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I've had the US colour filters for awhile and had only tried them with a midgrade blade (my preferred type) and liked maybe 2 colours they produced.

Recently I tried using an UE midgrade blade and the results were vastly different, in a good way.  So many more colours came alive and very likely due to the different type of diffusion white polycarbonate provides.

Why I took so long to try this I don't know.

So I took pics with all the US filters in an UE midgrade blade.  There's more but I'll touch on that in a bit ...






























Ok, it's not all of the filters.  Some of them are so close in colour that on camera you can't tell the difference and those are more in the pinks/purples.  Speaking of which, the pink/purple filters are the weakest showing as very washed out and really not too pleasant to use.  The green/teal/yellow/ filters are much better - showing truer colour while at the same time being bright.

So if you're going to use a midgrade, the colours that work are yellow and teal/SRD and they look good.  The UE provides more range with these particular filters.

I've finally gone and ordered a swatch book from Lee Filters.  For those that don't know these are light filters for stage use, they can perform under high heat, are bright while keeping truer colour.  There will be an overwhelming amount of shades to try and I plan on updating this thread as I experiment with them and with different blade types.  

Very cool Haz, and great idea. :)

I'm looking forward to seeing the colours you get from LEEs.

Likin' those yellows...old fart approved. ;)

+1

Go green!! 😁

Great job, Haz!

+1 for the awesome pics.

And I buuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnn for a Prophecy.

Oh yes, it will be mine, the preciouses will..................

(https://i.imgur.com/simzwpG.jpg)

That's Haz, this could help answer a lot of people's questions.

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Thanks for this, I am sure all of your hard work will help anyone looking for answers about US's color discs.

And thank you for reminding me that I need to get a silver atound to getting a silver Prophecy as I have 5 of the Dark versions.

I'm really liking the pics of some of those blade colors.  Almost like a sepia with color effect.  I can mail you some Lee sample books anytime as have a local source.  I have gone through some colors within a few books already.

Are you getting your's from Canada or the US ?

point  8)

Go Green!

Thank you, guys ... this was fun to do and I'm pretty steadily using the filters in my blade now too. Although as a stand alone I really like the silver blade as well.




One Dark Prophecy for every Dark Night suit I imagine  :)




Thanks  ;D  

It's too easy to take for granted how helpful our community is ... I totally would've asked/made a request for filters if I would've thought of it.  Thanks for the offer, I ordered a book directly from Lee Filter and it's coming from the U.S. $2 but it took a full week to process making me think they had to make one before it could go out.




Thank you, Davester! I'm sure it already goes with out saying but - a worthy investment it is 8)

That's a really good price if it includes mailing.  I think Lee still give one free sample book.  I have one book that I don't use but for a sample display with the color specifics.  You can likely get x3 1" circles while leaving a bit of the gel color attached to the book.  I don't think that you will want to take the book apart.  

I use a blade plug to trace the correct circle size for most sabers using the regular size of LED housing.  If you go too small they can slip underneath the LED rim and be difficult to remove.  If too large they could crinkle or sit in the emitter sideways.  I've often combined x2 filters and occasionally used x3 but the illumination can be greatly diminished.
  
An US disc with a filter can make a nice brighter shade.  2nd from the right are some US discs plus a deeper green cut to size filter.  There is a significant difference in size to the blade... therefore the plastic disc could rattle when saber is in use.  Also a few members have reported that the edges of the discs can melt if used for a more lengthy period on top of a tri-Cree Led.  Other members have had no problems with either the discs or the filters.

Sharp narrow curved scissors and a dental pick really help to get a smoother trimmed circle.  I just trace around the plug with the pick... also great for getting the gel filter out of the emitter as they tend to stick to the emitter wall.  :)

This information is mainly for the members who have not yet used the colored disc or the gel filters.  Thanks Haz for letting me jump on to your thread.  :D



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Really appreciate those helpful tips, D7 thank you.

Shipping was $7 and if the book is as thick as I think all in I'm happy with what I spent.

