Are there any red filters that have a smooth/diffused beam?

[iamerror]

I have the Surefire red filter and also their beamshaper. I wish the red filter was more like the beamshaper. I would rather have a smooth beam for using the light up close, instead of having the light still have an intense hotspot. Are there any filters like this?

 

[Mad1]

You could use some 3M magic selotape and put that over the red filter or use Frosted glass effect spray paint, but thats a little more permenent

 

[BBL]

Just use the red filter and beamshaper together, the lens can be pushed out of the holder.

 

[AyeMayanor]

What about sanding the filter with a very fine sandpaper?

 

[knot]

hmmm, your thread is giving me ideas. I want to find a flashlight or head that will accept this series V glass wratten filter A.

 

[Burgess]

I used a red filter, sandwiched with a layer of

Glad Press & Seal plastic wrap. (Freezer Grade, which is 40% thicker).


Works great, and i'm very happy with it.


Note: This Press & Seal (at least the Freezer Grade, which i bought) has a very distinct BLUE tint.

The roll of it is Blue, after all. I was surprised when i opened the box.

But this had no noticeable effect when used with my Red filter.


But i wouldn't wanna' use it with my SMJLED-PR2 bulbs from Lambda !

Does anyone know if the "regular" grade (that is, "non-Freezer ")
also has this blue tint ?

Thank you for your help.

 

[leukos]

As others have said, if your red filter is plastic, a little sanding will diffuse the beam nicely. Scotch tape is a reversable mod with similar effects as long as heat isn't an issue.

 

[AyeMayanor]

Does anyone know if the "regular" grade (that is, "non-Freezer ") also has this blue tint ?

The regular kind is clear.