Greetings, I'm considering saving my nickels to get my K-01 converted to a full spectrum camera. If I'm not mistaken there are a few on the PDML that have gone this route.
I'm not clear on whether BOTH IR-Cut filter and the AA filter is removed as part of the process. With a Canon these are essentially sandwiched together (at least the Canon Digital Rebel XSi (450D), XS (1000D), T1i (500D) & T2i (550D) according to this page: http://dslrmodifications.com/rebelmod450d4.html This page has an illustration (a ways down) of a similar look at the K-5 II and I'm assuming that is similar to the K-01 http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/pentax-k5-ii/pentax-k5-iiA.HTM Those of you that have had Full Spectrum conversion done, do you know what material was used as the clear window in your conversion? If your converted camera has Live View, I'm curious as to whether there is enough light to focus with an IR filter (or some such) in the optical path and using Live View. If that is possible, then I think that the K-01 is an excellent candidate for putting a filter inside the body (no mirror to worry about). I also *just* discovered that you can use the PC/AV OUT on the K-01 like this: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/138-pentax-k-01/227354-probs-med-k-01-life-view-ext-tv.html#post2420487 That example is using video recording to make its point and I've just sent the poster a question to see if it works with Focus Peaking on still shots as well. If so, I'd like to get an external LCD monitor to aid in focusing for astrophotography. Or maybe just figure out how to hook it up to a laptop? I'm sorta dumb about these adapter questions. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
