Re: IR Video

[Patrick Magee <pmagee@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 28 Jun 2000, Rolland Elliott wrote:

> ARGH!
> IR 35mm film does NOT come in 100 foot rolls and it doesn't come in 200 foot 
> rolls either. It comes in 150 or 400 foot rolls only (and 64" long 35mm 
> casettes too). I don't know why I'm beating this nail into the coffin since 
> no one one list shoots IR in movie cameras; much much too expensive! Anyways 
> just want to set the record straight.
> 
> A sony nightshot mini DV camcorder or a converted JVC digital camcorder is 
> the ONLY affordable way to shoot IR video and the results are very neat.
> 
> Peace Rolland Elliott
> 
Actually, the Panasonic PV-DV710 DV camcorder also shoots IR without
modification. I had one and used the B+W 092 with it. It was wonderful. I
almost kept it just for IR video. They are available on EBay for under
$500 so you should be able to find one elsewhere for less.

Pat

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