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Tiffen 5587 55mm Infra-Red IR 87 Filter
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Capture the Invisible SpectrumThe Tiffen 55mm Infra-Red 87 Filter is designed for black and white infrared photography. It absorbs all visible light, allowing only infrared light to pass through, creating unique and artistic effects. Specifications: Filter Type: Infrared Diameter: 55mm...
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Overview
Capture the Invisible Spectrum
The Tiffen 55mm Infra-Red 87 Filter is designed for black and white infrared photography. It absorbs all visible light, allowing only infrared light to pass through, creating unique and artistic effects.
Specifications:
- Filter Type: Infrared
- Diameter: 55mm
- Intended Use: Black and white infrared film
- Visible Transmission: None (Total visible light absorption)
Key Features
For black-and-white infrared film only
No visible transmission
55 millimeters in diameter
Total visible light absorption
Specifications
Filter Type
Infra-Red IR 87
Diameter
55mm
Compatibility
Black-and-white infrared film only
Light Transmission
No visible transmission
Light Absorption
Total visible light absorption
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- The Tiffen 5587 filter is specifically designed for black-and-white infrared film, ensuring specialized results.
- It offers total visible light absorption, which is critical for achieving true infrared photographic effects.
- The 55mm diameter makes it compatible with a wide range of lenses that feature a 55mm filter thread.
- This filter enables distinct creative effects by capturing light beyond the visible spectrum.
- Its dedicated design ensures no visible transmission interferes with infrared light capture.
👎 Cons
- This filter is exclusively for use with black-and-white infrared film, making it unsuitable for color or conventional film photography.
- Its design for total visible light absorption means it cannot be used for general-purpose photography.
- The filter is limited to a 55mm diameter, requiring step-up or step-down rings for lenses with different thread sizes.
- It provides a very specific effect, offering no versatility for other photographic needs or lighting conditions.
- The filter's highly specialized function means it is not a general-purpose addition to a photographer's kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of film is the Tiffen 5587 55mm Infra-Red IR 87 Filter designed for?
This filter is specifically designed for use with black-and-white infrared film only, enabling specialized photographic effects by blocking visible light.
Does this filter allow any visible light to pass through to the sensor or film?
No, the Tiffen 5587 filter is engineered for total visible light absorption, ensuring that only infrared light reaches the film for a distinct photographic outcome.
What is the diameter of this filter?
The Tiffen 5587 Infra-Red IR 87 Filter has a diameter of 55 millimeters, making it suitable for lenses with a matching filter thread size.
Can this filter be used for color photography?
No, this filter is exclusively designed for black-and-white infrared film and is not intended for use with color photography or general-purpose applications.
What effect does "total visible light absorption" have on images taken with this filter?
Total visible light absorption means the filter blocks all light in the visible spectrum, allowing only infrared light to pass, which creates unique tonal shifts and effects characteristic of infrared photography.
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