A mid power IR laser on a wide focus will illuminate everything so that it will be clearly visible on your camera without the need to amplify.
Actually, it would be kind of neat to just attach a wide focus IR laser to a filtered camera to create a flashlight that wouldn't be visible to anyone but you.
LOL, you just answerd my next question.
My next question was on the oldschool "IR and LED Method." The problem being its only good for shorter distances as it doesn't amplify. I have seen many people use Laser Diodes W/ a VERY wide Focus as this would "beam" out there a good ways and serve as a great replacement for an IR LED bulb.
On your second paragraph, EXACTLY! That is what I am trying to accomplish
Before I go about screwing around Cathodes and making my IIT, I will be using the "cheap method" and heading with a Laser Diode and some type of camera or video cam as my "scope."
Before, when I noted on me using a "Laser." I don't think you fully understood me. I wasn't going to use the Laser as a "light source." I NEEDED to use it as my "Cross Airs" or "Reticals" Meaning I would Aim with my laser dot. I think you may have gotten confused with me trying to use the Laser as more of a light source vs using it as an "Aiming Instrument."
Anyways, so let me get this straight: What would I use as my "view source." A camera Lense or a Video Cam W/ a screen?
I need something with a very good "Zoom" so I assume a camera lense would be cheaper vs finding a video cam with an equivalent zoom for the same price.
Basics: What would I all need from the Video Cam OR Camera Lense?
"Zoom" & IR right? I do not completly understand the whole IR filter yet. So ALL video Cam AND stand still cameras have them. So you need them correct? If so, why is it when you youtube "DIY nightvision" you see video's of people telling you all you have to do is remove the IR filter from your camera to achieve "Night Vision." If I do need the "IR filter" than why not just apply an IR filter at the end of my rifle scope and stick an IR laser above it? The zoom is already built in the scope, the only downfall is reticals won't be as bright as Id like them to be. You can make IR filters using Film, just buy the Film and have it developed right away and bam, an IR filter. You could make IR filter Goggles, apply a laser and you wouldn't even need to tamper with your scope. So, do you need the IR filter or should it be taken out? I guess another downfall of using IR filtered goggles would be you wouldnt be able to see sh*t, lol. I mean, like things close to you that you can see in the "dark light" anways.
Also, I would like to achieve thermal vision. Simpe right, replace IR filter W/ Negative Film/screen and BAM, thermal vision. However, since I am using this instrument as a "scope" I need to have an aiming device of some sort. Would thermal vision be able to pick up an IR laser? I assume it all depends right: I mean, my desired range is 250 yrds. So I would need an IR laser that would "be hott or warm" at 250 yrds allowing my thermal vision to pick up it correct?
Anyways, So I think you understand what I am trying to achieve. I have now, a "viewer" that allows me to view and Zoom & a "light source" which in this case will be an IR laser with a very wide focus. As noted, I am using this instrument as a "SCope" so All that is missing is an "aiming device" otherwise known as "cross airs" or "reticals."
Options? Just use another Laser right? This laser would not serve as a "light source" it will specifically serve as my sights meaning the laser dot will be my "aiming mechanism." Now, I need something W/ a very small focus. This laser ofcourse, will need to be IR & the color "Green" is most sensative to human eyes so I will be using a "Green" Laser Diode. I assume I will also be using a green Laser Diode for my "light source" as noted earlier. I mean, one with a very wide focus to serve only as a "light source."
I think we are on the same page, hmm time to go laser shopping. Suggestions would be awesome!
So these are the questions to be asked:
Type of View Source?
Stand Still Camera Lense OR Video Cam: optical/digital
Type Of Laser For "Light Source?"
Smaller the better! Green ofcourse. Wider the focus the better allowing me to see more area. Need to achieve 250 yrds (greater distance, the better) needs to be IR. NOTE: You think I could achieve "good lighting" with 1 laser? I do have the option of going multipe lasers, but more spendy. Wait a second, just thought of something. Degree! This is baffling me: Stand still Camera VS Video Cam : Will I get the same maximum degree out of both of them? In theory, it seems like a regular stand still camera would only allow me to view 180 degrees, but it seems like a Video Cam would allow me greater, but wait. Can it?
Type Of Laser For "Aiming Instrument?"
Smaller the better! Green Ofcourse. SMALLER the focus, the better. Allow me to see 250 yrds (greater the distance, the better) Needs to be IR
That's it! I still am unware of the Dangers of using Lenses and whether or not they will or can damage my eyes when focused on on a laser dot. I am hoping the paragraph I posted will give you an idea, and hopefully I or someone can recomend me a laser that won't damage my eyes. Afterall, most lasers I see on this forum are "to the mile" I only need several hundred yards....
Sorry for lengthy Post but i think I "noobed" it up enought so its understandable
