Why Use a Neutral Density Filter?
An ND filter reduces the amount of light reaching your camera sensor without changing the colors of the scene. This allows you to:

• Create long exposures during daylight
• Blur waterfalls and rivers
• Smooth ocean waves
• Capture moving clouds
• Remove crowds through long exposures
• Shoot wide-open apertures in bright sunlight
• Control exposure when photographing in infrared

For photographers using full-spectrum cameras, maintaining balanced visible and infrared transmission is especially important for achieving consistent results.

Designed for Full-Spectrum Cameras
Most traditional ND filters are designed only for visible light. When used on a full-spectrum converted camera, they may transmit infrared differently than visible light, causing exposure inconsistencies or unwanted color shifts. The TruColor® NeutraLight™ Series is engineered specifically for full-spectrum imaging by reducing both visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths together, helping preserve natural color balance while extending exposure times. 

Choosing the Right NeutraLight Filter
ND2 (1 Stop): Ideal for photographers who need just a small reduction in light. Best for:

• Slightly longer exposures
• Bright overcast conditions
• Portrait photography
• Everyday shooting

Light Reduction: 50%

ND4 (2 Stops): A versatile option that offers more flexibility while maintaining manageable shutter speeds. Perfect for:

• Streams
• Small waterfalls
• Landscape photography
• Cloud movement

Light Reduction: 75%

ND8 (3 Stops): One of the most popular strengths for landscape photography. Ideal for:

• Waterfalls
• Rivers
• Coastal scenes
• Moderate daytime long exposures

Light Reduction: 87.5%

ND16 (4 Stops): For photographers looking to create dramatic motion effects. Excellent for:

• Ocean photography
• Large waterfalls
• Busy city scenes
• Long daytime exposures
• Artistic infrared landscapes

Light Reduction: 93.75%

How to Use the NeutraLight Filters

1. Mount the NeutraLight filter on your lens.
2. Compose and focus before beginning the exposure.
3. Switch to manual exposure or shutter priority mode.
4. Increase shutter speed to compensate for the reduced light.
5. Use a tripod for maximum sharpness.
6. Trigger the shutter using a remote release or self-timer.
7. Experiment with different exposure lengths to achieve the desired motion blur.

For full-spectrum cameras, these filters make it easy to extend exposure times while maintaining balanced visible and infrared transmission.

Why Photographers Choose NeutraLight
✔ Designed specifically for full-spectrum converted cameras
✔ Even attenuation of visible and near-infrared light
✔ Preserves natural color balance
✔ Creates beautiful long-exposure effects
✔ Ideal for landscapes, waterfalls, rivers and coastal photography
✔ Available in multiple strengths to match your shooting conditions

Which Filter Is Right for You?
ND2: 1 Stop | Everyday photography, portraits
ND4: 2 Stops | Landscapes, streams
ND8: 3 Stops | Waterfalls, rivers, coastal scenes
ND16: 4 Stops | Dramatic long exposures, moving clouds, oceans

Capture Motion Like Never Before
The TruColor® NeutraLight™ filter family gives photographers using full-spectrum cameras complete creative control over exposure. Whether you're adding a subtle blur to flowing water or creating dramatic long-exposure landscapes, NeutraLight filters reduce visible and infrared light evenly for consistent, natural-looking results. Choose the density that matches your style and discover how slowing down your shutter can transform an ordinary scene into extraordinary imagery.

​Without a visible bandpass filter, full-spectrum cameras often produce images with unusual color casts caused by IR contamination. Greens may appear dull, skin tones can look unnatural and overall color accuracy suffers.

With the TruColor® VISBand 485 installed:
Before (Full-Spectrum Camera Without VISBand 485)

• Color shifts caused by IR and UV light
• Inaccurate white balance
• Unnatural foliage colors
• Reduced color fidelity

After (With VISBand 485)

• Natural greens and vegetation
• Accurate sky and cloud colors
• Realistic skin tones
• Improved contrast and color clarity
• True-to-life color reproduction

A side-by-side comparison often reveals just how much unwanted IR light can affect image quality.

