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IR Conversion DIY or Service
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greypilgrim
New member
I used Precision Camera for my G1. They were a bit over $200. I do not remember the exact amount. I have been quite happy so far with the results.
Doug
Doug
greypilgrim
New member
Yes, it was.
I went with that based on discussions I had with others (particularly Vivek and Jack) here.
Doug
I went with that based on discussions I had with others (particularly Vivek and Jack) here.
Doug
kds315
Active member
Look for the "Enhanced" or "Super Color" conversion here http://www.lifepixel.com/
Enhanced:
Super Color:
(c) lifepixel.com
Enhanced:
Super Color:
(c) lifepixel.com
I used Spencer Camera in Utah. (http://spencerscamera.com/default.aspx) and was very happy with the price and turn-around time.
I did a 720nm conversion because I primarily wanted traditional B&W IR shots, but still wanted the possibility to work with the "faux color" in RAW.
I liked the idea of the full spectrum camera - because you can use it for "normal" shooting also, but did not love the idea of having to use different filters on all my lenses for different effects.
Some sample shots if you are interested.:
http://www.pbase.com/swandy/gallery/infrared_photography
Steve
I did a 720nm conversion because I primarily wanted traditional B&W IR shots, but still wanted the possibility to work with the "faux color" in RAW.
I liked the idea of the full spectrum camera - because you can use it for "normal" shooting also, but did not love the idea of having to use different filters on all my lenses for different effects.
Some sample shots if you are interested.:
http://www.pbase.com/swandy/gallery/infrared_photography
Steve
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Vivek
Guest
A few things to note:
1. False colors will be not so nice (as the linked "lifepixel" samples) with the Panasonic NMOS sensor (ie any m4/3rds cam).
2. Make sure you get the cam converted by someone who is capable of doing it in such a way that all lenses would focus to infinity and not just a few feet.
3. Stopping down a lens to "achieve" infinity is a bad idea with IR on a m4/3rds cam as at around f/5.6 you would start to see image degradation due to diffraction (yes, diffraction sets in earlier in IR).
1. False colors will be not so nice (as the linked "lifepixel" samples) with the Panasonic NMOS sensor (ie any m4/3rds cam).
2. Make sure you get the cam converted by someone who is capable of doing it in such a way that all lenses would focus to infinity and not just a few feet.
3. Stopping down a lens to "achieve" infinity is a bad idea with IR on a m4/3rds cam as at around f/5.6 you would start to see image degradation due to diffraction (yes, diffraction sets in earlier in IR).
Vivek, I wanted to convert the GF1 to shoot a film. The setting is in the future, a post apocalypse scenario. Instead of doing color grading, if I can get a different look in camera, its better for me.
Because there has been war, the composition of the atmosphere has changed, hence the light looks different, yada yada.
Is there a link to examples for "false color" from NMOS cameras ?
Because there has been war, the composition of the atmosphere has changed, hence the light looks different, yada yada.
Is there a link to examples for "false color" from NMOS cameras ?
What about using IR filters? I know the m4/3 sensor has IR filtration, but how much IR passes through?
I've just ordered two affordable (720nm and 960nm) IR filters from China to test, so I'm hopeful but I believe I'll be working with rather prolonged exposures due to the IR filtration of the sensor.
Any experience with these?
I've just ordered two affordable (720nm and 960nm) IR filters from China to test, so I'm hopeful but I believe I'll be working with rather prolonged exposures due to the IR filtration of the sensor.
Any experience with these?
V
Vivek
Guest
False color samples (Sony CCD):
Nikon D80-IR (Hoya R72), 10.5mm fisheye Nikkor.
Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
Nikon D80-IR, 18-55 kitzoom.
Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
Although the color palette is similar with the NMOS sensor output, the colors are less vibrant and if you try (in the post) to make them look like the ones I show, they literally fall apart.
If you want nice false colors, buy a Sony (CCD) sensored, get it converted. They are very cheap and you get a Pentax, Sony, Nikon, etc brand.
Nikon D80-IR (Hoya R72), 10.5mm fisheye Nikkor.
Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
Nikon D80-IR, 18-55 kitzoom.
Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
Untitled by Vivek Iyer, on Flickr
Although the color palette is similar with the NMOS sensor output, the colors are less vibrant and if you try (in the post) to make them look like the ones I show, they literally fall apart.
If you want nice false colors, buy a Sony (CCD) sensored, get it converted. They are very cheap and you get a Pentax, Sony, Nikon, etc brand.
V
Vivek
Guest
Already stated.
Even with no IR filter (after getting rid of the IR cut filter), you will never be able to get the colors one would from the Sony Bayer dyes. I am not sure if this is extendable to Sony's CMOS sensors (ie, NEX5, etc). If it works then you have a choice there.
seakayaker
Active member
Beautiful Shot Bob!
Love it!
Life is Grand!
Dan
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Love it!
Life is Grand!
Dan
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