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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,normally you wouldn't need infrared in a photo and I guess they build it in as it must have some negative effect in normal images. To get past this built in filter and record the infrared light you need an infrared filter like this, which in stead of blocking infrared light blocks out the visible light. You then need a very very long exposures while the infrared light passes through the built in filter in the camera. Unfortunately these long exposures mean the sensor warms up and introduces noise.I tried several cheaper filter from a well known auction site but they weren't blocking out the light properly and the resulting images were somewhat flat black and whites rather than proper infrared as we know them. I then tried this filter with my canon 5d mk2 a 7D and a 1ds mk2 the filter did block the visible light but the filter inside was too strong and the long exposures meant they weren't great quality. I got fed up and left all the infrared filters I'd bought in a draw and only recently picked it up again this time now with a canon 5d mark iii whilst the exposures are still 3 and 4 minutes and you have to set white balance off the grass the camera is much better at handling the heat of the sensor so the noise and photos now once converted look like proper clear infrared.This filter does work for me in comparison to the cheaper ones which didn't but I guess it comes down to which camera you use, I am really pleased with the results now but I can't say it will work for you with your camera set up. Interestingly I tried holding a cheaper filter in front of an iPhone and an old compact and got pretty good results.A further point of interest is that you can buy modified cameras which have had the built in filter removed and replaced with a different one which allows you to take infrared photos all the time. I think that would be the way to go if you were really into infrared.
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3.6.2012

This a well made, good quality infrared filter. It looks virtually black when you look through it. In order to use the filter you need to:- mount the camera on a sturdy tripod;- focus on the subject;- put the filter on the lens;- switch off autofocus .. if you leave autofocus switched on the camera may start hunting when you press the shutter release;- switch off any vibration reduction / image stabilisation system on the lens or camera .. they introduce movement when the camera is mounted on a tripod;- try a test exposure - when shooting at f16 and ISO 100 I start with a 180 second exposure .. if you try ISO 400 then an equivalent time would be 45 seconds- activate the shutter release usinga cable release or the camera's self- timer mode to prevent moving the camera.- check the image on the back of the camera and if necessary try other exposure times. When trying other exposures it's worth bearing in mind that if the image on the back of the camera is too dark and you double the exposure time you are only increasing the exposure by one stop.Straight out of the camera the image will just be red and to get an interesting picture you'll have to manipulate it in Photoshop or GIMP or your image editor of choice. There are loads of web sites that will show you how to do this - just google "infrared photography tutorials"
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14.10.2010

This is great. We bought this brilliant little filter to take on a photography course in 2008. It not only inspired the pro photographer to get back into infrared photography, but it's been great fun for us too. Be aware that you need to compose your shot completely manually - exposure, focus, etc, as the filter appears completely black so the camera can't focus or do anything through it. You'll also need a tripod, as the exposure needs to be longer to allow the infrared light through. Depending on the conditions this could be between 5 and 20 seconds. On a bright sunny day 5 to 6 seconds is more than enough. You can shoot in colour or black and white mode.Infrared makes some realy interesting alternatives to photographing almost any subject that isn't moving, but I think it's at its best for green foliage to create the appearance of heavy snow in the middle of summer. Excellent value for money. You won't be disappointed. Have uploaded some photos to illustrate but they're not displayed in the right order! To get the best idea view as colour, infrared colour then infrared colour conversion. There's also an infrared black and white but of a different subject. Should give you an idea of what's possible anyway.
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8.10.2012

Well to start off this Hoya R72 52mm is being used on my Nikon D7000 with a Nikkor f/1.8 35mm prime lens.The camera I'm using is rumoured on the internet to be one of worst for infrared photography with an IR filter due to it's modern IR blocking internal filter. I have to say this is largely a myth, whilst not as good as some images I've seen from converted cameras such as Nikon D70s ; my current combination has provided some very pleasing results.Feel free to view my Flickr to look at some examples, [...]This is a great filter that will satisfy all who have an interest in slightly abstract photography and all black and white enthusiasts - but I have found IR photography is really all aboutexperimentation so just buy this reasonably priced filter and get trying things out!You will need to be using a tripod and remote shutter release with these filter and are only really usable on bright sunny days as it blocks so much light.The filter comes in a sturdy plastic box with foam inside to protect from scratching and was delivered promptly by post (Royal Mail) in a JiffyBag.
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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.Do a search on "Infrared" on photography forums like Talk Photography.Another forum member reported that they tried a cheaper filter and had major issues with uneven exposure across the frame, but when they bought the Hoya filter this completely resolved the issue.I've always tended to use Hoya filters and as ever, this one doesn't disappoint.
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14.1.2013

