ned1 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Does anyone still make an on-camera infra-red flash like the kind Weegee used touse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin_polk Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 The exact kind isn't made anymore, but you can still buy old stock #5R and #22R infrared flashbulbs from flashbulbs.com. I suspect Weegee used a #22R to get a larger amount of coverage. While I'm not aware of any electronic infrared flash, I've heard of people taping an infrared filter over their flash to get a flash that only appears on infrared film (or an IR modded camera). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gettis Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I believe that Sunpak used to make a head for the 622 system that was infrared but it is not listed on their web-site anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_walker Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 John is right but I have not seen that in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Just looking for something discreet for street photos (you know, weegee type stuff). These days I suspect that a big potato masher would draw attention even if the flash isn't visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane_elen Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 If you are still looking for an infrared flash for night time, or stealth photography I have been converting Sunpak 622, Vivitar 285 and Nikon SB-14 flashes for IR and UV for a while now. With a stealth IR flash it is important to have the correct cut-on wavelength for the IR filter otherwise it is easily visible. This type of filter works best with Kodak IR film or IR modified digital cameras. I recently built a Vivitar 285HV IR for a N.Y. photographer for night time and stealth photography with HIE film. An example of his work and experiences can be found at his blog reached through www.DaveBeckerman.com and his comments on the flash at http://beckermanphoto.com/2007/09/10/infrared-flash-lost-post/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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