Dec 14, 2016 converting film camera to digital the hard way. Peter bargh takes his pentax ist d for a makeover and has it converted into an infrared digital slr. Just got my pentax k5 back with full spectrum conversion. Due to significant lp in my area, ive decided to go ahead and do a full spectrum mod on my pentax k1 dslr camera. My 2012 model pentax k01 had been sitting in a bag unused, but ive been. Hi, nice to know about such big enthusiam in modifying pentax cameras. It is a full spectrum conversion and as such is very versatile as it can shoot in different wavelengths. The pentax 645z ir features a wide range of infrared sensitivity, covering from the visible. Forst was an old kodak dc210, then i did an electronic modification on my sony dscv3 that allowed me to move the hot filter out of the way with a tiny. Remote assistant 3 software downloadsricoh imaging canada.
Select a product series to begin and then choose your product model from the listings below. Using filters to directly capture infrared images has never been easier, but not. New full spectrum converted canon eos rp infrared uvirvis. The front view of the pentax q shows an ir remote sensor embedded into the grip. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside of lenses. Narrowband imaging basics on full spectrum modded dslr dslr. The singlelens kit includes the pentax 01 standard prime lens, and has a list. So, besides the full spectrum mod, what else is it that i actually need to buyuse for narrowband imaging. With a brandnew 16megapixel sensor, seven frames per second burst rate, and an. This will allow your camera to capture infrared light instead of visible light. Portrait lenses often feature 505mm focal lengths and f5. This operation consists in removing the infrared blocking filter ir filter in front of the sensor. Ir, infrared, infrarot, infrarotfotografie, pentax k100d super, tutorial. The pentax k10d is based around an apsc sized ccd imager with an effective resolution. I was successful to remove the front ir filter from ccd and then i had a 760 nm ir filter to kick start with the infrared. Check out the latest firmware and software updates from pentax to enhance the performance of your digital camera. Converting film camera to digital the hard way hackaday. A heavyduty digital camera with a waterproof, dustproof, shock and chemicalresistant body for use at demanding worksites.
Pentax ir infrared conversion pentax slr talk forum. Once upload completed, converter will redirect a web page to show the conversion result. Infrared photography with a pentax digital slr part 1 pentax user. Good portrait lenses have wide apertures to allow faster shutter speeds, helpful indoors or in low light. Pentax digital kr, two batteries, charger,kit lens 1855mm. Olympus pen epl2 infrared conversion in olympus digital cameras olympus pen epl2 infrared conversion olympus digital cameras in photographyonthe. Members of carlson tech support at carlson software, our customers have the ability to pick up the phone or send an email. The new businessuse model features advanced camera functions to enhance image file management, and provides gps functions and barcode scanning capability as standard. How converting my dslr to infrared made me fall in love. Direct download link for software updater windowsmachintosh v5.
Convert your pentax dslr camera to infrared with our large selection of supported models and enjoy easy handheld infrared photography. Mcg, having read your article on the pentax processing software, i think i did not explain my needs very well. Perform infrared light focusing with live view photography. Infrared camera conversions archives infrared conversions. Pentax mirrorless infrared conversion infrared conversions, ir. Today we are upping the stakes doing a similar operation on a pentax k10d. The included digital camera utility 5 software enables highspeed image processing. After ir conversion you wont need any filters in front of the lens and the camera will be just as sensitive to infrared as it was to visible light. Pentax k01 k01 16mp digital camera full spectrum converted infrared ir astro. Tutorial digitale infrarotfotografie mit pentax pentaxians. I am going to recommend kolari vision to anyone seeking a first class camera mod. A conversion service talked me into the fuji xt1 being the best to convert to ir i like the idea of the evf but im looking at the x. You may be interested in our new onlens ir filters that.
