Tested and working PENTAX K-50 body, infrared cut filter removed, with accessories

This is an IR-modified PENTAX K-50 body with the infrared cut filter removed.

PENTAX infrared cameras are rarely sold, and even for those who offer filter removal services, the labor costs are very high. Some companies won't even accept your camera for modification.
Therefore, it's a valuable item that's not widely available on the market.
It has many uses, such as astrophotography and ancient document analysis.

Currently, the only manufacturer in Japan that can remove the filter from a PENTAX K-series camera is Hayata Lab, and the removal fee alone is around 40,000 yen. (This means that if you commission a professional, you'll need to prepare the camera body separately at your own expense, which will end up costing around 60,000 to 70,000 yen.)

★ The infrared cut filter has been removed. Since the filter has not been replaced, it has the best visible and infrared light transmission among the various infrared specifications. The sensor position has been adjusted, so there is no impact on focus.
★ By adjusting the white balance on the camera, you can take pictures with a certain degree of natural color tones even when shooting subjects other than celestial objects.
★ There is no abnormality in the aperture mechanism unique to PENTAX cameras (commonly known as "black death," an issue where only dark photos are taken). Furthermore, the mechanism has been modified to prevent future malfunctions.
★ The exterior of the body has scratches and scuffs appropriate for a used item.
★ There is a chip in the tab inside the battery compartment, but the battery can be stored without any problems when the battery cover is closed, and it does not affect the operation at all.
★ The operation of the body has been confirmed to be good, including AF, power, and shutter operation.
★ The last image is of the infrared emitting part of a TV remote control taken with this camera + the included SD card. The light, which is barely visible to the naked eye, is clearly captured. At the same time, the background is naturally photographed due to the white balance function. Please refer to this image to judge the condition of the lens.
★ The accessories include everything shown in the photos (32GB SD card used for the shooting test, strap, and battery adapter).
★ As mentioned above, the condition is good, but since this is a filter-removed camera that has been disassembled once, please consider it as an item that is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

We are also selling a more affordable K-30 infrared-compatible camera.

Series: K

Model: K-50

Other features: With battery, with strap