B+W UV-IR Cut 486 MRC Basic 55
B+W UV-IR Cut 486 MRC Basic 55 | Control ultraviolet and infrared light
When you’re putting together a setup where ultraviolet and infrared light need to be controlled, the B+W UV-IR Cut 486 MRC Basic 55 is a specialist filter to consider. Its name identifies its purpose: it’s designed to cut both UV and IR light passing through the lens. That makes it relevant to photographers who need this kind of spectral filtering, rather than a filter chosen simply for a visible colour effect. The “55” size designation is an important practical detail: the filter is intended for a lens with a matching 55 mm filter thread. Before choosing it, consider whether UV and IR control is actually part of your setup; this isn’t a general-purpose solution for changing exposure or adding a creative look. If that’s the job you need done, this B+W model keeps the choice focused on those two parts of the spectrum.
Specialist Note
The 55 mm rim is the detail to start with: match it to a lens’s filter thread and you can place the filter at the front of that lens, without guessing from the camera body. The “486” designation identifies this particular B+W model, while “MRC Basic” is part of its named version; I’d keep the choice centred on its stated UV-IR-cut role rather than assume it adds a particular look. It suits photographers whose work calls for controlling UV and IR light in the optical path. For example, use it when that specific filtering is needed for a scene or a considered camera setup. It’s a specialist tool, so it makes most sense when that requirement is clear.
Technical Specifications
- Product name: B+W UV-IR Cut 486 MRC Basic 55
- Category: UV filter
- Size designation: 55
B+W UV-IR Cut 486 MRC Basic 55 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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B+W UV-IR Cut 486 MRC Basic 55 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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