Roberts is proud to offer IR conversion for point and shoot, APS-C, and full frame digital cameras. Why-fore would you want to convert your camera to the IR spectrum? Here’s a list (because I like lists):

• You want more dramatic black and white photos
• You want the Wood Effect
• You want to capture dreamy, fantastical colored landscapes
• You work in Law Enforcement / Forensics
• You’re involved in certain types of scientific research
• You have a specific assignment requiring the use of IR

Obviously the desire for ethereal coloring is the best reason for dropping a few bills on the conversion, now there are two types of conversion -

1.) 715nm: Suitable for B&W and low saturation color images. Camera will be sensitive to wavelengths higher than 715nm.

2.) 665nm: Suitable for both B&W and Color. Primarily used for color due to higher color saturation (vs. 715nm). B&W images can be produced in post processing. See a chart with the differences after the jump.

You get to pick one because, well, the fine folks at Precision Camera are going to remove with surgical precision your camera’s IR filter and feed it to the crows. Ok, I don’t know about the birds, but they’re taking that thing off and replacing it with one of the correct sensitivity.

Getting it done will go something like a repair. You ship the camera to us, it goes out to Precision Camera where they do the highly technical voodoo that they do, and they send it back to us. We send it back to you, and it’s ready to go. It’s recommended that you send the lens you’re going to use most frequently with the camera. The lens won’t be modified at all, but the camera will be optimized for use with that lens and focal length indicated.
You really also ought to consider the following before you purchase an IR Conversion:

• Cameras converted to Infrared become permanently modified and unable to produce photographs utilizing the visible spectrum. Cameras converted to infrared may be converted back to manufacturer specifications as a separate service and conversion charges will apply.
• Depending on the digital camera model being converted, results will vary. Certain models require exposure compensation to be set in order for the exposure to be accurate due to the filtration of visible light. This is a common and minor adjustment, especially with DSLR cameras.
• Images produced with an Infrared camera will have a deep red cast to them. [See above] To remove the red cast either a custom white balance may be set in the camera, or images will have to be corrected in post processing. Converted Infrared cameras will be more susceptible to lens flare due to the lack of the manufacturer’s short pass filter, especially if bright objects are in the scene.
• Conversions that are performed on cameras are done so as modifications to the manufacturer’s specifications and therefore will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Warranty for conversions is strictly 90 days and is offered by Precision Camera without any affiliations with the manufacturers. Precision Camera’s warranty covers only the conversion performed and may be voided if damages such as liquid, corrosion, sand, surge, impact, and customer abuse are found on the unit.
• Limitations of the conversion such as minor exposure and focus shifts, as well as the limited infrared spectrum sensitivity of the imaging sensor will not be considered malfunctions and therefore no warranty work may be performed on them if the camera is found to be within Precision Camera’s specifications.

The meat and potatoes of it? We’ll convert a Point and Shoot for $179.00 + Shipping and Handling, APS-C sized DSLRs for $299 + Shipping and Handling, ad Full Frame DSLRs for $349.00 + Shipping and Handling.