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Internal IR LED contamination on Sony Full Spectrum Converted A7 bodies - A Real World View - Debunked
Internal IR LED contamination on Sony Full Spectrum Converted A7 bodies - A Real World View - Debunked
The Sony A7 II / III contains an 850nm diagnostic LED in its shutter assembly that causes IR contamination in full spectrum conversions. Here’s what it is, why you can’t... Read more...
Why a Mirrorless Camera is Far Better Than a DSLR for Full Spectrum Conversion
Why a Mirrorless Camera is Far Better Than a DSLR for Full Spectrum Conversion
Mirrorless cameras outperform DSLRs for full spectrum conversion in every key area — from autofocus accuracy and sensor quality to live view performance and lens compatibility. Here's the full technical... Read more...
Why a Mirrorless Full Spectrum Converted Camera Needs Focus Recalibration (In a different way to a DSLR)
Why a Mirrorless Full Spectrum Converted Camera Needs Focus Recalibration (In a different way to a DSLR)
Mirrorless cameras are often said to need no focus recalibration after full spectrum or infrared conversion. The reality is more nuanced — and understanding it matters for anyone buying or... Read more...
How to Post-Process Infrared Photos — A Beginner's Guide
How to Post-Process Infrared Photos — A Beginner's Guide
The dramatic infrared images you see online don't come straight out of camera — they're the result of a straightforward post-processing workflow. This beginner's guide covers everything from white balance... Read more...
Wildlife Photography with a Full Spectrum Camera
Wildlife Photography with a Full Spectrum Camera
A full spectrum camera opens up extraordinary possibilities for wildlife photographers — from infrared landscapes and nocturnal near-IR imaging to UV photography that reveals hidden patterns invisible to the human... Read more...
What is an IR Illuminator/Night Vision Light, and Do You Need One?
What is an IR Illuminator/Night Vision Light, and Do You Need One?
An IR illuminator emits invisible infrared light that only a full spectrum camera can detect — essential for paranormal investigation, nocturnal wildlife photography, and security imaging. Here's everything you need... Read more...
Full Spectrum Cameras for Plant and Botanical Photography — UV Reveals Hidden Patterns on Flowers
Full Spectrum Cameras for Plant and Botanical Photography — UV Reveals Hidden Patterns on Flowers
Flowers hide extraordinary UV patterns invisible to the human eye — nectar guides, bullseyes, and signals evolved for pollinators. A full spectrum camera with a UV pass filter reveals this... Read more...
How to Achieve the Aerochrome Look in Lightroom and Photoshop
How to Achieve the Aerochrome Look in Lightroom and Photoshop
Kodak Aerochrome's legendary false-colour look — vivid magenta foliage, deep cyan skies — can be recreated digitally with a full spectrum camera and the right post-processing workflow. Here's a step-by-step... Read more...
The Best Lenses for Full Spectrum and Infrared Photography
The Best Lenses for Full Spectrum and Infrared Photography
Not all lenses perform equally in infrared light — hotspots, focus shift, and UV transmission all matter. This guide covers the best lenses for full spectrum and infrared photography across... Read more...
Full Spectrum vs Dedicated IR Conversion — Which is Right for You?
Full Spectrum vs Dedicated IR Conversion — Which is Right for You?
Full spectrum and dedicated infrared conversions both have real advantages — the right choice depends on how you shoot. This guide compares versatility, convenience, autofocus performance, and cost to help... Read more...
Setting Up Your Full Spectrum Camera for Paranormal Investigation
Setting Up Your Full Spectrum Camera for Paranormal Investigation
A full spectrum camera is one of the most powerful tools a paranormal investigator can carry. This guide covers everything you need — equipment, camera settings, IR illuminators, and practical... Read more...
Shimming for Perfect Infinity Autofocus After a Full Spectrum Conversion
Shimming for Perfect Infinity Autofocus After a Full Spectrum Conversion
A full spectrum conversion changes the camera's optical path length, which can affect autofocus accuracy and infinity focus. This post explains why it happens and how precision shimming restores perfect... Read more...
Why a Full Spectrum Camera is Better for Astrophotography Than a Standard Camera
Why a Full Spectrum Camera is Better for Astrophotography Than a Standard Camera
A standard camera's IR cut filter blocks up to 80% of hydrogen-alpha light — the most important wavelength for imaging emission nebulae. A full spectrum conversion removes this filter, transforming... Read more...
The Best Settings for Astrophotography with a Full Spectrum Camera
The Best Settings for Astrophotography with a Full Spectrum Camera
Getting your camera settings right is critical for astrophotography. This guide covers ISO, shutter speed, aperture, focus technique, intervalometer setup, and calibration frames — everything you need for a successful... Read more...
Full Spectrum Cameras in Scientific Research — UV, IR and Beyond
Full Spectrum Cameras in Scientific Research — UV, IR and Beyond
Full spectrum cameras are powerful scientific instruments as well as creative tools — with applications in vegetation science, UV pollinator research, art conservation, forensic document examination, dermatology, and astrophotography. Read more...
