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.

Turn Your Full-Spectrum Camera into a True-Color Imaging Tool
One of the biggest advantages of owning a full-spectrum converted camera is the ability to explore a wide range of photographic styles – from infrared (IR) landscapes and ultraviolet (UV) photography to unique false-color effects. But sometimes, you simply want to capture the world as it naturally appears.
That's where the TruColor® VISBand 485 Filter comes in.

Designed specifically for full-spectrum converted cameras, the VISBand 485 blocks unwanted IR and UV light while transmitting only the VIS spectrum (approximately 400–700nm). The result is accurate, lifelike color reproduction that closely resembles what a standard camera sensor captures.

Why Full-Spectrum Cameras Need a Visible Light Filter
A full-spectrum camera has had its internal hot mirror removed, allowing the sensor to record VIS, IR and UV wavelengths simultaneously. While this opens the door to creative photography, it can also introduce unwanted color contamination. IR and UV light often cause:

• Color shifts and inaccurate white balance
• Muted or unnatural greens
• Skin tones that appear off-color
• Reduced color accuracy in product photography
• Overall image inconsistency

The VISBand 485 solves these issues by allowing only visible light to reach the sensor.

Benefits of the TruColor® VISBand 485

• Accurate Color Reproduction: The VISBand 485 restores natural color balance to full-spectrum cameras, making landscapes, people and everyday scenes appear realistic and true to life.
• Improved White Balance: Because IR and UV light are blocked, achieving a proper white balance becomes much easier both in-camera and during post-processing.
• Cleaner Images: Eliminating unwanted wavelengths helps produce images with more consistent colors, improved contrast and greater clarity.
• Perfect for Everyday Photography: Whether you're photographing family, travel destinations, architecture, products or nature, the VISBand 485 allows your converted camera to function much like a traditional color camera.

One Camera, Multiple Creative Options
Many photographers choose a full-spectrum conversion because it offers maximum flexibility. By simply changing filters, you can shoot:

• Natural color photography with the VISBand 485
• IR landscapes with a 590nm, 665nm, 720nm or 830nm filter
• Creative UV/IR effects with specialty filters

Instead of carrying multiple camera bodies, you can adapt a single camera for numerous photographic styles.

How to Use the VISBand 485 Filter
Using the VISBand 485 is straightforward:

• Step 1: Start with a Full-Spectrum Converted Camera - The filter is designed for cameras that have undergone a full-spectrum conversion. Standard cameras already contain an internal IR-cut filter and generally do not require the VISBand 485.
• Step 2: Attach the Filter - Thread the VISBand 485 onto the lens just like any standard camera filter.
• Step 3: Set a Custom White Balance - For the most accurate colors, create a custom white balance under your shooting conditions.
• Step 4: Shoot Normally - Once attached, your camera behaves much like a traditional visible-light camera, allowing you to capture realistic color photographs with minimal post-processing.

​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.

Experience the World Beyond Visible Light
Infrared photography has a unique ability to transform ordinary landscapes into dramatic works of art. With the TruColor Monochrome IR 830 Filter, photographers can capture striking black-and-white infrared (IR) images with deep contrast, glowing foliage, and dark, dramatic skies that simply cannot be achieved with traditional photography.

Designed for use with full-spectrum or infrared-converted cameras, the Monochrome IR 830 filter passes only IR wavelengths above approximately 830nm while blocking visible (VIS) light. The result is a classic monochrome IR look favored by landscape, fine art and creative photographers around the world.

What Makes 830nm Infrared Special?
As IR wavelengths increase, visible color information is progressively eliminated. At 830nm, virtually all VIS light is blocked, producing images that are naturally suited for black-and-white conversion. This creates several signature infrared effects:

• Bright white foliage due to strong infrared reflectance from chlorophyll
• Deep, dramatic skies with enhanced cloud contrast
• Reduced atmospheric haze for greater scene clarity
• Strong separation between vegetation, water, and man-made structures
• Timeless fine-art black-and-white aesthetics

Unlike lower wavelength IR filters that retain some VIS color, the 830nm filter is focused entirely on delivering bold monochrome results.

Before & After: Visible Light vs. Monochrome IR 830
A typical landscape scene appears with natural colors, blue skies, green trees and conventional tonal relationships.

When using the TruColor Monochrome IR 830, the same scene is transformed dramatically:

• Trees and grass become bright white
• Blue skies darken significantly
• Clouds gain enhanced definition
• Water appears darker and more reflective
• Overall contrast increases for a surreal, artistic appearance

The result is an image that feels both timeless and otherworldly.

Ideal Subjects for 830nm Infrared Photography
The TruColor Monochrome IR 830 filter excels in a variety of outdoor photography situations. 

• Landscapes: Parks, forests, lakes, mountains and countryside scenes become striking monochrome compositions with glowing vegetation and dramatic skies.
  
• Architecture: Buildings stand out against dark skies while foliage surrounding structures creates powerful visual contrast.
  
