Can I use infrared diodes to make my camera see in the dark?

Question

I mean since a digital camera can see the light from a remote control, would hooking about 10 infrared diodes from radio shack to a battery allow my camera see in absolute darkness??

Answer 1

Yes, but it will probably take a lot more than 10 tiny diodes.

The problem with this is, that the camera deliberately filters off infrared light, so only a small portion hits the sensor. So if you want it to see as bright as in broad daylight, you need a very powerful infrared source. But technically yes. I'm not sure if it will be able to autofocus and meter properly though, so you may have to go manual...

LEM.

Answer 2

Try a small maglite. Shine it on the subject lock the focus then turn it off and shoot.