p.1 #1 · Full spectrum camera performance in visible (normal) range
I have a normal A7iv and a full-spectrum converted A7iv that I use for infrared shooting. I’m trying to come up with the money for the Sony 50-150 without selling my 28-70 f/2, so I’m wondering about selling the unconverted A7iv and just using the converted one with a clip-in Kolari UV/IR cut filter when I want normal shots in the visible spectrum. Then I’ll just switch over to IR when I want and just have one camera. Has anyone done this sort of thing, and are there any downsides as far performance of the converted camera in the visible spectrum? I’m concerned primarily about autofocus performance as I shoot moving dogs a lot using animal eye af, but I’m also wondering about any IQ downsides.
p.1 #2 · Full spectrum camera performance in visible (normal) range
I have used the Kolari OEM Hot Mirror on 2 different converted Sony's. I see no difference with autofocus or IQ, and since it's an actual Sony HM filter remounted in a magnetic bracket, the white balance is indistinguishable from the unconverted cameras. Other HM filters require tedious adjustments to white balance.
p.1 #3 · Full spectrum camera performance in visible (normal) range
8201 wrote:
I have used the Kolari OEM Hot Mirror on 2 different converted Sony's. I see no difference with autofocus or IQ, and since it's an actual Sony HM filter remounted in a magnetic bracket, the white balance is indistinguishable from the unconverted cameras. Other HM filters require tedious adjustments to white balance.
Thanks. I’ve only used their external filters, but sounds like the Kolari clip in might actually work. I guess I’ll send them a message too and see if they have any feedback on this. I honestly don’t shoot a lot of infrared, but it’s fun once in a while. So it might make sense to unload one of these cameras.
