Infrared comments: I have an old d5000 that right now doesn't get used very much so i'm thinking of converting it to an infrared camera. I use to work with IR film a long time ago and...

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

I have an old d5000 that right now doesn't get used very much so i'm thinking of converting it to an infrared camera. I use to work with IR film a long time ago and other then it being a PITA it was fun when it came out OK. Looks like digital IR WILL be a lot easier to do.
I have a few questions:
1. Have any of you had an infrared conversion done on one of your cameras?
2. In your opinion what is the best filter 850nm, 725nm, 665nm or 590nm.
3.I have found 3 company's that do conversions Kolari Vision, LifePixel and Issac Szabo. If you have used any of these services how would you rate them?

Thanks

joe west Loc: Taylor, Michigan

yes a nikon d70s, i liked the 590nm filter, Kolari Vision,
they have a fast return on your camera, there honest and great to deal with

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I converted a D70 to IR, though LifePixel. When you shoot IR, there are endless possibilities in post processing. Check with the converting companies about which cameras work better after being converted. LifePixel has a list, with comments.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

joe west wrote:

yes a nikon d70s, i liked the 590nm filter, Kolari Vision,
they have a fast return on your camera, there honest and great to deal with

Thanks Joe, I think my biggest question now is which filter to go with. Did you have a spific reason to go with the 590nm?

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

jerryc41 wrote:

I converted a D70 to IR, though LifePixel. When you shoot IR, there are endless possibilities in post processing. Check with the converting companies about which cameras work better after being converted. LifePixel has a list, with comments.

Thanks for the reply Jerry The d5000 seems like it will work, just have to use my back screen a little more. It has to be easier than IR film.

harrimg

Had my D7000 converted by Kolari Vision. They were very fast and the camera work excellently. The only problem I am having is having time to learning how to use it effectively. The pictures I have taken were different and can be very interesting to review

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

harrimg wrote:

Had my D7000 converted by Kolari Vision. They were very fast and the camera work excellently. The only problem I am having is having time to learning how to use it effectively. The pictures I have taken were different and can be very interesting to review

Interesting, what filter did you purchase?

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I have used Life Pixel to convert my Nikon D300 and a lens. I found them very helpful via email and telephone answering my questions and giving me suggestions. They also have great tutorials on their website for Post Processing.

twowindsbear

harrimg wrote:

Had my D7000 converted by Kolari Vision. They were very fast and the camera work excellently. The only problem I am having is having time to learning how to use it effectively. The pictures I have taken were different and can be very interesting to review

How did you create the different color effects in these 2 photos?

Tia

harrimg

Just playing around in Photoshop, that's the fun of it, you can changes it all around to suit yourself

harrimg

Right now I am away from home and I cannot remember the filter, but I think it was a 750

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

harrimg wrote:

Right now I am away from home and I cannot remember the filter, but I think it was a 750

OK, thanks. I think that's the nm level I'll go with as well.

harrimg

Be sure on the one you want and the internal lens are changed

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

harrimg wrote:

Be sure on the one you want and the internal lens are changed

Looks like the companies that do these conversions take out anything that would block IR and replace them with the selected IR lens needed.

harrimg

One think I forgot to say, all pictures come out red, it's up to you to do the photo-shop.