Nikon Coolpix 990

5(+5) Digital-IR Frames from a Roving CoolPix 990 in Paris

By Dave Powell / March 14, 2023 / Photos & Projects / 8 Comments

Before Kate and I went to Paris in 2010, a good friend visited one of my digital-infrared exhibits and– the following Christmas– gave me a Nikon CoolPix 990 that he’d converted to digital-IR! The camera may only have a 3.4MP sensor, but it’s still a favorite IR shooter.

Here are 5 (+5) favorite shots from my Roving CoolPix 990’s adventures in Paris. (They were not post-processed or colorized in any way.)

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Thanks, Kevin! 🙌
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Thanks for the recommendation, I'll look into it!