A digital camera can photograph infrared light.
Normal digital cameras have the ability to capture infrared light, which the human eye cannot process. Manufacturers put filters over the the digital sensors, however, so that the camera only captures what the human eye can see. This produces a "normal" photograph--one that mimics people's field of vision. If you want to convert your digital camera into an IR camera, you simply need to remove this filter and replace it with one that filters visible light.
Instructions
1. Open your digital camera using a screwdriver that fits the screws.
2. Find the digital sensor, which is usually behind the lens and is smaller than a postage stamp.
3. Find the infrared filter, which is on the digital sensor. It will appear to be a translucent, blue/green piece of plastic or glass.
4. Remove this infrared filter with a sharp object such as a screwdriver. The filter may be held onto the digital sensor with glue.
5. Bring a roll of new, unused film to a photo developer and have him develop it as usual. Cut out a piece of this blank, but processed, film to the exact same size as the infrared filter you just removed. Wipe any fingerprints off the film.
6. Attach the small piece of film to the digital sensor in the same way the infrared filter was attached. You may need to use a dab of regular, white glue. The film will filter all visible light (that humans see) and allow the camera to only capture infrared light.
7. Put your camera back together and replace any screws.
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