Hoya 77mm RM72 Infrared Glass Filter

Comments about Hoya 77mm RM72 Infrared Glass Filter:

Fun product! I used it to create a basic .jpg timelapse to test it out and was pretty happy with the end result. HOWEVER, it took quite a bit of messing around in photoshop to be happy with the end result, and I use PS DAILY in my job.

Wondering if I would be as happy with the final product if I had shot in RAW, decreased saturation and adjusted the Luminance. I'll keep messing around with it cause I do like learning new things!

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Product does the job! Just as what I expect!

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I've recently purchased the Hoya 77mm IR 72 filter and I have to tell ya, it's a blast !! I purchased the 77mm so that I could use it on my ultra wide zoom lens to get some really cool effects, and this filter has delivered exactly what I was looking for.
Too much fun !!

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I used this with my Pentax K-5. It works pretty well with my K-5. I just wish the internal IR filter in the K-5 was not as powerful so that I could get more of the IR effect. Overall, very happy with my purchase.

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Being a photo buff, I received this filter as a fathers day gift and I love using it.

My equipment consists of Nikon D700, D300, D90, and a Canon G12. With the Nikon cameras, my routine is to set the cameras to the B&W setting, then set the Mode to Manual, then set it to Bulb and choose an F-stop. With the VR off, mount the camera on a tripod, focus, place the filter on the lens then time the exposure. Using f-stops from f5.6 to f8 in direct sunlight, exposures may run from about 10sec to 20sec. Scenic viewing preferences may be had by varying the exposure time and/or by adjustments in Photoshop.

With the Canon G12, go to B&W, hold the filter in front of the lens (or buy the Canon 58mm filter adapter but be aware of possible wide-angle vignetting) point and shoot the scene. With the G12, no tripod is necessary (though recommended)and one can see the scene on the monitor and through the viewfinder but what you see is what you get.

I would recommend to anyone who is a photo buff, have this infrared filter in your inventory and learn to use it. I would highly recommend its exploratory use and enjoy the fun capturing rays above the 720nm spectrum.

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I bought the filter to do some fun stuff. I haven't used it much yet but am so excited about the results already. Great addition to my collection.

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For digital use pre focus, then attach filter or set subject at infinity. Experment a little for exposer settings. 200 iso f 2.5 medium light outside about 20 seconds. Depending on light settings will work up or down. Tripod is a must. Raw file will have a red cast convert to b/w. On museum artifacts I often leave the 720nm red to show detail that is hard to see in true b/w.

Comments about Hoya 77mm RM72 Infrared Glass Filter:

Excellent product for the price.

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I thought I would use this more often but the effects haven't blown me away yet. Plus you can get crazy hotspots. Maybe I need more time with it. The 77mm version is absurdly expensive.