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Hoya Y1IR72046 46mm Infrared R72 Filter

Name: Hoya Y1IR72046 46mm Infrared R72 Filter
Brand: Hoya
SKU: Y1IR72046

Capture the Invisible World with Infrared PhotographyThe Hoya 46mm Infrared R72 Screw-in Filter is an essential tool for both amateur and professional photographers interested in infrared photography. This filter blocks the visible spectrum, allowing only infrared rays above 720nm to pass through...

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Overview

Capture the Invisible World with Infrared Photography

The Hoya 46mm Infrared R72 Screw-in Filter is an essential tool for both amateur and professional photographers interested in infrared photography. This filter blocks the visible spectrum, allowing only infrared rays above 720nm to pass through, opening up a new realm of creative possibilities. Ideal for crime detection, medical photography, vegetation distribution analysis, and artistic effects.

Brand: Hoya
Model: Y1IR72046
Filter Size: 46mm
Type: Infrared (R72)
Material: Aluminium Optical Glass
Thread Size: 46 Millimeters
Blocks: Visible Spectrum
Passes: Infrared Rays above 720nm

Key Features

ENHANCE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY WITH INFRARED FILTERING - Transform your photography with the R72 Hoya Infrared Filter. This 46mm IR filter allows infrared light to pass through, enabling stunning creative effects, unique contrasts that standard filters can’t achieve and opens up new photographic possibilities.

CREATE CAPTIVATING FALSE COLOR EFFECTS - Take your images to the next level with camera filter false color effects. Combining the Hoya infrared camera lens 46mm filter with various color filters such as the R1 Pro or Y2 Pro allows for enhanced visual contrasts, helping you create unique, otherworldly images that stand out in every shot.

EXCELLENT IR LIGHT TRANSMISSION FOR STUNNING RESULTS - With a 95% light transmission rate between 760nm and 860nm, the Hoya Infrared R72 46mm filters for camera lens ensures superior clarity and sharpness. Our high-performance infrared camera lens filters allows only infrared rays above 720nm to pass through, resulting in vivid red-toned images for rich black-and-white contrasts.

EXCEPTIONAL FOR FILM and DIGITAL CAMERAS - Engineered for Infrared Films the filter work equally as well with modified Digital SLR and Mirroless cameras. Whether you're using a traditional film camera or a specialized infrared digital camera setup, our camera lens filter ensures optimal infrared light capture, producing visually striking results.

VERSATILE & COMPATIBLE WITH FILTER SETS - Maximize your creative options with the Hoya Infrared R72 glass filter by pairing it with other camera lens filter sets from the Hoya range. Compatible with color contrast filters and other infrared accessories, this versatile lens filter kit lets you experiment with various effects and achieve desired results.

Specifications

Filter Type

Infrared R72

Diameter

46mm

Light Transmission Rate (760nm-860nm)

95%

Wavelength Pass-Through

Infrared rays above 720nm

Compatibility

Infrared Films, Modified Digital SLR/Mirrorless Cameras

Creative Effect

False Color Effects, Red-Toned Images, Black-and-White Contrast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of the Hoya 46mm Infrared R72 Filter?

The main purpose is to transform photography by allowing only infrared light above 720nm to pass through, enabling unique creative effects and contrasts.

Can this filter create false color effects in my images?

Yes, combining the Hoya Infrared R72 filter with various color filters such as the R1 Pro or Y2 Pro allows for captivating false color effects.

What level of infrared light transmission does this filter provide?

It offers an excellent 95% light transmission rate between 760nm and 860nm, ensuring superior clarity and sharpness in infrared images.

Is the Hoya R72 filter compatible with both film and digital cameras?

Yes, it is exceptional for both Infrared Films and modified Digital SLR and Mirrorless cameras, ensuring optimal infrared light capture.

What kind of images can I expect when using this infrared filter?

You can expect vivid red-toned images or rich black-and-white contrasts, depending on your camera setup and post-processing, opening up new photographic possibilities.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Transforms photography with infrared filtering, enabling stunning creative effects and unique contrasts.
Allows infrared light to pass through, opening up new photographic possibilities not achievable with standard filters.
Creates captivating false color effects when combined with various color filters like the R1 Pro or Y2 Pro.
Ensures superior clarity and sharpness with a 95% light transmission rate between 760nm and 860nm.
Allows only infrared rays above 720nm to pass through, resulting in vivid red-toned images or rich black-and-white contrasts.
Engineered to work exceptionally well with both Infrared Films and modified Digital SLR and Mirrorless cameras.
Highly versatile and compatible with other camera lens filter sets from the Hoya range, maximizing creative options.

👎 Cons

Requires a modified digital camera or infrared film to fully utilize its effects, as standard digital cameras typically block IR light.
The "vivid red-toned images" and "false color effects" are specialized artistic results and may not appeal to all photographers.
Using this filter necessitates exposure adjustments due to the reduced visible light transmission, potentially requiring longer shutter speeds.
It may be challenging for beginners to achieve desired results without prior experience in infrared photography and post-processing.
The 46mm diameter limits its direct compatibility to lenses with this specific filter thread size, potentially requiring step-up/down rings for other lenses.