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IR converted X1?


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I found this curious item on eBay:

 

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Leica-X1-830nm-converted-ir-camera-acc-/161556544856?pt=Fotocamere_Digitali&hash=item259d853d58

 

An X1 converted for IR photography :eek:

 

It might be of interest to some member.

 

No connection to seller, don't know the bloke from Adam, etc...

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A curiosity indeed, Jaap. Modification linked to Spencer, whoever that might be. A new one on me, but of little interest. My unmodified M8 with IR filter works well for me. I notice that the weaker filter has been fitted. So it would not yield anything like pure IR imagery. But some users prefer that halfway stage.

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A curiosity indeed, Jaap. Modification linked to Spencer, whoever that might be. A new one on me, but of little interest. My unmodified M8 with IR filter works well for me. I notice that the weaker filter has been fitted. So it would not yield anything like pure IR imagery. But some users prefer that halfway stage.

 

Depends on an individual's views about IR. An 830nm filter would likely work very well for B&W IR JPEG images straight out the camera - especially as the X1 produces excellent B&W JPEGs. I have an 830nm converted Fuji S5 and specifically chose 830nm for the conversion knowing that the camera would produce superb B&W IR JPEGs.

 

False colour IR is of no interest to me.

 

Unfortunately FIAP, PSA and the RPS have banned use of IR images in their sponsored exhibitions.

 

dunk

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