B + W 39mm Basic 092 Infrared Filter, Dark Red 695

Under the umbrella of professional photography equipment, the 39mm Basic 092 Infrared Filter, Dark Red 695, stands out as a high-quality, durable, and versatile tool for photographers. Crafted by the reputable brand B+W, this filter is designed to enhance your infrared photography experience by effectively reducing unwanted light and increasing contrast.

Unlike many infrared filters, this model does not completely block the visible light spectrum. Instead, it allows for a unique blend of visible and invisible IR components in your images. This feature results in less intense black and white contrasts, offering a more nuanced and detailed image quality.

The B+W Infrared filter is a special tool for photographers seeking to experiment with extreme contrasts. It exploits the existing residual sensitization to produce experimental black-and-white photos with high contrasts. This filter is particularly effective in reproducing green leaves and grasses from bright to white, creating a visually striking "wood effect". This effect also enables dramatic contrast between clouds and sky, adding depth and dimension to your landscape photography.

It's important to note that while this filter enhances infrared photography, it is not a substitute for a thermal imaging camera. The pictorial infrared photography achieved with this filter is often confused with thermal photography, which forms images from infrared radiation in a much higher range (from about 10,000 nm and above). However, the 39mm Basic 092 Infrared Filter, Dark Red 695, is a powerful tool for photographers looking to explore the creative possibilities of infrared photography.