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10/22/2008 01:43:45 PM · #1 |
I'm interesting in doing some Infrared Photography.
I've been told by a few people, including the Canon experts at the Digital Imaging Show, that you can't do IR photography with the 5D because the film on it's sensor. Does this mean it doesn't give ideal results, or none altogether?
Does anybody have experience with this? What are my options?
ETA: If someone could correct my spelling in the topic (Infrared), that would be great.
Message edited by author 2008-10-22 13:45:01. |
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10/22/2008 02:12:57 PM · #2 |
if you convert the 5d completely to IR - modification of the camera - the 5d is considered to produce the very best modded IR results
but using an IR filter with the 5d doesn't give you the strongest result - but I used a relatively "mild" IR filter (if that makes sense), not the more pricey and stronger IR filters, maybe that makes a difference. (don't have the specs on me at the moment)
Some cameras are more IR sensitive than others and the 5d is purported to be among the least sensitive. If you want to use filters, I've heard the Nikon D70s has excellent IR sensitivity (if I remember correctly - perhaps  Judi can weigh in on that point). |
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10/22/2008 05:00:07 PM · #3 |
I personally haven't tried the 5D with IR. I have tried other Canon models with the Hoya R72 and the results have been satisfactory. I would suggest doing a google search on others converting a 5D to IR to see the results before you contemplate doing such a thing. I use the Nikon D70s for IR and hope to convert it fully sometime (if I can talk my daughter into using one of my 5D's for her photography instead.....!) But the Nikon's give the nice 'coloured' IR effect with the Hoya. Look around and see if you can pick up a cheap camera specifically for IR use.
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10/22/2008 05:46:47 PM · #4 |
The Canon expert said I would have to send the camera in and get them to remove one of the films from the c-mos chip, but then it would strictly be an IR camera. I obviously don't have the money to do that.
I was also surprised at the price difference for filters. I was quoted $250 for a screw on filter. A gelatin filter was less than $50.
I might end up borrowing a Nikon camera from a friend and giving that a go.
Thanks for the replies. |
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