Opteka HD² 77mm R72 720nm Infrared X-Ray IR Filter

by Opteka

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• ASIN: B000MD5RJY
• Item model number: OPTIR77
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #49 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Filters > Infrared Filters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 30, 2010

Product Description

Opteka specializes in manufacturing special optical devices for the past several years, would like to take this opportunity to introduce a newly developed product called the "HD² Infrared X-Ray Effect See-Through Multi-Coated Filter". This filter makes it possible for you to see images that are normally invisible to the human eye. It sounds like science-fiction but it isn't; this fantastic new product has been developed using the most highly advanced optical technologies available. This filter will filter out 99% of light seen by the naked eye only allowing infrared light through so that technically the naked eye can see 100% black when the filter is in place. Multi-coating prevents light reflection, ghost light...etc, making images clearer and sharper. On your digital camcorder, turn the "Nightshot" function on - the naked eye cannot pick up the high contrast black, so with the infrared filter and Nightshot combination, for example, it will help you see in the images provided, that we 'accidentally' spilt some permanent ink on this document and the text is now impossible to read. However, when we attached the filter to our Sony 'TR250PK' camcorder, the writing is clearly legible through the ink - thus the x-ray effect! You will be amazed with the power if you take the time to experiment and experience its capabilities for yourself. If you already have a digital camcorder with the Nightshot feature and are interested in experimenting with the X-Ray effect, this is by far the least expensive method, giving you the results you are looking for. Just screw on the filter, switch on the 'Night' feature, and you are ready to go!

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good filter and good price, January 13, 2011

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Rodrigo Roesch Palomo (IL, USA) - See all my reviews
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I have had this filter for a year and it is great IR filter. Unlike other reviews, with this filter, I have taken great pictures, and they look like others posted on the internet (you can look at the 3rd place winner picture of the Natural National Land Marks as an example). In order to get the right colors you need to take the picture at the right exposure and also at the right time of the day (morning of evening). There is a little color leakage, however you also can de-saturate a bit during the post processing. In addition, to get the best of the filter, I have modified my Canon 300D, so I can take IR pictures without tripod and very short exposures. I have taken pictures of animlas (buffalos, cats, moose and birds.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not good., August 1, 2010

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David T. Getsfrid "David Getsfrid, StudioDG P... (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews
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I took a risk on buying a cheaper IR filter, and I now regret it. I used it with a Pentax K20d, which is a camera not known for IR sensitivity. Even with that in mind, the issues were with the filter itself. While it does block most visible light while allowing IR through unimpeded (confirmed with a remote control), it does not block all visible light, which leads to it being impossible to get those beautiful white foliage/blue sky IR photos you see all over the place. No matter what you do, you're going to have some weird color casts going on.

It also has a very hot center, leading towards heavy vignetting.

I am not pleased with the product, and I regret buying it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Opteka HD 77mm R72, June 22, 2009

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irJIM (northern, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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Great filter for the price compared to the other brands which were 3-4 times more expensive. Shipped and received in good condition. I'm rough with equipment yet it holds up even after rough handling.