Awesome combinations, i am using the same method of using the blade plug to trace and cut the filters (not Lee Filters as it seems they are hard to get in Europe, but something similar).
Your pictures look great, however i suspect in real-life the light is dimmer than in the pictures, at least this is how it looks in my case.
Do not forget to post an update when your swatch book arrives and compare the color discs from US with the Lee filters ..

Thank you, Biriv  :)  It's nice having you, D7 (others are welcome) give some of your experienced input with this.

The brightness is diminished just so, but the more brilliant/clarity of colour is the benefit ... when the right filter is used.

I have some high expectations with what the Lee brand can do as I've heard good things many times. Especially looking fwd to what the results will be with the std midgrade blade.

Nice. I actually kinda like that shade above the yellow color, its like more of a bluer silver color to me anyway :P (Think Goku's Ultra Instinct colors) Only comparison I can really think of :P Ultra Instinct Silver :P I personally always liked filters in Ultra Edge blades as well especially for blues, greens, yellows, oranges, and purples. Try I think is what its called moon blue and light sky blue together, makes an interesting blue color =] Kelly and lime green make a good green together too. I think that was one of the combos I always used to use before with those anyway. But the two blue combos is almost a Revenge Of The Sith shade of blue or Attack Of The Clones shade. Medium and light blue is a good combo to do too

D7, you should pin this in the FAQ.  Wow.  I thought I knew what I was doing with the Lee filters... 

For the record I also use a blade plug to trace the circle for filters.  I've never stacked them, though.  I can usually find a color I want with a single gel.  :-)  And the Tri-Cree AS is SOOO much better when you're filtering.  I have found "mixed" colors, ESPECIALLY yellow, are for whatever reason just superior when you filter vs mixing LED colors.  My SY blades are all AS with a filter.

You're right, yellow is one of those great mysteries no one seems to get just right. Plus yellow seems to be a very personal thing for most people, I find.

True.

Ironically, my "yellow" is ...  Yellow.  Yellow 101.  Though I also like Light Amber (102) and Lee Yellow 765 and Oklahoma Yellow 767.

My daughter is hooked on pink (Follies Pink 328) and I'm currently looking for a good filter for a very pale purple and Cyan or SRD.

But that's for the future.  I have my Emerald saber set for a really awesome light blue and my Consular is filtered to SY.  I am in happy land!  :-)

That sounds fun I'm excited to get into it and ... learn the filters moniker lol.

Something like that.

Wow, I'm really liking the way the orange looks.

Yeah, it's one of the strongest out of the stock US ones ... that, the yellow and SRD disc are the best.

Purple, pink, a really solid green, red, and blue are in need of some help. That's what I'm hoping to see come from the ordered filters.

Very clever color discs mod.

i use the lee filters also with my dark intiate v4 TRI CREE AS. I get much better brightness with them over the US discs. Iv sat down for hours cutting out and playing with all the shades. Iv gotten pretty much every color possi le to look reallly good except red. to get a true red you lose too much brightness. but for a way cheaper way to change colors of your saber the TRI CREE AS with filters is the way to go!

I just got my swatch book today, and started cutting out colours and trying to keep them organized ... interesting about the red, _Sith.  I haven't gotten to those yet will be interesting to see the results for myself.

Will be taking some time to go through the book and hoping to post some new pics sometime in the next few days.

Awesome! It's fun finding all the cool combinations of colors. The reds are nice just not as bright in my opinion. I organzided all mine in tiny little baggies with the color names written on them. (Guardian Blue, fire orange, etc.)

Ready to roll ... just like you did, _Sith and also taken straight outta Dauntless Seven's playbook I went and got something to keep the filters organized.  A $3 photo album that'll hold up to 100 colours (photo's  ;)).




I've settled on 42 colours and may get into more detailed shades of blues etc. down the road but right now this is more than enough to mix/match and play with.

I'm going to be showing only one shade of a colour at a time as by photo it's near impossible to tell apart one red from another side x side and so on.  
Some colours are duds, for the most part I'm impressed and these have met my expectations for quality colour filtration and brightness.

So starting off this time around ...























