Flashlight with threaded front ring

videoman · Jun 30, 2011

Is there a flashlight that has a threaded front that I can screw in glass photographic filters onto ? the sizes I am looking for are any of these in diameter: 49mm,52mm,55mm,58mm,62mm,67mm,72mm, or 77mm
I need to produce different color casts for a special effect homemade movie with different diffusion patterns and colors. I would need 4 of these flashlights if they exist or perhaps an added adapter that would make it possible.

CKOD · Jun 30, 2011

Maglite lenses are 52mm diameter, but thats the bare glass. If you have actual specs on the threads (OD and TPI) or could sent a filter in, some of the custom machinists could possibly make a replacement bezel made that has threads as apropriate to accept the filters.

Cataract · Jun 30, 2011

I can't find the link anymore for the life of me, but there (was?) a guy in the marketplace that makes custom filter adaptors. I'd start there since it would be a lot cheaper and easier to find custom made filters and adaptors that fit your current lights.

If you have a better than B movie budget, there's a forensic kit by WolfEyes that includes 7 flashlights of different colors with filters, diffuser and colored goggles.

qwertyydude · Jun 30, 2011

The easiest thing to do is simply get a flashlight with a large enough head, then you can glue a UV filter on it. This will act as an easy to use mount because camera filters are stackable.

Flashlight with threaded front ring

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