From: Siri Bjoner <sbjoner@xxxxxxxxx>
Simple but stoopid question (I guess) but I have no experience with ND
filters, and rarely use filters at all unless I'm shooting IR:
Would I be able to shoot the eclipse using an IR filter (R72)?
Put on your thinking-cap, Siri! By design, an IR filter passes
infrared, which we can't see, so it "looks" like a black filter.
However, IR is a primary cause of sunburn, so it'll burn your
eyeballs, too!
I think it's best to stick with "approved" methods. If you could
safely substitute a cheap, common filter for an expensive, rare one,
people would be doing it. And I haven't seen many EX condition
replacement eyeballs on eBay lately,,, :-)
: Jan Steinman <mailto:jans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
: 19280 Rydman Court, West Linn, OR 97068-1331 USA
: +1.503.635.3229
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