jerry_curtis Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 <p>In the old days, I could buy a roll of Kodak Infrared Aero film, screw on a filter, and take infrared photos. Now I have to decide on a filter and get a conversion done to my digital camera. Too many choices.<br> Some people on this site used LifePixel, which charges $450, but is now running a sale for $250. I also found Pro Photo Repair in CA, for $200. There is a substantial difference between $200 and $450 to do this conversion. Even at the sale price, LifePixel is $50 higher. From what I understand, the conversion is a matter of removing one filter and installing another. I could even buy a kit and do it myself - out of the question.<br> I'd like to hear from anyone who has had a good or bad experience with conversions from different companies. This is not something I want to keep re-doing.<br> If anyone has any recommendations or advice, I'd be glad to hear it. I could use some help deciding what filter to have them install, since there is a choice of several. I am doing this D70 conversion just for the fun of it, not for any specific need.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_rochkind Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 More to it than just removing the filter. MaxMax.com, who did my D70, also adjusted the focus so it's perfect for IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_curtis Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 <p>The other place does the focus adjustment, too, with the same lens. I'll take a look at MaxMax.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photo_galleries Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 <p>See this thread... I had my D40X converted by Lifepixel and have been very satisfied. </p> <p><a href="00ZerY">http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00ZerY</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert simpson Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 <p>Just picked up an IR converted D80 for $475 in Toronto. (plus 2 extra batteries, cable releases and a CD of goodies) Given how often I check the ads (not allowed to use CL word) and how many are up here is this part of Canada, it was almost lottery odds that I found it.Means I don't have buy a replacement camera. Life Pixel 720nm conversion. Calibrated for 18-70mm lens. Not exactly IR landscape weather up here in the Great White North at the moment. First indoor shots of the cat with flash turned out rather well. There are a few indoor gardens around for testing.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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