Jeff Hanson wrote in post #17405490
I think I finally got focus on the eyes for the first time in my life.
Anyone have experience with converting a camera to infrared? I've been using a Hoya 72R filter, which works fine if you can use a long exposure (like the image below) but really limits the kind of images you can get. No way I'd convert my 70D, but I've got another body that doesn't see much use that I would consider converting.]
I think I finally got focus on the eyes for the first time in my life.
Anyone have experience with converting a camera to infrared? I've been using a Hoya 72R filter, which works fine if you can use a long exposure (like the image below) but really limits the kind of images you can get. No way I'd convert my 70D, but I've got another body that doesn't see much use that I would consider converting.]
From what I remember about IR cameras, or the Canons are least, when they do the conversion, they adjust the focus
to a 50mm F1.8 lens. Unless the camera has MFA, your other lenses probably won't focus correctly.
I have a long list of lenses. A couple years back I bought a D60 (yes, a D60) that was made into and IR camera.
The only lens that would somewhat work with that camera was a Tamron 18-200.
None of my other lenses would focus to where I could use the photo.
Another thing I remember reading was to buy a point and shoot and convert it.
If you think about it, it makes sense. The lens will be tuned with the camera. (of course)
YMMV, but these are some of things I remember when I was playing with IR.
dave
