87c gel and digital camera on Olympus 2500L need advice--PLEASE!

[Msfoto@xxxxxxx]

Ok..got the 87c filter, and put it in a holder that fits over the lens(you 
squeeze these metal bands and it fits over the lens nicely-well, over the 
glass filter attached to the lens-) however, part of the holder covers the 
infrared sensor on the camera barrel, no matter how I twist it..
so, I need new ideas ..I thought about cutting the gel(but it was 27$ and I 
don't want to do it unless its a good idea, and placing it under the screw on 
clear filer I already have on it...unless someone knows a filter holder that 
won't block the area I mentioned..the one I have is a Voss professional  gel 
holder.
Also, I did get 2 photos with the gel placed over the lens, but the infrared 
beam
seemed to go out and stay on a LONG time--is this bad for the camera?
and most of the time it would not make an exposure. would appreciate any 
advice..
Thanks LR
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