Paralaxative
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Location: Edmonton, Canada
Registered: 24 Jul 2008
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__ For those interested in IR conversion of DSLR or P&S
Posted: 5 Oct 2009 at 15:15 GMT
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I found these guys on eBay.ca and they are CHEAP. I was searching 'Hot Mirror Filter" when they popped up in the 'STORES' results. Considering the IR filter is really only worth a few bucks, their service sounds a lot more reasonable than outfits like MaxMax or LifePixel.
I haven't looked any father into them, nor have I seen any 'testimonials'.
Here's a quote from their auction:
WHAT IS ON SALE HERE IS A SERVICE THROUGH WHICH WE CONVERT AND MODIFY YOUR CANON DIGITAL CAMERA TO INFRARED. This custom manufactured high quality glass infrared filter is a drop in replacement for the original hot mirror filter. The response characteristics are similar to the R72 and 89b filters but is specifically designed to be used internally. After the conversion you will not need any filters in front of the lens and the camera will be just as sensitive to infrared as it was to visible light. This means you can hand hold and compose as normal. All filters are inspected to be free from scratches and other defects If defective please contact us immediately for exchange. All repairs and modifications are done at the owner's risk. Pro Photo Repair 7910 Raytheon Rd., San Diego, CA 92111 Tel. (858) 277-3700 Fax. (858) 277-5332 Our Customer Service Representives Are avialable 6 Days a Week Email: SD.Pro.Photo.Repair@Gmail.com We Fix All Kinds Of Cameras ( Video, Film and Digital ), Flashes and accessories, Free Estimate.
I just bought a converted Canon P&S (China) off eBay the other day. 
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Tactus 360
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Location: Tynset, Norway
Registered: 2 Sep 2010
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Re: __ For those interested in IR conversion of DSLR or P&S
Posted: 5 Oct 2009 at 15:31 GMT
updated: 2 Sep 2010 at 20:27 GMT
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And this as what to do with panorama photography?
Jon
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Paralaxative
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Location: Edmonton, Canada
Registered: 24 Jul 2008
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Re: __ For those interested in IR conversion of DSLR or P&S
Posted: 5 Oct 2009 at 17:17 GMT
updated: 5 Oct 2009 at 17:23 GMT
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I shared this startling developement (price break for conversion) because I thought people who like to 'do it different' might be interested in taking it one step further.
I've been shooting 70% of my panoramas in IR, with an experimental 'beater' camera I converted myself.
Do you discriminate / protest when people only like to shoot panoramas inside sewers, or at night, or from kites, or with a not-so-modern digital camera?
Are you afraid of the unseen light? Gimmie a break.
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Tactus 360
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Location: Tynset, Norway
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Re: __ For those interested in IR conversion of DSLR or P&S
Posted: 5 Oct 2009 at 18:23 GMT
updated: 2 Sep 2010 at 20:27 GMT
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I'm not afraid of anything. But let's be honest... Sounded like an ad to me.
"Oh, I've just heard about this new washing up liquid . . .
(Music) Now hands that do dishes can feel soft as your face . . ."
Give us a break. It seemed very much that this was a proxy advert.
Jon
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bigwade
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Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Registered: 19 Oct 2005
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Re: __ For those interested in IR conversion of DSLR or P&S
Posted: 5 Oct 2009 at 19:50 GMT
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Hi Paralaxative
do you have a direct tiny url link to the eBay site ?
@Mathrafal
don't be so paranoid about postings like this.
What has IR to do with panoramas ?
I would suggest you do a little google search.
www.dimagemaker.com/2009/07/27/infrared-panorama-...
is one of them.
On the WWP site you can find them too.
IR camera-conversions at MM or LP are expensive and if there is news, just post it, even here........
Frank
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Paralaxative
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Location: Edmonton, Canada
Registered: 24 Jul 2008
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Re: __ For those interested in IR conversion of DSLR or P&S
Posted: 6 Oct 2009 at 15:55 GMT
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Here's their FEEDBACK page:
myworld.ebay.ca/procamerarepair/
They don't seem to have sold any conversions yet / recently.
Here's where I found the Canon / Nikon conversions:
shop.ebay.ca/procamerarepair/m.html?_nkw=mirror&_....m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=0
Like I said, I was searching for 'hot mirror (filter)' when I found them.
Report back if you find out anything else about these guys. It's odd how other companies who were doing the conversions at 'full price' have come and gone. Khromagery comes to mind.
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