IR capabilities of 7D

[squelch]

Hi all! I'm new to IR and would like to know whether 7D is IR - capable. I read somewhere that newer cameras have stronger IR blocking filters hence they are less sensitive to IR than older cameras.

Also, on a side note, was wondering if IR photography will damage the sensor, since it has an IR blocking filter in place to filter out IR light?

 

[allenleonhart]

no it will not damage sensor.

2: use a IR remote control, press infront of ur camera. view in live view. if it can see that reddot/flash, the cut off isnt that bad.

most newer cameras can do IR with long exposures.

 

[squelch]

Thanks alleonleonhart for the quick reply! Do you know where is a good place to purchase filters? Thinking of getting an R72 as well as a 590nm -600nm filter?

 

[bonrya]

It's better on a 5dmkii than a 7d. Even Fatigue doesn't want to IR convert a 7d. Its harder to remove the inner filter or something. That's all I know.

 

[squelch]

hmm.. isn't IR converting a 7D or 5Dmk2 a tad bit expensive? since you have to have one system for IR and one for non-IR you will end up potentially having 2 7D or 5Dmk2 bodies...

 

[bonrya]

hmm.. isn't IR converting a 7D or 5Dmk2 a tad bit expensive? since you have to have one system for IR and one for non-IR you will end up potentially having 2 7D or 5Dmk2 bodies...

Some can do it cos they can. :bsmilie:

For people on a budget we can also recommend the older cameras like 400d.. But since you specifically asked about 7d, why not right?

The FF on 5dmkii is excellent for landscapes.

 

[allenleonhart]

Thanks alleonleonhart for the quick reply! Do you know where is a good place to purchase filters? Thinking of getting an R72 as well as a 590nm -600nm filter?

lower IR cutoffs not so sure. normally we custom order them from fatigue, who custom orders them from his friend.

700, can get citiwide, its a good buy.

 

[squelch]

lower IR cutoffs not so sure. normally we custom order them from fatigue, who custom orders them from his friend.

700, can get citiwide, its a good buy.

sorry but what/where is citiwide?

 

[allenleonhart]

sorry but what/where is citiwide?

citiwide is a brand hahaha. like b+w, hoya.

i like that brand better for a cheap one. can try ur luck at artworkfoto