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B+W 1102764 60mm Basic IR Dark Red 092 Filter

Transform familiar landscapes into luminous, otherworldly infrared images with the dramatic Wood-effect contrast of B+W's trusted 092 Dark Red filter.

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Overview

The B+W 60mm Basic IR Dark Red 092 Filter is a dedicated tool for photographers drawn to the surreal tonal world of infrared imagery. By blocking most visible light and passing wavelengths from approximately 650nm upward, the 092 causes chlorophyll-rich foliage to appear luminously bright — the Wood effect — while deep-blue skies render dark and dramatic. This is not a filter you reach for every day; it's a considered creative instrument for landscape, fine-art, and architectural photographers who want to push monochrome interpretation beyond what any digital post-processing preset can replicate. The 60mm diameter opens this creative space to a specific set of lens users shooting with primes or compacts in this thread class.

B+W's Basic series uses single-layer coated optical glass set in a black knurled aluminum mount — functional and durable without the premium MRC multi-coating of higher B+W tiers. The knurled edge is a practical detail that matters: IR shooting involves careful tripod setup and slow deliberate attachment after focus lock, and a slippery frame at that moment costs you your composition. The authenticity QR code is a useful addition in a market where filter counterfeits exist and optical quality is the entire product. For photographers exploring IR on a budget without sacrificing optical integrity, the Basic 092 represents B+W's accessible entry point into disciplined infrared work.

Key Features

Black Knurled Filter Mount for Better Grip

New QR Code included to Verify Authenticity

Good for down to 24mm Full Frame Format

ECO-Friendly Packaging

Specifications

Filter Type
Basic IR Dark Red 092
Filter Diameter
60mm
Filter Mount
Black Knurled
Full Frame Format Compatibility
Down to 24mm
Packaging
ECO-Friendly

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The 650nm cut-on point strikes a balance between pure infrared and deep-red visible light, producing Wood-effect foliage rendering with warm tonal gradations that pure 830nm filters can't deliver.
  • B+W's single-layer coated glass maintains the optical integrity of your lens glass, ensuring the IR images coming through retain edge sharpness rather than going soft from budget filter distortion.
  • The black knurled brass-style mount threads on with reassuring precision and grips securely — no wobble during the long exposures IR photography demands.
  • Works as a creative option on unmodified cameras for static landscapes on a tripod, giving photographers access to IR work without a dedicated converted body.
  • B+W includes a QR code for authenticity verification — meaningful for a filter where counterfeits exist and optical quality directly determines image results.

👎 Cons

  • On an unmodified camera, exposures through this filter run extremely long — often multiple seconds even in bright sunlight — making it impractical for handheld shooting or any subject with movement.
  • The 60mm filter thread is less universal than 67mm or 77mm, limiting direct compatibility to lenses that happen to share this diameter without step-up ring adapters.
  • Because the viewfinder goes nearly black with the filter attached, you must compose, focus, and lock exposure settings before mounting it — adding a step to every frame in your workflow.
  • This is a single-layer coated Basic series filter, not MRC, so it has fewer coating layers than B+W's premium line — flare resistance in backlit shooting conditions is more limited as a result.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wood effect — named after physicist Robert Wood — is the phenomenon where infrared-sensitive film or sensors render green foliage as bright white or pale silver while skies go dramatically dark. This 092 filter blocks visible light below roughly 650nm, passing deep red and near-infrared wavelengths that your camera sensor responds to, creating that high-contrast, ethereal look in camera.
It works with standard cameras, but the practical experience differs significantly. Unmodified cameras have a strong IR-cut filter over the sensor, so you'll need very long exposures — often 30 seconds or more in bright sun — and you must focus before attaching the filter since the viewfinder blacks out. An IR-converted body makes handheld IR shooting realistic and practical.
The 092 is B+W's Dark Red filter, with a cut-on point around 650nm — it passes deep red through infrared. It's less aggressive than the 093 (cut-on ~830nm), meaning it retains some visible deep-red light and produces a slightly warmer, more blended IR effect rather than pure IR. For landscape work with strong Wood-effect contrast it's a popular choice.
The knurled edge makes it easier to thread the filter onto your lens confidently without slipping, which matters when you're mounting it on a tripod-mounted body before a long exposure. The firm grip reduces the chance of accidentally nudging focus during attachment.
B+W specifies this filter is suited for down to 24mm on full-frame format at the 60mm diameter, which covers many standard and wide primes commonly used for IR landscape work. Check your specific lens filter thread size carefully — 60mm is a less common size than 67mm or 77mm, so not all lenses will match.