IR doesn't cause sunburn, just real burns! Don't look at the sun
without proper protection.
Tom
On 14 Jul 99, at 10:01, Jan Steinman <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >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>
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