Infrared Photography
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Infrared photography reveals a world much greater than what we normally see. Follow along as Nikon Ambassador Vincent Versace guides you on your journey into this amazing form of photography.
0:00 - Introduction
1:14 - Overview
4:41 - Looking at What You Cannot See
6:56 - What We Know About Light Quanta
14:04 - What Are Hotspots, What Causes Them, and How Sensors Work
27:54 - Inspiration
43:44 - Q&A
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Every time I pick up the infrared camera rig I use to photograph New York City at night, I can’t resist quoting Tony Montana’s iconic words from the movie, Scarface: “Say hello to my little friend!” The reason for this is that the Sunpak 622 Super Pro Flash, when combined with an infrared head, Wein Safe-Sync Hot Shoe to Hot Shoe with PC
When I’m not shooting black-and-white film with my Rolleiflexes, or corporate, advertising and wedding photos with my Nikon D850, I’m most likely prowling the night with my newest rig—an infrared converted Nikon D800 and Sunpak infrared flash. In infrared photography the camera sensor creates a unique look by recording specific wavelengths that are invisible to the human eye.
Photographs © Dan Wagner, 2018
Nikon D800 and Sunpak 622 Flash with IR