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Found: Diffusers (flat & lantern style) that fit the Thrunite TN4A (& the Fenix E41?)
When I was looking for a diffuser for my Thrunite TN4A, I found that I had to do a lot of searching (CPF posts & Google) because everything's scattered here & there. So, I'm creating this to have a single post that identifies diffusers, diffuser film and where I bought them, to save people from having to search around. Also, I couldn't find where to buy certain things and had to email the manufacturer, so I'll also add links (I believe that's ok to do?).
This information is probably common knowledge around CPF but us newbies have to dig around a lot at first. Oh, and I like to add pop cans to my pictures as size reference because I know it would have really helped me to get a better feel for the size of the flashlight.
My TN4A was purchases in April, 2016 and as per Thrunite measures 111.5mm in length, 45.5mm in diameter. I thought I should mention that in case a new model comes out with slightly different dimensions.
Apparently the items I'm posting about will also fit the Fenix E41, according the following post (thanks SelfBuilt!). His post also identifies other flashlights that different sized scopes will fit.
Link: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...TIMES-BEAMSHOTS-VIDEOS-PROS-amp-CONS-and-more!
These are the items I bought for my Thrunite TN4A:
1. Butler Creek Blizzard See Thru Scope Cover, Size #7 (1.80 to 1.89-Inch)
- The lens is clear so you have to add diffuser film (see below for film).
- Fits perfectly out of the box! No modification required.
- Pliable grippy rubber so it's easy to put on/take off & doesn't fall off.
- Flips open/close so you can keep it on the flashlight if you want to.
Purchased from: Amazon.ca
Price: ~ $8.00 US on Amazon.com & ~$11.00 on Amazon.CA
Link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...Thru+Scope+Cover,+Size+#7+(1.80+to+1.89-Inch)+
2. Diffuser film (to cut & apply to the scope cover lens)
Purchased from: CPF member Phaserburn who kindly sells single 4" x 8.75" sheets (the size of a #10 envelope) as a service to other CPF members, so you don't have to buy an entire roll! What a guy! Thanks Phaserburn!
Price: See his post (good price!)
Link: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...ion-Film-CPF-Service-amp-Int-l-Shipping-Avail
3. XENO TW42 Flashlight Traffic Wand Diffuser Cap
- You need to modify it by adding 2 layers of electrical tape so it fits properly.
- I couldn't find anything that would fit any better than this one. Also, it's very sturdy (good quality). I like it.
- It fits a bit big without tape and it will fall off if tipped/tilted. Also, without tape it covers the power button a little. With tape, perfect! Doesn't cover power button and won't fall off.
- I couldn't find anywhere to buy this diffuser and had to email Xeno to find out. Shipping from HongKong only took 7 days, wow!
Purchased from: hkequipment.net
Price: ~$12.75 US
Link: http://www.hkequipment.net/product-p/tw42.htm
Here they are:
^^ Picture Above from left to right: AA battery, Blizzard Creek scope cover (diffuser film added), Xeno TW42 diffuser, Thrunite TN4A, pop can for size reference, diffuser film (showing peel-off side).
^^ Picture above: Butler Creek Blizzard See Thru Scope Cover, Size #7 (with diffuser film added) on the Thrunite TN4A
^^ Picture above: XENO TW42 Flashlight Traffic Wand Diffuser Cap on the Thrunite TN4A
When I was looking for a diffuser for my Thrunite TN4A, I found that I had to do a lot of searching (CPF posts & Google) because everything's scattered here & there. So, I'm creating this to have a single post that identifies diffusers, diffuser film and where I bought them, to save people from having to search around. Also, I couldn't find where to buy certain things and had to email the manufacturer, so I'll also add links (I believe that's ok to do?).
This information is probably common knowledge around CPF but us newbies have to dig around a lot at first. Oh, and I like to add pop cans to my pictures as size reference because I know it would have really helped me to get a better feel for the size of the flashlight.
My TN4A was purchases in April, 2016 and as per Thrunite measures 111.5mm in length, 45.5mm in diameter. I thought I should mention that in case a new model comes out with slightly different dimensions.
Apparently the items I'm posting about will also fit the Fenix E41, according the following post (thanks SelfBuilt!). His post also identifies other flashlights that different sized scopes will fit.
Link: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...TIMES-BEAMSHOTS-VIDEOS-PROS-amp-CONS-and-more!
These are the items I bought for my Thrunite TN4A:
1. Butler Creek Blizzard See Thru Scope Cover, Size #7 (1.80 to 1.89-Inch)
- The lens is clear so you have to add diffuser film (see below for film).
- Fits perfectly out of the box! No modification required.
- Pliable grippy rubber so it's easy to put on/take off & doesn't fall off.
- Flips open/close so you can keep it on the flashlight if you want to.
Purchased from: Amazon.ca
Price: ~ $8.00 US on Amazon.com & ~$11.00 on Amazon.CA
Link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...Thru+Scope+Cover,+Size+#7+(1.80+to+1.89-Inch)+
2. Diffuser film (to cut & apply to the scope cover lens)
Purchased from: CPF member Phaserburn who kindly sells single 4" x 8.75" sheets (the size of a #10 envelope) as a service to other CPF members, so you don't have to buy an entire roll! What a guy! Thanks Phaserburn!
Price: See his post (good price!)
Link: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...ion-Film-CPF-Service-amp-Int-l-Shipping-Avail
3. XENO TW42 Flashlight Traffic Wand Diffuser Cap
- You need to modify it by adding 2 layers of electrical tape so it fits properly.
- I couldn't find anything that would fit any better than this one. Also, it's very sturdy (good quality). I like it.
- It fits a bit big without tape and it will fall off if tipped/tilted. Also, without tape it covers the power button a little. With tape, perfect! Doesn't cover power button and won't fall off.
- I couldn't find anywhere to buy this diffuser and had to email Xeno to find out. Shipping from HongKong only took 7 days, wow!
Purchased from: hkequipment.net
Price: ~$12.75 US
Link: http://www.hkequipment.net/product-p/tw42.htm
Here they are:
^^ Picture Above from left to right: AA battery, Blizzard Creek scope cover (diffuser film added), Xeno TW42 diffuser, Thrunite TN4A, pop can for size reference, diffuser film (showing peel-off side).
^^ Picture above: Butler Creek Blizzard See Thru Scope Cover, Size #7 (with diffuser film added) on the Thrunite TN4A
^^ Picture above: XENO TW42 Flashlight Traffic Wand Diffuser Cap on the Thrunite TN4A
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