RE: IR flash

["George L Smyth" <GLSmyth@xxxxxxx>]

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> From: owner-infrared@xxxxx [mailto:owner-infrared@xxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Mike Perkowitz
> Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 9:25 PM
> To: INFRARED@xxxxx
> Subject: IR flash
>
> ive just made myself an IR flash by taping a wratten IR filter to a flash.

I would be VERY careful doing this.  When your flash goes off, the filter
will have to absorb pretty much most of the energy.  I have read of cases
where the gel bursts into flame when this is done.

george

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