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55mm round black-red infrared filter with thin metal ring

B + W Filter Company

B + W Filter Company 55mm Basic 093 Infrared Filter 830 Black Red camera filter

SKU CH-RPRY-D7MWV

55mm infrared filter blocks all visible light to capture pure IR range for dramatic black-and-white photography

  • Professional-grade filter enables pure IR photography
  • Blocks entire visible spectrum for extreme contrast images
  • Creates dramatic wood effect with bright white foliage
  • Part of renowned B+W #830 series for advanced techniques
  • 55mm thread fits compatible cameras and lenses

Purpose and Fit

The B+W 55mm Basic 093 Infrared Filter blocks the entire visible spectrum for pure infrared photography. It fits lenses with a 55mm thread and suits photographers who want dramatic black-and-white contrast with bright foliage and dark skies. It is not for thermal imaging, which operates from about 10000 nm upward, nor for shooters who need visible-light colour capture.

Optical Behaviour

The filter appears almost black to the eye because it transmits only infrared wavelengths. This creates extreme contrast between clouds and sky while rendering green vegetation bright white for the classic wood effect. Exposure times increase significantly, so a tripod and manual focus adjustment are usually required.

System Integration

The 830 series designation confirms compatibility with the B+W filter system for advanced techniques. No additional accessories or software are bundled; the filter mounts directly onto compatible threads. Users relying on autofocus or through-the-lens metering should expect limited functionality due to the dense infrared transmission.

How it compares

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Price $126.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 1,281 comparable items (median $48.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 55mm Basic 093 Infrared Filter 830 on my lens, and what step do people often miss?

Screw the 55mm filter onto the lens front threads; the step users miss is composing and focusing before attaching it because the 830 filter blocks all visible light, making the viewfinder or screen nearly black.

What maintenance or replacement will the B+W 093 Infrared Filter 830 need over time?

The filter needs only occasional cleaning of its glass surfaces with a microfibre cloth and blower; the Schott glass and brass mount are built to last, so no scheduled replacement is required unless the glass is scratched or the threads are damaged.

What practical limit appears first when shooting long exposures with the 830 infrared filter?

Because the filter transmits only infrared above roughly 830 nm, exposure times become very long, so the first limit is usually camera sensor noise or highlight clipping in bright foliage before any filter limitation is reached.

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