Hoya IR R72 55mm - Reviews
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28.6.2012
This filter is typical hoya quality well built and correct in it's level of filtration, it was recommended to me by several people for infrared photography. If only it was a case of just screwing it on and taking infrared images I would give it 5 stars as I had quiet a bit of problems before I got what I wanted.Infrared photography seems to be a bit of a mystery still generally, some modern dslr's cameras won't work while other older digital compacts will. Older Nikons seem much better than Canons but olympus and sony are meant to be great for infrared photography. The problem being is that modern cameras have an infrared blocking filter built in,
3.11.2016
The filter filters out light below a wavelength of 720nm. It's great for having a go at Infra Red photography, and has worked very well on my Canon Eos-M camera. As others have said, you need to use a tripod as the exposures are long - I've varied between 5 and 30 seconds depending on light, aperture, and ISO.As my camera won't focus due to the image being too dark, it's been a case of framing the photo with the camera on a tripod, manually focussing, then carefully attaching the filter and taking the shot.You need to read up on the web about how to process the images for best results, but the filter is definitely very good, and allows some sharp pictures.
16.2.2011
Returns very good results. Using with an olympus E3 and various lenses. Set to B/W with a red filter and +5 stops of exposure compensation the results are dramatic provided you use a tripod. With high ISO (1600+) I can hand hold with a wide angle lens, just! Focus is not critical with a wide angle lens as you can use hyperfocal focusing to get good results. However I've found that with my camera the autofocus works well through the filter (infared light focuses at a different point to visible light, so depending on the exact details of the focusing system you may or may not get good results with autofocus). This opens up the possibility of using macro,
27.8.2007
Hoya 52 Infrared R72 generates excellent Infrared pictures..Quality is very good..I have Nikon D50..It makes great ir photos with this filter.. Also Nikon D50 autofocus works perfectly with Hoya Infrared 72.. The colour of this filter is very dark red..looks like black..if you look at the viewfinder you see nothing.. just it's black..An exposure adjusment between +1 / +3 is necessary for good histogram value.. Please use tripod, it is essential with this filter because of long shutter speed as much as 3 second by f11 or f16 values.I recommend remote control but self timer also is ok on the tripod. this filter has 720nm wavelenght..You will be very happy with it..
4.11.2015
Great filter!- A solid very well made filter.- Arrived on time and well packed and protected.- On my first tests, and it is early days yet, the filter works great.- Far better in mono than in colour in my opinion.- A long exposure is required for successful images,so without a tripod and shutter release results will be poor!All in all a good alternative to converting a DSLR that produces good results to boot. The only downside to filters compared to DSLR conversion is that with a converted DSLR you can do hand held shots at much quicker shutter speeds.Hope my review helps.
13.5.2016
You'll need a lot of patience to use this, since the viewfinder will be totally dark. Autofocus may work, but the lens are calibrated for visible light - which means the IR is a little out of focus. My suggestion is to use something like DSLR controller and zoom in and micro-focus manually. Also, it might be good to use a sun shade, and block the viewfinder with the strap cover, since I've noticed a lot of photos have a lens flare in the middle.But once you can expose and focus correctly, the results are quite pleasing!(...)
27.8.2007
Infrared photography is intense, yes there are long exposures to deal with but the results are mindblowing. This is an excellent piece of well built glass that will serve for many years I am sure. I've had only good results and despite the opaqueness, the optical quality is astounding. highly recommended.WARNING: Do not look directly at the sun, even through an infrared filter, although it is darker, it will still burn your retina and may lead to blindness. I just wanted to add this in, maybe it saves someone's eyesight. : )
4.9.2009
Works as claimed. On my Samsung GX20 DSLR it requires a very long exposure to get any sort of image and focus is guesswork but hyperfocal helps. My Canon G9 does better and can take a shot at a reasonable shutter speed using a tripod. The surprise for me is that my Canon HG20 camcorder will video in IR with ease. I'll try to catch me a few aliens who are apparently visible in infrared range; funny that I thought they were green not red...
9.5.2017
First time i have used one ,and gave me pretty much the outcome i was expecting,with a bit of editing to the jpeg file.Have not had much chance to use it at moment,but as far as i can see it works best with the green foilage,leaves etc,making them look white in black and white images.As for shooting in colour ,it will need more editing to get the best out of the image.For the price and as i will only use it occasionally,a good buy.
9.5.2011
Iam a camera novice so using an IR filter was at first a disaster. After a couple of days its down to quite hard and getting better. The filter comes in its own protective container which is where it will stay when not in use. Its surface feels slightly rough and I have the feeling it needs to be treated with extra care. I am quite pleased with it and am thinking about getting one with a higher light blocking factor.
22.3.2010
Bought this for some infra red photography on my Nikon D60.A lot of information says that certain cameras (like the D60) will not work correctly with this filter, as the camera itself blocks too much infrared light. Works fine for me, you just need a tripod and a 20sec+ exposure, just make sure you've set the white balance up.Recommended for anyone who wants to experiment with infrared. Excellent filter.
4.8.2009
This is an eccellent filter but check that doesn't create the spot effect with the lens you are going to use. Googling a bit there are loads of informations on internet, but I missed an important one by mistake and I bought it thinking to use with my Canon 18-55 lens 3.5-5.6. This is one the lenses that are no good with this filter!!! So be careful!!Eccellent and quick shipping anyway!!
25.1.2013
This is one of the best infrared filters out there, probably the best! However before you buy such products check that your camera is able to do infrared photography! You can do this buy using a TV romote, face the remote at the camera, press a button and take a shot, if you can see the light at the infrared bit then your camera is infrared sensitive and good to go :)
21.4.2009
excellent filter, build quality is awesome, very solid. Fits kit lens perfectly, no problems there. Got it to experiment with infrared photography, and it does the job. Just make sure to use a tripod, and a remote control to get the best infrared photos as exposure times are going to be very lengthy. Highly recommended filter, top quality, and does what it says.
19.3.2009
I have just used my Hoya R72 filter with an Ilford SFX film and it worked a treat! To be honest I didn't have a clue what I needed to do to produce a successful infrared image, but my automatic camera adjusted itself for the filter and I managed to produce some incredible black and white photography.