Medium Format Digital Back Conversion and Repair Service
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Description
We are now offering infrared modifications and repairs for Medium Format Digital Back cameras. We can either swap your original UV/IR Cut filter with a Schott BG39 OR Schott BG60 replacement glass. Or, we can allow your camera to capture UV and IR with our full spectrum quartz Pro AR Anti-Smudge coated glass.
*** Please note that glass is custom made to order for this service and can allow for a ~3-4 week lead time***
What’s the difference between BG39 and BG60? BG60 is a highly specialized glass made by Schott that is inherently corrosion resistant, even before we put an additional protective anti-reflective and anti-smudge coating to seal from the environment. This filter cannot corrode by design, even if the coatings get scratched. BG39 glass contains a protective anti-reflective and anti-smudge coating to seal it against corrosion. Color and optical performance is virtually identical to the BG60 glass, however this glass may corrode over time if the coatings get scratched or worn off.
Lifetime warranty against corrosion: We cover all Schott BG39 and BG60 glass we install for life against corrosion. If your glass experiences corrosion after our installation, we can cover the cost of replacement glass, but unfortunately, cannot cover the associated installation fees ($150).
For domestic (US) customers this coverage includes the cost of return shipping. For international customers we require shipping both ways to be covered by the customer.
To open a glass warranty service claim please contact our customer support team via email (contact@kolarivision.com) and provide the original order number if possible. We can provide a coupon code to place a new replacement service through our website at the pricing described above.
Generally, we support all digital back models. If you don’t see your model listed here, feel free to contact us at contact@kolarivision.com, and we’ll confirm if your model is supported.
List of models we convert:
Phase One: P25 Digital Back, P45+ Digital Back, P65+ Digital Back, IQ180 Digital Back, IQ260 Digital Back, IQ280 Digital Back
Hasselblad: H3D Digital Back, H4D Digital Back, H5D-50C
Mamiya Leaf: Credo40 Digital Back, Aptus65 Digital Back
Imacon: Ixpress 132C Digital Back
Additional information
| Weight | 0.045 kg |
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Why Choose Us?
- Professional dust free infrared conversion in an ISO Class 5 clean bench using high quality glass and fused quartz
- Anti-reflective coated filters to reduce hotspots and glare
- The ONLY company that uses optically engineered IR filters for the best infrared photography camera you can own
- Free and quick 1-2 week average turnaround
- Over 900 supported models for infrared conversion
- 550nm, 590nm, 665nm, 720nm, 850nm, NDVI/Blue IR, Full Spectrum, and Two Spectrum infrared filters all one low price!
- Free custom lens calibration
- Free domestic return shipping with a mail-in box option
- 1 year warranty on converted cameras and infrared conversions
- Authorized repair shop partner for long term service of your infrared converted camera
Processing Time
Our standard turnaround time for camera conversions is 2 weeks on average for most models once the camera has been received. This is only an estimate and not a guarantee. Our standard turnaround time may occasionally exceed 2 weeks during our busy season (April-August) or take less than 2 weeks in our off-season (September-March).
We also offer 5-day and 1-2 day rush processing options on our camera conversions for an additional fee. Our rush services allow us to coordinate the logistics of your conversion ahead of time to meet your deadlines to the best of our ability. Our rush processing time does not include shipping times.
We do our best to accommodate each and every one of our customers year-round.
If ordering one of our pre-converted cameras, please keep in mind that they are made to order and are not eligible for rush processing. For most camera models we need to order these in to our facility which adds some lead time. We’ll inform you if we encounter any additional delays or issues with stock availability. Please allow at least 2 weeks before your camera ships out to you and plan for trips and assignments accordingly!
Any time frames that we provide, including shipping time, turnaround time, and rush processing times, are only estimates and are subject to availability. We make no guarantees on service time or shipping times.
AR Coating
What is the AR coating and what does it do? The AR coating option adds an IR centered anti-reflective coating onto the IR filter we install when we perform an infrared conversion. It reduces hotspot artifacts that some lenses are prone to, and can reduce other stray reflections. On our full spectrum conversions we apply a broadband AR coating that covers the UV, visible, and IR ranges. The coating does not reduce optical performance in any way and is highly recommended.
Background:
Uncoated glass has a reflection of around 4-5% at all wavelengths, and we found that this reflection off the sensor filter was bouncing off the glass and reflecting back from the lens housing and aperture blades to cause IR hotspots. We developed this anti-reflective coating that is centered around the IR wavelengths that cause hotspots, and reduced the 5% reflection down to <0.5%
Conversion AR Coating
When applied to our internal conversion filters, we find that hotspots are significantly reduced during infrared photography. Below is a sample from a Nikon 50mm 1.8 which has a strong hotspot at small apertures. Independent tests also available from Mark Hilliard here and Edd Noble here.
International Orders
EU Website Shipping
Orders placed on our EU website are shipped to all countries within the European Union, as well as Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Norway, and the Canary Islands.If you are located outside these regions, please place your order through our US website, which handles international shipments worldwide.To receive accurate shipping costs within the EU, please enter your complete shipping address during checkout. We ship with DPD and DHL.
Backordered Items
If your order includes backordered items, it will be held and shipped once all products are in stock.If you prefer to receive in-stock items sooner, we can arrange a split shipment upon request. Please note that additional shipping charges will apply.Backordered products purchased through our EU website can only be shipped within the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and the Canary Islands. For partial shipment requests, please contact our customer service team.
Customs, Duties & VAT
All orders placed on our EU website are shipped from within the European Union.VAT is handled according to EU regulations. Since shipments are dispatched within the EU, no additional customs duties apply to deliveries inside the EU.For orders shipped to Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Norway, or the Canary Islands, customs fees may apply. Please note that we do not collect duties, taxes, or VAT for these destinations. Customers are responsible for any charges imposed by their local customs authorities.If you have any questions regarding shipping options or remote area classifications, please contact our support team before placing your order.
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