FS: Infrared Converted GX20 (K20D)

Infrared opens up a whole new genre of photography. You can shoot infrared at pretty much any time of day but it’s a great alternative when the light is too harsh for normal photography or when there are clear blue skies and it wouldn’t normally be worth getting your camera out.

If you’ve ever wanted to try infrared photography, it’s so much easier with an infrared converted camera. You can focus and compose your image through the viewfinder and shoot handheld at normal shutter speeds. No need for extra filters or long exposures.

For anyone not familiar, the K20D (like the K10D) was jointly developed by Pentax and Samsung. This is the Samsung branded version but apart from the shape of a few buttons on the rear, it’s identical to all extents and purposes to the K20D. I’ve had this camera from new. When it ceased being my main camera, I had it converted to infrared by Advanced Camera Services in Norfolk using a 720nm filter. I mainly use it to create high contrast B+W images but it’s also capable of creating ‘false colour’ images if you want to play around with channel swapping.

The grip on the left side of the camera is showing a bit of white discolouration from lots of use but it’s otherwise in good condition for its age with no significant scratches and no dust visible in the viewfinder. Boxed with charger, two batteries, strap, manual and all original bits & pieces. Shutter count 8,475

£165 inc. RMSD. UK only. Payment by bank transfer (preferred) or PayPal gift.

Below are some images of the camera and some images taken with it.

Where are you located?

Malvern, Worcestershire

Thanks. A bit far to come and pick up.

If you'd accept £150 and sending by a less expensive method - suggest Parcelforce 24 - then I'm in.

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Sold to Mr Riley - thanks, John

Many thanks Nigel, the camera arrived safely on schedule today and all is fine. I appreciate the excellent, careful packaging!

Now to take some IR images!

Not so easy in the pouring rain

I look forward to seeing your efforts John, I'm awaiting arrival of my IR converted Kr

Gutted I missed this sale!

and me Gareth, looking to get a few more mpxls than the 1stDL without having to swap brands. Very rare for Pentax IR to come up at reasonable price

Love the Sycamore gap photo and the windmill....

Not one for flower photos but that sunflower photograph is to die for

That sunflower reminds me of Little Weed in Bill & Ben the Flowerpot Men... a favourite from the era of B&W TV in the UK .

Steve

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