Need for IR filters on Monochrome M

[Judy Babinski]

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I am coming from an M8 to a MM first generation.  I am assuming that there is no benefit to the IR filters that I used on my lenses with the M8.  Am I correct or is there some advantage to using an IR filter with a MM. Thanks

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Obviously, you will not get any purplish hues where there is a high proportion of IR light. However, parts of the subject might implausibly appear too light when lit by IR light. I would presume that it was mostly a matter of taste, but I have no way of testing that.

[jaapv]

The MM is less IR sensitive than your M8, but it is hardly relevant. For B&W photography filtering IR light has a minimal impact.

I would advise you to use a middle yellow filter from time to time on the Monochrom, depending on the subject.

[Judy Babinski]

Thanks for the responses.  That is what I thought but wanted to confirm.  I know the M8 can be used for the infrared effect although I have never used it in that regard.   Didn't know if that effect could be achieved, although to a lesser degree, with the MM.