Cheapskate photography part 2 - infrared !

[Markoneswift]

Hi all,

I posted some results I got using my 'cheapskate' welding glass filter so now I'm going to share my other cheapskate technique - infrared photography

This will involve pulling the internal IR blocking filter out of a couple of cameras and then seeing how they perform. My first two volunteers will be a Canon S80 and an Olympus C-8080. I have converted Olympus models before by taking out the internal glass filter and removing the IR-blocking coating from it. Once reinstalled, the camera becomes 'full spectrum' and can be used for conventional or IR photography with a filter in front of the lens.

Here's a link to some previous shots from my old converted cameras on Flickr -

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55578821@N02/albums/72157627753786655/with/6261191819/

 

[No Money]

I remember using infrared b&w way back in the way backs. maybe time to wreck an old Canon and play.

 

[Markoneswift]

The Olympus has arrived, mods to follow soon !

 

[PureQuill]

Not exactly a “cheapskate” option around $250 for a professional IR conversion.
But a great way to “repurpose” your old DSLR.
Check out LifePixel (no affiliation”) lots of info on infrared shooting and options.
Gallery https://www.lifepixel.com/galleries/infrared-photography-gallery
Learn about IR https://www.lifepixel.com/introduction
PQ