Compact Camera suitable for IR Conversion with no Hot Spot Issues


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Hi,

I'm thinking of converting a compact camera for IR, so that it's easier to carry around when travelling overseas.
Anyone has any recommendations?

Thanks!
 

I do infrared conversions as part of my job, mostly on Canon and Nikon products.

I have not encountered any Canon PowerShot and Nikon CoolPix cameras that will exhibit hotspots after conversion. I know with full certainty: PowerShot SX100IS, SX110IS, SX120IS, SX130IS, SX150IS, S95, S100, G9, G11, G12. The SX100 - SX150 cameras and G series are quite easy to convert, and I have done them to death. Personally I think the best among the SX130IS is the best model with the best balance between megapixel count and noise performance.

I do know that Panasonic Lumix LX3 will have hotspots even after conversion because I have done one myself. I suspect the same will happen with Lumix LX5 and LX7 because the lenses have similar specifications (the super fast f/2 aperture) and construction. I personally won't risk doing the Lumix LX3, LX5 or LX7.

Sometimes a ghostly white ring can happen in infrared-converted cameras, probably due to the the internal light reflections off certain internal barrel parts of the lens. I have seen it with PowerShot SX20IS though it only happens in very bright sunny day with the sun into the lens.
 

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Max Max also do conversion for compact camera. seach for max max
 

Thanks Jemapela for the very detailed reply! Appreciate it!

Too bad LX3 can't be converted, I have one in my drybox :P

Nathan: Thanks! I'm actually looking for recommendations on which compact camera is suitable, not where to convert :) Sorry I did not state clearly in my original post :)

Anyone else has any recommendations on which compact camera is suitable for IR conversion without hotspot isssue?
Thanks!
 

Thank you all for the recommendations! :)
 

Jemapela said:
I do infrared conversions as part of my job, mostly on Canon and Nikon products.

I have not encountered any Canon PowerShot and Nikon CoolPix cameras that will exhibit hotspots after conversion. I know with full certainty: PowerShot SX100IS, SX110IS, SX120IS, SX130IS, SX150IS, S95, S100, G9, G11, G12. The SX100 - SX150 cameras and G series are quite easy to convert, and I have done them to death. Personally I think the best among the SX130IS is the best model with the best balance between megapixel count and noise performance.

I do know that Panasonic Lumix LX3 will have hotspots even after conversion because I have done one myself. I suspect the same will happen with Lumix LX5 and LX7 because the lenses have similar specifications (the super fast f/2 aperture) and construction. I personally won't risk doing the Lumix LX3, LX5 or LX7.

Sometimes a ghostly white ring can happen in infrared-converted cameras, probably due to the the internal light reflections off certain internal barrel parts of the lens. I have seen it with PowerShot SX20IS though it only happens in very bright sunny day with the sun into the lens.
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To borrow this thread: I have a old old Fuji Finepix camera - 602Z. Can it be modded for IR?

Link and specs: http://www.dpreview.com/products/fujifilm/compacts/fuji_finepixs602z

If yes, how much would it cost? Thank you!
 

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