Infrared Filters

Infrared Filter

An infrared filter is used to remove all light and only allow infrared light to pass through to different wavelengths. There are many, many different types of infrared filters available. The following manufacturers make infrared filters including Kodak, M & K and Hoya. In order to purchase these filters, there are many places to go to buy them. One option is to visit camera stores. Ask for infrared filters and ask which ones might work best with your camera. Many of the people that work in camera stores are very knowledgeable about products, accessories and manufacturers. You can pick their brain for advice and hints on which works best with what. If you choose to purchase on the Internet, there are several websites that you can visit to purchase infrared filters. Search the type of infrared filter you prefer with your favorite search engine and then pick the place with the best price and the one you feel most comfortable with to buy from. If this option is too pricey, there is another option. The other option to acquire an infrared filter is to make them at home. An inexpensive thing to use as an infrared filter is to use undeveloped film. Another option is to use a piece of double sided polished silicon. These are good ways to use items that you might already have and to have it be inexpensive.

Infrared Filter Sheet

The infrared filter sheet that photographers can purchase is relatively inexpensive and can be purchased in a couple of places. As mentioned before, try places that sell cameras and accessories. If you do not find what you want in the store, visit websites. You can search for which kind you want and then purchase it where you want. The Internet allows you to shop for prices and time lines on how long it might take for delivery.

Hoya Infrared Filter Catalog
Hoya is a manufacturer of cameras and accessories. Hoya produces a catalog that sells infrared filters. There are many different types of filters that they sell for many different photographers for all different needs. Hoya catalogs feature the following filters, pro 1D filters, general and colored filters and special affects filters. These can help photographers with specialties produce wonderful and very interesting photos. If you do not find what you want in the Hoya filter catalog, there are other catalogs that you can look through or visit Hoya online to see if there are new options available.