student as its the most inexpensive and seems a lot less hassle than having to wait for a camera to be converted and shipped etc.
The second option does also seem tempting, although it comes with a hefty price tag. Luckily a few days ago I was gifted a Sony A290 DSLR from a friend which would be ideal to use for IR as I wouldn't want to do this process on my main Nikon.
However, I've seen that the first option drastically reduces the amount of visible light entering the camera meaning long exposures, and therefore potential blurriness. But on the other hand, the second option retains the user being able to shoot handheld like normal with a DSLR.
So... I think I'm going to choose the first option of using filters as it seems the most logical for me. but I'm really stuck on where to buy the ones correct to my camera (Nikon D3300, Nikon 18-55mm Lens) and what "nm" filter to buy.
I really like the look of 590nm filters, followed by 665nm and 720, I'm not looking to shoot anything darker than that.
So to conclude, I'm looking for your advice.
Option 1 or 2?
What filters (Please leave links I'm stupid)
Best way to go about shooting
Sorry for the very long post but I tried to make it as clear as possible for you
Many Thanks, Ajsski99
It can be on whatever we want, but to be honest that's just a little background information on this question.
I've come across some photographers while researching who shoot in Infrared and I really want to try this myself.
Continuing my research I found you can either use filters on the end of the lens, or you can get your camera sent away and converted to only shoot IR.
The first option seems the most logical for a broke A Level student as its the most inexpensive and seems a lot less hassle than having to wait for a camera to be converted and shipped etc.
The second option does also seem tempting, although it comes with a hefty price tag. Luckily a few days ago I was gifted a Sony A290 DSLR from a friend which would be ideal to use for IR as I wouldn't want to do this process on my main Nikon.
However, I've seen that the first option drastically reduces the amount of visible light entering the camera meaning long exposures, and therefore potential blurriness. But on the other hand, the second option retains the user being able to shoot handheld like normal with a DSLR.
So... I think I'm going to choose the first option of using filters as it seems the most logical for me. but I'm really stuck on where to buy the ones correct to my camera (Nikon D3300, Nikon 18-55mm Lens) and what "nm" filter to buy.
I really like the look of 590nm filters, followed by 665nm and 720, I'm not looking to shoot anything darker than that.
So to conclude, I'm looking for your advice.
Option 1 or 2?
What filters (Please leave links I'm stupid)
Best way to go about shooting
Sorry for the very long post but I tried to make it as clear as possible for you
Many Thanks, Ajsski99