Restore Natural Color with the VISBand 485 Filter

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.

Before and After: The Difference is Clear

​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.