Nightshot X-Ray Instructions

A nightshot video camera is a unique style of camera designed to work under poor lighting conditions such as rain or dim lighting. Many cool effects can be produced with the nightshot camera, one which is x-ray vision. The images produced from this modification are not actually x-rays, but rather the result of a filtering of infrared light. Modifying the video camera in this way allows the user to film a whole different kind of video, with only one small change in the camera.

Things You'll Need

• Nightshot video camera or
• Digital camera
• X-ray camera filter
• Small screwdriver
• Needle nose pliers

Instructions

1. Acquire a camera with nightshot capabilities. Older cameras are better for this, because once the camera is turning into an x-ray camera, it is useless for any other task. It is impossible to restore the camera so that it will film normally again.

2. Purchase an x-ray camera filter. These can be found almost anywhere and cost around $50. You need this filter to see any x-ray images clearly. The x-ray lenses are designed for filming in bad lighting or in overcast weather. All light is filtered out of the lens except for infrared light. With this lens attached, it is possible to see through lightweight fabrics.

3. Remove the IFC lens from the camera. You will have to detach all wires to get to the optic lens case. The number of these depends on the kind of camera you have. Most wires can be detached by pulling gently or by using a small screwdriver to press a release clip. Remove the lens case from the camera and look at the lens area. There should be two lenses, one that is either bluish or purplish in tint. This is the IFC lens. Remove the IFC lens, using pliers. Put the camera back together. Without the IFC lens, the camera will produce a fuzzy, black and white picture that has some infrared capabilities.

4. Attach the x-ray filter to the outside of the camera. It will make the black and white infrared images appear much clearer. Now, any time the camera is used there will be an element of x-ray vision involved with the shots. The video will be black and white with the ability to see through sheer objects, such as a tablecloth.

5. Turn on the video camera and test out the filter. You should see black and white infrared images with a faint blurriness to them. Test out the x-ray vision by placing a light cloth over a book or other object that has writing on the cover. By looking through the camera lens, you should be able to see the words through the cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Only disassemble your video recorder if you are quite comfortable with never using it as a regular camera again.

• Never, ever use a modified video camera to be involved in illegal activities! Be very careful when taking the camera apart. The delicate insides can be easily damaged permanently.