K-01 in M mode with M42 lenses

ZombieArmy · 12-09-2018, 02:23 AM

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

Oh yes!
You are right.
I have been wondering about that option for a while.
It's much cheaper than converting a DSLR.
I am just trying to understand the possible drawbacks for conventional non-UV/non-IR use.

You can always block UV/IR with filters to use a full spectrum camera for normal photography.

cyberjunkie · 12-09-2018, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

You can always block UV/IR with filters to use a full spectrum camera for normal photography.

I know about all that more in theory than in practical terms.
Which means that I have no idea of the cost of such filters, and how much light they would "eat".
The availability of cheap filter and the possibility to shoot handheld in daylight would make the idea of the conversion very tempting.
If filters are expensive and shooting on a tripod a necessity, I would see everything under a different light...

ZombieArmy · 12-09-2018, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by cyberjunkie

I know about all that more in theory than in practical terms.
Which means that I have no idea of the cost of such filters, and how much light they would "eat".
The availability of cheap filter and the possibility to shoot handheld in daylight would make the idea of the conversion very tempting.
If filters are expensive and shooting on a tripod a necessity, I would see everything under a different light...

I remember reading an article from a person who does astrophotography that they're able to use their full spectrum camera for conventional photography without much issue.

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12-09-2018, 02:23 AM	#16
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by cyberjunkie Oh yes! You are right. I have been wondering about that option for a while. It's much cheaper than converting a DSLR. I am just trying to understand the possible drawbacks for conventional non-UV/non-IR use. You can always block UV/IR with filters to use a full spectrum camera for normal photography.

12-09-2018, 02:36 PM	#17
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198 Original Poster	Originally posted by ZombieArmy You can always block UV/IR with filters to use a full spectrum camera for normal photography. I know about all that more in theory than in practical terms. Which means that I have no idea of the cost of such filters, and how much light they would "eat". The availability of cheap filter and the possibility to shoot handheld in daylight would make the idea of the conversion very tempting. If filters are expensive and shooting on a tripod a necessity, I would see everything under a different light...

12-09-2018, 10:04 PM	#18
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Originally posted by cyberjunkie I know about all that more in theory than in practical terms. Which means that I have no idea of the cost of such filters, and how much light they would "eat". The availability of cheap filter and the possibility to shoot handheld in daylight would make the idea of the conversion very tempting. If filters are expensive and shooting on a tripod a necessity, I would see everything under a different light... I remember reading an article from a person who does astrophotography that they're able to use their full spectrum camera for conventional photography without much issue.