Glowing Trees & Surreal Landscapes with the TCIR470

Before: Standard visible-light photography

After: Captured using the TruColor Extreme IR 470 on an infrared-converted camera

Infrared photography opens the door to a completely different way of seeing the world — and the TruColor Extreme IR 470 camera filter delivers one of the boldest looks possible. Designed for infrared (IR)-converted cameras, the TCIR470 creates surreal, hyper-saturated landscapes filled with glowing foliage, electric skies and vivid color shifts that can’t be achieved in standard visible-light photography.

​Unlike deeper IR filters that produce more monochromatic or muted tones, the Extreme IR 470 allows a large amount of visible (VIS) spectrum light to mix with IR wavelengths. The result is an intense “false color” IR effect. Healthy vegetation reflects IR light intensely, causing trees and grass to glow with bright yellow, white or golden tones. Skies often deepen into rich cyan and cobalt blue shades, creating dramatic contrast throughout the image.

What Makes the Extreme IR 470 Unique?The TCIR470 is one of the most colorful IR filters available. Because it cuts at approximately 470nm, it preserves more VIS light than traditional IR filters while still introducing IR sensitivity into the image.
Key Benefits

• Extremely vibrant false-color IR effects
• Bold blue skies and glowing foliage
• Excellent for landscapes, nature, architecture and creative portraiture
• More colorful output than higher wavelength IR filters
• Great entry point for artistic IR photography
• Produces dramatic images straight out of camera

Photographers who want maximum creative flexibility often choose the TCIR470 because of its ability to generate multiple color palettes during post-processing.

How to Use the TCIR470
The filter is designed for use with a full-spectrum converted or IR-converted camera. Standard stock cameras with factory IR-blocking filters generally will not produce the desired results.
Recommended Shooting Setup

• IR-converted mirrorless or DSLR camera
• RAW image capture
• Sunny outdoor conditions
• Custom white balance
• Landscape or nature scenes with foliage

Bright sunlight works best because IR light is strongest during sunny daytime conditions. Trees, grass and vegetation become especially dramatic with the TCIR470.
Editing & Color Swapping
One of the most exciting aspects of the Extreme IR 470 is the ability to manipulate colors during editing. Most photographers:

1. Capture in RAW
2. Set a custom white balance
3. Perform a red / blue channel swap in editing software
4. Fine-tune saturation and contrast

This workflow transforms the already surreal infrared capture into the signature hyper-color infrared look that makes 470nm photography so recognizable.
Who Is This Filter Best For?
The TCIR470 is perfect for photographers who:

• Want maximum color in IR photography
• Enjoy experimental and artistic imaging
• Shoot landscapes, travel or outdoor scenes
• Want dramatic results with minimal effort
• Love creating images that stand out instantly

If deeper IR filters produce a more traditional monochrome appearance, the Extreme IR 470 sits at the opposite end of the spectrum — colorful, energetic and creatively limitless.
Explore the TruColor Extreme IR 470
Ready to create surreal infrared landscapes and vivid false-color imagery? The TruColor Extreme IR 470 camera filter is built for photographers who want bold, artistic IR images with unmatched color possibilities.