Can the D200 do Infra Red Photography?

Posted by David Chin on June 5th, 2006 in Accessories for the D200, Amazing Nikon D200 Image Samples, Photography Techniques, Tips on operating your Nikon D200

The Nikon D200’s sensor is not as sensitive to IR as say, the one in the D70, rendering the D200 relatively impractical for capturing IR images. It’s still doable though, so let’s learn about the infrared filters, techniques and other accessories that we can use to photograph in IR with the D200.



Bjørn Rørslett’s take on the D200’s IR capability
A very detailed review, with D200 vs D70 IR image samples. Bottom line: D200 is too much of a hassle for IR, but this property of the sensor results in better skin tones

What does the R72 in the Hoya R72 IR filter designation mean?
Hint: Does not refer to the filter size

Yves P shows some gorgeous IR samples
He says it’s not easy, but still doable. A Cokin P007 filter was used
Infrared images by Yves P, with the Nikon D200 + Cokin P007 filter

More about the Cokin P007 filter vs Hoya R72
It only comes in one, rectangular size. You’d need to get a suitable filter holder and adapter. Probably more pratical to get the Hoya, which will set you back USD300 if you go for the 77mm size.

Nature Photography Central.com Photoshop CS for IR postprocessing
A suggested approach to postprocessing IR images

Thom Hogan’s IR extravaganza
Step by step tutorial, from approach, to image capture to postprocessing

Convert your camera to IR?
IR conversion is permanent (Lifepixel.com offers such a service), and something that needs to be thought through. In terms of IR sensitivity, D100 > D70 > D200

One Response to “Can the D200 do Infra Red Photography?”

  1. VINOD Says:

    PLEASE SEND ME NEWSLETERS ABOUT IR PHOTOGRAPHY
    AND ITS USE

    THANK YOU

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