Infrared Cameras

Ogofmole · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 08:54 AM

When I had my camera converted to Infrared only, there was only LifePixel in the USA that could do this operation, so I had to order a sensor filter from them and get it fitted here, but now there is now a company based in the UK that will preform this operation for you. So if anyone was interested in getting one of your old digital cameras converted to Infrared use only, then try this company ( I have had no dealings with this company as yet so cannot give a personal recommendations for them) but as far as I know they are the only company within the UK that will supply and fit a Infrared sensor filter, so that you can use your camera handhold just like your normal visible light camera.

Advanced Camera Services

If anyone out there decides to have a go then let us all know how you get on.

splitfield · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 12:53 PM

Thanks for that Barry. I'll see how I get on with the filter I've ordered but I must admit, I'm very envious of your pics with the converted camera. Really good!

Pete

carregwen · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 02:04 PM

One of my cameras is a Fuji 9500. I have just received a Hoya IR filter in the post this morning, and although I've only taken a few test shots it seems to work well as I had been told it would. I think a lot of bridge cameras may be suitable (without conversion). The best way to test is to put your camera on a long exposure in a dark room and wave a TV remote in front of the lens while activating one of the control buttons. If the sensor picks up the IR light then it should work for normal shots with an IR filter.

Ogofmole · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 03:31 PM

Hi Rob, using a external filter still gives very good results, I still use a external filter if I want more dramatic IR images, as my external filter is very dark and will not allow any color through at all. But the advantage of a dedicated IR camera is that you are not restricted to long exposures, so handheld shots are normal, plus I find that I can only use a external filter on a very sunny day with no wind, otherwise foliage will move during exposure and appear blurred.