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1801
I have shot a roll of HIE 135-36 infrared film witch was in my fridge for a while. A big while it seems because this type of film was discontinued from Kodak...
Daniel Larin
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May 6, 2009
9:45 pm
1802
There's an IR filter on digital cameras to blockout the IR range of light that digital sensors are also sensitive to. You could practise with a webcam to...
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May 7, 2009
5:48 pm
1803
Hi, Daniel I have converted a Nikon coolpix 950 to infrared (near IR) What the procedure involves is removing the hotfilter from the camera and replacing it...
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May 7, 2009
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1804
Hi, Daniel I responded on what I thought was the group post, and did not see my post, so here it is again, hope it helps. One way is to use the Hoya IR filter,...
Jack Reed
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May 7, 2009
5:54 pm
1805
Hello Jack Your information where very much appreciated. And also by the fact that you did your own conversion. I would like to try myself if it is not too...
Daniel Larin
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May 7, 2009
9:52 pm
1806
Hello, I am new to the group, but I did a conversion to a Panasonic L1 that I am quite pleased with. I have photos and instructions for the process here: ...
Tai West
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May 7, 2009
10:55 pm
1807
"easy", eh??! I'm not sure it would feel that way the first time! Where did you get the new IR filter? LifePixel.com? I'm considering converting my Canon 5D...
Myron Gochnauer
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May 7, 2009
11:57 pm
1808
Gives me confidence Tai Thanks The row of sensor covered with a filter, interisting. IR does not focus at same distance than visible. Compensation is needed....
Daniel Larin
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May 8, 2009
1:21 pm
1809
Myron - I did not get the filter from LifePixel. I spoke with them and they refused to give out the dimension of the filter. I ended up ordering a custom...
Tai West
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May 9, 2009
4:42 am
1810
Tai Would it have been possible to leave out the internal filter and use an external IR filter in front of the lens, which would also correct the autofocus? Is...
Franciszek Cesarski
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May 9, 2009
3:40 pm
1811
I believe that a filter between the lens and the film (or CCD sensor) will result in a different focus from a filter in front of the lens. Most lenses are not...
Ken Strauss
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May 9, 2009
5:25 pm
1812
On lifepixel web site : “http://lifepixel.com/digital-infrared/faq.html#Whichdigitalcamerasdoyoumodifytoinfrared What exactly do you do to the camera? ...
Daniel Larin
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May 9, 2009
10:52 pm
1813
Frank, There are some similarities between the Panasonic L1 and the Oly E330, including I believe, live view. Leaving the internal filter out and using an...
Tai West
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May 10, 2009
6:14 am
1814
WHOOPS.... I just read Ken's post. He is correct. IR focus will be a tad soft. The IR needs to be behind the lens glass as originally stated. I knew there...
Tai West
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May 10, 2009
6:21 am
1815
Hi, Y'all, Referencing the Nikon Coolpix 950 I used, leaving out the hotfilter caused some significant focus issues, I replaced the filter with a piece of...
Jack Reed
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May 11, 2009
1:53 am
1816
This message and many preceding it are nothing to do with camera making. You would all be better off in the 'Camerahackers' group and leave this space to...
Norman Valentine
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May 14, 2009
1:29 am
1817
I understand, your concern and sorry to have interrupted a passion of you guys. But none of the less, you will agree with me that here is a limit to "make" a...
Daniel Larin
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May 14, 2009
1:03 pm
1818
While the cameramaking I am interested in does not involve electronics, I certainly feel that the techniques described would be useful for cameramaking. ...
Matt Mengel
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May 14, 2009
2:09 pm
1819
I personally don't have any problem with any discussion (except for selling fake watches etc) as long as majority don't mind and discussion is related to...
Rajdeep Singh
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May 14, 2009
2:21 pm
1820
Right! how does Valentine define "make"? Perry ... From: Matt Mengel To: cameramakers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:09 AM Subject: Re:...
Perry Arnett
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May 14, 2009
2:23 pm
1821
Regarding the digital IR discussion, I'll raise my hand as being perfectly fine with it (something I'd like to do too). I gotta join *another* group to discuss...
garydeal
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May 14, 2009
10:26 pm
1822
Sorry all, here is some more info. I certainly am not a physicist, but I like to tinker. With the IR filter removed and an IR filter on the lens autofocus ...
Tai West
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May 15, 2009
5:36 pm
1823
I've just finished making a large 8 X 10 pinhole camera from a wooden box that used to be a darkroom safe for enlarging paper. My last step is to make a...
martin magid
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May 16, 2009
3:35 pm
1824
I would permanently fix a QRP which would be the most secure way. I would have thought. Chris McNulty Photographer www.chrismcnulty.co.uk 01294 832001 07866...
chris mcnulty
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May 16, 2009
3:43 pm
1825
Let me suggest that you not thread the tripod directly into the base of the camera body itself, but rather, drill and thread the camera base for a 3/8" OD...
Perry Arnett
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May 16, 2009
4:03 pm
1826
OK, the flash will not be used on an IR shot, why not try an external viewfinder on the hotshoe of the type used on classic rangefinder cameras - ...
Franciszek Cesarski
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May 16, 2009
7:13 pm
1827
Marty,  I would strongly suggest the tripod mount be made from metal. Brass, steel, or aluminum. Some sort of plate or insert that would spread the load of...
Matt Mengel
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May 16, 2009
9:14 pm
1828
marty, (and Matt) for my 8x10 and larger cameras I make, I have found a 3/8" T-Nut mounted into a slight recess (to flush the top), glued with 2 part epoxy...
Erie Patsellis
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May 16, 2009
10:09 pm
1829
Yes, another fine way to do it. Since Marty asked about how to tap the hole, I thought I'd give him that info. Many ways to skin that cat. Good luck to all. ...
Matt Mengel
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May 18, 2009
5:23 pm
1830
Thanks to all who sent their suggestions for my 8 X 10 pinhole camera. I decided to use a 3/8 T-nut, which I already had in my tool room, I traced its top...
Martin magid
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May 24, 2009
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