Here we have infrared converted Canon 1100D. How to take infrared pictures with this camera.
First, we must set the white balance. This is done by taking a picture of a gray card or whatever object we want.
![Infrared converted Canon.](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/infraredcanon1100dmanual0002.jpg)
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Then we go to menu second tab and click custom white balance.
![Infrared converted Canon manual.](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/infraredcanon1100dmanual0003.jpg)
There, we will see our image. Press OK.
![Infrared converted Canon.](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/infraredcanon1100dmanual0004.jpg)
Sometimes, it will show an error that it can’t obtain correct information from the image (usually happens with 850nm converted camera).
![Infrared converted Canon.](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/infraredcanon1100dmanual0005.jpg)
That’s okay, as it will still use that image for white balance.
Now we will set exposure compensation to +1 for 720nm, 590nm or to +2 if the camera is converted to 850nm.
![Exposure compensation.](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/setexposureinfraredcanon1100dmanual0008.jpg)
We also need to change the camera settings to Custom White balance. It is the down arrow key, and the setting we need looks like two triangles.
![White balance.](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wbinfraredcanon1100dmanual0001.jpg)
![White balance.](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wbinfraredcanon1100dmanual0007.jpg)
![Sample images](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1100D850nmgood.jpg)
![Sample infrared images.](https://www.fullspectrumuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1100D850nmgood2.jpg)
What are good lenses for infrared photography?
The lens 18-55mm that comes as a kit lens is good for infrared photography.
The famous 50mm 1.8 lens is noticeably better, giving far more contrast.
The Canon 60mm EF-S 2.8 Macro lens is simply outstanding for infrared photography.
The Canon 55-250 EF-S IS II is also very good.
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Here you will find lenses that are suitable for infrared photography.
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