D70i - Infrared Only Camera

[deadpixel]

Finally! After several false starts, I've managed to convert my old D70 to a pure infrared camera.

All thanks to the information found in these sites:

http://www.digitalweddingforum.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=259656&an=0&page=0

http://www.jr-worldwi.de/photo/index.html?modding.html

http://www.ebb.ns.ca/general/tech/infra-red.htm

This is a quick test shot:

This was taken in overcast, very cloudy (no sun) conditions but take a look at the shot details:

Lens: D70 Kit Lens (Nikkor 18-70mm AF-S f/3.5-4.5G)
Aperture: f/4.2
Shutter: 1/800s
Exp Comp: +1.0 (metering with the replacement R72 is inaccurate, it was 1/1250 with exp comp)
ISO: 200
Focal: 34mm
WB: CWB done with ExpoDisc

Under such conditions, a non-IR-converted camera would require an exposure time of 2 to 3 seconds. This would mean that the camera is now suitable for candid and portrait IR shots.

The actual conversion process was really simple, once you overcome the initial fear. The most difficult part of the conversion was the replacement of the base cover as the rubber USB cap stopper had to be slotted in the right location.

Cheers,

Matt

 

[adamadam]

my goodness! exciting!!!
IR portrait time!!!!!!!
ahhh! so cool! I may do that to my 300D when/if I get another body.

 

[Murcielago]

cool!!!!

wonders if there is 1 for my pana

 

[TrailsofLife]

Congrats deadpixel! Hope tosee more of your shots here.

 

[PandaOng]

1/800 of a seconds, that is amazing. Congratulations:thumbsup:

 

[unseen]

Amazing.. Was thinking of doing similar project quite a while ago, but couldn't find the glass piece.. did u order from edmundoptics?

 

[deadpixel]

Amazing.. Was thinking of doing similar project quite a while ago, but couldn't find the glass piece.. did u order from edmundoptics?

Unfortunately no.

I cut a regular Hoya R72 down to the correct size. Edmond Optics insisted on having an order of at least 25 pieces before they would do a custom sized filter. ;(

You could however order their Long Pass filter and easily cut that down to size as it is made from some polycarbonate and not glass.

Cheers,
Matt