Interested to mod Minolta 5D or 7D for Infra-red

[fastshot]

I would like to have my Minolta 5D or 7D modified internally for IR photography.
Take out the internal IR filter, replace it with right sized IR Pass filter and focus calibration.

Looking for experienced technician to take this up or pass me the contacts.

Thanks.

[pipo999]

Interesting, as far as I know these bodies are IR ready and need no modification, just an IR filter and start shooting away.

Read the below guide:

http://www.dynaxdigital.com/index.php/topic,5045.0.html

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by pipo999 Interesting, as far as I know these bodies are IR ready and need no modification, just an IR filter and start shooting away. Read the below guide: http://www.dynaxdigital.com/index.php/topic,5045.0.html

Hi Pipo,

I've also followed your other post, and I think you have a fundamental misconception. The Sony DSLRs, just like the Minoltas, DO SOUPPORT IR. However, the difference is that, if you modify the camera, it can take IR photos at "normal" shutter speeds. Unmodified cameras, including the Minoltas, would require a longer exposure time.

[pipo999]

Originally Posted by Rashkae Hi Pipo, I've also followed your other post, and I think you have a fundamental misconception. The Sony DSLRs, just like the Minoltas, DO SOUPPORT IR. However, the difference is that, if you modify the camera, it can take IR photos at "normal" shutter speeds. Unmodified cameras, including the Minoltas, would require a longer exposure time.

Well, that solves it then right? nothing so fundamental wrong i guess, modification not needed, unless you cannot fund a tripod ..

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by pipo999 Well, that solves it then right? nothing so fundamental wrong i guess, modification not needed, unless you cannot fund a tripod ..

Well, true, or you like "artistic" blurred shots.

[fastshot]

Originally Posted by Rashkae Well, true, or you like "artistic" blurred shots.

My preference is to make a permanent conversion on the 5D or 7D that can allow for hand held shooting of IR pictures. I've seen conversion services being offered on Nikon and Canon DSLRs, but haven't come across anybody offering to modify a Minolta body locally.

[pipo999]

Originally Posted by Rashkae Well, true, or you like "artistic" blurred shots.

In the bedroom, yes ...
I get the point though!

[Drudkh]

I'm not sure if anyone had successfully mod the 5D/7D but I remember reading that the IR filter thickness has to match the one in the cam in order to replace, if not there'll be problem such as oof photos.

[Johnston]

These are what I have gathered from a friend who does IR on 5D.

5D is the better option for a mod becos even before a mod, it is relatively sensitive to IR. 7D may not be a good option...

The issue with IR conversion for KM and Alpha dslrs is that the camera needs to be stripped open from the back (unlike many other dslrs which is stripped open from the front), and this is rather complicated.

One of the most trusted source: Max Max
The other is: Life Pixel

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by fastshot but haven't come across anybody offering to modify a Minolta body locally.

There are a couple guys who do it actually.

[Rashkae]

There was a guy offering A100 conversion for about 120 SGD i think. In adelphi.

[fastshot]

Originally Posted by Rashkae There are a couple guys who do it actually.

Please do share the contact information. Thanks.

My brave 5D/7D are ready for the trial .

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by fastshot Please do share the contact information. Thanks. My brave 5D/7D are ready for the trial .

It was on here somewhere... Would need to search for it. :P

[zcf]

Just saw this in, not sure how good is it.
Infrared conversion service

[fastshot]

Originally Posted by zcf Just saw this in, not sure how good is it. Infrared conversion service

Thanks for the link. I came across this earlier before I made the post, but they only do the conversion for specific Nikon and Canon DSLR that they are familiar with.

I found some people do it in the US, but it's quite pricey and with the additional shipment cost, it would be quite prohibitive.