Ideal Applications
The VISBand 485 is an excellent choice for:

• Landscape photography
• Travel photography
• Family and portrait photography
• Product photography
• Street photography
• Architectural photography
• General everyday shooting

If your goal is natural color from a full-spectrum converted camera, the VISBand 485 should be one of the first filters in your kit.

The Best of Both Worlds
The beauty of a full-spectrum camera is versatility. One day you can photograph brilliant white IR foliage, and the next you can capture realistic color scenes that look completely natural. The TruColor® VISBand 485 makes that transition simple by restoring true visible-light photography whenever you need it. For photographers who want the flexibility of infrared imaging without sacrificing natural color capability, the VISBand 485 is an essential filter that unlocks the full potential of a converted camera.

How to Shoot with the UV Blue IR 395 / 870
Because this filter captures a unique mix of wavelengths, technique matters.

1. Shoot Midday: Bright sunlight produces the strongest IR response and enhances foliage glow.
2. Use Custom White Balance: Setting a custom white balance in-camera helps control overly warm or magenta tones and gives cleaner blues.
3. Shoot RAW: RAW files preserve the full color data needed for channel swaps and advanced IR editing.
4. Experiment in Post: Many photographers swap red and blue channels in editing software to refine sky color and create the signature blue IR appearance.

Why Photographers Love This Filter
​The TruColor UV Blue IR 395 / 870 offers a look that stands apart from traditional infrared photography. It combines the dreamlike qualities of IR with vibrant blue color rendering for images that feel almost otherworldly.

Benefits include:

• Unique artistic color palettes
• Strong foliage glow effects
• Dramatic skies and cloud contrast
• Creative infrared color separation
• Cinematic landscape rendering
• Ideal for experimental fine art photography

Push Beyond Traditional Infrared
If you already own an IR-converted camera and want to explore something more creative than standard IR photography, the TruColor UV Blue IR 395 / 870 delivers an entirely new visual experience. From glowing landscapes to surreal urban scenes, this filter transforms ordinary light into bold, artistic imagery that immediately stands out.

The TruColor Ultimate IR 590 (TCIR590) Filter is designed to block most visible (VIS) light below 590nm while allowing longer wavelengths – primarily near-infrared (NIR) light – to pass through to your camera sensor. Here’s what that means in practice:

• VIS light is reduced, especially blues and greens
• IR light is captured, which reflects strongly off vegetation
• Color channels shift, enabling dramatic false-color effects

Because 590nm sits on the lower end of the IR spectrum, it allows more VIS light than deeper IR filters (like 720nm or 830nm). This gives you:

• More color data to work with
• Easier white balancing
• Greater flexibility for color swapping in post-processing

How the “After” Image Was Created
To achieve that signature IR 590 look, a few key steps are involved:

1. Use the Right Camera Setup: The TCIR590 performs best on a full-spectrum or IR-converted camera. On a standard camera, the internal IR-cut filter blocks most IR light, resulting in long exposures and muted effects.
2. Attach the TCIR590 Filter: Once mounted on your lens, the filter immediately begins isolating IR wavelengths while suppressing VIS light.
3. Adjust White Balance: A custom white balance – often set using grass or foliage – helps neutralize the strong red cast typical of IR images straight out of camera.
4. Capture the Scene: Bright, sunny conditions work best. Vegetation reflects IR light intensely, creating the glowing foliage effect seen in the “after” image.
5. Post-Processing Magic: This is where the transformation really happens:
   
   1. Channel swapping (typically red and blue channels) creates the iconic blue skies and red foliage.
      
   2. Contrast and saturation adjustments enhance the surreal look. 
      
   3. Fine-tuning tones brings out detail in skies, water and textures

Why Choose the TruColor IR 590?
The TCIR590 stands out as an “entry point” into creative IR while still offering serious artistic depth:

• Vibrant false colors without going fully monochrome
• Brilliant foliage glow for landscapes and nature shots
• More forgiving workflow compared to higher-wavelength IR filters
• Versatility across landscapes, architecture, and even portraits

If you’re looking to explore IR photography without losing all color, the TruColor IR 590 is the perfect balance. It opens the door to a world where trees glow, skies deepen and familiar scenes become something entirely new.

