JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

I am thinking about converting one of my EM1 MKII bodies to infrared. I have reviewed the information on the Life Pixel site which is very good. I thought it would be helpful to get some input here. I am primarily interested in strong black & white images (720 infrared, if I understand correctly) but going with a 570 conversion and adding a lense filter would give more options.

Actual experience comments would be appreciated.

EricMGB1974 Loc: Elmira, NY

I've had a few cameras converted and it all boils down to convenience vs flexibility. With the 570nm conversion, if you have a number of lenses with different filter sizes you will need either duplicate filters in different diameters or one large filter that fits your largest lens and a number of adapter rings. This probably means no hood on the lenses that use an adapter. If you're going to go that route consider a full spectrum conversion to give yourself the most flexibility. If the multiple filters and/or adapter rings are not something you want to deal with and you are sure that 720nm is what you want go with that, though if all you want is the classic strong B&W infrared look consider 830nm as 720nm will still pass some visible light and color and require more post processing.

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

thanks for the input. Yes, 830 is probably what I am really looking for.

JFCoupe Loc: Kent, Washington

thanks for the input. Yes, 830 is probably what I am really looking for.

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

I converted my camera, I used Issac, he was recommended by a Hog, and he was great.
I think that he will be a little less expensive than the big names, but he is great and fast.

isaac@isaacszabo.com

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Dont forget about behind the lens body mounted clip-in filters.

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

I find that I like my B&W results using a 590nm filter more than I do using 720nm or 830nm. The beauty of B&W comes from great tonality, meaning shades of gray. Since the 590nm allows more visible light to pass, there are more shades of gray in the result.

But you can always add a 720nm or 830nm externally when wanted.