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Posted on 17/02/09 3:02:11 PM |
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GKB
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Infrared
I had my Nikon D100 converted to shoot infrared images and took it with me on my recent hols in Tobago. This is a composite of 3 images of Pigeon Point Beach stitched together using Autopano with the final adjustments made in Photoshop. Gordon 
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Posted on 17/02/09 3:05:54 PM |
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GKB
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Re: Infrared
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Posted on 17/02/09 6:13:13 PM |
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vibeke
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Re: Infrared
Looks really unreal and dreamy, and beautiful. _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 17/02/09 7:07:36 PM |
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Nick Curtain
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Re: Infrared
Great work Gordon. Nick |
Posted on 17/02/09 8:17:18 PM |
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Paul 2007 thru 2010
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Re: Infrared
I've seen infra red effects, but they can never look like a true IR image. I guess they removed the IR filter on your sensor. Did it cost much? Do you need to put a filter on the lens to block out visible light? |
Posted on 17/02/09 8:57:36 PM |
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GKB
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Re: Infrared
Thanks Vibeke and Nick. Paul, the conversion was done by LifePixel in the USA. The infrared blocking filter is removed from the front of the imaging chip and then a new filter is put in place to prevent visible light passing through. There is no need for a separate IR filter on the lens. This has the advantage that, unlike IR film cameras, you can see exactly what is being shot through the viewfinder. Check out their web site for prices for various cameras. My cost was increased because our friendly Inland Revenue man (a Mr Dick Turpin I believe) decided to slap on 17.5% tax when the camera was re-imported. I have subsequently discovered that there is a company in East Anglia does a conversion. I understand it is slightly more expensive than LifePixel but, then, you don't have the international carriage costs and tax to pay. Gordon _________________ Why isn't 'phonetic' spelled the way it sounds? |
Posted on 17/02/09 11:44:13 PM |
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vibeke
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Re: Infrared
How mean, I usually find that you if you explain that it's second hand, the don't charge tax, or did they just charge tax on the conversion?  _________________ Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize. |
Posted on 18/02/09 08:55:01 AM |
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GKB
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Re: Infrared
They charged tax on the cost of the conversion. They were quite dis-interested in whether or not it was a camera on which tax had already been paid, a conversion or repair. And, of course, the courier is not allowed to release the camera until the tax is paid so if I want to dispute the charge I don't get the camera until the dispute is resolved. _________________ Why isn't 'phonetic' spelled the way it sounds? |