costa43 Posted November 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi guys I've read conflicting views on whether to keep the IR cut filter on for B&W or not. What's the general consensus? Does it make any significant difference? Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marac Posted November 28, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Personally the only time I used an IR cut filter was on an M8 for taking shots in colour. The M8 was famous for purple looking black clothes etc, so much so that Leica actually gave 2 IR filters away to M8 owners, BUT.... You are asking about B&W photography and again, I used my M8 mostly for B&W until I got an M9M. There is no way on this earth I would add an IR cut filter to any other camera for any other purpose than to shoot colour on an M8 I'm sure I will be corrected but Im pretty sure that most, if not all, newer digital cameras already have an IR cut built onto the sensor covering, so adding another is not advised personally, others may offer you a different opinion but for me, the IR filter adds nothing to a B&W image. The M8 produces wonderful B&W JPGs and the fact that the camera has a lot of IR leak adds a 'glow' to the B&W images, that is something I personally really like about the M8 Edited November 28, 2020 by Marac 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted November 28, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 28, 2020 Costa, I think that you've seen this thread ...B&W with M8 Over time, I used M8 without UV/IR filter even with color pics. As I used mostly (99.99%) of time DNG, I could choose "color or b&w" at home. Kind of saying that UV/IR filters were not used. M8 IS a very good IR camera as is. Out of topic ... But when I use IR pass (minus visible light) with M8, that began to be fun again. Sometimes, good surprise with b&w jpg from M8, like here, https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/257394-bw-pictures-on-leica-m8/?do=findComment&comment=3782274 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ... more on topic B&W without UV/IR filter can be nice or not depending on many things to experiment by yourself like here, M8 Noctilux 1/50, 1250 ISO https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/300714-post-an-image-relating-to-the-previous-one/?do=findComment&comment=3816268 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ... more on topic B&W without UV/IR filter can be nice or not depending on many things to experiment by yourself like here, M8 Noctilux 1/50, 1250 ISO https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/300714-post-an-image-relating-to-the-previous-one/?do=findComment&comment=3816268 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/315562-ir-cut-or-not-for-bw/?do=findComment&comment=4088528'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted November 28, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 28, 2020 Some pics more posted a while back ... https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/268173-the-view-through-older-glass/?do=findComment&comment=3658337 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M8, Summarit 1.5/50 (old LTM ) without UV/IR filter (I don't have E41 model) 1250 ISO https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/300714-post-an-image-relating-to-the-previous-one/?do=findComment&comment=4063580 Super-Angulon 4/21 Tele-Elmar 135mm without UV/IR filter 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M8, Summarit 1.5/50 (old LTM ) without UV/IR filter (I don't have E41 model) 1250 ISO https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/300714-post-an-image-relating-to-the-previous-one/?do=findComment&comment=4063580 Super-Angulon 4/21 Tele-Elmar 135mm without UV/IR filter ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/315562-ir-cut-or-not-for-bw/?do=findComment&comment=4088533'>More sharing options...
lct Posted November 28, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 28, 2020 Never removed IR-cut filters from my M8.2 even for B&W pics which had more crispness this way i felt but maybe it's just me (M8.2, Elmar-M 50/2.8). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/315562-ir-cut-or-not-for-bw/?do=findComment&comment=4088643'>More sharing options...
costa43 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted November 28, 2020 Thank you all for sharing your lovely pictures and views. I've just ordered a hoya UV/IR cut filter. I think it is wise to have one for the colour and just play around with and without for the B&W to see what I prefer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 30, 2020 Share #7 Posted November 30, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Reminds me of HCB. Great pic. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Reminds me of HCB. Great pic. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/315562-ir-cut-or-not-for-bw/?do=findComment&comment=4089628'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 30, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 30, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 10:27 AM, costa43 said: Hi guys I've read conflicting views on whether to keep the IR cut filter on for B&W or not. What's the general consensus? Does it make any significant difference? Many thanks Yes it makes a difference. Leaving the IR filter off will give a different tonal curve which some users appreciate, but there will be some loss of acuity, as the IR light will be out of focus on non-APO lenses. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted December 6, 2020 Share #9 Posted December 6, 2020 Have to admit I forgot to put the IR blocking filter on when I went out. Color image is in the M8 Image thread. M8 50 Summicron collapsible Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/315562-ir-cut-or-not-for-bw/?do=findComment&comment=4093307'>More sharing options...
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