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Apparently according to LifePixel website.
http://www.lifepixel.com/camera-considerations
The FAQ and tutorials.
http://www.lifepixel.com/tutorials/infrared-diy-tutorials
The different filter types.
http://www.lifepixel.com/infrared-filters-choices
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The cameras and why not.
Nikon D40, D60, D90, D300, D300s, D3000, D5000, D7000 are not great for IR as they have problems with setting a decent WB Preset when used in IR.
The D3 series, D4 and D700 models make use of Nikon's new infrared self-diagnostic shutter monitor circuitry. This function involves an internal infrared LED emitter/detector chip that could fog images. In most cases it will not be an issue unless you shoot in overcast weather using higher ISO and/or longer exposures.
The D90, D300, D300s, D3000, D5000, D7000, D600, D610, D800 and D800E these models are random, some will white balance all filters but some not at all but most just won't white balance with our Super Color & Enhanced filters. Will need to shoot in RAW and use Nikon Capture NX2 software to set the white balance.
So that leaves as good cameras for conversion the D1, D1X, D70, D70S, D80, D100, D200 and D2x.
Then of course there is the Fuji Xpro1, XE1, X100 that shoot IR (unconverted) but with a R72 filter on the lens very nicely but you need a tripod to use this as exposures are typically 2-4secs with ISO 400 at f5.6-f8. It is easy to pre-visualise the IR result with the TFT screen.
I did respond to this subject on one of Roberts recent threads.
With regard to the first series of WB problem bodies...
You don't need to set a white balance if you shoot in raw...I don't even do it on the D200.
I established the 'as shot' colour from the D70 files...it was always the same! So now I just open the file and move the sliders in ACR. Suppose I should do a preset...but it only takes a moment to move to the right setting
Last edited on Fri Jan 10th, 2014 09:28 by Eric
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