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Digital Cam

  • From: "Kevin Seiler" <kseiler@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Digital Cam
  • Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2000 16:12:24 -0500
Hello All -
 
I have been reading with interest the thread on Digital Cameras. I just bought a Sony DSC-F505 - mostly because of the Zeiss lens it sports. Without changing any of the automatic sensors on the cam, I put a #25 RED filter over the lens.
The results were not impressive, since the CCD recorded all results as a reddish tone. Changing the Cam to the B&W settings only didn't make much difference.
 
I then took a Kodak Wratten Gel 87C filter and built a little holder for it. Placing this in front of the lens was much better. The CCD was IR sensitive, with the LCD showing the image immediately.  I shot a few pics in strong outdoor light (not real warm here in NJ) and the image is dark but there.
 
After coming in I ran the images through Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Photo Editor. By adjusting the balance (autobalance provided a great starting point) the images are really quite good! A little work to be done on testing the focus and maybe changing a few of the exposure settings, but i think this cam is going to work just fine! Going to look for a glass 87C filter - since the CAM accepts 52mm lens filters.
 
Wish I had a web site up to show some of the pics - but that to will be coming. Any one trying the same, I'd love to see the results