You're better off taking an old Rebel (or some other sufficiently decent camera you don't care about anymore) and getting someone to rip out the IR cut filter on it for you. (Or just do it yourself.) Plus, with that, you don't have to wait until the 5D mk II comes out.
Frankly, any camera that still has its IR cut filter in it is going to take lower quality pictures with an R72 filter, regardless of how sensitive the sensor may be. Proper digital IR photography always requires a dedicated camera.
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Does anyone know if the 5D MK2 can be used with infared filters such as a Hoya R72?
You're better off taking an old Rebel (or some other sufficiently decent camera you don't care about anymore) and getting someone to rip out the IR cut filter on it for you. (Or just do it yourself.) Plus, with that, you don't have to wait until the 5D mk II comes out.
Frankly, any camera that still has its IR cut filter in it is going to take lower quality pictures with an R72 filter, regardless of how sensitive the sensor may be. Proper digital IR photography always requires a dedicated camera.