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Are there ANY IR infrared filters for the Nikon D40?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?

So I’m interested in trying out some infrared photography, yet I have no clue which IR filters will fit the D40…? Maybe a general size in mm or some types?? Answers greatly appreciated!

First, determine if your camera is IR capable. Point a TV remote at your lens and open the shutter. If you see a red dot then your camera does not have an IR cut-off filter. If there’s no red dot then you’ll have to replicate the IR effect with an editing program. I suggest going to http://www.shutterbug.com and typing ‘digital road to infrared’ in the Search box. If you’d like more information on infrared photography just type ‘infrared’ in the Search box.

Filters fit the lens, not the camera. Take your camera to a real camera shop and ask their assistance. Even if you don’t buy an IR filter you can at least buy a Haze/UV filter to protect your front element and a lens cleaning cloth to keep the filter clean.

Infrared IR Filter IR 77mm Thread for Photography 850nm $66.50

Infrared IR Filter IR 77mm Thread for Photography 720nm $64.90

Infrared IR Filter IR 62mm Thread for Photography 850nm $62.50

Infrared IR Filter IR 72mm Thread for Photography 720nm $58.90

Infrared IR Filter IR 67mm Thread for Photography 850nm $57.90

Infrared IR Filter IR 67mm Thread for Photography 720nm $54.90

Infrared IR Filter IR 62mm Thread for Photography 720nm $51.90

Infrared IR Filter IR 58mm Thread for Photography 720nm $39.90

Infrared IR Filter IR 55mm Thread for Photography 720nm $37.50

BC&F 1.25″ IR BLOCKING FILTER FOR ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY AC582 $34.99

Complete Guide to Digital Infrared Photography $16.22 Cameras can capture what the eye can’t perceive: the presence of infrared light. And shooting infrared (IR) with a digital camera makes it easier than ever to create distinctively dreamlike, high-contrast black-and-white pictures. Using a wealth of stunning images, this thorough resource explores the technical and creative possibilities of this unique and increasingly popular medium. Get tips on focus and exposure; IR filters; and having a camera converted to shoot specifically in infrared. Follow instructions for processing and printing the photos—including toner effects and faux color. One glance through this guide and it’s clear why infrared pictures are fun to take and beautiful to look at.

Photography for the Web (Paperback) $23.45 A hands-on on guide to digital photography, with a practical focus on the Web. Readers will learn how to make the most of their digital camera, while learning the basics of composition, exposures, filters and more. Photography is an incredibly hot category, but no book on the market takes into account the millions of people who use their digital cameras for the explicit purpose of using the images on the Web – whether sharing with their friends via Facebook and Flickr to taking product shots and participating in stock photography sites like iStockPhoto and Fotolia.

ABL Corp SIR012 Long Range IR Illuminator $349.25 This IR Illuminator is equipped with 8 pieces of 25mm 50 degree IR LED lamps and 6 pieces of 10mm 30 degree IR LED lamps. Like all IR Illuminators this will help only the cameras with open IR filters. 400ft IR range. IR Lux sensitivity selection. Dual voltage. Low power consumption. 8pc 25mm and 6pc 10mm IR LEDs. Estimated LED life time: 10 000 Hrs. Material: Aluminum casting / extrusion.

Digital Infrared Photography (Hardcover) $17.36 Studio photographer Harnischamer offers abundant illustrations of and brief chapters on photography methods using digital infrared cameras. The chapters cover basic theory; cameras, filters, and accessories; specialty cameras; practical aspects including exposure, tabletop and still life, and macro photography; and editing techniques using Photoshop CS2 and CS3. This book is distributed by O`Reilly Media. Annotation )2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)