Infrared lens filter?
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Have you read up on how you use these filters? It's not a simple as using a CPL, for example. You'll also need a tripod as the exposure times are long.
A fully-converted IR camera is a lot simpler to use, but they're quite pricey (£300ish plus the cost of the camera) and it's extra bulk to carry. But at least you can shoot handheld as you would a normal shot.
I briefly had an IR-converted D70, but hardly used it so sold it. And then sold my main DSLR too...
A fully-converted IR camera is a lot simpler to use, but they're quite pricey (£300ish plus the cost of the camera) and it's extra bulk to carry. But at least you can shoot handheld as you would a normal shot.
I briefly had an IR-converted D70, but hardly used it so sold it. And then sold my main DSLR too...
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There are also serious sharpness and flare issues shooting IR, given that the lenses are optimised for visible light
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Suspect you won't get much with a D3000. Simple test, get an IR remote control (TV generally is fine - make sure you can't see anything yourself when you press the buttons and you're good to go). Point at camera, take a picture with sufficient exposure to make sure you've caught the button press. If you see an image of a bright light the camera is able to see some infrared light. If you see a dim point it's mostly a waste of time. (All this is easier if you have a camera with a live view mode!)
I don't have a Nikon, but from what I can see on the web I expect you'll see a faint spot. My Canons are like this, and would be pretty useless, my Panny LX3 can see a nice bright light and can take (slowly) IR images, though it shows a serious degree of flaring.
I don't have a Nikon, but from what I can see on the web I expect you'll see a faint spot. My Canons are like this, and would be pretty useless, my Panny LX3 can see a nice bright light and can take (slowly) IR images, though it shows a serious degree of flaring.