Yes, the Lime Green and Bright Pink are the most evenly lit I've seen in these colours and indistinguishable from a dedicated LED IMO.  #leeforthewin.

More to follow  8)

After seeing all these posts I am really tempted to go this route. This will allow me to change colors if I see fit, or if I get bored with a color. My only thing is you loose the ability for flash on clash. I am thinking I may buy one saber with FoC and then any sabers I buy/build after that use this method.

As a suggestion you could get a silver main colour with FOC, then filter it to different main colours. Of course this would mess a little with your FOC though.

That is an option. Most likely I will just get my next one with a standard color and FoC. See if I even like FoC. Then do my next couple this way for a more custom color effect and changabity.

I already got the saber bug and only just got my first stunt saber haha. I already have 5 more saber planned on my list.

I hear ya, and certainly go with your plan. Took me 4yrs before I gave AS a try lol.

As a fan of AS, I have yet to try these. I am really tempted now.

 Great job hazard!! that's more organized than mine by far! I love the photo album idea. Points for this!

For the actual material I'm $5 invested which is a huge payoff for what you get out of it. It was even relaxing taking the time to set up the album and filters :)

Thank you! Ideally I would've liked sleeves for coin collecting but at least this way there's lots of room to write down the filter information ... that and it's readily available.

Beautiful pics and colors haz.

Thank you, my friend.

Hey Haz, the colors look great, love the Prophecy!

Had to bump these pictures, this page is so empty without it  :)
That Prophecy is magical! I wish I had mine in tri-cree!

Thanks a bunch, Mav really appreciate it!

Thanks very much, Master M! There shall be more filter colour examples coming in the near future as there's so many to try and share.

If in the future you're considering another purchase, you'll have to save up extra and order a Tri-AS LED too  8)

In fact I'd like to order a standard AS LED to compare performance.

Hazard, those are great pics!  I've been using straight-up Yellow (101) for SY but I am going to give Rust (777) a try.  And my daughter loves the Hot Pink!  And I'll be cutting the Lime Green and Lavender for my collection as well.  :-)

Karmack, thanks so much!  I should've raved about the Rust colour filter because it was pretty fine I believe, and I'm STILL excited to try and display the other yellows including Yellow (101).  I'd like to know what you think of Rust once you give it a go(?) :)

Hey Hazard!

So I tried the Rust (777) filter, and I really like it!  But I wouldn't call it "yellow".  The color actually reminded me of a really cool orange color, very similar to the Fire Orange blades I've had.  In fact, on my saber it showed as a nearly perfect match for Fire Orange.

The straight yellow filter (101) I still prefer for SY.  A VERY close second is one called "Oklahoma Yellow" 767.  I used 767 for a long time in another AS hilt I had, but I eventually sold that one and the person who bought it was in love with the yellow blade so I sent the filters with it.  :-)  So I no longer have enough of the 767 filter left to make a blade filter, and I can't justify getting another swatch book for one filter.  Another one I've tried is Lee Yellow (765) which is very close to standard Yellow but maybe just a bit more golden.  Also a nice color.

I'll try to get a picture of 101 and 765 side-by-side, as I have them in my twin Catalysts right now.  :-)

And I took a picture of the rust and yellow (777 and 101) in the same hilt, same conditions, for a side-by-side comparison.

First the Yellow 101.  These pictures are VERY close to how they look to my eye, particularly the reflection from the tower the saber is leaning against.  This yellow is very "lemony" yellow.  And very bright but still a nice rich color.

(https://i.imgur.com/vn6GLoi.jpg)

And second is the rust 777.  This one looks more like Fire Orange to me, but is also a very rich color and fully saturated, not washed-out looking.

(https://i.imgur.com/jc8In55.jpg)

Anyway, I hope this helps!  And again, great post on the greens, pink and purple!  Looking forward to trying those out!

Cheers!

Very nice comparison ... and the reflection on the tower is doing a shockingly good job of showing the colour on camera (a method some deem ... unnatural  :P).

