Leica M9 and infrared?

[stevegoldenberg]

Do any of you use your M9 for infrared shooting? I know it has an IR cut filter in it but I have heard it is weak (though not as weak as the M8). I'd love to see some of your images if you have them.

 

[wosim]

Have a look here:

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m9-forum/160113-m9-hoya-infrared-r72-filter.html

Hope, this is helpful.

Regards

 

[gdi]

Don't bother - that is the one area where the M8(.2) out performs the M9....

 

[stevegoldenberg]

Don't bother - that is the one area where the M8(.2) out performs the M9....

Thank you...

 

[JMQ]

yes I have used IR on the M9; just put on the R72 (infrared) filter, set the mode to B+W, and you may have to do some exposure compensation. Works best in bright sunlight as the filter is almost opaque.

 

[JMQ]

Here is one taken with the SA.

 

[willie_901]

Irwin Puts has published results that demonstrate the M9's IR sensitivity. His information may help you decide.