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« Reply #45 on: February 08, 2019, 09:07:45 PM » |
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An update: having a recharge port, I have often left my saber on for a few hours at a time by my side. I've noticed that after a few weeks now of having my lee 101 yellow in most of the time, the filter has actually faded quite a bit, I assume because of prolonged exposure. :/ Luckily I was able to cut a second 101 filter, and have a few backup yellows as well. I plan to be a bit more cautious of leaving filters in for long periods with the saber on. I don't know if it would happen with other colors but I don't really want to test it  Something to consider if anyone is in the same boat |
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eratosthenes
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« Reply #46 on: February 08, 2019, 09:32:57 PM » |
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I noticed fade on my darkest filter (indigo, real dark)... three light spots corresponding to the tri-Cree LEDs. I'm surprised, really. These are gels, meant for stage lighting, etc. A set of puny LEDs shouldn't cause visible fade in such a short time. I looked into coated glass filters, but I haven't found anything in a one-inch diameter that would fit. Probably the most fade-proof fix. An update: having a recharge port, I have often left my saber on for a few hours at a time by my side. I've noticed that after a few weeks now of having my lee 101 yellow in most of the time, the filter has actually faded quite a bit, I assume because of prolonged exposure. :/ Luckily I was able to cut a second 101 filter, and have a few backup yellows as well. I plan to be a bit more cautious of leaving filters in for long periods with the saber on. I don't know if it would happen with other colors but I don't really want to test it Something to consider if anyone is in the same boat |
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Edon Bluewolf
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« Reply #47 on: February 09, 2019, 12:10:48 AM » |
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My Apollo brand filters definitely warp due to the heat of the LEDs but haven't noticed fading of the color yet. Although I don't leave them on for prolonged times though. Probably 30 minutes max a couple times a day maybe.
Going to check my yellow one now that has been pretty much in full time in my azure mantis since I got it...and nope the filter is not faded but definitely warped. Furthermore the warping has no visible effect on color in the blade as far as I can tell.
Also I dont use filters with my tri-crees so that is probably the biggest factor. This is an interesting consideration you both are bringing up, great heads up warning Solstice and erato! +/- 1 each as appropriate
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eratosthenes
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« Reply #48 on: February 09, 2019, 03:43:56 PM » |
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Short of finding glass filters, the alternative would be just getting full-size gels of one's favorite colors. They're not expensive ($7/ sheet at adorama or B&H) and for their size, they would give a lifetime of 1" diameter saber filters.
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« Reply #49 on: February 10, 2019, 02:13:30 AM » |
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Good point eratosthenes, I was thinking the same thing
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« Reply #50 on: February 10, 2019, 01:38:00 PM » |
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For the sake of yellow/gold diversity: Lee 104 - Deep Amber  |
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« Reply #51 on: February 12, 2019, 07:09:59 AM » |
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I noticed some fade in my dark purples as well. But here's a color that might be worth getting a full sheet of: Lee 700 - perfect lavender  |
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Lady Revan
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« Reply #52 on: February 12, 2019, 02:58:23 PM » |
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Oooo! That lavender shade is great! Same with the Deep Amber
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« Reply #53 on: February 12, 2019, 03:15:42 PM » |
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I like the amber! That is really bright.
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« Reply #54 on: February 12, 2019, 04:24:24 PM » |
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That lavender looks very good!  Point to you Lacer. |
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Sabers I own:
Graflex Tri-cree AB w/s & bronze buttons
Consular CG w/s an silver foc
Archon CG w/s an silver foc
Prophecy CG w/s an silver foc
Dorinian SRD w/lite s and AB foc
Exile in CG w/s an silver foc
Guardian in GB
Aeon V3 in GB
Dark Standard Issue BR w/vert grooves
Dark Apprentice AB (Free)
Sentinel LE V4 w/windows in SY
Dark Sentinel LE V5 in AB (Raffle prize)
Initiate LE V4 in GB
Dark Initiate V2 in GB (free)
Franken saber in VA
Dominix LE V2 in BR (friend)
Wish list: Sound in my Guardian, Dark Prophecy BR
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« Reply #55 on: February 12, 2019, 05:16:16 PM » |
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Thanks all. Have you gotten your filters yet Lady Revan?
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eratosthenes
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« Reply #56 on: February 13, 2019, 03:39:59 AM » |
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I don't think I will be finished researching filters until I try all of them. Even the nearly colorless ones.
Even when knowing color theory, it's hard to tell which filters will be the good ones.
/my Prophecy somehow has been yellow for the last couple of weeks. It just looks that good.
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« Reply #57 on: February 13, 2019, 01:27:43 AM » |
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Thanks all. Have you gotten your filters yet Lady Revan?
Not yet. They're in the mail. Hopefully any day now |
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« Reply #58 on: February 13, 2019, 06:39:39 AM » |
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A correction: I misidentified this as Deep Amber. It is in fact Lee 550: Ald Gold For the sake of yellow/gold diversity |
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« Reply #59 on: February 13, 2019, 11:09:33 AM » |
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Here is the actual deep amber to compare. More yellow/less gold. Still very nice 104 - Deep Amber  |
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