Whether you’re shooting lakeside landscapes, suburban parks, or urban environments, the TCIR590 transforms your perspective – proving that sometimes, the most compelling images come from light you can’t even see.

In this example, you’re seeing the exact same composition in two ways:

• A natural woodland scene with earthy browns, subtle greens and a bright blue sky with clouds. This is how the scene appears in visible (VIS) light.
• After with TruColor Advanced IR 665: The same scene is transformed. The foliage becomes pale and luminous, while the sky shifts dramatically to deep reds and pinks. Contrast increases, textures pop and the image takes on a surreal, dreamlike quality.

Nothing about the scene itself changed. The difference comes entirely from how light is captured.

How These Images Were Captured
​1. Camera Setup: Converted for Infrared
Both images were taken using a full-spectrum or IR-converted camera, which allows the sensor to detect infrared wavelengths in addition to VIS light.

• The before image was captured without an IR filter, showing a more natural color baseline
• The after image used the Advanced IR 665 filter to isolate infrared (IR) light

2. Applying the Advanced IR 665 Filter
The TruColor Advanced IR 665 blocks most VIS light while allowing IR wavelengths (~665nm) to pass through. This is where the transformation begins.

• Leaves and grass reflect infrared strongly → appear bright / white
• The sky absorbs infrared → becomes darker and shifts dramatically in tone during editing

3. Shooting Conditions
Infrared photography performs best in:

• Bright, direct sunlight
• Midday conditions (when traditional photography can be harsh)

These conditions maximize IR reflectivity and contrast.

4. White Balance & Exposure
A custom white balance (often set on foliage) helps control color tones and improves results straight out of camera. Because the 665nm filter allows more light than deeper IR filters:

• Exposure times are shorter
• Images are sharper and easier to capture handheld

5. Post-Processing (Where the Magic Happens)
The final “after” look is refined in editing software:

• Channel swapping (red / blue): Creates the signature red / pink skies
• Contrast adjustments: Enhance depth and detail
• Saturation tuning: Fine-tunes the artistic color palette

This step is what gives the image its bold, stylized IR aesthetic.

Why Choose the Advanced IR 665
The Perfect Balance of Color & Infrared
The 665nm wavelength sits between subtle and extreme IR, giving you:

• More color information than deeper IR filters (720nm+)
• Greater flexibility in editing
• Vibrant, customizable results

Faster, More Practical Shooting
Because it allows more light through:

• Faster shutter speeds
• Easier handheld shooting
• Less noise compared to higher IR wavelengths

Ideal for False Color IR
This filter is especially popular for:

• Red / pink sky effects
• Bright, glowing foliage
• High-contrast landscape photography

Beginner-Friendly, Pro-Level Output
Whether you’re new to IR or experienced:

• Easy to work with
• Consistent results
• Endless creative potential

When to Use the Advanced IR 665
For best results, shoot scenes with:

• Trees, grass and foliage (high IR reflectivity)
• Strong sunlight
• Open skies for contrast

Great applications include:

• Landscapes
• Nature photography
• Creative outdoor portraits
• Artistic fine art imagery

The TruColor Advanced IR 665 filter doesn’t just change your images – it changes how you see the world. By capturing light beyond the VIS spectrum, it transforms familiar scenes into bold, surreal works of art. 

Infrared (IR) photography reveals a world we can’t see with the naked eye. And this image is a perfect example of that transformation in action. Using the TruColor IR 720 Filter, a peaceful lakeside scene was reimagined into a bold, artistic composition.

