Sony DSLR, SLT, and Mirrorless Infrared Conversion Service
250,00€
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Description
Free Domestic Shipping, quality glass filters
Included autofocus calibration.
Mirrorless conversions are calibrated to focus accurately with all lenses.
List of models we convert:
APS-C Format:
DSLRs: A100, A200, A230, A290, A300, A330, A350, A380, A390, A450, A500, A550, A560, A580, A700
Mirrorless: NEX-3*, NEX-5*, NEX-C3*, NEX-3N*, NEX-5N*, NEX-5T*, NEX-5R*, NEX-F3*, NEX-6*, NEX-7*, A3000*, A5000*, A5100*, A6000*, A6100*, A6300*, A6400*, A6500*, A6600*
SLT**: A33, A37, A55, A57, A58, A65, A68, A77, A77 II
RX100, RX100 II, RX100 III, RX100 IV, RX100 V
RX10, RX10 II, RX10 III, RX10 IV
Full Frame: RX1, RX1R, RX1R II, A99, A99 II, A7*, A7R*, A7S*, A7C, A7 II†, A7R II†, A7S II†, A7R III†, A7S III, A9†, A7 III, A7 IV†, A7R IV, A9 II, UMC-S3CA, A1
NOTE: Dust reduction systems are NOT disabled after conversion and still function in most models except the ones with a *.
* Dust reduction is disabled in these models.
**Read about the Translucent mirror technology and how it works in infrared here.
† These cameras contain an internal diagnostic IR Led. This can cause light leaks when using very long exposures and high ISOs in the H-alpha and IR enabled conversions, in the range of 30 second exposures at 6,400 ISO. The A7RII, A7RIII, & A7RIV additionally can have fine horizontal artifacts across the frame in highlighted areas in the IR enabled conversions due to the different sensitivity of some rows of pixels.
Some Sony DSLRs with live view use a second sensor, which still works with visible light after a conversion and does not offer an advantage over the optical view finder for infrared. This is not an issue with Sony Mirrorless or Translucent mirror cameras.
This conversion service replaces the cameras internal hot mirror filter with our high quality custom manufactured glass replacement infrared or clear filter. The autofocus systems are calibrated to the 18-55mm kit lens. This calibration results in general focus accuracy for most lenses from 18-300mm. You can also send your own lens to be calibrated to instead at no additional charge. Note, wide angle lenses need a different focus calibration.
Our checkout system is through paypal, but you do not need an account to pay. If you have a time sensitive order, please select “Rush Delivery” as your shipping option to receive first in line service. Leave us a note with your deadline so we can work to meet it.
After you complete checkout, you will be redirected to our shipping instructions page.
For help choosing which filter to order, check out our filter selection guide.
Transmission Curves (Industry Standard Uncoated Glass and AR coated filters)
Focus Calibration Information:
Please note that on mirrorless cameras, we calibrate the camera to focus universally with all lenses. For DLSR camera’s our post-conversion focus calibration is set to 50mm, and will generally focus well with most lenses between 20mm – 300mm. If you are sending in a DSLR for conversion and plan on using lenses outside this range, or using one specific lens, you may want to include this lens with the camera so we can calibrate the camera to it specifically. If you have any concerns regarding lenses and your DLSR camera; please reach out to our customer service team before shipping the DSLR to us.
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
IR Filter Choices
| Direct from Camera, Custom White Balance |
Channel Swapped | Black & White | Direct from Camera, Auto White Balance | |
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| 850 Filter |  |
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| Blue IR |
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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.
Prepaid Mail-in Box
Not sure how to mail your expensive camera? We are now offering a secure and insured mailer box to streamline the shipping process for our customers shipping from the US!
We're happy to announce that we're taking the hassle and confusion out of shipping your camera back and forth to us for our conversion service. With our new prepaid mailer, we've turned shipping us your camera both ways into one streamlined and secure process. Here's how it works!
When you place an order for a conversion and select the prepaid mailer option, we'll send you a sealed box with everything you need already inside. The mailer should arrive to your door in 2-4 days.
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