I have been looking at trying some IR film. Ilford recommends a 092 filter but I have been looking at the 093 as well. Does anyone have any good advice on a film, filter combo for Ilford IR 200? I know all about loading and unloading in total darkness and the Bessa R I have will be IR friendly if I cover the film window on the back door. The Bessa will also allow me to focus.

Which film are you refering to Greg? Ilford doesn't make true IR film. They make SFX200 which has extended red sensitivity and with the right filter will get close to IR. Here's a link to the data sheet for it which lists filter recommendations:

http://www.ilfordphoto.com/Webfiles/2007651134552223.pdf

Here is what I am looking at.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/118759-REG/Ilford_1829189_SFX_200_Infrared_135_36.html

That's the one I was thinking of Greg. It's not true IR but, the results are close as you can see from the examples at Pbase (http://www.pbase.com/cameras/ilford/sfx_200). Per their data sheet, here's what they say on filter usage with this film:

Very deep red
ILFORD SFX, B+W RG665, B+W 092, Heliopan 695
and 715, Hoya R72 and Kodak Wratten 89B. These
filters give an even more dramatic effect than deep red
filters. However, exposure times with these filters can be
very long, so the use of a tripod is recommended.

Deep red
B+W 091, Heliopan 29, Kodak Wratten 29 and
Rodenstock 29. These filters give a more dramatic effect
than red filters.

Red
B+W 090, Cromatek HC4, Cokin 003, Hitech 25, Hoya
25A, Jessop R2, Kodak Wratten 25, Lee 25 and
Rodenstock 25. Under some conditions, the effect with
these filters can be quite subtle, similar to a normal
panchromatic film used with these filters.

Thanks Aaron. I have been reading the reviews on the film here at PR. Looks like a fun film to try and a true B&W without a filter. I may give it a try.

I had a roll of it Greg but, I was stupid. I really wanted to try it but, didn't have any filters at the time. That was stupid of me :mad2: Shooting it straight is like shooting regular film with a red filter. Only other thing I can tell you about it is that it is very grainy film. Though I guess all IR films are. I'll be interested in seeing how it turns out for you. Would like to pick up some more myself sometime.