I like this back and forth though, the Rust I tried was in my bedroom with a very woodsy tone and I may see more orange in better lighting conditions.

Here we are with round 2 using Lee Filters and this time with a midgrade blade, so lets get right into it.  I'll give a few impressions afterwards.  I didn't have enough light in the room and the pics are a big over exposed because of it.

The stand out colours this time were Flame Red, Steel Blue and QTR Mustard Yellow (btw greens are always good, we'll just leave it at that :) ).

It's clear to me that while a few colours look good in a MG blade ... UE blades are the better choice here.  The colours are brighter and cleaner looking all around and I think I'll need to go back and re-use the filters in this round in an UE blade to get the most enjoyment out of them.

It seems yellows and pinks are consistently good after trying different shades of each - if these are your primary/favourite blade colours then I recommend you pick up a Lee swatch for sure.

I'll be doing another run of colours, excited to try more reds getting into darker shades of those and some more of those pinks(!)  :D

I agree, the Steel Blue was definitely my favorite of the bunch. Another great batch of pics though.

More awesomeness from Haz!

That flame red looks cool. :)

Fern green!  :P

+1 Haz.

Thank you, gents!

Just noting that I've started checking the last batch of colours in an UE blade and the results are most satisfying, having shown these colours in true HD lol.

Nice batch!  I have to agree on the Steel Blue, that's an AMAZING color!  But I liked the mustard yellow and the light rose as well.  That very light rose color is a very unique color, wouldn't see many sabers with that!  :-)

Thanks my good man  :D

So far this has been a lot more fun than I thought. I've only gotten through the first 3 colours with the UE on this most recent run ... Most impressive!

How did you order a sample book from Lee's website? I can't seem to find that anywhere.

It was a totally random link I found doing a google search. I thought I was looking at a store website that offered the booklets but it ended up being an order form straight from Lee USA. TBH it felt fake and I wasn't sure if I was just giving my money away to the internet lol. Then I got a proper invoice emailed to me so then I knew it was all good.

Long story, not a lot of useful info lol. I'll have a look and try and find the correct link and report back.

This is where I purchased my Lee Filter swatch book -

https://shop.leefiltersusa.com/main.sc


I picked up the Swatch Book - Designers Edition for $2.00.

Thanks for the link, Hazard!

I also have the Designers Edition.  For the same cost ($2) there's a LOT more options than the color disks.  Be aware, though, you can only get two or maybe three filters from each swatch.  If you want to do multiple sabers with the same color you might want to order 2 or 3.

Thanks very much! Can't wait to get the saber my daughter ordered. Initiate LE v2 with Tri-Adegan Silver.

You guys are welcome!

I had to put a decent amount of focus in getting three filters off one swatch, and it didn't always work out either.  Great advice on ordering extra booklets, Karmack.

Yeah.  The sad thing is the Lee swatchbook has about 500 filter swatches, of which you'll end up using about 10.  :-)  But its very hard to get more than two filters from each swatch, they're only about 3 inches long and about 1.5 inches wide.  And one end has a hole in it, so...  :-)

That still sounds like a pretty good deal for $2. That is a lot of color choices.

After reading about the LEE filters on the forums I decided to buy two books and it is SO FUN being able to try out new colors with the adegan silver blade I got on my mystery box saber.  I just got the filters so I've only tried a few colors, and there are so many more to choose from.  Thanks for posting all the tips & suggestions 

That's exciting, Dyllan!  Now that's getting the most out of a MB saber  :D


I've got another batch of colours coming soonish, just have to wait for the right lighting conditions to take good pics.

Round three people!  Back with a good 'ol UE blade and there were a few that once again pleasantly surprised with their vibrant brightness.

Soft Green ... Boom!  8)  possibly the best example of a SRD colour I've seen in person.  One filter keeps it on the green side and two on the blue - weird but that's what it does.  Spring Yellow - the yellow version of a Lime coloured blade, so cool.

I need to do more searching in the Swatch for blues as I've found the ones I've pulled and tested to be a tad underwhelming except Steel Blue #117 which is like AB.  I also feel the same about the purples, they photograph well but in person they're a touch too washed out.  There are so many more of each of these to try yet so my own filter book will be expanding once again.

