Does this make a good IR filter?

[yzr500abe]

Hi ,

Last night, while arranging my dry box, i discovered that i actually bought a red filter(hoya RED(25A) )..opened but unused. I read the instruction behind the filter box, it says :

/quote
For black and white photography. Dramatically increases contrast, especially for dramatic cloud effects in landscapes. Also used for infrared photography.
/unquote

This lead me to a few questions :
1) How is this filter compared to the recommended filter R72 ?
2) Any1 has any experience with this filter before

cheers

 

[TrailsofLife]

Actually, none of us use this filter....Why dun you try it? Just follow the instruction in the stickies here.

I think its a lighter filter compare to R72...So the effect shouldn't be too dramatic...but still worth a try since you already have it...

 

[yzr500abe]

ok..i try try when free... maybe then i post some test shots for you all to evaluate

cheers

 

[TrailsofLife]

ok..i try try when free... maybe then i post some test shots for you all to evaluate

cheers

Dun say that...No experts here lah...All only enthusiasts.:sweat: Love to see the result:thumbsup:

 

[yzr500abe]

As long as better than me can liao....i know u all cfm better than me 1:thumbsup:

'cos i haven't even taken a single IR photo

 

[ark19]

Hi yzr500abe,
if i'm not mistaken, the hoya RED(25A) filter is used when shooting with IR films.
But no harm trying

 

[PandaOng]

Hi yzr500abe,
if i'm not mistaken, the hoya RED(25A) filter is used when shooting with IR films.
But no harm trying

Yup, I believe it is for film IR

 

[quekky]

Hi yzr500abe,
if i'm not mistaken, the hoya RED(25A) filter is used when shooting with IR films.
But no harm trying

yes, the red filter is for IR films. most noticely is with the HIE film.

with digital, all u see is red color, no IR effect that time when i try

 

[yzr500abe]

Thanks everyone for your time and attention. Now I've been enlightened