Using these two types of filters

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mrngbss
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Using these two types of filters

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Hi,

IR blocking filters blocks out the Infra-Red spectrum, allowing clearer pictures to be taken, especially with a webcam.
Solar Continuum filter only allows the green portion (something like the 540nm spectrum), which effectively blocks out the blue and red (including infrared)spectrum. More info on the Continuum filter

If I use two together, will the IR filter be effectively in use?

Will there be a difference between clips taken with these two filters and with only the solar continuum filter?

Pls advise. Thanks.
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Post by river »

IMO: if both filter does not block out 100% Infra-Red, then stacking the two filter will improve the IR filtering... with some cost...
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