To reiterate - the yellows and pinks are ridiculously good IMO with greens coming in as solid all around.

I also need to try more reds ... if I remember right Karmack said they underperform and he's right.  You CAN get beautiful reds but in order to do so you need to double up on filters and because of that they're just not bright enough to enjoy more than a short span.

It's trial and error really and this doesn't even come close to trying different shades or colours together.  This just means that there's a lot of fun to be had  8)

Right on Haz!  Soft green does look excellent!  Wow!

I don't mind fire...it does look dimmer though.

Great stuff though, and an excellent resource.

+1

Thanks, brother  :)

One filter for Fire returns the brightness but the colour gets too whited out.

Awesome Haz! I'm really attracted to the Cold Lavender and Sunset Red, a pity they are not as good looking irl.

Thank you!  I agree ... I guess it says something that VA and DVA are hard to attain bright rich colours by LED so filtering for the same wouldn't be so easy.

WOW Haz, those are some cool looking pics!  :o
 Some of those look really nice and the reflection on the wall is usually a good rep of the color in person.
 Have you found a purple that looks like Mace Windo's saber?
 The two pics look close on here but not sure about in person.
 Perhaps one of those cold lav and a med purple filter?  MTFBWY!

Thanks so much, Mav.

Thus far the purples have either a white or blue to them, not the deep rich yet bright purple like Mace's.  I'll need to keep looking through the book to find a purple I'd enjoy using regularly, something to the quality of what your talking about.  This would include trying a mix of different purples too, thanks for pointing that out.

Follies Pink is the one my daughter chose for her pink blade!  :-)  Awesome picture!

And I am SOOO  trying that Ald Gold 770...

Burnt Yellow 770 or Ald Gold 550?  ;D

LOL  Both probably.  :-)

I'm looking forward to getting my swatch books. Two books for $9 is an awesome deal.

Thanks for the help in getting them.

This thread is super useful Haz, it's pretty much the definite guide to filtering Adegan Silver to its ultimate potential. Keep up the fantastic work.

Agreed.  This one should be pinned...

This should be pinned!

INDEED!

You're most welcome, Mielikki.  I'm excited for what you'll discover and I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on what you like/dislike.  Pics perhaps?  :)

I'm honoured by the sentiment, Saso .. thank you.

Thanks for the pin suggestion you guys that means a lot coming from you all.

My fire for this little adventure hasn't been stayed and I'm anticipating adding more content (them blues and reds cannot hide forever :)).

Also, there could be an opportunity for others to share their Lee/Roscolux filter pics here as well.  As simple as an AS LED filtered in a different hilt style could be inspiration for someone on the look out.

A color log book, really nice. Saber colors are radical.

Dropping in to say EXCELLENT thread brother . . .  8)


This icy blue tone . . . it's calling to me  :)

Hi Haz.  Definitely in agreement... this is really outstanding information and photos.  Let's see if I can do this pin/sticky thing lol.  Am going to have to purchase a Prophecy just like yours soon.  I do have some regular single diode AS sabers.  In fact the first US I bought years ago was with a white blade and GB FoC.  It's fun to see what color the flash will become with a filtered white main LED.  Think that one needs the tri to get the best effects.  :)

Thank you, my friend!

How excellent!  Thanks you, D7!

The Tri is proving a good companion ... I'd like to try the single AS too one day.  Having one with FoC would make for excellent effect I imagine.

Well this thread isn't stickied yet, but certainly gets my vote for being so...

Letting D7 get there though. ;)

Thanks, bro  :)

Umm... I stickied it last evening.  Will try again and if I'm unsuccessful... Rapine please do the honors.  :D

Sorry Haz.  :)


EDIT:  Just checked again and this topic thread is definitely showing as stickied or pinned.  :-\

Haz... your subject thread is at the very top of the Gallery 1st page... you want more lol ?!  ;)

It is indeed.  It wasn't showing as that way before - at least not for me, but cool. :)

Yay Haz! 

