Digital BW, The Print

Filters are usually virtually colourless if they are to block out UV to be UV filters Paula, but a dark red, almost black colour to block out all but IR to be an IR filter. All UV filters are interchangeable, but with IR, digital sensors are sensitive to a different wavelength of IR. Again, it would do no harm to either camera, but if you are trying to do IR film photography, the wavelength, the "colour" if you like, of the filter and the special IR film are best matched for the best results.

TonyW.


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: lawprof2001 
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 2:22 PM
  Subject: [Digital BW] UV/IR Filter Ok on Film Camera?


    I recently acquired a Leica lens that came with a UV/IR filter. I understand that this filter is for use with a digital camera. Is there any problem with using it as a UV filter when I shoot black and white film? Thanks. Paula



  

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