On 6 Jan 1999 21:42:10 GMT, "brian" wrote:

>does anyone know where i can still find this filter for the so-called x-ray
>vision? it sounds interesting but it is really worth it? please let me
>know if you use it or know where i can find one......thanks....brian

A no. 87 IR filter has a bit stronger effect than a dark red
(no. 25, available at most large photo stores), but you can
get the IR effect on Sony "night-shot" camcorders even
without a filter. A Kodak no. 87 3" gel is a rather expensive
$30 or so, so I would try the cheap red first
(adding a polarizer helps, as does switching to B&W mode).
BTW, the "X-ray" effect is 99% hooey, but scenery looks
great in IR (and look at all those nifty Mitsubishi car
ads shot with it...! ;-)