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FujiFilm FinePix S3 Pro 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.
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Conversion Instructions
You
will need these tools & supplies to follow the S3
infrared conversion tutorial:
- Our custom glass infrared
filter to replace the hotmirror
- Small
philips type screwdriver
- Tweezers
- Canned air
- Lens cleaning solution & tissue
- Grounding strap /w current limit resistor
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 marked screws.

Remove marked screws.

Remove marked screws.

Remove marked screws, lift out and flip over
to the right the rear cover.

Remove marked cable.

Remove cables marked with red arrows and screws
marked with blue arrows.

Remove black plastic shield.

Remove marked screws.

Peel up the copper tape.

Remove marked screws and lift out sensor assembly.

Remove marked screws.

Lift out the hot mirror filter assembly.

Remove the hot mirror filter clip/spring.

Lift out the hot mirror filter.

Place
our infrared filter into position, attach the filter clip/spring.
Clean the filter and make sure it and the sensor are dust free.
Follow the above instructions backwards to reassemble the camera.
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 that
is 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.