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

George Lottermoser george.imagist at icloud.com
Sat Nov 14 18:15:03 PST 2015


I believe the M8 IR filtration qualifies as minimal (to virtually non existent);
which is why the M8 requires IR/UV cut filters "in front" of our lenses to achieve accurate color.

So. The M8 already qualifies as extremely IR sensitive;
as I understand it.

a note off the iPad, George

On Nov 12, 2015, at 10:34 AM, Howard Ritter <hlritter at bex.net> wrote:

> 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?


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