Not a review, but a Torch question

[michael23]

Does anyone know of anywhere I can get a torch that will take a red filter?

[Colin Key]

Yes, the "Red Light" district in Amsterdam!!!

Colin :laugh::ohdear:

[michael23]

BOGOF no doubt...:laugh:

[Colin Key]

BOGOF no doubt...:laugh:

Isn't that the capital of Colombia, S.A.?

Colin :laugh::ohdear::smile:

[MichaelF]

Naaah, that's Buy One, Get One Taken Away

:ohdear:

PS methinks you mean Colombia :laugh:

[MichaelF]

For the original question, go to a bicycle shop (or car accessories) and ask for a rear lamp.

[Phil.J]

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[Colin Key]

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Oh My God, and I always thought that we birders were a sad bunch!!!

Colin :ohdear:

[FayJ]

Michael, do you want a torch that you can add a red filter to (i.e. a normal white light torch) or one like the sort amateur astronomers use?

I do a lot of amateur astronomy and use a red torch (helps preserve dark adaptation in order to see faint objects better). Telescope House sell red torches, such as this one that you may find suitable (http://www.telescopehouse.com/acatalog/Deluxe_Astro_LED_GloTorch.html).

[michael23]

Michael, do you want a torch that you can add a red filter to (i.e. a normal white light torch) or one like the sort amateur astronomers use?

I do a lot of amateur astronomy and use a red torch (helps preserve dark adaptation in order to see faint objects better). Telescope House sell red torches, such as this one that you may find suitable (http://www.telescopehouse.com/acatalog/Deluxe_Astro_LED_GloTorch.html).

Hi, i would like a torch either with a permanent red light which gives a decent beam or a normal torch which will accept a filter, instead of using red christmas pudding wrappers taped over it,
I willbe using it for badger watching, and i should really dig out my meade lxd55sthc and get some astronomy done. The torch you linked to, how does the beam fair? Certainly looks handy.

[FayJ]

Hi, i would like a torch either with a permanent red light which gives a decent beam or a normal torch which will accept a filter, instead of using red christmas pudding wrappers taped over it,
I willbe using it for badger watching, and i should really dig out my meade lxd55sthc and get some astronomy done. The torch you linked to, how does the beam fair? Certainly looks handy.

The beam is not a very strong one, as it's intended for astronomy use - you don't want to lose your night vision. However, once you're dark adapted you'll find it quite useful.

And...torch forums?? That's what I love about the net, there's so much esoteric and strange stuff out there. There is an interest or a group for just about everything. :eek: