Kirlian Photography · Camera Accessories

Transparent Discharge Plates (TDP)

Taking Kirlian photographs with a digital camera or low-light video camera requires a transparent discharge plate. We recommend a digital camera with macro mode (close-up) and the ability to make long, multi-second exposures. Shutter speeds of 1–15 seconds are good.

The photographs below show a coin photographed through the transparent discharge plate using a 35mm film camera and a digital camera. The third image was enhanced using Photoshop.

Transparent Discharge Plate

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The transparency of our transparent discharge plates surpasses 90 percent.

Transparent Plate Manual (PDF, 1 MB)

TDP-01

$149.95

4" x 5" Transparent Discharge Plate for Camera
Approximate usable size: 3" x 4"
Includes Ground Plate

TDP-02

$179.95

5" x 7" Transparent Discharge Plate for Camera
Approximate usable size: 4" x 6"
Includes Ground Plate

35MM film shot through transparent discharge plate — 35 MM Film

coin-shot with transparent discharge plate digital camera — Digital Camera

enhanced kirlian image — Image Enhanced in Photoshop

Using a Digital Camera

High-voltage Kirlian photography using a transparent discharge plate and digital camera.

The digital camera needs three features: manual focus, a long exposure time of 10 seconds or more, and a macro (close-up) setting.

Using a Video Camera

High-voltage Kirlian photography using a transparent discharge plate and video camera.

The video camera needs two features: manual focus and low-light sensitivity of approximately .003 lux.