Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2020/08/16

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Subject: [Leica] Tips for M8 IR photography?
From: boulanger.croissant at gmail.com (Peter Klein)
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2020 01:56:27 -0700
 
Desperate times call for desperate measures.? I've still got my old M8.? 
Its excess IR sensitivity ought to make it a good IR camera, so why not 
try that? Accordingly, today I ordered an R72 IR filter and a couple of 
step-up rings.? I might as well try something new.

Those of you who have used the M8 for IR photography, any tips? Ballpark 
sunlight exposures, what depth-of-field mark to use for focusing if the 
lens has no IR mark? Is the M8's internal meter any use with IR?? Etc.?? 
All tips greatly appreciated.

Proof of concept: My quick test of an IR TV remote control last May.? 
Yup, the M8 sees things we don't. In magenta, veritas.
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--Peter
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