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[mackrackit]

All digital cameras are IR sensetive.
Point you TV remote at the camera and see what happens.

[LEDave]

Blimey that was amazing, I never knew that would happen

So what we're saying is that if we had enough IR-LED's I could take a picture without using the flash gun, is that right?

Dave

[mackrackit]

Yup.
Only thing is they do not " shine" very far. Maybe 10 feet max. You will have to check the data sheet for angle and brightness.

Might get an idea of how it will work by using the remote to light something up. Use video mode and get the retro strobe effect

[LEDave]

Hi mackrackit,

The IR led on my TV / Video remote doesn't shine that bright, you'd need a fair few of them to match a flashgun I'm thinking, although I did get the flashing strobe effect.

I drew a complete blank with the camera kit last night. Tomorrow should be a much better night weather wise, so I might set the camera up in the garden for a clearer picture

[mackrackit]

The LED in the remote is not driven very hard, only has 3 volts or so behind it and is pulsing.

Take a look at this
http://www.lasertagparts.com/mtoptics.htm
The LEds used are "high power" and you could even use the lens setup for a spot light kind of thing. Take a key-chain LED and a magnifying glass and at the correct LED to lens distance... well you will be surprised. Good for demonstrations.

[LEDave]

That was an interesting read, I'll have a look around and try and source some parts for and IR led and lens combo.

I must say though I was very surprised the Badger hung around for 47 photo's and wasn't scared off by the flash continually firing.

I've had an idea to make my fortune by the way:

The fact that I captured a Badger at my very first attempt means I must be a natural at this
And I've heard that you guys in America have a thing called the Bigfoot or the sasqcatch that nobody has any pictures of right? I coud be that man! Then again the Badger has pretty big claws not to mention a Bear and as for Bigfoot.....perhaps I'd better reconsider

Camera's set up for night3.

Dave

[mackrackit]

Start off with solving the crop circles you have over there
Might be big foot on holiday