Direct download link for software updater windowsmachintosh. What you get, mint ir k01, boxed, charger, 2 batteries same as k5, k3 16gb card, strap, manual, software. March 10, 2016 at carlson, we take great pride in providing excellent technical support to our customers and listening to their. Corrected interval composite may not close correctly for enhanced features v5. Pentax k01 full spectrum ir uv astro infrared converted. May 06, 2008 peter bargh takes his pentax ist d for a makeover and has it converted into an infrared digital slr. I had been recreating the infrared look through software but i just couldnt. Pentax mirrorless infrared conversion life pixel ir. This progress is to the detriment of ir photography since it means that. Since i recently bought a canon 60d i have a spare dslr lying around, my old pentax k10d. We are able to convert virtually any pentax camera model. What differs this pentax image converter from others is that the process is the same for any number of files. Pentax k5 full spectrum conversion for astronomy or ir.
Pentax k30 camera that has a 52mm threaded front lens element. I did do the ir mod on my old pentax k10d, there is an article on here about it. Pentax remote control f for pentax digital cameras. Pentax dslr infrared conversion service kolari vision. Pentax wishes to announce the release of firmware update software version 1. The standard ir filter 720nm this is the tried and true classic infrared conversion. With a brandnew 16megapixel sensor, seven frames per second burst rate, and an unusually. With a tiny phillips screw driver, you can remove the three small screws to get to. The internal ir hot filter has been removed and replaced with an uncoated spectrosil 2000 fused silica which will pass uv from 170nm all the way to ir frequencies over 2000nm. You can also select from a series of automatic and program modes.
With this conversion service we will replace the internal hot mirror filter with a high quality custom made infrared glass filter. November 26, 2014 at carlson, were thankful for our devoted customer base. Olympus pen epl2 infrared conversion olympus digital. Thank you for purchasing this pentax o digital camera. An astroconversion is not the same as a normal ir conversion. The remote assistant allows you to use your computer to control functions on your k10d and k20d camera, while it is connected via usb cable. Jun 29, 2017 this is a timelapse showing the full spectrum conversion of a pentax k5.
I would love to buy a used pentax dslr and get it converted. Pentax k 01 mirrorless apsc full spectrum converted camera. What i would like to be able to is, once the camera has been set up for sharpness etc. I have a pentax point and shot camera and i tried to convert it to infrared. Rush processing can be arranged for an additional fee. I had been recreating the infrared look through software but i just couldnt nail the surreal quality i desired, and now i can. Wide apertures also give more depth of field, making your subject stand out dramatically from the background. The column explains how to convert a dslr to take ir, as i remember not every camera can do it, but it did mention the pentax k100d is capable and is a great camera for infra red photography. Does anyone know if it is possible to get a pentax dslr converted to ir infraredonly photography. How important is a clear filter in a fullspectrum dslr modification. This is a timelapse showing the full spectrum conversion of a pentax k5. While having many standard camera functions and direct download capabilities under your control on the computer. Focal length converter kit, auto extension tube kit. Feb 15, 2007 there was a good column about ir in popular photography magazine.
Firmware in this document is the software that runs inside digital cameras. I have an old k7 that i am thinking of converting to infrared. After ir conversion you wont need any filters in front of the lens and the camera will. How converting my dslr to infrared made me fall in love with trees. It not particularly valuable so i decided to convert it over to ir. Autofocus works, vibrant photos with ir filter, real life colors with hot mirror filter, and the sensitivity i need for astrophotography. Dec 28, 2014 olympus pen epl2 infrared conversion in olympus. Firmware update software for pentax q lenses software. After ir conversion you wont need any filters in front of the lens and the camera will be just as. Converting a pentax k10d to ir photography diy photography. How converting my dslr to infrared made me fall in love with.
Unlike the fake leica 2 conversion and he has infinity. This installment is more of a story told by jerry biehler than a microstepbymicrostep tutorial i hope it will inspire you to try new stuff. Newest infraredconversion questions photography stack. I am usually able to complete the conversion within 34 days of receiving the camera. I am going to be having kolari vision do a full spectrum modification on my pentax k1. The clear glass filter that kolari uses for the modification is silica infused glass just like. As youd expect, the pentax q includes the usual selection of program. More info concering our sensor heat transfer system can be found on our astrophotography page. An astro conversion is not the same as a normal ir conversion. There is special software need to adjust af position.