830 nm Infrared Filter

Description

Note:

This filter is only for infrared modified cameras. With a normal, unmodified camera, the effects shown cannot be achieved.

The camera has to be converted with one of the following filters: 280 nm (Full Spectrum) or 550 nm, 630 nm, 700 nm or InfraBlue

With the 830 nm filter, color images are no longer possible; it provides exclusively monochrome infrared images. The B&W results are only a little more intense than with the 700 nm filter. However, this small advantage is bought with a significantly lower sensitivity. The filter swallows about 2 f-stops of light, which is why it cannot be unreservedly recommended as the best black and white infrared filter. Although I do not recommend a fixed installation, you can find many nice applications as a screw-on filter for specific use.

More information on the Infrared Filter comparision page.