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11/16/2006 08:06:20 PM · #1 |
| Im finding myself quite taken with this IR photography and wish to convert my Fujifilm S602z to shoot in infrared. Is it possible? can i just use a filter or should i get the tools out? any advice is greatly received thank you. |
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11/16/2006 08:25:13 PM · #2 |
why dont you try putting an IR filter and test it out?
I heard that you can also use film negatives as an alternative.
Usually for an un-modified camera, you might need longer exposures (plus high ISO) to capture IR properly.
alternatively, go buy a used and cheap digital camera that is highly sensitive to IR, like a Sony F707 or the one listed under my name. I can get away with shutter speeds of about 1/10s on sunny days. |
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11/16/2006 08:26:14 PM · #3 |
Aim your camera at your TV remote control, then press a button on the remote. If you see the light from the remote through the viewfinder / on the screen, then your camera can see IR and a filter will do.
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11/16/2006 08:28:17 PM · #4 |
i did a very quick google & didnt see any conversions but a filter is only 50-100$ so it is a easy thing to try (anybody close by to lend one for testing?)
since the d40 came out my D100 is worth even less .. so i may try the conversion on it ...
don't really need much for tools except patients .. |
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11/16/2006 08:30:34 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by ralph:
i did a very quick google & didnt see any conversions but a filter is only 50-100$ so it is a easy thing to try (anybody close by to lend one for testing?)
since the d40 came out my D100 is worth even less .. so i may try the conversion on it ...
don't really need much for tools except patients .. |
Let me know how that goes, I have a D100 and D50, although wouldn't it still be easier to get the filter for you too?
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11/16/2006 08:34:37 PM · #6 |
| I got Fuji IR filters that only cost about $US14. They work fine except I don't have a holder for them except my fingers (hence, "digital" photography ;-))) |
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11/16/2006 08:39:27 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by jdannels:
Let me know how that goes, I have a D100 and D50, although wouldn't it still be easier to get the filter for you too? |
oh but i have filters - the problem with filters is you knock down available light by 9-15 stops so a sunny 16 (1/100 sec) rule becomes a sunny 16 (4sec) -- making it hard to do people ;) |
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11/16/2006 08:43:11 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by ralph:
Originally posted by jdannels:
Let me know how that goes, I have a D100 and D50, although wouldn't it still be easier to get the filter for you too? |
oh but i have filters - the problem with filters is you knock down available light by 9-15 stops so a sunny 16 (1/100 sec) rule becomes a sunny 16 (4sec) -- making it hard to do people ;) |
oh, well then get out the tools!
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11/16/2006 08:47:07 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by jdannels:
oh, well then get out the tools! |
have to order the replacement glass/ir pass filter first / otherwise you have the bare ccd facing the world & you don't want that (don't think about cleaning a bare ccd !!) |
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11/16/2006 08:49:56 PM · #10 |
Last Spring I sold my Canon L lens (200mm f/2.8) to afford a used D60 that was coverted for IR. I love it, since - unlike using a filter, I can shoot handheld at normal exposures. When I used a filter a tripod was absolutely necessary, at least with my 20D and 10D.
The real downside for me at present is that I have to wait until next Spring to take interesting IR photos again :-( |
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11/16/2006 08:50:08 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by ralph:
Originally posted by jdannels:
oh, well then get out the tools! |
have to order the replacement glass/ir pass filter first / otherwise you have the bare ccd facing the world & you don't want that (don't think about cleaning a bare ccd !!) |
I am tempted but I have put myself on a ban from photo equipment purchases atleast until next year, but just out of curiosity how much is the kit?
Message edited by author 2006-11-16 20:50:52.
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11/16/2006 09:02:27 PM · #12 |
the way i read it ~100$ just for the filter
$250 for them to do it for you
(& shipping etc etc )
with the instructions provided (lifepixel.com ?) i think i'm game to try
but it is not high on my list (pretty high but not high enough...)
(think i'm going to order a panorama head tomorrow which is more $$ & has moderate approval from my master/cfo/spoualunit )
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11/16/2006 09:26:56 PM · #13 |
WOW thanks for the response.. I might just send the D50 off to be done and get the wife a D80 then sell the fuji to help with conversion costs.. I was kind of hoping the fuji602 could do infrared so i might also try the remote trick before condeming the D50 to death.
The filter way is not an option for me I want the speed too so it looks like a conversion is the way to go.. self conversion? anyone tried this? I don't think it would be so hard to do once you have the replacement glass....*THINKS* hmmm might buy one done already.LOL |
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