+1 bro. ;)

Lol ... that's lots you guys, thanks again!

Hey, you earned this.
There was a lot of work that went into posting all of those pics

Appreciate that, Therion thank you.

The journey continues ...

A few days ago I really went after those blue filters cutting out another 12 shades/variations.  I have proof - of course this isn't all of them  ::)






Why?  The blue filters are like the red ones; one is a tad too washed out and using 2 makes it too dark.  So I did some more looking around to find a single blue that's a DARK blue but still bright.

Results - fail  :-\  You can tell the darker blues have potential but they get too dim to be effective unless that's how you're willing to role.


What blue filters DO work good?  The ones meant to be light blue - like AB, Sky Blue, Caribbean Blue (not a thing, but I can tell you can picture it ;D).  Also, filters that are Teal/SRD are quality.

Here's a decent example of a good light blue, with the second pic focused on the blade so you get a good idea of the actual colour.

Informative once again. I especially liked this.

Excellent Haz. :)  OOO - Caribbean blue!  Yes please.


I was just thinking to myself a day or two ago, that other that the "electric" or "lightning" shades of blue, we're kind of done there...lol  I myself would REALLY like to see a good, bright, deep blue.  Like twilight.

Another spectacular round though, so another big ol' +1. :P

(I notice that your circles aren't perfectly round.  What are you using to cut them out?)

I can definitely see where the dark blues might run into troubles.
Again, thanks for sharing

Thanks gents :)




I'm using an US plastic filter as a template to trace then just using scissors to cut them out. The ones that are really out of shape is me trying to squeeze a third filter off of a swatch :)

AHHH.


I instantly thought of of a metal punch deal, that you'd just hit with a hammer.

+1 bud. :)

We might even have a craft 1 inch hole puch somewhere, Lord Bladewraith has that video tutorial he made on using one for this (can't find his atm).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTCAbcYU2js




Or this 1 inch punch  :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAUehkTi2D8&list=WL&index=13&t=0s

 

That's a nice blue! I'm gonna try that one out right now haha

LOL  I use a blade plug to trace a circle on the gel and then cut it out by hand.  :-) 

I've had the same problem with any gel that's supposed to be a truly dark color.  Dark blue is the worst, but dark green and dark red, dark purple...  They all dim to far to be really good.
But there are dozens of lighter colors that work well.  The filters really shine, though, with teals and yellows/oranges, and light lavendar colors or pinks.  The red-end of the spectrum works better, I think, and "mixed" colors, colors that are a mix of red, green and blue somehow, filter better because you're letting more of the spectrum through the filter in the first place.  When you go for blue or red or green, you're automatically screening out 2/3 of the spectrum from a white light.  From my Emerald, it seems that a brilliang, vibrant yellow is red + green + a little bit of blue.  So a yellow filter is only screening out part of the blue and letting everything else through.  Hence its the best, brightest color to filter.

OK, science lesson done for the day.   :-)

We interrupt your regularly scheduled broadcast with this unimportant announcement:
So I finally got my lee filters and have a suggestion, Artic blue with 767, 768, or 769 for those of the corrosive sith persuasion.
We now return to your regularly scheduled program already in progress.

Ahhh nice tip, Xamon thanks 8)

Hey cool Xamon. :)

I like your post format too...lol

+1

Hey Xamon... where's the photo to back up your claim ?!  ;)

Guess it's on you Haz since it is your thread.  Still say that the effect won't be the same for a single white diode.  :)

I'll have to try the Fiskar's punch.

I got my swatch books yesterday. For the darker blues, have you tried one blue disk and one of the neutral density filters? May eliminate some of the washout.

Unfortunately the Fiskar's punch has a rather large casing... therefore more difficult to place on that small filter size to get the most circles.  If you just want x2 gel discs then you will have ample room.  You should be able to find a bottle cap or something that is close for tracing.  If you want to actually place the disc lightly into the blade opening... then the US plastic disc size will work.  May be more challenging to remove later.  