Why Does My Full Spectrum Camera Have a Colour Cast?
Why Does My Full Spectrum Camera Have a Colour Cast?
Just got your first full spectrum camera and wondering why everything looks red or magenta? That colour cast is completely normal — here's why it happens and how to fix... Read more...
White Balance and Exposure Settings for Infrared Photography
White Balance and Exposure Settings for Infrared Photography
Getting white balance and exposure right is the key to great infrared photography. This guide explains why infrared images look red, how to set a custom white balance on green... Read more...
How to Stack Astrophotography Images — A Beginner's Guide
How to Stack Astrophotography Images — A Beginner's Guide
Image stacking is the most powerful technique in astrophotography — combining multiple frames to dramatically reduce noise and reveal faint detail. This beginner's guide covers the full workflow using DeepSkyStacker... Read more...
Solar Photography with a Full Spectrum Camera — What You Need to Know
Solar Photography with a Full Spectrum Camera — What You Need to Know
Solar photography with a full spectrum camera reveals sunspots, prominences, and chromospheric detail in stunning clarity — but safety is paramount. This guide covers everything from filter types and camera... Read more...
Light Pollution and Astrophotography — How Narrowband Filters Can Help
Light Pollution and Astrophotography — How Narrowband Filters Can Help
Light pollution is the biggest challenge for UK astrophotographers — but narrowband filters combined with a full spectrum camera can transform what's possible from suburban locations. This guide explains how... Read more...
How to Photograph the Milky Way with a Full Spectrum Camera
How to Photograph the Milky Way with a Full Spectrum Camera
Photographing the Milky Way with a full spectrum camera reveals hydrogen-alpha nebulosity and richer colour that a standard camera cannot capture. This complete guide covers planning, settings, composition, focusing, and... Read more...
The Best Lenses for Astrophotography with a Full Spectrum Camera
The Best Lenses for Astrophotography with a Full Spectrum Camera
The right lens makes a huge difference in astrophotography. This guide covers the best options for full spectrum cameras — from fast wide-angles for Milky Way photography to telephoto lenses... Read more...
The Importance of Choosing the Right IR Cut Filter — Hot Mirror VS Absorption Filter
The Importance of Choosing the Right IR Cut Filter — Hot Mirror VS Absorption Filter
If you use a full spectrum camera for standard colour photography, the quality and type of your IR cut filter matters more than you might think. Here's the difference between... Read more...
Full Spectrum Camera Buying Guide — What to Look For
Full Spectrum Camera Buying Guide — What to Look For
Buying a full spectrum camera involves more than just picking a sensor. This guide covers everything you need to consider — from your use case and sensor size to lens... Read more...
Can You Convert Any Camera to Full Spectrum?
Can You Convert Any Camera to Full Spectrum?
In theory, most digital cameras can be converted to full spectrum — but some are far better candidates than others. This post explains how conversions work, which cameras convert well,... Read more...
Why the Sony A7 is One of the Best Cameras to Convert to Full Spectrum
Why the Sony A7 is One of the Best Cameras to Convert to Full Spectrum
Not all cameras convert equally well to full spectrum. The Sony A7 stands out for its full-frame sensor, versatile E-mount lens ecosystem, in-body stabilisation, and electronic viewfinder — here's why... Read more...
Can Full Spectrum Cameras be used for Night Vision? (Not to be confused with Thermal Imaging)
Can Full Spectrum Cameras be used for Night Vision? (Not to be confused with Thermal Imaging)
Can a full spectrum camera see in the dark? Yes — but not in the way you might think, and definitely not like thermal imaging. This post explains exactly how... Read more...
Essential Filters for a Full Spectrum Camera
Essential Filters for a Full Spectrum Camera
A full spectrum camera without filters is just the beginning. This guide covers every essential filter — from IR cut to deep 850nm infrared and UV pass — explaining what... Read more...
Why Full Spectrum Cameras Can't See Ghosts (But Are Still Brilliant for Ghost Hunting)
Why Full Spectrum Cameras Can't See Ghosts (But Are Still Brilliant for Ghost Hunting)
Can full spectrum cameras really see ghosts? The honest answer is no — but understanding why makes them an even more powerful tool for paranormal investigators. Here's the science behind... Read more...
Inside the Full Spectrum Conversion Process
Inside the Full Spectrum Conversion Process
Ever wondered what actually happens during a full spectrum camera conversion? This post walks you through the entire process — from disassembly and filter removal to reassembly, calibration, and sensor... Read more...
What a Full Spectrum Camera Is NOT!
What a Full Spectrum Camera Is NOT!
Full spectrum cameras are widely misunderstood. This post clears up the most common myths — from night vision and thermal imaging confusion to the idea that they're only for paranormal... Read more...
What is a Full Spectrum Camera?
What is a Full Spectrum Camera?
Full spectrum cameras capture UV, visible, and infrared light — opening up infrared photography, UV imaging, astrophotography, and more. Here's everything you need to know. Read more...