IR Conversion

[Rashkae]

Yup... The A100's filter array was really really good for IR. Canon's CMOS also; so anyone want to test the A700 CMOS?

 

[pipo999]

Don't send emails. Go in person.

I'm KL based (that is, when I am at home), I travel all over the goddamn planet. Once I arrive in Singapore, that will be early August, I will drop by. Until then, I expect people to respond to email, otherwise it ain't no use to put it all on your website, with links such as 'inquiry'. Simple, right?

 

[SK1968]

I'm KL based (that is, when I am at home), I travel all over the goddamn planet. Once I arrive in Singapore, that will be early August, I will drop by. Until then, I expect people to respond to email, otherwise it ain't no use to put it all on your website, with links such as 'inquiry'. Simple, right?

I also sent them one or two enquiries but nothing heard from them...guess that link is broken. So I called and confirmed....that is if the guy I spoke to is the real deal I should be dropping by their premises soon after I find an affordable spare Alpha...can let you know if the place is a real one

 

[pipo999]

I also sent them one or two enquiries but nothing heard from them...guess that link is broken. So I called and confirmed....that is if the guy I spoke to is the real deal I should be dropping by their premises soon after I find an affordable spare Alpha...can let you know if the place is a real one

The place is real, don't worry. I have had some camera's going in and out there, as they are very good in medium formats as well. I will arrive in Singapore one day earlier then scheduled in early August, allowing me to go around a bit and drop by Camera Hospital as well.

 

[Docno]

Just got it done on my old a100. My first shots. Portrait of a friend, and a shot taken from the entrance of the shop itself. Cost S$280. Ready in 2 days.

 

[SK1968]

Just got it done on my old a100. My first shots. Portrait of a friend, and a shot taken from the entrance of the shop itself. Cost S$280. Ready in 2 days.
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Tempting
I suppose the shot outside the shop has yet to undergo PP ? Have you tried so far ? Can change the leaves to golden yellow ?

Did you get the original filter back ? So that you may opt to reverse the process next time ?

I should have asked them but forgot...wonder if you can enlighten.
What type of IR filter do they use ?
Do they have the ELP type ? If not, can we supply them our own filter ? eg, ELP ?
Tks.

 

[Docno]

Tempting
I suppose the shot outside the shop has yet to undergo PP ? Have you tried so far ? Can change the leaves to golden yellow ?

Did you get the original filter back ? So that you may opt to reverse the process next time ?

I should have asked them but forgot...wonder if you can enlighten.
What type of IR filter do they use ?
Do they have the ELP type ? If not, can we supply them our own filter ? eg, ELP ?
Tks.

Yeah, no pp on the shot outside. Friend's portrait was a straightforward B&W conversion (simulating yellow filter I think) with a little playing with curves. [Note that she actually has dark brown eyes!]
As for the work by camera hospital... I'm no expert on IR. I went for their standard package. described below. No, I didn't get my filter back and I don't know if they can use buyer-supplied filters. But Stephen is a very nice guy, so I think he'd try to help you out. Very much a one-man show... cash only. Here's the info from his website:

Standard IR (equivalent to Hoya R72 / Kodak Wratten 89b / 720nm) - A great all around filter choice. Color infrared is possible although not as saturated as our Enhanced filter and only the blue sky effect is possible. Black & white IR photography looks great with good tonal range.

Enhanced Color IR (equivalent to 665nm) - Allows more color to pass and is especially suited for color IR work with great saturation and color range. BW also looks quite good although with a bit less contrast without adjustments.

Deep BW IR (equivalent to Kodak Wratten 87c / 830nm). Best for black and white infrared photography with best contrast and tonal range. Skies look darker and foliage looks brighter than other filters. Color IR is not possible in most conditions. *Some cameras do require very thin filters that do have a little visible light leakage.

 

[SK1968]

Yeah, no pp on the shot outside. Friend's portrait was a straightforward B&W conversion (simulating yellow filter I think) with a little playing with curves. [Note that she actually has dark brown eyes!]
As for the work by camera hospital... I'm no expert on IR. I went for their standard package. described below. No, I didn't get my filter back and I don't know if they can use buyer-supplied filters. But Stephen is a very nice guy, so I think he'd try to help you out. Very much a one-man show... cash only. Here's the info from his website:

Standard IR (equivalent to Hoya R72 / Kodak Wratten 89b / 720nm) - A great all around filter choice. Color infrared is possible although not as saturated as our Enhanced filter and only the blue sky effect is possible. Black & white IR photography looks great with good tonal range.

Enhanced Color IR (equivalent to 665nm) - Allows more color to pass and is especially suited for color IR work with great saturation and color range. BW also looks quite good although with a bit less contrast without adjustments.

Deep BW IR (equivalent to Kodak Wratten 87c / 830nm). Best for black and white infrared photography with best contrast and tonal range. Skies look darker and foliage looks brighter than other filters. Color IR is not possible in most conditions. *Some cameras do require very thin filters that do have a little visible light leakage.

Thank you very much, the 665nm looks interesting. Will chat up with Stephen to find out more.

 

[pipo999]

Thanks for the info, I was suppose to drop by last week but was over my ears in work and could not make it. Will drop by on the next occasion, hope that the Sony treatment is similar to the KM 5D. (And as far as I know, the A100 is a make-over of the KM version)