Digital Infrared Filter Comparison Photos
With our digital infrared camera conversion service we offer 4 IR filter choices:
For further information on our filters and how they perform in different cameras please visit the FAQ page.
Comparison of all 3 IR filters shot seconds apart with Nikon D70 cameras* with the custom white balance set on green grass.
*Results may vary with different camera models & lighting conditions.
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Standard IR Filter
(equivalent to Hoya R72 Filter/ Kodak Wratten 89b Filter/ 720nm Filter)
A great all around infrared filter choice. Color infrared is possible although not as saturated as our Enhanced infrared filter and only
the blue sky effect is possible. Black & white IR photography looks great with good tonal range. |
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Standard Color IR Filter Image
Straight out of camera - no adjustments
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Standard Color IR Filter Image
Red to blue sky Photoshop adjusted
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Standard Color IR Filter Image
Converted to BW infrared in Photoshop
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Enhanced Color IR Filter
(equivalent to 665nm Filter)
Allows more color to pass and is especially suited for color IR photography with great saturation and color range. BW also
looks quite good although with a bit less contrast without adjustments. |
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Enhanced
Color IR Filter Image
Straight out of camera - no adjustments
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Enhanced
Color IR Filter Image
Red to blue sky Photoshop adjusted
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Enhanced Color IR Filter Image
Converted to BW infrared in Photoshop
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Super Color IR Filter
(equivalent to 590nm Filter) Provides for a super vibrant foliage and intensely colorful sky. With the red & blue channels swapped the foliage
takes on a golden orange tone and sky a beautiful royal blue. The most surrealistic, color infrared filter available. |
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Super Color IR Filter Image
Straight out of camera - no adjustments
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Super Color IR Filter Image
Red to blue sky Photoshop adjusted
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Super Color IR Filter Image
Converted to BW infrared in Photoshop
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Deep BW IR Filter
(equivalent to 830nm Filter) Since the image is captured as BW infrared straight out of the camera there is no need to manipulate in photoshop
unless you want to fine tune the BW look. |
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Deep BW IR Filter Image
Straight out of camera - no adjustments
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Full Spectrum Clear Filter
(equivalent to: N/A) The advantage of a clear full spectrum conversion is the ability to change filters in front of the lens. You can shoot
UV, visible, IR and everything in between depending on the filter you use. So you can achieve all of the above
images and more, with appropriate filters.
The disadvantage is also the fact that you have to use filters in front of the lens and since IR filters are opaque black
the viewfinder will be blocked making it harder to compose, meter and focus.
This conversion is mainly used in special applications photography like forensics, astronomy, medical, etc. |
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Some more comparison sample images shot with our Standard
Color IR Filter.
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Regular
visible light image
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B & W
digital infrared image |
Color
digital infrared image
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Rebel XT full resolution IR
sample image can be downloaded here
