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    Default Phaserburn's Diffusion Film - DC Fix - CPF Service & Int'l Shipping

    Hello, All. I am going to provide diffusion film as a service to CPF, because I think it's a great find for any true flashaholic. I got the tip from Cave Dave, so kudos to him!

    A few words about this stuff. If you like diffuse, super floody smooth beams, this is for you. It. Is. Awesome! If functions very much like the LDF film that flashlightlens sells attached to UCL lenses. It diffuses more than writeright, and adheres much better. Throw is killed, but many lights may appear brighter to you because all of the lumens are now only 10 feet or less from your eyes most of the time, vs being thrown downfield (my observation). Thrower lights often retain a muted hotspot that is much larger. I've tried ALOT of diffusion ideas and tactics, and this is the one that rings the bell for me. I read on CPF that Selfbuilt tested this film and found only a tiny 3.2% total light reduction when used.

    The film is self adhesive, tough, and sticks beautifully, much better than writeright, glad, etc. It comes off easily and leaves no issues that I've seen. Best practice, for me, is, where possible, remove the lens, apply the film, and then re-install with the film facing the reflector. That way, the film is protected vs. water, pocket friction, etc. This works fabulously with led lights. I have not tested it on high power incans, as the heat would be quite different (radiated through the film vs backward into the heatsink mass). I have used it on stock level incans, with no issues. I assume no liability for anything that this gets tried out on.

    Great for:

    • Converting the most craptastic beam to a work of art.
    • XRE induced dark rings
    • Eliminating color blobs, odd shaped coronas, rings and blending them together beautifully.
    • 5mm led lights with a lens.
    • Great for headlamps! I'm not looking for throw on headlamps; this film opens up tons of previously overlooked HLs for reconsideration.
    • Cheapies! Fun lights in your collection limited in value b/c their beam is fugly.
    • Have multiple lights that basically fulfill the same role? Convert one to a flooder!

    This film truly makes the above situations into new lights. If you have lights where you love the form factor, runtime, build, etc., but the beam leaves something to be desired, then try this stuff out.

    4" x 8.75" sheets (the size of a #10 envelope) are available and will be shipped to you via 1st class USPS. Price is $3.25, which includes the Paypal fees and postage in the US. Outside the US, please add $2.00. Extra sheets are $1.50 each. Paypal addy: allen.david08@yahoo.com PM me your address for shipping if it's not on your Paypal. Please include your CPF name on your Paypal, and please post here as well; it makes it easier for me to match things up. Thanks!

    Each sheet is capable of filming probably every light in your collection that you want to try it on. If you have a large light you want to try it on, maybe get an extra sheet. Cutting a true circle is up to you. Many use a exacto/compass combo. They might be available at an office supply joint; maybe someone can post a link or info. Scissors work fine.

    Full disclosure: I am not interested in playing games and keeping my source secret. This is the film; DC Fix. It's the "sand":

    http://www.berlinwallpaper.com/dcfix/Transparent.htm

    A large roll is available for $15 shipped in the US. If you want that much, order it from Berlin, as that's the way to go.

    Enjoy. You'll love it, I guarantee it, or your money back! I believe this film should be in every CPF'ers supply box.


    Nice link and plug by Illumination Gear!! Thanks!

    http://www.illuminationgear.com/10622.html
    Last edited by Phaserburn; 03-02-2012 at 07:57 AM.
    The Phaser: A nice EDC with great throw; heat and runtime can be issues.

    Best Diffusion Film!

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    Ordering two sheets now.
    PP follows
    Thank You!
    Make it four sheets please/PP/p sent.
    Last edited by seahunt; 02-19-2011 at 08:31 AM. Reason: increase order

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    I'll take 2 sheets. PayPal incoming.

    Thank you for providing this service!

    EDIT:
    Last edited by mikellen; 02-19-2011 at 08:49 AM.

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    Ordering 1 = 4" x 8" sheet of diffuser film.
    Paypal sent: (Unique Transaction ID # 6HG79602S6733605L)

    Thanks

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    PP/p sent
    Addr in PM
    Thank you!

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    2 sheets

    Thank you David!
    - Terry

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    I'll take one sheet

    Thanks for the service David!

    -Grant

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    I'll take 2 sheets. Thanks

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    for 2 sheets.

    Thanks a lot,
    Mike

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    So two sheets to the UK would be 3.00 + 1.50 + 2.00 = $6.50 or three sheets would be 3.00 + 1.50 + 1.50 + 2.00 = $8, is that right?

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    Quote Originally Posted by lauriek View Post
    So two sheets to the UK would be 3.00 + 1.50 + 2.00 = $6.50 or three sheets would be 3.00 + 1.50 + 1.50 + 2.00 = $8, is that right?
    Correct.
    The Phaser: A nice EDC with great throw; heat and runtime can be issues.

    Best Diffusion Film!

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    PP sent for two sheets-- Thanks buddy!

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    Paypal sent for two sheets.

    Thanks!!

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    Paypal sent for 1 sheet.

    Thanks!
    "Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters".
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    All orders will ship tomorrow!

    Please put your CPF name on your paypal when ordering.

    Maybe someone would like to start a thread on CPF with some uses and pics to share?

    A note on pricing. I stupidly assumed paypal fees were 3 or 4%, but they are charging 13% on a single sheet order. There must be some minimum increment they are including for such small payments. So, I added an additional 25 cents (from 3.00 to 3.25) to help cover, going forward. Sorry about that!
    The Phaser: A nice EDC with great throw; heat and runtime can be issues.

    Best Diffusion Film!

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    Paypal for 2 sheets sent !

    Thanks PB - will PM postal address.

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    for 1 sheet.

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    All diffusion film orders to date have been shipped.

    I read on CPF that Selfbuilt tested this film using an Olight M20 and found only a 3.2% reduction in total light. Wow!
    Last edited by Phaserburn; 02-22-2011 at 11:12 AM.
    The Phaser: A nice EDC with great throw; heat and runtime can be issues.

    Best Diffusion Film!

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    Paypal sent for 1 sheet.

    Thanks!

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    PP sent for one sheet

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    Ill take 2 sheets please.

    Paypal sent
    Last edited by Paul6ppca; 02-22-2011 at 12:17 PM.

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    PP sent, thanks!
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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    Paypal fees are $0.30 + 2.9%, so ya small orders are a fee intensive on a percentage basis.

    PS this stuff is great. I've use better pro level diffuser material, but nothing is easier to cut, apply and work with. Easy to remove too. I use a circle template to draw a circle in pencil on the back then cut it out with scissors. Make sure you don't compromise water resistance by placing it where an Oring normally seals against the lens.

    This thread might be better of in "CPF group buys"
    Last edited by cave dave; 02-22-2011 at 02:27 PM.
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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    You have $6.75 via PayPal for 2 sheets to be sent to the United Kingdom. Address details are in the PayPal payment description. Thanks.

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    Paypal sent for 1 sheet. Thanks!
    Jake

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    PayPal sent for one sheet within the US. Thanks!

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    Default Re: Phaserburn's Diffuser Film - CPF Service

    All orders to date have shipped.
    The Phaser: A nice EDC with great throw; heat and runtime can be issues.

    Best Diffusion Film!

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    PP sent for 3 sheets please...

    *(Unique Transaction ID # 5YP05011K6599920R)

    Thanks

    Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

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    Films arrived today.

    Thanks PB

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    Mine arrived, great stuff! Thanks.

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