Nikon D100 Conversion to Infrared

[Kokopeli]

Hi folks,

Since I bought my D200, my D100 has been collecting dust. A couple days ago, I stumbled across some infrared photos taken with a D100 that had been modified to shoot ONLY in the IR spectrum.

Does anyone here know of a reputable company that will make the conversion to my camera??

[mjs1973]

Hey Brian,

Good to see you posting again.

I heard Vincent Versace(sp) talking about this on a podcast a while back. He had a company called Life Pixel modify his camera. They have a couple different options.

[mjs1973]

I just picked up the November 2007 issue of Outdoor Photographer (I'm a little behind on my reading) and Bob Krist has an article about this very subject. He sent his camera (D70) to Life Pixel for the conversion. The article also lists a company called LDP LLC as a place to have the conversion done.

I must admit, I have thought about having this done to my DRebel once I upgrade. I'll have to wait and see how much it gets used after the upgrade before I make that choice though.

[Kokopeli]

Hi MJ,

Life Pixel is the company I came up with as well, but thought I'd look for some personal references before trusting my gear with a company I found on the internet.. Know what I mean?

Thanks for taking the time to offer up a halpful suggestion. It's looking like Life Pixel is legit and will be doing some work on my D100.

[Kokopeli]

I just picked up the November 2007 issue of Outdoor Photographer (I'm a little behind on my reading)

Hmmm.. I must have missed that article completely.. I just read through that issue as well. LOL..

Thanks again!

[another view]

A friend of mine recently bought a D70 and had it converted to IR. He's pretty excited about it, I'll find out who did it.

[Kokopeli]

Awesome AV, thanks!

[freygr]

You have to watch out, you can make clothing disappear with IR cameras, and can get you in hot water, and maybe jail. With IR film it was not a problem due to the long exposure times.

[another view]

Life Pixel was the one! Good luck and be careful with those mysterious powers...

[Kokopeli]

you can make clothing disappear with IR cameras

Oooooohhh tell me more!?!?

[Kokopeli]

If the whole clothes disappearing thing is true, it will be well worth the cost of the conversion! ;)

[Tel]

If the whole clothes disappearing thing is true, it will be well worth the cost of the conversion! ;)

Dude, why haven't the paparazzi picked up on that, then?

I doubt its THAT true.

[another view]

A few (maybe five) years ago, there was a video camera that had a mode that would supposedly do this. It's not quite as graphic as what you're thinking (hoping?!) but still has the potential to cause some trouble. I haven't heard this about DSLR's converted to IR - anyone have any experience with this?

Remember, this is a family show - especially if you're posting any images...

[Kokopeli]

Well, I was talking with my Dad this morning and we got on the topic of digital cameras.. He's been on a digital P&S kick for the past couple years, leaving his F100 sitting and collecting dust.. Today he mentions that he's interested in purchasing a DSLR. Being the kind and loving son that I am, I suggest that he should just take my D100 instead of buying a new camera.

He has done so much for me in my lifetime, it's the least I could do.

Anyway, thanks for the suggestions. I always appreciate people going the extra mile to help me out.

[freygr]

If the whole clothes disappearing thing is true, it will be well worth the cost of the conversion! ;)

Well it was a tall tail, short of. Yes depending on what the clothing is made of you can see though the clothing, the clothing acts like a diffuser filter, some more than others form the web paper I viewed. Remember this was a real time video camera, but the same results can be had in still cameras, you just have to find a technician to do the conversion.