The original setting was simple: a calm lake, a tree-lined shoreline and a partly cloudy sky. Under normal conditions, this scene would produce a beautiful but familiar photograph with greens, blues and soft reflections. But IR photography isn’t about capturing what’s visible. It’s about capturing how light behaves beyond human vision.

How the TruColor IR 720 Was Used
To create this image, the TruColor IR 720 Filter was mounted directly onto the lens. This filter is designed to:

• Block most visible light
• Transmit IR wavelengths (720nm and above)

This changes how the camera sensor records the scene.

Camera Setup

• Camera mounted on a tripod (essential for stability)
• Manual focus set prior to attaching the filter
• Low ISO to preserve image quality
• Narrow aperture (around f/8) for sharpness
• Long exposure to compensate for reduced light

Because the filter limits visible light, exposures are typically several seconds long, even in bright daylight.

What Happens to the Image
The dramatic transformation you see comes from how different materials interact with IR light: Foliage Becomes Luminous. Leaves and grass reflect IR light efficiently. In this image, the trees shift into bright red/pink tones, creating the signature IR look. Sky Deepens in Contrast. The sky absorbs more IR light than visible light. This results in a richer, more dramatic sky with enhanced cloud definition. Water Gains Depth. Water reflects less IR light. The lake appears darker and more mirror-like, amplifying reflections and contrast.

Why This Composition Works
This image was intentionally framed to maximize the IR effect:

• Foreground tree (left): Provides strong IR response and anchors the composition
• Distant tree line: Reinforces the glowing effect across the horizon
• Open sky: Adds contrast and texture
• Water reflection: Doubles the visual impact

The balance between these elements creates a scene that feels both natural and surreal at the same time.

The Artistic Advantage of IR 720
The TruColor IR 720 Filter sits at a sweet spot in infrared photography. At 720nm:

• You get strong infrared contrast
• There’s still enough signal for creative color processing
• Images can be rendered in false color (like this) or converted to high-contrast black and white

This flexibility makes it ideal for photographers exploring fine art, landscape or experimental styles.

Infrared (IR) photography has a unique way of transforming ordinary scenes into striking works of art. With the TruColor Classic IR 720 Filter, photographers can capture dramatic contrast, glowing textures and atmospheric depth that elevates simple landscapes into timeless black and white imagery.

In this photograph, a weathered tree stump rises from the quiet field like a sculpture shaped by time. Mist drifts across the landscape, layering the background with soft tonal gradients until it dissolves into a clean, negative-space horizon. Against this backdrop, the foreground grasses appear luminous and delicate, guiding the viewer’s eye naturally toward the focal point of the scene.

The power of IR imaging becomes especially evident in the texture of the wood itself. The TruColor Classic IR 720 Filter enhances the natural contrast within the bark, revealing intricate patterns and subtle variations that might otherwise be lost under visible (VIS) light. Each ridge, crack and layer of weathered grain stands out with remarkable clarity, creating a rich tapestry of detail for the viewer to explore.

Unlike traditional black and white photography that relies solely on tonal conversion, IR captures light beyond the VIS spectrum. This allows foliage, grass and organic materials to reflect IR light differently, often producing the luminous foreground tones and deep structural contrast seen in this image. The result is a scene that feels both familiar and otherworldly – rooted in reality yet elevated by the unique properties of IR light.

The TruColor Classic IR 720 Filter is designed specifically for photographers who want to create bold monochrome imagery with strong tonal separation and fine detail. Whether capturing minimalist landscapes, architectural forms or natural textures, it offers a powerful tool for producing images with a distinctive IR signature.

In the right conditions – soft fog, open landscapes and strong textures – IR photography can transform a simple subject into a compelling visual statement. With the TruColor Classic IR 720 Filter, photographers can harness this creative potential to produce black and white images that feel timeless, atmospheric and deeply expressive.