JVC GRDV-1 Digital Camcorder

[Rolland Rainbow Elliott <X93ELLIOTT1@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to mention that I have a JVC GRDV-1 Digital
Camcorder that works pretty well for previsualizing infrared effects.  I have
fitted a Kodak Wratten 87C filter over the lens and I am able to see stunning
IR images through it.  However, the shutter speed of the camera must be
changed from it's default of 1/60 of a second to it's slow shutter speed mode
which is around 1/5 of a second I think.  This works great on sunny days, but
on overcast days the image is a little hard to see.  This is fine with me
since I don't usually shoot IR film on overcast days! You can shoot IR video
footage with it, but any thing that is moving is very blurry.  This can be a
drawback, but it also creates a very supernatural effect; people moving
around look like ghosts or spirits.

I have also looked through the camcorder with a 89B filter over the lens.
Since this filter cuts off almost all of the visible spectrum, it produces
some good IR images.  It also creates a brighter image since the 89B alows
much more light in.  However, the resulting images have a redish tint to
them.  One might be able to white balance the camera to correct the tint and
create a true black and white image.  

The great thing about this digital camcorder is that it is very small, and is
just a little bigger than a typical 35mm point and shoot camera.  In my
opinion a great previsualization tool for IR work.  It cost me $1075 in US
dollars.  It takes good video footage too!

Have fun shooting, Rolland Elliott
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