r/flashlight • u/The-Outdoors-Man • 11h ago

Infared finger lights

Hey guys, I run nods ( analog night vision ) i've been trying to find a small infared flashlight, ideally something I can strap to a finger for rummaging around in a pack or car if need be, any recommendations? There doesn't seem to be much out there.

Cheers

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u/bazilbt 11h ago

It's pretty niche. You might have more success getting a cheap led light and replacing the led yourself.

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u/The-Outdoors-Man 10h ago

It is pretty nichè I know I was hoping there would be a market for pilots flying under nods, i know they grt issued something still trying to find out what

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u/Blackforest_Cake_ 3h ago

Assuming this request is due to helmet lights end up lighting up the whole cabin to other nods users:

I'm thinking of the dimensions restriction for strapping to a finger. I can't think anything larger than those coin battery-operated keychain light that would still allow full range of motion of your finger (even 1AAA would be a bit too long for the bones).

These ones are only be constant on/momentary on/off too so there is absolutely no risk of accidentally activating on W/R/G/B unlike the modern multi-LED ones + no hold/multi-click involved. Cons: coin batteries and runtime, possibly poor quality too (both light and keychain).

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u/UnfortunateWah 3h ago

https://princetontec.com/product/pilot-finger-light/?srsltid=AfmBOoqqOzNeDF0_dEiHbKdMVV2QvdhmxHnFGYHm9SCSbxgrgUM39vzT

Not IR, but unless you want to pay double for an IR variant from another manufacturer:

https://helicopterhelmet.com/Finger-Light-FL-7-Infrared_p_997.html

I presume your NVGs don’t have a built in IR flood light as most should?

From experience trying to use NVGs and the flood light for up close tasks is a genuine nightmare because of the focus and having to re-adjust it constantly (even on latest gen white phos tubes the depth of focus is tiny at short range), it’s much easier to look under the NVG’s and use a small amount of visible green/red/moonlight white.

I *think* this is what most pilots do, hence why so many of them use visible light finger lights.

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u/FrankSinatraCockRock 2h ago

I'd probably just use some clip on and attach a normal(but small) infrared flashlight to the nods. Or hell, Velcro tape.

There might be some infrared flashlights compatible with the Thrym switchback. Not the same as strapping to a finger, but it can be held with one.

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u/timflorida 10h ago

This little guy may be interesting to you. It has white light or UV.

If you get the 'Standard Pack', it includes a strap for your wrist.

https://www.sofirnlight.com/products/sofirn-se1-wearable-edc-light-rgb

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u/FrankSinatraCockRock 2h ago

Not infrared.

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u/timflorida 1h ago

Yes, I know that - that's why I stated 'white light or UV'.

I listed it as an interesting option.