630 nm Infrared Filter

Description

Note:

This filter is only suitable for infrared-modified cameras. The effects shown cannot be achieved with a normal, unmodified camera.

The camera must be converted with one of the following filters: 280 nm (full spectrum) or 550 nm.

The 630 nm filter allows light in the range from 630 nm to 1,200 nm to pass through. It is used primarily in color infrared photography. The red piece of glass can generate a blue sky in combination with golden foliage. Post-processing is slightly less involved than with the 550 nm filter, but a red-blue channel swap is still necessary to get a blue sky and golden foliage. The basic color saturation in the image is very high and you don't have to move the sliders too much to get a good image result. But also partially desaturated images (Colorkey) and black and white images can be created with this filter.

It does not provide the most intense black and white infrared image, but is still good for black and white images. In particular, anyone looking for more "shades of grey" in treetops than just a very bright white will also appreciate this filter for monochrome infrared images. For a stronger black and white infrared image effect, the 700 nm filter is recommended. A similar image impression, but without the need for channel swapping, is provided by the InfraBlue Filter.

More information on the Infrared Filter comparision page.