wparsonsgisnet Posted November 9, 2006 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I, for one, am still taking deep breaths and waiting impatiently for my M8. I am preparing to order IR filters for my lenses -- I just noted that there doesn't seem to be a way to mount a filter on my 90mm f2.0 lens. As I stated in another thread, this extra sensitivity may be a present from Leica. If it can be tamed, then we also have a camera that is useful for IR photography. There are several inquiries on the Forum from D2 owners asking why they can't do any IR photography (the D2, of course, does not record the IR spectrum). In one thread, Sean Reid mentioned that he ordered B+W IR filters, with a factor of 1.0 (that is, no light loss from use of the filter). In another thread, B+W 489's have been mentioned. I went looking for B+W filters and note that the 486 has a factor of 1.0, but that the 489 has a factor of 1.2. Who has ordered these filters and which one, please? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 Hi wparsonsgisnet, Take a look here Still ready for my M8 - and ordering IR filters. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
brucek Posted November 9, 2006 Share #2 Posted November 9, 2006 Bill: From what I can tell from the B&H web site the 489 is an IR pass filter and the 486 is an IR blocking filter. I just ordered two of the 486 flavor from Adorama as B&H doesn't have them in stock. Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted November 9, 2006 Share #3 Posted November 9, 2006 I just ordered a 486. The 489 is not an IR pass filter. Those appear black and you cannot look through them. The full name of the 489 is "B+W Infrared-Blocking Filter 489" as seen in this book: http://www.schneideroptics.com/info/handbook/pdf/B+WHandbook_Full.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted November 9, 2006 Share #4 Posted November 9, 2006 486s for me Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
booggerg Posted November 9, 2006 Share #5 Posted November 9, 2006 Bill, read the assesment here which basically says the M8 is not very useful for IR photography. Leica M8 – Infrared Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted November 9, 2006 Share #6 Posted November 9, 2006 Do I remember correctly that someone posted pictures made with the M8 and a 486? if yes, where was that? Thanks, S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share #7 Posted November 9, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Carsten, It's exactly that book that confuses me. It must be the translation from German to English that throws me. I had the same trouble with the description in Leica's literature concerning the cover glass and vignetting. Sean, thanks for the info. I have just ordered some 486's. Now, where's my camera. I spoke with my dealer today and he said the rep told him (this time!!!) that Leica thot they had enough cameras in the current shipment to cover orders thru January. He was wrong (what else is new -- he never has the correct info). However, the current version from the rep is that it's on the way. No wonder Leica has problems. Either the rep that handles my dealer hasn't awakened from a 40-year nap, or the sales org keeps him in the dark. In either case, since I ordered my camera 2 YEARS AGO, I feel it should be here. Regards to all, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted November 9, 2006 Share #8 Posted November 9, 2006 This is bad. I have been in line for an M8 for more than six months and have laid up a hefty down payment. Tonight however I put that M8 on hold until Leica can fix the problems, including the crazy IR sensitivity. Filters? There are lenses that do not take filters, including their own brand new W-A Tri-Elmar (unless you go for that silly adapter scheme). Back to my primitive old M4-P. The scarred and blistered old man from the Age of Flashpowder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted November 9, 2006 Share #9 Posted November 9, 2006 Can anyone comment on the Tiffen Hot Mirror filters. i ordered a slew of them last night at 2 am. Yes i have lost some sleep over this. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share #10 Posted November 9, 2006 Bill, read the assesment here which basically says the M8 is not very useful for IR photography. Leica M8 – Infrared Hans, thanks for the reference. I had seen the material from Sean, but Michael's info is useful and confirms my thoughts. This camera WILL do IR photog (as opposed to the D2, for instance). We're going to see how well the 486 filters do. I would report back, but, as I've posted, I don't have the camera, yet, in spite of ordering it 2 years ago. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted November 9, 2006 Share #11 Posted November 9, 2006 Guy, did you see the dart board/boot test with the Tiffen filter? It didn't correct everything. I am putting my hopes on B+W. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted November 9, 2006 Share #12 Posted November 9, 2006 Can anyone comment on the Tiffen Hot Mirror filters. i ordered a slew of them last night at 2 am. Yes i have lost some sleep over this. LOL Hi Guy, I'm not sure. I went with the B+W because I prefer that company generally. I should have them by 10 AM tomorrow. If they check out, I'm using them for a shoot the next day. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted November 9, 2006 Share #13 Posted November 9, 2006 I have one of them coming , can't find the rest need real help were to order the B&W. I ordered 4 Tiffens on backorder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal_meheut Posted November 9, 2006 Share #14 Posted November 9, 2006 You are lucky. I ordered a 46mm and 49mm for Adorama too but they are in backorder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted November 9, 2006 Share #15 Posted November 9, 2006 Guy, did you see the dart board/boot test with the Tiffen filter? It didn't correct everything. I am putting my hopes on B+W. Hi Carsten, Where's that test? Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted November 9, 2006 Share #16 Posted November 9, 2006 Sean: http://www.leica-camera-user.com/digital-forum/8950-m8-pics-ir-cutoff-filter.html Amazon has some sizes of the 486 filter in stock, but not all. Here is one: Amazon.com: B + W 40.5mm Digital Pro UV/IR Blocking #486 Glass Filter for Blocking Ultra Violet and Infrared Radiation: Electronics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted November 9, 2006 Share #17 Posted November 9, 2006 I have one of them coming , can't find the rest need real help were to order the B&W. I ordered 4 Tiffens on backorder. Guy, Call Tony Rose at popflash.com He's good. Cheers, Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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