Good to know flare is universal to IR and not lens dependent. I really like the DC cherry blossoms and Arlington shots in IR.
First attempt with the 200-600. Not enough sunlight, too cloudy. Focus was a lot tougher than using the A9
Sony ILCE-6000
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
ƒ/6.3 600.0 mm 1/640 1600
p.8 #13 · Is Infrared Photography a Fad (for you)?
Anybody have experience with a converted RX100 VII?
I'm thinking of getting a camera converted to 850nm, and was leaning towards the compact camera because I think it better suits my uses cases than converting an Alpha body. I note that LifePixel's website for the Sony P&S conversions says there may be hotspots at longer focal lengths. I called Kolari today and asked them about hotspots on the RX100 VII and they said they didn't have enough information in their database to know. I will call LifePixel and ask as well, but figured I'd check here to see if anyone had RX100 experience.
p.8 #15 · Is Infrared Photography a Fad (for you)?
Couple of examples of 830nm conversions on RX100 v3 on Flickr that look clean but several others with various filter cutoffs and apparently v1 of the RX100 that look like they have bad hot spots. No hits in the search for v7.
I have only used converted SLR and mirrorless bodies, but the prices of a used a6000 are pretty low these days, and the form factor of something like that and a small lens is not massively different than an RX100. The Sigma 19mm f/2.8 is feather light and paired well with that body when I had one. Mine was a 590nm conversion, so I can’t vouch for the Sigma at 850nm. Many APS-C lenses perform better than FF lenses, and I don’t know why.
p.8 #16 · Is Infrared Photography a Fad (for you)?
Thanks for checking those. That's interesting about the APS-C lenses!
My reason for wanting something really small like the RX is that the two situations where I think I'd use an IR-converted camera most are: 1. Where I'm carrying only that and want something truly pocketable (I have an RX and use it this way now). 2. When I have a backpack already carrying two bodies + lenses, but I want the IR option for later in the mornings once the sun moves way up. Since I'm usually already carrying two bodies, I think the truly compact RX is an easier fit in the bag than a 3rd body.
But it doesn't have to be the RX - my backup plan is the A6000 or another small body if the RX100 doesn't make sense for conversion.
Grenache wrote:
Couple of examples of 830nm conversions on RX100 v3 on Flickr that look clean but several others with various filter cutoffs and apparently v1 of the RX100 that look like they have bad hot spots. No hits in the search for v7.
I have only used converted SLR and mirrorless bodies, but the prices of a used a6000 are pretty low these days, and the form factor of something like that and a small lens is not massively different than an RX100. The Sigma 19mm f/2.8 is feather light and paired well with that body when I had one. Mine was a 590nm conversion, so I can’t vouch for the Sigma at 850nm. Many APS-C lenses perform better than FF lenses, and I don’t know why.
p.8 #17 · Is Infrared Photography a Fad (for you)?
Alternatively, convert one of your current bodies to full spectrum and purchase an 850nm and a hot mirror filter (which restores normal visible spectrum) and just pop the right filter on your lens. You still get all of the benefits of WYSIWYG IR and normal shutter speeds. This also lets you use a variety of IR filters and not just one.
I converted my second body (a7iii) to full spectrum and greatly enjoy the flexibility. The Kolari current new generation hot mirror filter is excellent.
p.8 #18 · Is Infrared Photography a Fad (for you)?
Still fun. a6000 and 850nm.
Same location and tree as one posted earlier, slightly different framing and now the tree has burned.
Sony ILCE-6000
E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
ƒ/8.0 29.0 mm 1/60 100
Sony ILCE-6000
E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
ƒ/8.0 43.0 mm 1/60 100
Sony ILCE-6000
E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
ƒ/6.3 78.0 mm 1/100 100
Finally I dug my IR camera out and took a few shots of the Arlington National Cemetery yesterday morning. To my eyes, the IR versions have a more haunting look than color ones or even normal B&W.
