Converting camera to full spectrum

[SrMi]

Neither its a Full spectrum conversion

A full spectrum camera will do anything a normal camera, IR modified camera, and Astro-Modified camera can do

I was thinking of shooting with an unconverted camera.

 

[Bast Hotep]

Oh dear. If you really want to convert an OM-1, buy a Mark 1!

Why? Also I already own a Mark II

Why...because if that's your only camera...you know what, never mind, it's your camera.

 

[Michael J Posner]

I already have an E-P5 with an Extreme Color IR (590nm) filter. Perhaps I should just stick with that until it dies.

 

[Michael J Posner]

"Why...because if that's your only camera...you know what, never mind, it's your camera."

Huh?

I asked if I should convert a Pen F or my Mark II... so

 

[gary0319]

I already have an E-P5 with an Extreme Color IR (590nm) filter. Perhaps I should just stick with that until it dies.

I have a friend that shoots a small Olympus converted to 590nm and shows some great images, after some diligent PP.

 

[MNE]

Has anyone done this and are they happy with the results?

Has anyone done this combined with Kolari's clip in filters?

Do you think it would be better to convert my Pen F or my OM-1, Mark II?

When I get my OM-3 I might do this to my M-10 II .... hmm

--
Mark

 

[Elemental Photography]

I'm on my third converted camera (Rebel for IR only, Panasonic GF2 full spectrum, Olympus OM-D E-M5III full spectrum) and I absolutely love capturing non-visible light. I do more alternate spectrum photography than visible light photography these days.

I have used a set of astrophotography clip-in filters (Not Kolari) as part of my experimentation and they worked fine. I'm seriously considering going for the Kolari internal option for some edge cases but mainly I work with external 46mm filters for my various 46mm thread primes.

As for which camera to convert, unless there are obscure technical limitations it's more of a personal choice than anything else.

 

[JeanPierre Martel]

Has anyone done this and are they happy with the results?

Has anyone done this combined with Kolari's clip in filters?

Do you think it would be better to convert my Pen F or my OM-1, Mark II?

I had my first full-spectrum camera 4 years ago. These days, most of my photos are infrared ones.

My suggestion would be to have your OM-D 1 mark ii converted since it's easier to see through it's viewfinder than using the Pen-F's back LCD.

This is my experience with Kolari's IR Chrome Lite clip-in and how to post-process it’s photos (use the Google applet in the upper right corner of the interface to get an on-the-fly translation)
https://www.jpmartel.quebec/?s=IR-Chrome-Lite (Click on a photo to zoom)

 

[JeanPierre Martel]

As for which camera to convert, unless there are obscure technical limitations it's more of a personal choice than anything else.

If someone is planning to use Kolari’s internal filter, not all Olympus and Panasonic cameras are compatible. Please consult the list of compatible models :

Kolari | ND Clip-in Filter for Micro 4/3 - Magnetic

Control light levels with our ND Clip-in Filter for Micro 4/3 designed for world leading color neutrality. Easy magnetic installation, allows stacking two filters.

kolarivision.com

 

[JeanPierre Martel]

Oh dear. If you really want to convert an OM-1, buy a Mark 1!

Why? Also I already own a Mark II

I am not 100% confident that AF will remain accurate, since you will be removing an IR filter (piece of glass) from over the sensor.

I have two μ4/3 full-spectrum IR cameras: an OM-D e-m5 mark I and a Panasonic GX1. Both focus properly.

However, I can’t focus at 14mm with my Lumix 14-42mm Ii lens. There are no problem with the Lumix 14-45mm and any of my other μ4/3 lenses.

 

[JeanPierre Martel]

These photos are examples of optical aberrations, not hot spots.

Hot spots are usually a zone (generally at the center of the image) where the image is paler.

 

[jcr4486]

HI,

I have a full spectum converted G9, with several filters, including a Kolary hot mirror, B+W 495, 550, 830 and several others.

I must say that the hot mirror that was supposed to take "normal" photos, is far from it... images has a strange colour, faded, and after some tries I stop using it, I must alert that is a expensive filter that does not deserve the money, at least to me.

note: I also own a "normal" G9 for comparison , so ended up using just for IR images and not hotmirror "normal" ones anymore.

I use mostly the 830 filter, as it was my main purpose IR BW, but will play with 550 and 495 someday... (as some others)

some different examples below, as people tend to do nature landscapes, I here present something different.

also note that converted camera is a bit prone to Flares, but I somehow like it sometimes, you will learn how to avoid that or how to manage it in your images, also place here 2 samples with intentional flares in the end

 

[MNE]

HI,

I have a full spectum converted G9, with several filters, including a Kolary hot mirror, B+W 495, 550, 830 and several others.

I must say that the hot mirror that was supposed to take "normal" photos, is far from it... images has a strange colour, faded, and after some tries I stop using it, I must alert that is a expensive filter that does not deserve the money, at least to me.

note: I also own a "normal" G9 for comparison , so ended up using just for IR images and not hotmirror "normal" ones anymore.

I use mostly the 830 filter, as it was my main purpose IR BW, but will play with 550 and 495 someday... (as some others)

some different examples below, as people tend to do nature landscapes, I here present something different.

also note that converted camera is a bit prone to Flares, but I somehow like it sometimes, you will learn how to avoid that or how to manage it in your images, also place here 2 samples with intentional flares in the end

Yikes ... those eyes!

--
Mark

 

[Michael J Posner]

You have made me decide to not do this for now.

 

[Michael J Posner]

I have decided to Stick with my E-P5 converted to Extreme Color IR (590nm) for now.

 

[tammons]

You have made me decide to not do this for now.

When ready just buy a GX85 and convert it for a full time IR camera.

I did mine myself and it was fiddly but not too hard.

 

[gary0319]

I have decided to Stick with my E-P5 converted to Extreme Color IR (590nm) for now.

Good decision….

 

[Michael J Posner]

Going to order the conversion will report in once camera is back.