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BBRags · 08-22-2009, 09:55 AM

DrMoze, thanks for the suggestion. I will try it, as I like the bright even light of the lightwedge.

I think I've figured out a way to improve the evenness of the clip-on LED light that I got from Walgreens. I cover the light with a light dispersing material, which is just a piece of Glad Press n Seal plastic wrap. The first attached picture shows two of my clip on lights with this modification. Glad Press n Seal wrap is not clear like other plastic wraps, but is frosted and transluscent. One side of the plastic is coated with a tacky adhesive, so all I had to do was press it onto the lens and rub it down to adhere it in place. The second picture shows the quality of the light on my Sony 505. There is a "hot spot" and some glare, but the harsh shadows are gone and it's a tremendous improvement over the unmodified light.

As a substitute for Glad Press n Seal, Scotch Magic Transparent tape (and similar frosted adhesive tapes) should work too.

I got both lights from Walgreens. The light on the left is cheaper and sells for $2 each or 2/$3. The light on the right costs $6 (Walgreens.com has it for $5, but you pay for shipping). The clip on the $6 light is wider and more stable on the reader and has a magnet on the bottom for mounting on metal surfaces. The $6 light is a bit brighter too. Either light is a fantastic bargain.

08-22-2009, 09:55 AM	#10
BBRags Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 12 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: None	DrMoze, thanks for the suggestion. I will try it, as I like the bright even light of the lightwedge. I think I've figured out a way to improve the evenness of the clip-on LED light that I got from Walgreens. I cover the light with a light dispersing material, which is just a piece of Glad Press n Seal plastic wrap. The first attached picture shows two of my clip on lights with this modification. Glad Press n Seal wrap is not clear like other plastic wraps, but is frosted and transluscent. One side of the plastic is coated with a tacky adhesive, so all I had to do was press it onto the lens and rub it down to adhere it in place. The second picture shows the quality of the light on my Sony 505. There is a "hot spot" and some glare, but the harsh shadows are gone and it's a tremendous improvement over the unmodified light. As a substitute for Glad Press n Seal, Scotch Magic Transparent tape (and similar frosted adhesive tapes) should work too. I got both lights from Walgreens. The light on the left is cheaper and sells for $2 each or 2/$3. The light on the right costs $6 (Walgreens.com has it for $5, but you pay for shipping). The clip on the $6 light is wider and more stable on the reader and has a magnet on the bottom for mounting on metal surfaces. The $6 light is a bit brighter too. Either light is a fantastic bargain. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by BBRags; 08-22-2009 at 10:45 AM.