| View Larger Image | Hoya 58mm RM-72 Infrared Filter | Electronicsby Hoya
| List Price: | $87.25 | |
| | Publisher: | Hoya | | Model: | 1109 |
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Product Description
This filter is used for photography with infrared films. Infrared film is also sensitive to ultraviolet rays and the shorter wavelengths of the visible spectrum so it is necessary to filter out all but the infrared rays. R72 passes only infrared rays above 720nm. It is often used in crime detection, medical photography, detection of distribution of vegetation, etc. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 13 reviews)
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Quality Lens at a Reasonable Price by Steven  5 Stars
July 05, 2009
Wanting to take infrared photographs with my Olympus E-510 DSLR camera, I read many online articles about the subject. Many of these recommended the Hoya RM-72 Infrared Filter. The lens was a bargain at under $40. Hoya has a reputation for producing quality lenses, so I made the purchase. I am not disappointed. The lens is well constructed, and I encountered no problems attaching it to my camera lens. Never having shot IR photos before, my first photos were everything I hoped for and more. I highly recommend this lens. Be sure to do your homework and make sure your camera is capable of taking IR photographs before purchasing an IR lens. I cannot vouch for results using this lens with other brands of DSLR cameras; again, do your homework.
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Hoya RM72 Infrared Filter by Amber Flowers (Kentucky, USA) 5 Stars
May 21, 2009
This is AWESOME!!! I dont regret spending the money on this at all! So easy to use, just look online and make sure your camera is sensitive to infrared first. Mine was for my S5IS by Canon. Works great and I've got alot of cool photos! See how cool infrared is: www.soulgazephotography.com go to my gallery and look in the folder for infrared.
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IR Filters Add To Creative Photography by Paul E. DuBois Jr. (Queens, NY, USA) 5 Stars
May 07, 2009
I'm impressed with the build quality of Hoya filters. This infrared filter is of the same quality as other Hoya filters. I really like the creativity that this filter provides, but the customer must be aware of a few things:
- A tripod is absolutely necessary when using the IR filter; on the brightest day it still takes a good 4 seconds of exposure before a picture is noticeable.
- Once the filter is attached, you cannot use the viewfinder or LCD screen to sight a composition of the picture you want. A suggestion for this is to compose the shot you want to take and then add the filter. However, this is cumbersome if you want to take more than a shot or two, in which you'd need to constantly attach and remove the filter. Another idea is to use the hotshoe as a sight (as in the sights of a gun).
- There is a great book entitled, "Digital Infrared Photography," by Cyrill Harnischmacher, that details the theory, practice, and methodology of IR photography.
- This filter is very specific for very specific outcomes. It is a great tool that widens photographers' creativity, but among the field of photography it is extremely limited in its breadth.
- This lens can turn a boring hedge of vines, branches, and leaves into an unbelievable art form. It adds something to an otherwise bland scene.
Overall, I really enjoy this lens, though I don't use it too often.
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Hoya R72 Infrared filter by Stuart P. Glickman 5 Stars
February 09, 2009
Service was excellent; received it sooner than promised. It has been easier to use than I expected. On a bright day I get enough light coming through so I can usually get a proper setting first try.
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Hoya RM-72 Infrared Filter by Robert P. Michaels 5 Stars
September 20, 2008
Great Filter for anyone interested in infrared photography. Excellent quality, great price and fast shipping.
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