Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/31

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Best Infrared filter for Noctilux??
From: "George Kenney" <georgekenney@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 21:57:52 -0400

Thanks much, Marty.

I had this discussion this evening with my photo workshop 
instructor, who was unfamiliar with the effects of an 87C (because 
he works with SLR in 35 and 120). He tried to steer me to a 25A 
filter, but I pointed out that with a rangefinder the blackness of an 
87C is not an issue.

Anywho, thanks for your constructive comments.

G. 

On 1 Aug 2001, at 10:11, Marty Deveney wrote:

> For all the IR info you'll ever need refer to:
> 
> http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/mainpage.htm
> 
> Note that you can buy 120 / 220 Kodak infrared cut down from 70mm
> aerial stock: http://www.homestead.com/infrared/
> 
> None of the other medium format films are as sensitive to IR light as
> Kodak IR film.
> 
> Also note that the 87-series filters are opaque and MUCh darker than
> the red filters.  Rangefinders are perfect for working with IR film
> and an 87 series filter because you can see and shoot at the same
> time.  Much better than composing, putting the filter on, locking the
> mirror up . . . yawn . . .
> 
> Marty
> 
> 

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