LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter

  • Price: $13.95
  • B&H # LE8733
  • Mfr# 87P3

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This filter is for black and white infrared film when you only want to transmit the infrared spectrum and none of the visible spectrum. Filter factor is determined by the film sensitivity.

Lee gelatin filters are available in 3 x 3" (75 x 75mm), 4 x 4" (100 x 100mm).

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LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter
 
4.3

(based on 9 reviews)

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89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Clear optics (3)
  • Easy to use (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Image manipulation (3)
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    4.0

    great for the price!

    By The Eccentric

    from Los Angeles

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Image Manipulation

      Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

      I purchased this to see ifI could make it work for my sigma 8-16 since you can't use a screw on filter for it. It kinda worked, but not good enough, so I cut it down to insert for my skylight 62mm to create a makeshift IR for my Super Tak 35/2.3 lens. It worked incredibly well on my KX IR.

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      5.0

      Perfect filter for the job!

      By Russ

      from Vancouver, BC

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • IR Photography

        Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

        We use this filter in front of a CCTV camera. It completely blocks visible light and allows our camera to see licence plates (with an IR illuminator) without issue![...]

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        4.0

        Great test filter

        By Bear Fan

        from Monroe WI

        About Me Photo Enthusiast

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            • Infrared photography

            Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

            I use this filter with my fujifilm S1800. It's great for testing with my camera before purchasing a more expensive one. Can't wait for spring to see full effect of infrared photography.

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            5.0

            Works great for IR camera conversion

            By JK

            from Toronto

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                  Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

                  Used a piece of this filter to IR modify my Nikon D70. Removed the in-built ir filter above the sensor and replaced it with this filter and a microscope slide to correct for depth. Works great and the AF didn't even need re-calibration!

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                  4.0

                  Good starting filter

                  By Nikanon

                  from Philadelphia, PA

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Optics

                  Cons

                  • Loose Mount
                  • Weak Construction

                  Best Uses

                  • Image Manipulation

                  Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

                  I use this for infrared film as well as digital infrared photography. The effects of the filter are just what they should be and it works great. The filter itself doesn't fit so well in the 3x3 cokin gelatin holder and i need to use a darkbag over the sides when i use it to keep out reflections. The filter is very reflective and shiny and unless all light between the lens and filter is infrared there will be reflections.

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                  4.0

                  Cheapest Way To IR In This Size

                  By Limbic Choozer

                  from Atlanta, Georgia

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • 730NM Bandpass
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Just Covers 77mm
                  • Light

                  Cons

                  • Easily Scratched or Bent

                  Best Uses

                  • Infrared photography

                  Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

                  Use with a 3" x 3" filter holder.

                  An inexpensive way to filter light and allow only wavelengths above 730 Nanometers (non-visible Infrared light) through to the sensor or film. Most glass filters that work on 77mm lens throats cost a big multiple of one of these gels and and maybe an appropriate holder (Cokin P?) with adapter ring.

                  So, if you want to try out IR photography without out spending the big bucks, or already have a holder for gels, this is a good choice.

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                  5.0

                  Excellent for Sony Night-Shot Cameras

                  By Daryl

                  from Ocala FL

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Optics
                  • Consistent Effect
                  • Durable
                  • Economical

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Digital IR Photography

                    Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

                    I needed a good IR-only filter for my Sony digital camera that has the IR "Night-Shot" feature to shoot IR photos in daylight. Not wanting to invest a lot of money into this experiment I thought I'd try this filter. I cut one into a circle and mounted it into an old daylight filter holder. Sony cripples all their "Night-Shot" capable cameras by limiting the shutter speed on full-aperture only, so they can't be used in this mode in bright light situations. You need to stack this filter with another filter to cut down the IR levels in daylight for these cameras. A Wratten Green filter is perfect for this purpose, "Hoya G" being a good example of one, it's what I use. Then the camera's crippled "Night-Shot" shutter speeds and open-aperture are at the perfect range to take images from full sunlight to anything in between. When the IR light levels are too low then just remove the Wratten Green filter and you are all set to shoot from that light level all the way down to total darkness. I highly recommend this filter combo to any Sony camera owner that wants to use their camera's "Night-Shot" mode for creative IR photography under any and all lighting situations.

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                    3.0

                    Not so useful for digital photography

                    By Ken

                    from Knoxville, TN

                    About Me Professional

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                    Pros

                    • Clear Optics
                    • Consistent Effect

                    Cons

                    • No light below 900nm

                    Best Uses

                    • Artistic BW shots
                    • Image Manipulation

                    Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

                    I wanted to try this filter with a digital camera, but this IR filter passes no visible light, only wavelengths above 900nm. It's well made,like all Lee filters, works well for B&W film photography. For digital, a better choice would be something like a Hoya RM72 which cuts at about 720nm

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                    5.0

                    Nice Inexpensive IR filter

                    By Bob

                    from Fargo, Y'betca

                    About Me Professional

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                          Comments about LEE Filters 3x3" Infra Red #87 Infrared Polyester Filter:

                          Bought this filter because it was the cheapest way to experiment with IR with my Nikon D-80.
                          Already have 2 Nikon AF-2 filter holders.
                          Works great.
                          I found using my D-80 in BW, RE red filter mode. works great for black and white IR photos, with this filter.

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