Hoya 52mm RM72 Infrared Glass Filter

"This filter works as advertised. You must use a tripod to use this filter. I found my best results on my 7D were ISO 200, f/8 and 20 seconds. Seems to work best if you change your picture mode in camera to monochrome. The image will still come out red but by then changing to Grayscale in PS you get a nice looking IR photo."

"I have been curious about infrared photography but converting a whole camera was too much of a permenant conversion to take the internal filter out. But after playing around with it, I did produce some very nice images with my nikon d80. A note for people trying this setup in mind: get the ISO as low as possible and use a custom white balance. Overall a very affordable way to infrared photography."

"My first infrared filter for a digital camera. A baby step. I could have spent more on a longer wavelength filter, but this one seemed like a great comprimise.



I have a Nikon D300, but for infrared I largely use Nikkor-A lenses (Non-CPU - from my F body). The filter and camera work as advertised!



Will probably resurrect the F body and try the filter with it (just for chagrins..). Kodak used to make an infrared sensitive Ektachrome. It will be interesting to see how "Normal" film reacts. Sensitometry in that range is usually pretty weak."

"I have a Nikon D80 and used this for some test Infrared Images, I set my white balance took the shots and it was wonderful. Although it is winter a lot of the trees are bare but I got a few good shots. Overall a good filter, easily recommended."

"The RM72 is a must for black and white infrared photography. I have tried lighter red filters that do well enough with foliage, but hardly affect the color of the sky. I wanted a dark, almost black sky and this delivers. This filter requires use of a tripod and use of manual focus capable lenses. You must also focus your lens before attaching the filter as it is virtually impossible to see thru."

"Bought the filter to learn IR photography - a great way to get started! Still learning the manual features of my camera but the one-off shots I've managed look great!"

"Good glass infrared filter. works well and produces the kind of B&W photos it should with a Nikon D60."

"im using this with a 50mm 1.8 ef lens on a standard 5d. by standard i mean it still has its IR cutoff built in. that being said, this filter returns expected results. I droped it about 5 feet onto solid rock the second day i had it and it didnt even get a scratch. its very well built, and returns optimum optical performance for infrared wavelengths."

"I wasnt sure I wanted to go down this path, but this filter is a great start for infrared pics. It leaves a red tint to it, but it works great. You have to use very slow shutter speeds and have bright lights reflecting off greens."

"I have never shot Infrared film and from the discussions i read everyone suggested this filter and they weren't wrong. strong construction and great results. just make sure you compose the image before you put the filter on, and don't forget to put the filter back on!"