Latest trip to the cemetery with infrared XE1

michaeladawson wrote:

I'm curious as to whether you've had the IR filter removed from your X-E1. The exposure info from the EXIF shows fast shutter speeds, small apertures, and base ISO. These are settings that would not seem possible unless you've had your camera modified.

Also, nice images.

Yes - that's what the 590nm conversion is. IR filter is a misnomer really since what they actually do is block visible light but not IR light. All cameras have an IR blocking filter but Fuji as it happens have a weak one so they are pretty good at IR with a lens filter but still require a shutter speed of 2-4 secs @f5.6 in good light. The IR filter which fits to the lens is actually a visible light blocking filter - but not all visible light unless 850nm B&W. My 590nm camera conversion "Supercolour" is one up from full spectrum. It has a visible light blocking mirror which allows some visible light and all IR light through. I can use as is or I can add filters that block progressively more visible light such as 655nm 720nm (R72) or 850nm B&W. R72 gives me the colours I lke most of the time and also allows for B&W IR conversion (PS & Nik Sil FX).

The main difference is ease of use. I can shoot as is or add filters without affecting exposure apart from 850nm which blocks all visbile (colour) light and that needs an stop or two exposure but still easily handholdable.

This is the sort of result I get if I use just the converted camera with no additional filter.