One should use the 3/4 " punch as the 1" circle can be a tight fit and almost impossible to remove later.  As you will see on my photo there is a range of sizes that are needed for the various emitter styles.  If you make them too small... the disc can shift off the LED and not give as good/intense of a color as there could be.  

How about using that either metal or plastic plate that has various cut out circle sizes.  Could take a pen or some kind of scorer to make the circle on the gel filter.  Michael's crafts sells the plastic version.  :)

Or just "trace" it with an exacto knife.  ::)

In areas other than Hoth Ontario a scorer is often an exacto knife... oh the things I shouldn't have to explain lol.  :P

But on a more serious note because the exacto tip is not circular like a pen tip or even a metal dental pick... it may be more difficult to maneuver for a smoothly cut round shape.  ;)

Sorry Haz... but you know how it ( he ) is sometimes...  ::)  ;D

For the record - I'm quite ok if people wanna share their filter pics here, would add more content and keep some fresh air in the place :)



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I didn't trace with a blade plug because it made the cut-outs too tight so the stock US filters seemed like a good compromise. Though in Sabers with MHS emitters there is the risk of them sliding out of place because of the larger surface area compared to the space in an MLS emitter.

Not so sure that a neutral filter would bring back any vibrancy with a blue one, but further cut down on light exposure(?).

It may, but sometimes a reduction in overall intensity can allow the colors to saturate better.

Beautiful! The green looks quite nice! (I am biased, it is my favourite saber colour.)

I would post a pic of the colour if I could remember what host I was using for pics.
and no a n x-acto knife is a hobby knife, This is a scorer http://www.buyolfa.com/olfa-pc-l-model-1090486-plastic-laminate-cutter.html (http://www.buyolfa.com/olfa-pc-l-model-1090486-plastic-laminate-cutter.html)
There are several variations of them by assorted manufacturers. (and suddenly I hear crocodile Dundee in my head)

You are from Hoth Ontario as well.  ::)   Moving on.  :)

That's it - D7 gets all the snow from now on.

Not Vancouver; not Victoria...oh no!  Just her. :P

Ah ok then, would be interesting to try.

100% agree!   :D

Actually I am from BC I just currently live in Ontario.
Oh and Picture:

(https://i.imgur.com/szugFoq.jpg)

It really does not do the colour justice but it is the best I can do with my ancient equipment. My camera is giving it a bit of a blue shift, it is a bit more towards yellow in person.

Nice looking green blade, Xamon ... looks nice in that midgrade blade too.

That is actually a non-ultra heavy blade.

Hey Xanon!  Glad you got a good green!  I haven't tried the greens yet, but my quest for a deep purple from a filter is, I am afraid, doomed to fail.  I have found a nice violet, though.  :-)

think ill change up my blades and see which i like better. thanks.

Green and teal makes a nice cyan color =]

I would love to see this color if you have a picture of it

That yellow looks awesome. Someone needs to come up with a way to cut the Lee filters that works like a hole punch for paper binders, but sized right for saber blades.
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Like that one?
https://www.amazon.com/EK-Tools-Circle-Punch-1-Inch/dp/B00C90WM14
(Just google for '1 inch hole punch' and you'll get plenty of results...)

This is quite a helpful thread, thank you

That's a great compliment, Solstice thank you  :)

I’ve heard of Lee’s filters, but wasn’t quite sure how they worked. Looks like a book will be in my future :)

It's something different to try and I think you'd have a lot of fun with the variety and quality.

I have a cree-tri in adegan, as well. I couldn't make up my mind for color and wasn't ready to go for emerald/diamond.

The Lee and Roscolux filters are loads of fun! Figuring out which ones have the best brightness/color has been a bit of an adventure. Looking for a red that comes off as just red (and not pink) has been difficult. Other colors have been pleasant surprises.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7805/45773149725_9cb38a842d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cJPmGD)
This is Indigo #59. About as dark as you can get. Almost (but not quite) like black light. The reflection in the window is what it looks like more than the direct image.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7874/45773151405_395ea9f2d6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cJPncB)
Chroma Green #389

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/45773153495_911aec82f2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cJPnPD)
Deep Straw #15 (my favorite)

Now I'm thinking I'll develop a Sentinel character/outfit just because I like the gold so much.

