Hoja de película solar Hyperion

Q: Key Features

DIY solar filter material (ND5) — Hyperion ND5 white light solar film sheets reduce sunlight by 99.999% for safe solar viewing and photography when properly mounted and undamaged . Designed for builders creating custom front-mounted solar filters. Important: This is raw solar film and requires a properly designed holder or frame for safe use.

Q: What You’ll See

DIY solar filter material (ND5) — Hyperion ND5 white light solar film sheets reduce sunlight by 99.999% for safe solar viewing and photography when properly mounted and undamaged . Designed for builders creating custom front-mounted solar filters. Important: This is raw solar film and requires a properly designed holder or frame for safe use.

Q: Safety Information

Inspect before every use for pinholes, scratches, creases, or tears. Do not use damaged film. Mount securely in a rigid holder or frame that fully covers the aperture and cannot be dislodged by wind or handling. Never look at the Sun through an unfiltered optical device. Note on standards: ISO 12312-2:2015 applies to direct solar viewing products such as eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers. It does not apply to optical filters used on cameras, telescopes, or binoculars. This product is ND5 solar filter film intended for DIY optical filters when mounted and used correctly. For detailed safety guidance, see Solar Filter Safety & Proper Use →

Q: Can this film be used for direct solar viewing?

Yes — when mounted securely in a proper holder/frame and undamaged , a single layer of ND5 film is intended for safe direct solar viewing.

$8.89

Esta es una hoja precortada de Hyperion Solar Film de 9" X 12" que es segura para la visualización solar directa. Permite que solo pase el 0,001% de la luz solar, por lo tanto, tiene una densidad neutra de 5. Puede usarse con aumento y, por lo tanto, es seguro usarlo con cualquier telescopio, refractor, binoculares, visores, telescopios terrestres, cámaras o teléfonos celulares. cámaras. Úselo para visualización directa o para fabricar sus propios visores de eclipses y filtros solares. Se puede utilizar para ver el sol a simple vista. Sólo se necesita una capa y se puede cortar con tijeras o una navaja afilada. El material tiene un grosor de 0,002 y es muy resistente y fácil de trabajar. A través de la película se ve una imagen natural de color amarillo anaranjado del sol. Podrás ver manchas solares, granulación de superficies, eclipses y tránsitos de planetas cuando se magnifique. Antes de mirar al sol a través de la película, asegúrese de que no haya agujeros, rayones ni rasgaduras.

DIY PRODUCT — READ BEFORE PURCHASING

This is raw solar-filter film, not a finished filter.
Choose the sheet size based on the filter cell or project you are building.
Available sheet sizes are 3 × 5 in, 9 × 12 in, and 12 × 12 in.
Only one layer of Hyperion Solar Film is required.
The finished filter must be securely mounted at the front, sun-facing end of the optical system.

Choose the size that matches your measured outer diameter (OD).

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Variante

✔ ND5 White-Light Solar Film
✔ 3 Sheet Sizes Available
✔ Single, 5 & 10 Pack Options
✔ 30-Day Returns on Unused Items

Hoja de película solar Hyperion

$8.89

Details & FAQs

Details

Key Features

DIY solar filter material (ND5) — Hyperion ND5 white light solar film sheets reduce sunlight by 99.999% for safe solar viewing and photography when properly mounted and undamaged. Designed for builders creating custom front-mounted solar filters.

Important: This is raw solar film and requires a properly designed holder or frame for safe use.

What You’ll See

Important: This is raw solar film and requires a properly designed holder or frame for safe use.

Material Characteristics

Hyperion Solar Film is a thin ND5 solar-filter material designed for white-light solar viewing and photography. It is flexible and lightweight, making it suitable for custom filter cells and DIY applications. Only one layer is required. Handle the film gently and replace it if torn, punctured, or otherwise damaged.

To compare materials and understand which option is best for your needs, see Materials & Optics Explained →

Safety Information

Inspect before every use for pinholes, scratches, creases, or tears.
Do not use damaged film.
Mount securely in a rigid holder or frame that fully covers the aperture and cannot be dislodged by wind or handling.
Never look at the Sun through an unfiltered optical device.

Note on standards: ISO 12312-2:2015 applies to direct solar viewing products such as eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers. It does not apply to optical filters used on cameras, telescopes, or binoculars. This product is ND5 solar filter film intended for DIY optical filters when mounted and used correctly.

For detailed safety guidance, see Solar Filter Safety & Proper Use →

FAQ's

Can this film be used for direct solar viewing?

Yes —when mounted securely in a proper holder/frame and undamaged, a single layer of ND5 film is intended for safe direct solar viewing.

Is it safe under magnification?

Yes — ND5 film can be used for viewing with telescopes, binoculars, and spotting scopes when installed correctlyas a full-aperture front-mounted filter.

Can I use it for solar photography?

Yes — it can be used for solar photography when mounted properly on the front of the lens or aperture using a secure holder.

Can I cut the film to make my own filter?

Yes — it can be cut for DIY projects, but safety depends on secure mounting and damage-free film. Inspect every time.