Thanks for the comments, everybody. Originally posted by RGlasel Way too cool! #10 and #11 especially.
1. Since I hadn't numbered them, I had to count each image to see just which two you meant, so that prompted me to edit the post with each pic now being numbered.
2. Since I had so much fun with these experiments, I'd have trouble whittling them down to just two -- I guess my own personal favorites (at this moment) are #4, #6, #10, and #15. [However, I would have to say that my favorites are affected by the ~context~ of the "what", the "when", and the "how" for each image , say, and ~not~ just by the final images themselves.] But if you were to ask me tomorrow, I'd probably pick four different ones. [And, as I suggested in my first post, I might also choose to pick different post-processing favorite methods for each Image as well.]
Originally posted by AquaDome Looks good. I'm interested in more information regarding the IR conversion.
Basically, an IR conversion involves removing the visible light filter (that favors visible light while discouraging both UV and IR at the opposite ends of the spectrum) that was already installed on top of the cam sensor by the factory, and replacing it with a filter that favors just IR light (while discouraging both visible and UV light). The cut-off point for the filter can greatly affect the nature of the images -- I chose to go with the (I believe) most common cut-off wavelength of 720 nm, although there are filters available for other wavelengths also. There are other considerations to think about as well (and checking the various conversion service web sites will provide some useful education). I chose the K-01 as being an ideal cam for the conversion, and I think I made a good choice.
Being somewhat of a hardware klutz (capable of designing occasionally decent construction projects and sometimes capable of making clever mechanical repairs, but also "well known in these parts" for many foolish, horrible blunders as well), I decided to ~not~ take the DIY route, and so I used
Isaac Szabo to handle the conversion. There are several individuals and/or companies that will convert cameras to IR, but Isaac seemed as if he would do a good job, and so I decided to go with him. Not only did he offer the best price that I saw online for a K-01 conversion, he also was selling his conversions on eBay with a "Best Offer" option that I was able to take advantage of. However, most importantly, the quality of his conversion - totally separate from the cost - turned out to be superb, and I can recommend his conversion service most highly. [Disclaimer -- I have no connection with Isaac other than as being a very satisfied customer.]