Nice eratosthenes

I found 106 - Primary Red - to be quite red instead of pink
(http://i.imgur.com/qLZ9Euv.jpg)

Here my AS Apprentice is on the right with a single blue disc. This is the single LED not the tri with a standard mid-grade blade. It came out to a very nice Arctic Blue. My wife's Aeon in Guardian blue is on the left with a single red disc. The colored LED's are noticeably dimmer than the silver, I'm still recommending they would be nice to have with any color saber for the added versatility.
(http://i.imgur.com/TZmZhaF.jpg)

Here is a single purple disc. A nice violet amethyst.
(http://i.imgur.com/DaZSKK5.jpg)

Two red chips made for a nice fiery red
(http://i.imgur.com/cX2WDx1.jpg)

A green and a blue made something close to SRD
(http://i.imgur.com/8s9FH63.jpg)

and lastly two yellow discs made a color as bright as a "Rey" of sunshine....or a color to guard the Jedi Temple  :D
(http://i.imgur.com/NGpZfRM.jpg)

This is great  :D

Agreed!

Something I mentioned in the other thread that is that I'm starting to notice the color discs might look better in SINGLE AS rather the Tri-AS. US may have originally designed the discs to be used with the single LED, and so they are more saturated with the single.

Tri-cree with discs looks washed out in comparison because it pushes more light through, which is why Lee filters work better as the block more of then unwanted colors.

I've got a single AS stunt saber ordered for my wife and I'm now glad I didn't spring for the Tri-cree.

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Even with Lee filters colors can get washed out sometimes.  But with the filters you can double them up, too.   I've done that with light colors, and had good results.

I'm really anxious to try mixing some of the lighter colored discs myself. I've seen tons of pics and vids that mix some of the darker discs, but not many that mix the lighter ones. And none as far as I remember that weren't using Tri-cree.
The Single AS with 2 light colors discs might be the right combo of saturation without too much dimming

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I've wondered if my Tri-AS draws more power and, it may be a "fuller" white but maybe not much brighter than a single AS module. The same battery power to run through a single white dye could be just as effective but with slightly different results in how it appears. My son is waiting for his Fallen in a single AS LED to ship, I'm excited to compare both kinds.

I just ordered my first tri-Cree ever and it’s the AS. I’ve been told that they will light up the longer blades better. I do have a 40” blade I plan to test on to see if that’s actually true or not.

This is interesting.  I have a single AS stunt on the way, and was starting to have regrets about not getting the tri-cree.  Not sure how much I'll USE the color discs, but I got them anyway.  :)

Is it just me, or are the Lee and Roscolux filter books all sold out/on backorder?  I found one somewhere on sale for $2.50, but they wanted like $25 for shipping!  Anyone have a secret source? 

Try here:   https://shop.leefiltersusa.com/LEE-Swatch-Books_c4.htm (https://shop.leefiltersusa.com/LEE-Swatch-Books_c4.htm) — that’s where I got mine.

Out of stock.  ☹️

Fooey...

After reading through this entire thread I am so deeply compelled to get an AS saber and these swatch books you speak of.  These blade colors are all so beautiful!! I just received a silver prophecy in arctic blue in a mystery box and I so wish it were AS instead  :o Arctic blue is amazing though.

You are right about that!

Indeed. I have dual AS blades so I must dig up one of these fabled books as well (if they still exist in our current world/state of affairs). They are a double edged sword so to speak, the AS blades with color tinting I mean. The vibrancy of colors and the "fade/washing out" effect on some is markedly noticeable. Also having tested between UE and regular blades the difference is interesting. Note though that I only have standard AS not Tri so can't speak to the difference there. It's safe to say from experience and posts I've viewed Red is not the best color to try for sadly, at least in my experience/opinion. I still do want one of the Tri AS blades though. So far I love AS in orange or purple most, with greens and blues looking pretty dang good too. Just my 2 cents.