As a photographer, I have always been interested in experimenting with light within images.
Recently, I was reading about full spectrum photography. For those who are not up with this term, it is photography, with a camera that has been specially converted. The IR filter within the camera is removed. This can be a very difficult task with the majority of cameras, but I discovered one camera that allowed me to convert it, by removing in total 9 screws, lifting out the filter holder, then replacing the filter holder, minus the IR filter, and re-assemble.
As a result, you now have a camera which is capable of capturing all light, not removing the IR spectrum. So, all the light is allowed and you attain images as above.
I will be going out to get some more dramatic images. For those interested in full spectrum photography, the camera I chose is the Panasonic Lumix TZ-6. A quick look online and these go for ~$500 converted, but I was able to pick one up, un-converted on Ebay for ~$50.
I’ve had more of a hankering to try some full spectrum photography. It’s especially good for nights, skyies and some other cool results.
It’s a little Panasonic Lumix TZ6. And this will be the surgery.
See what a brain that doesn’t slow down get you 8nto . . . Should be fun.
I only paid $47 for it on Ebay, with $12 postage, so woth a shot.
Basically, I will remove the IR filter ( a simple job for this model, hence why I bought it). This will allow the sensor to see infra-red, ultra violet and more.
WOW! So, after some excellent, friendly help from Ken Rockwell @ kenrockwell.com
Turns out it is from the late 80’s early 90’s. so, one would rightly expect a full frame 35mm?
Initially there was some thoughts it was a current lens, but it being FX and not having a “D”, it was identified.
Tendrils Reaching
This is a phenomenal lens to play with. the depth of field using the zoom is fun to play with, but the results from a macro, handheld! I am gob-smacked. granted a Nikon D610 witht he right settings helps, sure, but the optics of this lens.
Clarity is what I seek.
I can see I will have a lot of work for this lens. I love shooting flowers and macro, so this is ideal. As a AU$110 lens from Ebay, ex Japan, I can definitely not complain.
Again thanks to Ken @ kenrockwell.com for the help identifying the lens.
