Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ?

***Dave*** · 03-02-2007, 10:15

I know the Fuji S3 pro UVIR has the ability to shoot Infra Red (IR), but was wondering if any compact or bridge cameras have the same function ? I'm sure I've seen an advert for one somewhere, but for the life of me I cannot remeber the model

I'm also considering the DSLR conversion route Anyone converted their DSLR to Infra Red ? but must admit it's a bit risque

dod · 07-02-2007, 09:54

If you're prepared to look at second hand models the Minolta Dimage 7 (not the 7i) was excellent. The 7i wasn't too bad. You can pick them up on ebay pretty cheaply and they're a very competent camera for normal stuff as well. Only 49mm filter as well I seem to remember so won't break the bank for a R72.

abirkill · 15-02-2007, 13:08

If you're handy with delicate things you can use the instructions here to convert a Canon Powershot G3 (around £100 second hand) to shoot IR.

james duta · 29-03-2007, 07:05

Other than my 20D, I also shot IR using canon poweshot A700. just buy the lens adapater, HOYA r72 filter of 58mm and just shoot. Using tripod is a must. I prefer using AV for landscape. then processed in the channel mixer. do the channel swap after you get the photos 'auto level'

erick · 30-03-2007, 14:07

a Canon 300D cost 200 euro now on ebay, maybe it is a good solution to remove the filter for IR photography

***Dave*** · 30-03-2007, 16:49

Surprised you haven't given it a go Erick ?

erick · 30-03-2007, 16:52

I have a IR filter but i was not succesfull with it, I must try again
did you try allready Dave ?

***Dave*** · 30-03-2007, 19:06

No ...... the IR filter seems hit & miss & quite expensive for 77mm lens. The only way I would do it , is with a dedicated IR camera. Seeing as I concentrate on Mono, it would seem a sensible addition to the camera gear ....it's just sussing a cost effective way of doing it

erick · 30-03-2007, 19:13

i bought a Hoya R72 77mm half price on ebay

but I think also that a dedicated camera will be great, if Canon could have the good idea for the next 1Ds to add this option, a button to remove the filter on sensor ....

03-02-2007, 10:15	#1 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,615	Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? I know the Fuji S3 pro UVIR has the ability to shoot Infra Red (IR), but was wondering if any compact or bridge cameras have the same function ? I'm sure I've seen an advert for one somewhere, but for the life of me I cannot remeber the model I'm also considering the DSLR conversion route Anyone converted their DSLR to Infra Red ? but must admit it's a bit risque

07-02-2007, 09:54	#2 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	Re: Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? If you're prepared to look at second hand models the Minolta Dimage 7 (not the 7i) was excellent. The 7i wasn't too bad. You can pick them up on ebay pretty cheaply and they're a very competent camera for normal stuff as well. Only 49mm filter as well I seem to remember so won't break the bank for a R72.

15-02-2007, 13:08	#3 (permalink)
abirkill Getting Comfy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Otterbourne Posts: 147	Re: Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? If you're handy with delicate things you can use the instructions here to convert a Canon Powershot G3 (around £100 second hand) to shoot IR.

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james duta New here Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? Other than my 20D, I also shot IR using canon poweshot A700. just buy the lens adapater, HOYA r72 filter of 58mm and just shoot. Using tripod is a must. I prefer using AV for landscape. then processed in the channel mixer. do the channel swap after you get the photos 'auto level'

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erick Getting Comfy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: france Posts: 167	Re: Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? a Canon 300D cost 200 euro now on ebay, maybe it is a good solution to remove the filter for IR photography

30-03-2007, 16:49	#6 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,615	Re: Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? Surprised you haven't given it a go Erick ?

30-03-2007, 16:52	#7 (permalink)
erick Getting Comfy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: france Posts: 167	Re: Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? I have a IR filter but i was not succesfull with it, I must try again did you try allready Dave ?

30-03-2007, 19:06	#8 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,615	Re: Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? No ...... the IR filter seems hit & miss & quite expensive for 77mm lens. The only way I would do it , is with a dedicated IR camera. Seeing as I concentrate on Mono, it would seem a sensible addition to the camera gear ....it's just sussing a cost effective way of doing it

30-03-2007, 19:13	#9 (permalink)
erick Getting Comfy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: france Posts: 167	Re: Any compacts or bridge Cameras able to shoot Infra Red (IR) ? i bought a Hoya R72 77mm half price on ebay but I think also that a dedicated camera will be great, if Canon could have the good idea for the next 1Ds to add this option, a button to remove the filter on sensor ....

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