M8 doing what the 9 can’t.

I just ordered a B&W 092 46mm filter at two different camera stores.
One advertised it for 85,- EUR - the other for 55,- EUR Are there different ones?
Am I missing something?

Are there by chance also slim 092 filters for a premium?
 
Hi,

Real IR (without filter) from a Sigma SD14...

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Yvan.
 
Here are some IR (Hoya R72) images with the M8 and M-Hexanon 28/2.8 lens handheld.

Yes, it does look like that converted D40 gives a couple of extra stops. Nice photos.
 
bluepenguin said:
Here is D40 IR shots.

http://www.atlanta.or.kr/?document_srl=53431

Here are the difference between using IR filter and IR converted camera.

1. IR converted camera will give better shutter speed = no tripod is needed.
2. Just change your lenses, you don't need different size of IR filters.
3. Better image quality.
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Spectacular results in your series!
I really like the idea about experimenting with IR and can't wait, until my ordered filters for the M8.2 arrive.
 
bluepenguin said:
Here is D40 IR shots.

http://www.atlanta.or.kr/?document_srl=53431

Here are the difference between using IR filter and IR converted camera.

1. IR converted camera will give better shutter speed = no tripod is needed.
2. Just change your lenses, you don't need different size of IR filters.
3. Better image quality.
Click to expand...

Your examples are very nice. I notice you like to do a lot of digital tinting. Some people like IR in it’s natural form, I am not one of those people. The reason I mention this is because all photography is subjective. So, does a converted DSLR make better IR’s than a filtered M8? I think it depends on editing skill and who you ask. You list the benefits of a converted body. Your #1 and 3 are questionable, but what is not questionable is with a M8 you don’t have to carry two cameras if you shoot color and IR. Bill
 
Bill,

True that I have to carry 2 camers, but I don't have to carry the tripod for IR.
Another fact is that the light pass through IR filter than hot mirror on M8, this will affect your IR picture before you do any color work.
 
whatever said:
I am not suggesting anyone go out and buy a M8 for IR. All I am saying is, if you have a M8, give IR a go. The ethereal effects can be haunting. There must be a 100 ways to get IR, actually you don't even need a IR camera, there is IR software that gives a IR effect with any image. If you own a M8 you can get a IR filter for a lot less than $300. Bill
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I agree, I had the 092 filter for the one lens it'll fit so I gave it a go... and handheld as well.

I'll grant you that a full IR capable sensor will give one the proper effect and the images Bluepenguin has shot with a dedicated dSLR are excellent, but for experimentation sake and the fact that I don't need to bracket Efke film and hope for the best, the M8 provides me with a usable output and a place to start.

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IR on the M8: no tripod necessary

IR on the M8: no tripod necessary

jaapv said:
I must be doing something wrong. I never use a tripod for IR on the M8:(
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I fully agree with Jaap. A tripod is absolutely not necessary with the M8 and would just be a nuisance when taking action shots like this :D !

M8 CV Snapshot-Skopar 4/25 f5.6 1/90s ISO640 B&W 092 filter

 
Very nice capture. tonality of the picture even on the web is very nice. i'm sure it looks better printed
 
IR is the only real advantage an M8 has over the M9, IMO. (Of course 1/8000 on the orig M8 is an advantage to some people - I don't miss it). I was really skeptical about the M9, but after using it for a few weeks, I find the huge jump in image quality outweighs the need for occasional M8 IR fun.

I admit I briefly considered keeping the M8 for IR. But, I still have a R-D1 and it can produce pretty solid IR, or I can use film...

Film shot...

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