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We provide digital infrared conversion services, do-it-yourself tutorials and custom infrared filters for photographers interested in handheld infrared photography.- Canon 5D Infrared Conversion Instructions -Disclaimer: This tutorial is made available for informational purposes only. Tampering with your camera will void your manufacturer's warranty. If you decide to perform the conversion you could damage your camera or be hurt or get killed from the high voltage present - you do so at your own risk, we are not responsible for camera damage or any harm you may suffer or any special or consequential damages. Webmasters: Please do not hot link or copy content, instead you may link to this page like this: Infrared Conversion Instructions You
will need these tools & supplies to follow the 5D
infrared conversion tutorial: If you prefer not to risk damage to your camera, have us convert it for you here. It would be best to perform the conversion in a well lit area that is as clean and dust free as possible. Wearing a grounding strap will minimize the chance of zapping your camera with static and most likely rendering it dead. Remove the rubber grip material.
Remove the rubber eye piece.
Remove the marked screws and diopter adjustment knob.
Remove marked screws and peel back section of rubber grip.
Remove marked screws.
Lift out the I/O connector cover.
Lift out the rear LCD plate and unplug marked connectors.
All connectors are lever type, lift lever to release ribbon cable.
Remove marked screw.
Desolder marked solder points.
Lift out the metal noise sheild.
Remove marked screws.
Unplug marked cables (all lever type connectors).
Lift out the pcb (it's still attached via the
white connector/black cables - be careful).
Lift out the sensor board and remove marked screws.
Remove the hot mirror assembly.
Carefuly cut the glue around the hot mirror filter.
Lift out the hot mirror filter and cut away glue from the plastic hot mirror filter frame.
Using a sharp blade cut glue between the metal mask and black plastic frame.
Remove metal mask.
Place the infrared filter into the frame.
Glue all four sides with clear or black silicone adhesive.
After adhesive is fully cured clean the ir filter with lens cleaner and tissue, blow off with canned air and reassemble everything by following the instructions backwards. Set a custom white balance per our instructions page and take some test shots to make sure there is no dust trapped between the sensor and infrared filter. If you find dust and find it objectionable disassemble the camera again, blow off the sensor with canned air (make sure only air and no liquid is coming out by purging and holding it upright) and re cleaning the infrared filter. If you prefer not to risk damage to your camera, have us convert it for you here. |
