Optical filters
Optical filters used in Kurokesu products
- LP0508-P0050 - IR CUT filter
- LP0689-P1010 - IR CUT filter
- LP0508-P0051 - Longpass NIR 850nm filter
- LP0689-P1012 - Longpass NIR 850nm filter
- F2LOW650 - IR CUT 650nm filter
- F2HIGH830 - longpass NIR 830nm filter
- D19x1_IRCUT_SCREWIN - Screw in low profile IR-CUT filter
- D19x1_NIR_SCREWIN - Screw in low profile Longpass NIR 850nm filter
- Replacing filter in C1 and C1 PRO cameras
- Optical filter influence on captured image
LP0508-P0050 - IR CUT filter
This filter is designed and manufactured for C1, C1 PRO, C920 and Brio reworked cameras but can be used for all other applications (like astronomy). It is used to block IR and UV light.
Dimensions
- Diameter: 19.0+/-0.1mm
- Thickness: 1.0+/-0.1mm
Specifications
- Coating: AR+UV+IR block
- Transmittance(avg) > 90%@370 -650nm
- OD value: >2@750-1050nm
LP0689-P1010 - IR CUT filter
This filter is designed and manufactured for C2 and C3 cameras but can be used for all other applications (like astronomy). It is used to block IR and UV light.
Dimensions
- Diameter: 25.0+/-0.1mm
- Thickness: 1.0+/-0.1mm
Specifications
- Coating: AR+UV+IR block
- Transmittance(avg) > 90%@370 - 650nm
- OD value: >2@750-1050nm
LP0508-P0051 - Longpass NIR 850nm filter
Longpass filter is manufactured for C1, C1 PRO, C920, and Brio reworked cameras but can be used for all other applications (like astronomy). This filter blocks visible light and lets the IR portion of the spectrum reach the sensor.
Dimensions
- Diameter: 19.0+/-0.1mm
- Thickness: 1.0+/-0.1mm
Specifications
- Wavelength: >850nm
- Coating: AR (install reflective side face towards object)
- Transmittance(avg) > 80%@850-2200nm
- OD value > 3.5@200-800nm
LP0689-P1012 - Longpass NIR 850nm filter
Longpass filter is manufactured for C2 and C3 cameras but can be used for all other applications (like astronomy). This filter blocks visible light and lets the IR portion of the spectrum reach the sensor.
Dimensions
- Diameter: 25.0+/-0.1mm
- Thickness: 1.0+/-0.1mm
Specifications
- Wavelength: >850nm
- Coating: AR (install reflective side face towards object)
- Transmittance(avg) > 80%@850-2200nm
- OD value > 3.5@200-800nm
F2LOW650 - IR CUT 650nm filter
This filter is designed and manufactured for C1, C1 PRO, C920 and Brio reworked cameras but can be used for all other applications (like astronomy)
F2HIGH830 - longpass NIR 830nm filter
Longpass filter is manufactured for C1, C1 PRO, C920 and Brio reworked cameras but can be used for all other applications (like astronomy)
D19x1_IRCUT_SCREWIN - Screw in low profile IR-CUT filter
Low profile screw-in IR CUT filter is designed for CS and C-mount cameras. Filter can be used with most lenses without disassembling camera or lens.
Dimensions
- Diameter: 25.4+/-0.1mm
- Thickness: 4.5+/-0.1mm
Specifications
- Coating: AR+UV+IR block
- Transmittance(avg) > 90%@370-650nm
- OD value: >2@750-1050nm
Tool
Knippex 48 11 J1 Precision Circlip Pliers are recommended to install and remove filter.
- Tips (diameter): Ø 1.3 mm
- Size of bore: Ø 12 – 25 mm
- EAN: 4003773048527
- Dimensions: 140 x 48 x 12 mm
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Weight: 105 g
D19x1_NIR_SCREWIN - Screw in low profile Longpass NIR 850nm filter
Low profile screw-in NIR filter is designed for CS and C-mount cameras. Filter can be used with most lenses without disassembling camera or lens.
Dimensions
- Diameter: 25.4+/-0.1mm
- Thickness: 4.5+/-0.1mm
Specifications
- Wavelength: >850nm
- Coating: AR (install reflective side face towards object)
- Transmittance(avg) > 80%@850-2200nm
- OD value > 3.5@200-800nm
Tool
Knippex 48 11 J1 Precision Circlip Pliers are recommended to install and remove filter.
- Tips (diameter): Ø 1.3 mm
- Size of bore: Ø 12 – 25 mm
- EAN: 4003773048527
- Dimensions: 140 x 48 x 12 mm
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Weight: 105 g
Replacing filter in C1 and C1 PRO cameras
C1 and C1 PRO cameras can be ordered with filter options:
- LP0508-P0050 650nm short pass
- LP0508-P0051 850nm long pass
- No filter
- Custom
In order to replace a only some basic tools and possibly optics cleaning materials and consumables are needed.
Make sure camera is clean so dust particles will not be transferred on a filter or imaging sensor.
Unscrew 4 DIN912 M2.5x10 screws (recent models were updated with Torx T5 screws) and remove back plate
Unscrew 4 DIN912 M2x5 screws holding PCBA
Carefully flip camera holding everything together. Then lift front plate. Filter is resting on silicone spacer. Filter nor spacer is not glued, but will be slightly bonded to each other.
Remove filter with tweezers and replace with new one. Inspect optical path for possible dust. Clean if needed.
Assembly camera in reverse order.
Optical filter influence on captured image
Even if camera sensor has RGB filters sensor is sensitive to wider range of light than human eye can see. This usually covers spectrum range from UV to NIR. Some sort of filter is required in order to get required image style or properties. Various optical filters have different use purposes.This topic covers 3 use cases Visible, NIR and full spectrum.
Example pictures below represents different use scenarios:
Visible spectrum
650nm IR CUT filter should be used in order to get natural picture look.
Full spectrum
No filter is used in the camera. In this scenario all full spectrum of light will reach sensor.
NIR spectrum
In this scenario only IR portion of light can reach sensor.