IR conversion - Canon xti or Nikon D200

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Submitted By: fotoadam

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IR conversion - Canon xti or Nikon D200

Posted: December 20, 2007 - 5:00pm

I have always had a major soft spot for black and white infrared photos. So I've decided to get a digital SLR and have it converted by a company like Lifepixel for IR work. I've been reading alot about the differences between Cmos and CCD in regards to infrared capture. Only problem is almost everything I've been reading is in refference to using an IR filter in front of the lens... not having the internal filter removed.
My main question is will there be a noticable difference between say a Rebel Xti, which uses Cmos, and a D200 which uses ccd?
My main attraction to the rebel right now is that it is resonably priced with good results. This way I don't have to invest a ton in a system that I might grow tired of in the future. I also like it's ability to tweak image settings in camera rather than using software to adjust the tone curve as with the Nikon.
What I'm after is very contrasty black and white shots. But I plan to have the conversion done so that color IR is still an option. Image quality comes first though. Just looking for a little advice here.

Submitted By: Monte

Location: Iowa

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Re: IR conversion - Canon xti or Nikon D200

Posted: January 15, 2008 - 6:27am

The D200 is a investment there but if money is no object that would be the way to go.

Submitted By: Larry Berman

Location: Pittsburgh

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Re: IR conversion - Canon xti or Nikon D200

Posted: January 15, 2008 - 8:11am

Since you're already speaking with LifePixel, ask them which camera they recommend.

Submitted By: diglloyd

Location: California

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Re: IR conversion - Canon xti or Nikon D200

Posted: July 29, 2008 - 9:13am

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My main question is will there be a noticable difference between say a Rebel Xti, which uses Cmos, and a D200 which uses ccd?
My main attraction to the rebel right now is that it is resonably priced with good results. This way I don't have to invest a ton in a system that I might grow tired of in the future. I also like it's ability to tweak image settings in camera rather than using software to adjust the tone curve as with the Nikon.
What I'm after is very contrasty black and white shots. But I plan to have the conversion done so that color IR is still an option. Image quality comes first though. Just looking for a little advice here.

I use a variety of IR cameras. I did convert a D200, and the results are very nice. But in fact it has little to offer over a Nikon D70 in terms of actual resolution, believe it or not; it has something to do with sensor design and how it interacts with IR. I kept my D70-IR and sold the D200-IR (my main infrared camera is a 5D-IR). The Canon should provide excellent results. Keep in mind the total cost (camera + conversion), ergonomics and similar factors. And BTW you should be shooting RAW, not trying to do in-camera processing of IR.

If you want the (current) ultimate IR camera, then that would be the Canon 5D.