• Fine Art Photography: Photographers seeking unique black-and-white imagery often favor 830nm infrared because of its distinctive tonal rendering and emotional impact.
  
• Summer Scenes: Infrared reflectivity is strongest during sunny months when vegetation is healthy and vibrant, producing the brightest "white foliage" effect.

How to Use the Monochrome IR 830 Filter
For optimal results, the filter should be used on a camera that has been converted for infrared or full-spectrum photography.

1. Step 1: Install the Filter: Attach the TruColor Monochrome IR 830 filter to your lens.
2. Step 2: Shoot in Bright Sunlight: Infrared photography benefits from strong sunlight. Midday conditions often produce the most dramatic results.
3. Step 3: Focus and Compose: Most converted cameras allow through-the-viewfinder composition and autofocus operation, making IR photography straightforward and enjoyable.
4. Step 4: Convert to Black & White: While images may initially appear with a slight color cast, converting to monochrome during post-processing reveals the classic IR look.
5. Step 5: Adjust Contrast: Fine-tune contrast, highlights and shadows to maximize the dramatic tonal range unique to IR photography.

Why Choose the TruColor Monochrome IR 830 Filter?
The TruColor Monochrome IR 830 filter is designed specifically for photographers who want the purest monochrome infrared experience possible. Benefits include:

• Classic black-and-white IR rendering
• Exceptional contrast and tonal separation
• Enhanced cloud and sky detail
• Reduced atmospheric haze
• Perfect for fine-art and landscape photography
• Precision optical construction for maximum image quality

Create Timeless Infrared Images
For photographers who love dramatic black-and-white landscapes, few filters are as rewarding as the TruColor Monochrome IR 830. By revealing light invisible to the human eye, it transforms familiar scenes into extraordinary works of art filled with contrast, depth and atmosphere. Whether you're exploring forests, photographing architecture or creating gallery-worthy fine-art prints, the TruColor Monochrome IR 830 filter opens the door to a completely different way of seeing the world.

Infrared (IR) photography doesn’t always have to mean glowing white trees and deep black skies. The TruColor UV Blue IR 395 / 870 opens the door to a completely different look — one that blends ultraviolet (UV), blue visible (VIS) light and IR into surreal, cinematic images packed with electric tones and dramatic contrast.

Using a specially converted IR camera, this filter creates vibrant blue skies, glowing foliage and dreamlike color separation that simply can’t be captured with traditional photography.

What Makes the UV Blue IR 395 / 870 Unique?
The TruColor UV Blue IR 395 / 870 is designed to pass portions of UV light, blue VIS wavelengths and IR light while blocking much of the standard VIS spectrum. The result is a signature “super blue” IR effect that produces bold artistic color palettes straight out of camera.

Unlike traditional IR filters that lean heavily into monochrome or false-color red tones, this filter creates:

• Deep saturated blues
• Bright glowing vegetation
• Dramatic sky separation
• High-contrast landscapes
• Futuristic, cinematic color rendering

This filter is especially popular among photographers looking for a more experimental, artistic IR style.

What You Need to Use This Filter
The TruColor UV Blue IR 395 / 870 requires a full-spectrum or IR converted camera. It will not function properly on a standard stock camera because factory IR-cut filters block the infrared wavelengths needed for the effect.

For best results:

• Use a full-spectrum converted mirrorless or DSLR camera
• Shoot in bright daylight
• Capture RAW images for maximum editing flexibility
• Set a custom white balance
• Experiment with channel swapping during post-processing

Wide outdoor scenes, lakes, forests, architecture and dramatic clouds tend to produce the most striking results.

Before & After: Visible Light vs UV Blue IR 395 / 870
Below is an example of how an ordinary scene can transform when photographed using the TruColor UV Blue IR 395 / 870 filter on an IR-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.

At first glance, this chive blossom appeared fairly ordinary to the naked eye – soft, pale and slightly purplish white. Like many flowers, however, its true visual character extends beyond what the human eye can see. By using a TruColor® IR UV Blue Filter on a full spectrum camera, a completely different image emerges.

With the filter in place, the flower’s subtle tones shift dramatically. The petals glow with vibrant purples and pinks, and the structure of the bloom becomes more defined. The result is a striking transformation that reveals wavelengths normally hidden from view.

The TruColor® IR UV Blue Filter works by allowing UV (ultraviolet) and IR (infrared) light to interact with the camera sensor while balancing visible wavelengths. This unique combination produces images that blend the familiar with the unexpected, turning everyday scenes into colorful explorations of light beyond the visible spectrum.

In this photograph, the chive blossom demonstrates how dramatically a scene can change when captured through a full-spectrum workflow. What once appeared muted becomes luminous, and details that were barely noticeable become part of the visual story.

For photographers exploring infrared and ultraviolet photography, filters like the TruColor® IR UV Blue open the door to creative imaging that pushes beyond traditional color boundaries. Flowers, foliage and natural textures are especially compelling subjects, revealing patterns and tones that often remain hidden in standard photography.
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Sometimes all it takes is the right filter to turn on the color.