IR using Canon S5

[davee78]

Hi , can I do IR using S5?

Has anyone done that? I am not sure if S5 lens can fit IR filter...

Sorry for asking a newbie question here

[night86mare]

should be able, but looks like will require EXTREMELY LONG EXPOSURES:

link1 (underexposed)
Exposure: 5 sec (5)
Aperture: f/2.7
ISO: 80

link2 (also underexposed)
Exposure: 6 sec (6)
Aperture: f/2.7
ISO: 80

there is something on yahoo questions about this here

i quote:

Quote: Yes you can. You'd have to buy (if you don't already have it) the Canon LAH-DC20 Lens Adapter/Hood Set (goes for about $30 at B&H) and a 58mm IR filter. The Hoya RM72 (about $50) is a highly regarded near IR filter. Near IR means you get the false colors from it also allowing a small amount of visible light to pass through.

dpreview seems to confirm this, under specifications for thread size on s5 is, it says.. optional lens bayonet

[davee78]

hmm...got it, will go look for the adapter and will make sure I got my tripod with me..

btw, I am just guessin on this one...custom white is done on the green leaves (or darker objects)....and this in a way enables long exposure during bright day light?? Cause so far, I haven't been able to get long exposure during bright day light...even if aperture is tiny and ISO low...

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by davee78 hmm...got it, will go look for the adapter and will make sure I got my tripod with me..

btw, not sure about the price of the adapter locally.. but i think the site is quoting in usd or some other currency.. local shops here might sell it for a price not directly translated also.