DSC F828 lost its Infrared (compared to f707)?

Having read the detailed review of the DSC F828 on this site, I was disappointed to see no mention of the nightshot / infrared capability listed as a feature on retail websites - especially as the F707 (and F717?) had infrared emitters on the lens housing that illuminated the night for low light photography - the f707 in particular has been praised as being the best camera for this purpose / format.

I couldn't see these emitters on the photos of the F828, so wondered if this capability had been removed?

I'm especially interested because I like taking infrared photographs (see the websites listed below). I'm looking to upgrade from my nikon coolpix 950 (also good for IR) and thought the F828 looked just the job.

Could someone clarify whether the F828 has retained this capability?

See these websites for info (top site specifically mentions f707):
http://www.shutterbug.net/features/0202sb_infrared/

http://www.echeng.com/photo/infrared/gallery/
http://www.infrareddreams.com/
http://www.pixelagogo.com/gallery_infrared.html

Many thanks,

drwobbly.

Did some exeriments using crossed polarizers and that allowed me to shoot in a wide range of lighting. See Infrared Experiment at: http://www.photoprojects.net/sony.html Gene

JohnK wrote:
828 has Nightshot infrared capapbility like the 7*7, with one
exception: the fastest shutter speed on the 828, in NS, is 1/30,
whereas the 7*7 is capable of 1/60. You don't see the 828's emitter
because it is located on the pop-up flash, diffferent than the
7*7's, which is located on the perimeter of the lens. See my IR
landscape gallery for examples of 828 IR. Note that many of the
pics were taken after I had the camera converted for IR, so look at
the EXIF, if the shutter speed is 1/30, then the pic is from a
standard, unconverted 828.
http://www.johnkennyphotography.com

drwobbly wrote:

Having read the detailed review of the DSC F828 on this site, I was
disappointed to see no mention of the nightshot / infrared
capability listed as a feature on retail websites - especially as
the F707 (and F717?) had infrared emitters on the lens housing that
illuminated the night for low light photography - the f707 in
particular has been praised as being the best camera for this
purpose / format.

I couldn't see these emitters on the photos of the F828, so
wondered if this capability had been removed?

I'm especially interested because I like taking infrared
photographs (see the websites listed below). I'm looking to upgrade
from my nikon coolpix 950 (also good for IR) and thought the F828
looked just the job.

Could someone clarify whether the F828 has retained this capability?

See these websites for info (top site specifically mentions f707):
http://www.shutterbug.net/features/0202sb_infrared/

http://www.echeng.com/photo/infrared/gallery/
http://www.infrareddreams.com/
http://www.pixelagogo.com/gallery_infrared.html

Many thanks,

drwobbly.

Nics site Gene.

As to PF get Shay's PF remover. (PS .atn file)

Works like a charm and quickly.

Jules

Gene F. Rhodes wrote:
Did some exeriments using crossed polarizers and that allowed me to
shoot in a wide range of lighting. See Infrared Experiment at:
http://www.photoprojects.net/sony.html Gene

JohnK wrote:
828 has Nightshot infrared capapbility like the 7*7, with one
exception: the fastest shutter speed on the 828, in NS, is 1/30,
whereas the 7*7 is capable of 1/60. You don't see the 828's emitter
because it is located on the pop-up flash, diffferent than the
7*7's, which is located on the perimeter of the lens. See my IR
landscape gallery for examples of 828 IR. Note that many of the
pics were taken after I had the camera converted for IR, so look at
the EXIF, if the shutter speed is 1/30, then the pic is from a
standard, unconverted 828.
http://www.johnkennyphotography.com

drwobbly wrote:

Having read the detailed review of the DSC F828 on this site, I was
disappointed to see no mention of the nightshot / infrared
capability listed as a feature on retail websites - especially as
the F707 (and F717?) had infrared emitters on the lens housing that
illuminated the night for low light photography - the f707 in
particular has been praised as being the best camera for this
purpose / format.

I couldn't see these emitters on the photos of the F828, so
wondered if this capability had been removed?

I'm especially interested because I like taking infrared
photographs (see the websites listed below). I'm looking to upgrade
from my nikon coolpix 950 (also good for IR) and thought the F828
looked just the job.

Could someone clarify whether the F828 has retained this capability?

See these websites for info (top site specifically mentions f707):
http://www.shutterbug.net/features/0202sb_infrared/

http://www.echeng.com/photo/infrared/gallery/
http://www.infrareddreams.com/
http://www.pixelagogo.com/gallery_infrared.html

Many thanks,

drwobbly.

Thanks for your thoughts - most interesting and enlightening.

drWobbly.

JohnK wrote:

many of the
pics were taken after I had the camera converted for IR, so look at
the EXIF, if the shutter speed is 1/30, then the pic is from a
standard, unconverted 828.

John,

How did you do the conversion? Is there a website with instructions?

Thanks,

drWobbly.

drwobbly,

Here is a site for someone who converts cams and sells converted cams and filters.

http://www.maxmax.com/aXNiteDSC-F828.htm

hope it helps
Bill

wrote:

JohnK wrote:

many of the
pics were taken after I had the camera converted for IR, so look at
the EXIF, if the shutter speed is 1/30, then the pic is from a
standard, unconverted 828.

John,

How did you do the conversion? Is there a website with instructions?

Thanks,

drWobbly.