Learn & Explore Series Episode 66
"What You Should Know About IR and Monochrome Camera Conversions"
Did You Know?
Special training and inspection with a microscope are necessary to clean a camera’s sensor thoroughly since any microscopic particles may block one or more pixels.
Did You Know?
When a DSLR is converted to an IR camera, using 830nm glass, 2 f-stops are lost and the camera’s shutter speed will be slower.
Did You Know?
Although Kodak once offered a number of monochrome DSLR cameras, one of which cost $10,000, neither Kodak nor any other camera manufacturer currently makes monochrome consumer DSLRs.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- Why would I want to convert my standard DSLR camera to an infrared device?
- What are the common types of conversions available?
- Is it possible to convert most DSLR cameras from major manufacturers?
- Can other types of cameras, and even camcorders, be converted?
- Are some conversions more expensive than others?
- What types of equipment will the better conversions companies have to convert a camera carefully and successfully?
- What is the process for converting a camera to IR?
- Is special glass required?
- How does the conversion affect the standard features and functions of the camera?
- Is there an advantage to converting an existing camera versus buying a new IR camera other than price?
- Why would I want to convert a standard DSLR camera that records color images to a black and white or monochrome-only camera?
- Without being too technical, why does a DSLR camera converted to monochrome outperform the original camera’s black and white output?
- What is the price range for monochrome conversions?
- How quickly can an IR or monochrome conversion be completed?
- How can I be sure I am sending my camera for conversion to a highly reputable company with highly trained and experienced technicians?