Modify PNS Camera to IR

[HVB88]

Hi All,

Does anybody know where to modify PNS (Canon G2/G3) camera to IR in SG?
How much does it cost?

Thanks for the help.

[deadpixel]

I'm helping someone do it right now, will know in a couple of days whether I'm successful...

Cheers,
Matt

[HVB88]

Originally Posted by deadpixel I'm helping someone do it right now, will know in a couple of days whether I'm successful... Cheers, Matt

Great!
Would you like to update again the status?

Thanks.

[ark19]

Originally Posted by deadpixel I'm helping someone do it right now, will know in a couple of days whether I'm successful... Cheers, Matt

Hey Matt,
any recommendations for pns DC with wide angle and at least 6mp?
After my mod with S602Z, looking for another pns

[quekky]

Originally Posted by ark19 Hey Matt, any recommendations for pns DC with wide angle and at least 6mp? After my mod with S602Z, looking for another pns

wah, u really into it huh? suggest u spend around 1k to mod a D70 instead of a pns, or u can mod D30/60

[ark19]

Spend >1k for mod? Nar... few hundred get a pns better mah, some more the CCD is enclosed with the lens.

[deadpixel]

Originally Posted by ark19 Hey Matt, any recommendations for pns DC with wide angle and at least 6mp? After my mod with S602Z, looking for another pns

Hi Ark,

PnS DCs can produce pretty good IR photos when modded, the only issue is that there aren't many of them around with WA lenses. Most start at 35mm and the two that I know of that are WA are the Nikon CP 8400 that has a 24-85mm zoom and the Ricoh GR Digital that comes with a 28mm (fixed focal) lens. They both have accessorie lenses that can increase the WA but are extra purchases.

Price wise quekky is probably right in saying that you may consider getting a 2nd D70 and modding that as these PnS WA cameras are all priced >1K.

Cheers,
Matt

[ark19]

Originally Posted by deadpixel Hi Ark, PnS DCs can produce pretty good IR photos when modded, the only issue is that there aren't many of them around with WA lenses. Most start at 35mm and the two that I know of that are WA are the Nikon CP 8400 that has a 24-85mm zoom and the Ricoh GR Digital that comes with a 28mm (fixed focal) lens. They both have accessorie lenses that can increase the WA but are extra purchases. Price wise quekky is probably right in saying that you may consider getting a 2nd D70 and modding that as these PnS WA cameras are all priced >1K. Cheers, Matt

Thanks Matt
Actually S602Z produces good IR photos after taking out AA filter.
Just that it's not wide enuff for landscape photos....

[Dennis]

Actually I also have the 8400 and is a good WA P&S but last time I tried the IR cannot be in colour.

[deadpixel]

Originally Posted by Dennis Actually I also have the 8400 and is a good WA P&S but last time I tried the IR cannot be in colour.

Hmmm...maybe if it's modified and you put a R72 replacement it might...

Ha! Ha! but that is a big IF

I wonder if someone out there has tried it.

Cheers,
Matt

[Dennis]

Mmmm I doubt so and the big IF is a deterrent.

Originally Posted by deadpixel Hmmm...maybe if it's modified and you put a R72 replacement it might... Ha! Ha! but that is a big IF I wonder if someone out there has tried it. Cheers, Matt

[ark19]

Originally Posted by Dennis Mmmm I doubt so and the big IF is a deterrent.

I did try to find more info on this but seems like no one had done before or did not post the process... maybe Dennis can donate the DC for us to try

[whacker]

Originally Posted by ark19 ... maybe Dennis can donate the DC for us to try

That's a good one...

Dennis, if you're reading, dun worry lah, your DC will be in good hands. Very experienced guys!

[Dennis]

Got to ask my son first, 8400 and D70 are now my son's property.
I can only borrow.

[deadpixel]

Originally Posted by ark19 I did try to find more info on this but seems like no one had done before or did not post the process.

I've only found shots from unmodified cameras but some users have complained that it hotspots so...hmmmm...

[photoexpress]

Originally Posted by deadpixel I'm helping someone do it right now, will know in a couple of days whether I'm successful... Cheers, Matt

hehehe
Can't wait to see the results.... Many thanks, Matt.

Cheers!

[nathan]

I did modify my Sony DSC-75 which I paid $1260 few years back then. after the modification the whole screen look red. so I switch to B/W mode. but now the cam can focus macro only. normal focus is out ,even though the camera "say" focus is lock. I just remove the IR filter only, may be need to add normal filter. , how to get a glass that size
so now I put back to original and it work fine.

[ark19]

Originally Posted by Dennis Got to ask my son first, 8400 and D70 are now my son's property. I can only borrow.

Bro, joking only lah
That's a very good travel camera, don't risk an "operation" on it

[ullyss]

Ricoh GR is way too ex to get modded! But it does look promising as a IR backup. I fit mine with hoya IR filter. same problem with un-modded camera, I cant see Nothing on my LCD screen! So i am shooting blind!
Pump up Iso 400, get the grainy effect when switched to B/w mode.

Argh, i want a modd camera, I need to win the lottery first! 2nd hand camera still so ex :|

Originally Posted by deadpixel Hi Ark, PnS DCs can produce pretty good IR photos when modded, the only issue is that there aren't many of them around with WA lenses. Most start at 35mm and the two that I know of that are WA are the Nikon CP 8400 that has a 24-85mm zoom and the Ricoh GR Digital that comes with a 28mm (fixed focal) lens. They both have accessorie lenses that can increase the WA but are extra purchases.

[nathan]

modified Ricoh GR??? WOW must be rich guy