Will an infrared camera affect photo developing paper?

Question

I want to open a rentable darkroom and put security cams up in the darkroom to keep an eye on customers and equipment. Ive never really thought about it before till now.

Answer 1

Classical Black and White paper is not affected by infrared light.

However, the camera will need (infrared) light to see. That means that you will have a source of light.

For color paper, you'll have to check manufacturer's specs.
(shortest effective wavelength of light source versus longest wavelength of paper's sensitivity).

Also, some color films may be sensible to the near infrared.

You'll have to tell (or post a sign) your customers what wavelengths your light source provides for the cameras.

I used to work a lot with color slide sensible to infrared. I'd hate to have it ruined because I went into an "infra-red lit" darkroom without knowing.

Answer 2

A camera takes in light, it doesn't shoot out light. A camera won't affect photo paper unless you shoot a flash or something.