[Leica] IR photography with M8 and Elamarit-M 24/2.8

[Howard Ritter]

I thought I had recalled that filter nomenclature from your last post, George. If one wants to use the M8 as a dedicated IR camera, is it possible/worthwhile to have the sensor IR filter removed?

—howard


> On Nov 12, 2015, at 10:40 AM, George Lottermoser <george.imagist at icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> On Nov 12, 2015, at 8:08 AM, Howard Ritter wrote:
> 
>> Thanks, Nathan. I’ve ordered the B+W 093 55mm filter. In Heliopan terms, it would seem to be an 830, so I’m expecting some pretty pronounced effects.
> 
> That is the filter that I use.
> I like the effects it produces.
> 
> Though at some point I intend to purchase a less severe cut filter;
> for shorter exposure times;
> as my M8 has become a dedicated IR camera;
> as well as backup body.
> 
> Regards,
> George Lottermoser 
> 
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