Would you do this?

[Markw]

I was looking into infrared photogrraphy..and I was thinking about getting this one. Ive heard about Ebay products, but I didnt know if it would really matter here. Thanks.

62mm 950nm Infrared Infra-Red IR Filter For Camcorder - eBay (item 280342710145 end time Jun-05-09 13:24:15 PDT)

Mark

 

[Josh66]

Link doesn't seem to be working.

What brand is it, and how much?

The B+W 093 IR filter is $100 at B&H.

I have the filter I linked to (except that mine is 67mm), and I would recommend it.

 

[KmH]

It's only $20. What do you really have to lose. Get it and play. If you think it sucks put it back up on ebay and get some of your money back.

 

[benhasajeep]

I can't say anything personally about the infrared filters.

But I have a very good B+W circular polarizer and a not so cheap off brand CPL. There is a big quality difference in the final product. That filter is also a bit on the high side. I have been thinking of sending one of my older DSLR bodies (or doing it myself) to modifiy it to IR only. And I was thinking of the 830 range. Again no expert in the IR department though.

I do by cheap off brand items on occasion. But filters I have tried the less expensive ones. And am now back with just buying the good ones.

 

[ann]

you also need to consider the cut off point. what type of results are you looking for , as that vision should influence which type of IR filter you use (not brand, but cut point)