Description
Lumix G3 Modified Camera Converted To Full Spectrum
For Colour and Monochrome IR Photography
This Full Spectrum Converted Digital Camera Body Is A Great Way To Experience Infrared Photography. Alternatively It Can Be Paired With IR Illumination For Ghost Hunting And Ecological Surveys.
Liveview Mode – Compose Images In Real Time
Short Exposures – No Tripod Needed Here! The Camera Is Capable Of Achiving Ir Images, Handheld. Yes, Handheld!
RAW Image Mode
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) – Great When Outdoor In Bright Condition, Or You Can Use The EVF And Turn The LCD Panel Off If You Need To Work Covertly At Night When Using Infrared Illumination
This Camera Has Been Modified And Will Only Capture Normal Colour Images If Fitted With A Lens / Colour Correcting Filters Such As A Schott BG39.
The Standard Internal Hot Mirror Filter Has Been Replaced To Allow UV / Visible / Infrared Light To Pass, Meaning External Filters Can Be Used To Control The Wavelengths Of Light Reaching The Sensor. All Types Of Infrared Images Can Be Achieved Using This Technique. We Are Happy To Provide Advice To Help You Without Obligation.
This Type Of Filter Is Also The First Choice For Those Wishing To Capture Nocturnal Wildlife Like Bats, Badgers, Foxes And Beavers As The Camera Can Be Paired With Infrared Illumination To Allow It To See In The Dark!!! We Stock A Wide Range Of IR Illuminators.
This Filter Is Also Preferred By Paranormal Investigators As It Allows The User To Yield As Much Potential Light As Possible, Extending The Potential For Documenting Evidence. If Using The Camera In Complete Darkness Infrared Illumination Will Be Required.
We Would Be Delighted To Help If You Have Any Questions Regarding This Camera And How It Can Be Used To Get The Best Out Of It Either For Infrared Photography Or For Filming Wildlife / Ghost Hunting In Complete Darkness.
The Following Is A Brief Description Of The Cameras Capabilities…
Using For Infrared Photography / Nocturnal Wildlife / Ghost Hunting!
Full Spectrum Conversion Offer Far More Flexibility Than Fixed Infrared Filters As Once They Are Converted They Allow The User To Fit Infrared Filters To The Lens Thread To Achieve All Types Of Infrared Photography. Contrary To Popular Belief, Liveview And Short Exposures Are Maintained When External Filters Are Fitted To This Type Of Conversion
These Styles Include Super Blue 470nm, Goldie 550nm, Faux Colour / Red Blue Channel Swapping 670nm, Monochrome 720nm, Deep Contrast/ Saturation 850nm, Faux Xray Effect 1000nm (Possible To See Through Certain Fabrics Etc)
They Can Also Be Used Without Any Filters For Achieving Nightvision Or Full Spectrum Photography.
Unlike A Standard Camera, External Filters Can Be Fitted To This Camera Without The Need For Long Exposures Or The Need For A Tripod.
The Camera Can Be Used In Normal Daylight But As It Will Yield Infrared And Ultraviolet Some Colours Take On A Different Appearance To How Our Eyes See Them. We Can List Additional Filters On Request That Can Be Fitted To The Lens That Correct This So That You Can Use The Camera As A Normal DSLR For Everyday Use!!!!
Instant Infrared Images, They Even Appear So That You Can Compose Infrared Images In Live View!!
Likewise You Can See Infrared Illumination And Use The LCD Or EVF To See Images In The Dark
Our Infrared Illuminators Can Be Used With This Camera At Night To Record Still Images And Movies In Pitch Black Darkness.
Thanks For Looking. If You Need Any Help, Please Feel Free To Get In Touch
You May Also Find The Following Blog From Our Website Of Interest That Looks At The Iridescent Markings Of A Butterfly Under UV Light
HERE IS THE ORIGINAL CAMERA SPEC FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY.
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 20.6 oz (583 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: | 4.5 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (115 x 84 x 47 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.77 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 56 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 667 |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4576 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4576 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.4 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920×1080 (60i/50i) 1280×720 (60/50/30) 640×480 (30) 320×240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 – 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 – 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 – 22 (wide) / f.5.6 – 22 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | 30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection, AF Tracking, Multi-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
| Selfie Screen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 160-6400 Intelligent ISO |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 60 – 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects,,Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 8.3 m / 27.2 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.66 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.67 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.30 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view – DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view – DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.091 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.57 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.080 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag: Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.294s Quick AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.297s |
| Startup Time: | 1.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.5 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 270 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software (not included) | |
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | 16-megapixel Sensor, Improved High ISO IQ, Faster AF, Metal Body, 1920×1080 HD Movies, Articulating Touch-screen LCD, 2.5mm Remote Socket, Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. |
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