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Anyone had an NX Converted to Infrared?

Started Jul 1, 2014 | Discussions thread
viking79
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Re: Yes, NX200 (more)

wpstl wrote:

Kolarivision converted a Nikon for me and did a great job. I think I'd like to have a smaller IR camera to go with it and considering having then do an NX model. I think the 20-50 is the only Samsung lens I don't have. Maybe I'll grab one for iR.

Which conversion did you choose?

I did 720 nm IR filter in place of the old filter, so only IR.  I figured I could always add a darker IR filter on the lens if I needed.  I like to do the false color IR shots though so limited it to 720 nm.

It is easy to find an NX body with 20-50mm attached.  It is a bit slow focusing, but as I said, seems to be my favorite for IR.  NX1000, NX1100, NX20, NX2000 can all be had for very little right now.  The NX20 has the 18-55mm of course, but the others are all available with 20-50mm.  Even an NX300 (non-M) is pretty cheap as well.

Eric

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