Red light dimmer filter

[bomberbaz]

I bought a red light from amazon after reading reports, allegedly by astronomers saying it was perfect. It has two brightness settings, this refers to  the dimmer of the two settings.

So what about the dimmer of the two settings? Well still seems very bright to me. I thought about using some nail polish but wasn't sure about the construction of the lens and also it is kind of a  permanent mod.

I remembered I had some red filter acetate that a bought a while back and also some thin, sticky backed foam.

I wish I had taken pictures from the start but I was kinda winging the construction on an idea so forgot to do this.

The filter itself is made up of five layers or red filter, sandwiched in a laminated pouch and sealed then cutout to fit the top of the inner wall. The inner wall is made up of the foam.

Pictures attached show the light with and without the filter. BTW it is no where near that bright, the camera makes it look like a spot light. The last two attempt to show the construction of it.

The main thing here is that I can go with or without depending on the conditions and what I am actually doing.

Edited July 28, 2020 by bomberbaz