Nikon D100 DSLR Camera Body {6.1MP} Infrared (IR) Converted Sensor

A Nikon D100 Rebuilt to Shoot Pure Infrared

This is a Nikon D100 body that's had its sensor filter swapped out during conversion, dedicating the 6.0MP APS-C CCD entirely to infrared capture. Because the conversion removes the standard hot mirror, you get full-time IR sensitivity instead of relying on a screw-on filter and long exposures, which means the D100's 30 sec to 1/4000 sec shutter range and 3.0 fps drive stay usable the way they were designed to.

The body itself carries over everything that made the D100 a workhorse Nikon F-mount DSLR in its day. Aperture and shutter priority modes, spot and matrix-style exposure control down to ±5 EV in 1/3-stop increments, and a pentaprism optical viewfinder with 95% coverage all function normally, since the conversion only touches the sensor's filtration, not the camera's exposure or metering hardware. RAW capture is intact too, so IR shooters who want to push contrast and tonal separation in post have full latitude than being locked to JPEG.

At 780g and built around a proven CCD sensor, this D100 pairs with any Nikon F-mount glass, and because F-mount lenses adapt to Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, and Canon RF bodies, this converted sensor's optics can also travel if you're building out an infrared kit around a different mirrorless system. For anyone tired of stacking filters and guessing exposure times, a dedicated IR-converted body removes that friction entirely.

Who It's For

Landscape photographers working with foliage and skies benefit most directly, since infrared conversion renders greenery bright and skies dark without the exposure penalty of a clip-in filter, and the D100's 1/4000 sec top shutter speed keeps daylight IR work practical. Fine art and experimental shooters who want CCD-rendered infrared tonality get a sensor with a different color response than modern CMOS bodies, useful for the flatter, more filmic look CCDs are known for. Photographers already invested in Nikon F-mount glass can put existing lenses to use immediately, and those building a cross-system infrared kit can lean on the mount's adaptability to Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, or Canon RF. The 3.0 fps burst and CompactFlash storage suit deliberate, tripod-based shooting than fast-paced work.

Key Features

• Nikon F-mount body with 6.0MP APS-C CCD infrared-converted sensor
• Optical pentaprism viewfinder with 95% coverage and 0.8x magnification
• 3.0 fps burst, 1/4000 sec maximum shutter, 30 sec minimum for long exposures
• Aperture and shutter priority modes with matrix and spot metering, ±5 EV exposure compensation
• RAW and JPEG capture with manual focus support
• ISO 200–1,600 range
• 144 x 116 x 81 mm, 780 g body weight

FAQ

What does "infrared converted" mean for this D100?

The camera's original hot mirror filter has been replaced with a clear optical element, dedicating the entire sensor to infrared wavelengths. You shoot IR full-time without needing screw-on filters or guessing exposure-the D100's metering and shutter speeds work normally because the conversion only touches sensor filtration, not the camera's exposure hardware.

Can I use regular lenses on this converted D100?

Yes. Any Nikon F-mount lens works. F-mount glass also adapts to Sony E, Nikon Z, Fuji X, and Canon RF bodies, so if you're building an infrared kit that travels between systems, the optics stay compatible.

What's the advantage over using an IR filter on a stock D100?

A stock D100 with an IR filter requires long exposures and careful metering because the hot mirror blocks most visible light. This converted body removes that friction entirely-the 3.0 fps drive and 1/4000 sec shutter stay usable, and you're not fighting filter factor math.

Does RAW capture work on this converted D100?

Yes. RAW is intact, so you can push contrast and tonal separation in post without being locked to JPEG. The conversion doesn't affect the camera's file format options.

What ISO range does the converted D100 have?

Auto, 200–1,600. For infrared work, higher ISOs extend usable shutter speeds when you need faster film speeds, which is useful since IR sensitivity characteristics differ from visible-light metering assumptions.

Is this D100 weather-sealed?

No. The D100 is not environmentally sealed, so treat it accordingly if you're shooting outdoors in wet conditions.

What storage does this D100 use?

CompactFlash Type I or II cards, including MicroDrive. It's a legacy system by modern standards, but CF cards are still available and inexpensive used.