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from Boutte, LA on 8/12/2008
After viewing some spectacular images on the internet, I purchased the R72 filter simply to play in the infrared spectrum without the high cost of sensor stripping. I mount the filter on top of a rotating circular polarizer and generally shoot between 0.5 sec and 20 sec. tripod-stabilized exposures. Simple Photoshop workflows render stunning results. For an inexpensive introduction to IR photography, this is an amazing bargain.
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from Atlanta, GA on 8/6/2008
Bought this filter to begin playing around with IR on a Pentax K10D DSLR. The quality is very good. I can't evaluate the filters technical component just yet as I am still working out the settings to get thing right. There is lots of good info on IR photography to help you get started. So far seems like a good starter filter. I would buy again and buy future Hoya filters based upon build and quality.
from Auburn, Maine on 7/10/2007
I really love the results I've gotten already with my first use of the filter. It was the right one for my Konica Minolta D7 and what I was looking to achieve.
from Layton, UT on 7/7/2007
I have been shooting photos on and off for a couple of years, but got back into it when I picked up the Nikon D40. To get things going, I saw some photos in infrared and wanted to get the same effect without forking out the cash just yet. The filter worked like a charm, but from what I have experienced is just a filter for the outside in the sun. Not for use in-doors or at night. I love the fact that I can shoot awesome pics, but when you constantly have to remove the filter to focus it can get tiring. But that is the only low point of this filter. Everything else is awesome. Word of advice, if you want the infrared look then use B&W setting. But if you use normal color you will get a pretty cool looking magenta/infrared effect.
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from Cincinnati, OH on 3/26/2007
This is an excellent filter for getting started in IR. It does not block out all light other than IR but most of it. It's perfect if you want to try false-color IR since it lets a small amount of the non-IR spectrum in. It's also inexpensive compared to the true IR filters.
from Cincinnati, OH on 2/5/2007
Since getting this filter I have found a new interesting approach to my photography. Infrared creates a surreal beautiful world. Since getting this filter it has been my main form of photography. I highly recommend it.