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**lmd91343** · 02-28-2013, 03:15 PM

The shop was Pro-Photo in San Diego. It took longer than the original estimate. During the installation they broke a circuit board. They replaced it before it left the shop, causing the extra week's wait. They gave an additional 90 days on top of the original conversion and camera warranties. They also readjusted the AF focus to match the IR frequencies. I had to re-shim the focus screen later. I don't if if that was because it was out before the conversion or because of it. I don't know if I'd go back there again because of the delay, but they were honest and followed thru.

I've heard horror stories about some conversions at other shops. Search for Spencer's camera in this forum to see.

gda13 · 02-28-2013, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by lmd91343

The shop was Pro-Photo in San Diego

Wait...do you mean Pro Camera Repair off of Raytheon Rd? I didn't know they did conversions. I used to live in San Diego but moved right about the time I was picking up photography as a hobby, been there a couple of times. Next trip out to see my parents I'll have to stop by again. Thanks for the info...and the warning about Spencer's.

**lmd91343** · 02-28-2013, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by gda13

Wait...do you mean Pro Camera Repair off of Raytheon Rd? I didn't know they did conversions. I used to live in San Diego but moved right about the time I was picking up photography as a hobby, been there a couple of times. Next trip out to see my parents I'll have to stop by again. Thanks for the info...and the warning about Spencer's.

Yes, I think so. Sorry about the name confusion. Raytheon Road is the place.

IR / Full Spectrum Conversions

Sage97 · 03-10-2013, 08:26 AM - **2 Likes**

SpecialK · 03-10-2013, 08:54 AM

gifthorse · 03-10-2013, 04:19 PM

1904 Knox at the National Auto museum. Photographed in HDR with a Rokinon 8mm.

kh1234567890 · 03-11-2013, 10:27 AM

Kricket · 03-13-2013, 05:40 PM

With Bower 8mm

**mattb123** · 03-13-2013, 09:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kricket

With Bower 8mm

Nice!

Here's one from my Rokinon (same lens)

kenafein · 03-14-2013, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Nice!

Here's one from my Rokinon (same lens)

That's a good one. What exactly is happening?

gda13 · 03-14-2013, 09:05 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Here's one from my Rokinon (same lens)

Very nice...I'm liking the stars on this one, looks cold but calm.

These are using the 10-17, both @ 10mm and from the same location.

**mattb123** · 03-14-2013, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by kenafein

That's a good one. What exactly is happening?

Thanks!
We went out to this lake shore location hoping to see the comet again but it was obscured by clouds last night. So the bright spot in the sky is the crescent moon, the foreground light is my son playing with a headlamp on, and the light streaks are from cars on a highway (US 50, the "Loneliest Highway") across the valley. The big open space is the lake bed of Blue Mesa Reservoir which is reduced to a river here due to drought conditions for the last couple of years.

Racer X 69 · 03-14-2013, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

We went out to this lake shore location hoping to see the comet again but it was obscured by clouds last night.

I thought the comet would be visible near the moon just after sunset?

**mattb123** · 03-14-2013, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I thought the comet would be visible near the moon just after sunset?

It was in the 12th, well about 50 Min after sunset, when I shot this one but they were more spread out on the 13th and I think it was behind those clouds. Either that or it was too dim to find.

Racer X 69 · 03-14-2013, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

It was in the 12th, well about 50 Min after sunset, when I shot this one but they were more spread out on the 13th and I think it was behind those clouds. Either that or it was too dim to find.

I see. The article I read said it will be progressively later in the evening each day headed towards Friday (tomorrow). I've been watching for it too, as I'm down in the Southeast the past couple days and the skies have been clear.

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03-14-2013, 09:05 AM	#1541
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by mattb123 Here's one from my Rokinon (same lens) Very nice...I'm liking the stars on this one, looks cold but calm. These are using the 10-17, both @ 10mm and from the same location. Attached Images

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02-28-2013, 03:15 PM	#1531
lmd91343 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,027	The shop was Pro-Photo in San Diego. It took longer than the original estimate. During the installation they broke a circuit board. They replaced it before it left the shop, causing the extra week's wait. They gave an additional 90 days on top of the original conversion and camera warranties. They also readjusted the AF focus to match the IR frequencies. I had to re-shim the focus screen later. I don't if if that was because it was out before the conversion or because of it. I don't know if I'd go back there again because of the delay, but they were honest and followed thru. I've heard horror stories about some conversions at other shops. Search for Spencer's camera in this forum to see.

02-28-2013, 03:30 PM	#1532
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by lmd91343 The shop was Pro-Photo in San Diego Wait...do you mean Pro Camera Repair off of Raytheon Rd? I didn't know they did conversions. I used to live in San Diego but moved right about the time I was picking up photography as a hobby, been there a couple of times. Next trip out to see my parents I'll have to stop by again. Thanks for the info...and the warning about Spencer's.

02-28-2013, 04:27 PM	#1533
lmd91343 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,027	Originally posted by gda13 Wait...do you mean Pro Camera Repair off of Raytheon Rd? I didn't know they did conversions. I used to live in San Diego but moved right about the time I was picking up photography as a hobby, been there a couple of times. Next trip out to see my parents I'll have to stop by again. Thanks for the info...and the warning about Spencer's. Yes, I think so. Sorry about the name confusion. Raytheon Road is the place. IR / Full Spectrum Conversions

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gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	1904 Knox at the National Auto museum. Photographed in HDR with a Rokinon 8mm.

03-13-2013, 05:40 PM	#1538
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03-13-2013, 09:11 PM - 1 Like	#1539
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Kricket With Bower 8mm Nice! Here's one from my Rokinon (same lens)

03-14-2013, 08:00 AM	#1540
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by mattb123 Nice! Here's one from my Rokinon (same lens) That's a good one. What exactly is happening?

03-14-2013, 09:12 AM	#1542
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by kenafein That's a good one. What exactly is happening? Thanks! We went out to this lake shore location hoping to see the comet again but it was obscured by clouds last night. So the bright spot in the sky is the crescent moon, the foreground light is my son playing with a headlamp on, and the light streaks are from cars on a highway (US 50, the "Loneliest Highway") across the valley. The big open space is the lake bed of Blue Mesa Reservoir which is reduced to a river here due to drought conditions for the last couple of years.

03-14-2013, 04:26 PM	#1543
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by mattb123 We went out to this lake shore location hoping to see the comet again but it was obscured by clouds last night. I thought the comet would be visible near the moon just after sunset?

03-14-2013, 04:34 PM	#1544
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I thought the comet would be visible near the moon just after sunset? It was in the 12th, well about 50 Min after sunset, when I shot this one but they were more spread out on the 13th and I think it was behind those clouds. Either that or it was too dim to find.

03-14-2013, 04:38 PM	#1545
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by mattb123 It was in the 12th, well about 50 Min after sunset, when I shot this one but they were more spread out on the 13th and I think it was behind those clouds. Either that or it was too dim to find. I see. The article I read said it will be progressively later in the evening each day headed towards Friday (tomorrow). I've been watching for it too, as I'm down in the Southeast the past couple days and the skies have been clear.