[IgorZ]

I am glad I came across this thread. I have nothing to post yet, but my infrared film is on its way. Of course I bought the film first and then decided to read up on infrared photography. That's when I found out I need a filter, and that focusing and metering is difficult. So I'd like to ask you for advice. I've been reading up on filters, and they range in prices quite a bit. I've seen one for $6000! I've learned not to use cheap filters, but at the same time, since I've never tried infrared photography, I am not sure how often I would do it. I've seen some people use red filters instead of infrared, which are more expensive. Would that be a decent strategy? If not, would you suggest a cheap infrared filter? I came across Fotga, but never heard of this company... Thanks!

[dick897]

I have a converted Pentax K01, Here are a couple of shots from it, lens used was an M 28mm f3.5 and a Zomei 680nm filter.

[IgorZ]

I have a converted Pentax K01, Here are a couple of shots from it, lens used was an M 28mm f3.5 and a Zomei 680nm filter.

Landscapes really look beautiful, thank you for posting these! I have been looking at the Zomei filters. What do you think so far?

[dick897]

I have a set of zomei and one R72 hoya, to be honest i cant tell the difference between the hoya r72 and the zomei 720

[IgorZ]

I have a set of zomei and one R72 hoya, to be honest i cant tell the difference between the hoya r72 and the zomei 720

Thank you for your feedback. I was going to go for one of the Zomei filters, but then came across a Kenko (720 I think) filter on clearance for $20, so went for that. Still waiting for the film to arrive. Hope it gets here before the winter

[eddie1960]

from my Fuji XE1 w XF 14 lens 720nm converted cam

The cemetery i cycle through on my commute daily



a quick shot at cherry beach where i walk the dog withe the xf35 lens

[IgorZ]

from my Fuji XE1 w XF 14 lens 720nm converted cam

The cemetery i cycle through on my commute daily



a quick shot at cherry beach where i walk the dog withe the xf35 lens

Nice! Thanks for posting!

[MrB1]

To revive this old thread -

The Grand Union Canal in Hertfordshire

Slowly cruising narrowboat:


Closing the lock gate:


A narrowboat marina:


[ Old K-r with 720nm IR conversion + 18-55 kit lens; mono by Nik Silver Efex Pro.]

Philip

[baro-nite]

[Cerebum]

This is spectacular. I have the zomei 720 filter. I got it for a Fuji bridge. How well do Pentax cameras do IR unconverted?

[baro-nite]

This is spectacular. I have the zomei 720 filter. I got it for a Fuji bridge. How well do Pentax cameras do IR unconverted?

Thank you! I had my K-5 converted to IR, by Isaac Szabo. I chose the 590nm filter, so that I'd have the choice of that for color or adding a 720nm filter for monochrome conversions. (I bought the 720nm filter for use with film.) I did a quick test using the 720nm filter on the K-1, but the results were disappointing. I vaguely recall that the K10D is supposed to be pretty good for this, and I do have one, but without live view I'd find that slow going.

[pentaxian_tmb]

I have a K100DSuper gathering dust that I am considering have converted to IR. Worth it?

[baro-nite]

I have a K100DSuper gathering dust that I am considering have converted to IR. Worth it?

I don't think it's worth converting a camera that doesn't have live view.

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590nm IR-converted Pentax K-5
Rokinon 1:3.5 24mm ED AS UMC Tilt/Shift
Iridient Developer
Affinity Photo

[bicycle]

Another try at playing around with my infrared filter on my unconverted camera. In the local park north of home. Always seem to be windy when I try this, but that is typical for a day with these nice clouds.



Bob

[newmikey]

Here are a few shots from a newly-converted K-5. Just getting started with IR and I chose the K-5 to get converted to 630Nm because it is relatively cheap to get, takes all my my lenses (used on the KP) and feels so darned familiar in my hand (yes I owned it as well as the IIs version after and loved both cameras).

Software used is Darktable for the intial conversion from PEF using a RB channel swap, Digikam to do some level and curve stuff. Lens used was the DA16-85mm.