The item was on the next day delivery offer from Amazon. A genuine Hoya product, most probably an old stock, as the legend on the filter barrel indicates that this filter is still "made in Japan". Costing around £28.00 ... I have half expected this filter to be made in Philippines. The Hoya Co. has made lot of cheaper stuff in Thailand and Philippines for a while now, but since they have sold their entire photographic section, including the Pentax cameras ... to Taiwanese Co. in 2011, most of the Hoya glass and filter production has moved to China.The male and female thread of this filter is clean and the winding action is completely smooth.The first time that I have used this filter with the manual Nikon 55/1.2 AiS lens mounted on Sony NEX 5R, the results were impressive. This is a very good product, sold at reasonable price.
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3.7.2012

The Hoya R72 is an amazing product, it will work on almost all D-SLRs. I have used it on a Nikon D7000 with a 18-55 for landscape and wide-angle shots. It works at its best in broad daylight.The product itself is packed in a safe filter holder (plastic), it has a metal frame and the glass is Hoya, so no worries about quality.Set your WB to 2500K, use a tripod for long exposure shots, set the focus little off the visible light spectrum (A Nikkor 50 F1.8D will help with IR focusing).You can always modify a D70 or D80 by getting the IR-block filter removed, and with this filter on the lens get instantaneous shots.Use Photoshop or IrfanView to swap the Blue and Red channels to get the "IR Effect".Get one,even if you are only looking to experiment with IR.
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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,or telephoto lenses for more interesting effects that you don't often see in infa-red.
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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..it worths the money you spend..OGUZ EREL NORFOLK UK
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13.1.2009

I bought this filter to use with my Canon 450D SLR camera. I have only been using it for black and white photos so far but I have been very impressed by the results.I word of advice though. You MUST use tripod as I have been using 20, 25 and 30 second exposures with a low ISO (preferably 100). Sadly the weather has been poor with overcast skies and the greenery of the trees and grass rather lacking, it is January after all!Can't wait for the summer when the infrared will look stunning.I have been tweaking my photos on iPhoto to increase the contrasts and exposure, the pictures are looking pretty cool.I am a complete novice to this kind of photography but I am impressed with the results.

21.7.2011

Works great with older Nikons eg my trusty D40 autofocusses and is almost usable handheld with speeds of 1/20 being possible on sunny days. Newer models eg D90 must have much better ir blockers as shutter speeds in the same conditions are more like 25 seconds. I tried a borrowed panasonic G series too and that is a job for even longer exposures.If you have a previous generation dslr in the cupboard then this is a good way to get proper ir looking pictures with very little outlay and just a bit of effort with a tripod/release.Makes you go "WOW" at pictures of places you have seen a million times before so cant be bad!

25.2.2012

Unfortunately, sun has been a missing factor recently! However, on the limited occasions that I have had to use the filter, I have been pleased with the results.I am a relative newbie with regard to IR photography, and the use of this filter has proved to me the need for post processing in Photoshop or similar software. Experimenting with red and blue channel swap is a good start!!You do need a tripod because of the long exposure times required for this type of capture.If you think you might like to dabble with IR photography, this is a much cheaper option than a camera conversion!

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!(...)

7.3.2016

It's a bit expensive but it's a top quality infrared filter. I was at first pondering getting one less expensive but sometimes they don't always do as good a job and some of them only claim to be IR filters but are basically just visibly red. This does allow a tiny bit of deep visible red through but only when looking at direct sunlight. Certainly worth the investment for infrared enthusiasts. Attached image is my first attempt at infrared imaging with this filter, probably not the best I could do but it showcases the results.

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