Has anyone used Spencers Camera for IR conversion?

I have been looking everywhere to get one done. Someone on a local photo forum just sent their A200 in for conversion so I will keep everyone posted once they get it back.

Sure have, actually have an a300 right here that we converted in-house. We started doing conversions earlier this year and we've been pretty successful with most of the sony lineup. Maybe i'll take it out for a spin later today and post some sample pictures if you guys would like to see them. I'm not that great a photographer but i'll do my best to showcase the A300IR.

Charges on the conversion are $249 for DSLR & $299 for Full Frame DSLR (if anyone is crazy enough to convert an A900).
Our prices are the lowest because we have the manufacturer tools to perform the adjustments required - we can do it a lot faster than most folks as well since we take cameras apart all day, everyday. We, as opposed to most conversion places, are an actual repair facility and we are extremely familiar with the adjustments necessary to calibrate these cameras - not to mention the fact that we are only one of two authorized centers in the US for Sony repair.
The glass that we use in our conversions is high quality optical glass that has been manufactured to our specifications.
I'll see if i can post a couple of shots later today with the IR camers for all to see.

Best Regards

Well, here is a sample image from the converted a300. The lens used on it was the Minolta 28-70mm lens which was NOT the one the camera was calibrated for, however, it still performed pretty well. The filter on this conversion is the 715nm cutoff filter, and the image has been brought into PS to add the false color look to it. Obviously custom white balances and post processing can be done to the images to get the desired effect.
Unfortunately when i took the picture i neglected to take a RAW picture, but if i get a chance i'll snap one so you can see (if you want). This picture was taken quickly on the ride home today. It's just an example of what Sony IR cameras can do, and im sure the camera in more capable hands would perform even better.
http://upload.pbase.com/image/112698648/original


Best Regards
Mark

Edited by MSoares - 19 May 2009 at 02:43

Very nice! So, now I have two questions: Can you perform the same service on a Maxxum 7D, and do you still fix the 1st black frame issue under Sony's continued coverage?

Pete Ganzel wrote: Mark: This is a great service. How about using a R72 on the sensor instead of the clear glass so you can see what you are doing through the lens? Also, I've got a couple of KM 5Ds to send in for FFB. could this be done at the same time? Thanks, Pete

The 715nm filter used is the equivallent of the R72. I assume he meant it was put over the sensor.

Modded cameras can be shot just like your normal SLR for normal photos. I use a modified F828 now and it is GREAT being able to shoot IR without a tripod and crazy long exposures, although I do set +1ev when using Aperature priority. I spent last night trying to find an A350 on closeout, but no luck yet.

From my F828, f/8, ISO 100, 1/80s exposure:


Edited by groovyone - 19 May 2009 at 15:58