Feuille de film solaire 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

Il s'agit d'une feuille prédécoupée de film solaire Hyperion de 9" X 12" qui est sans danger pour la visualisation directe du soleil. Il ne laisse passer que 0,001 % de la lumière du soleil et a donc une densité neutre de 5. Il peut être utilisé sous grossissement et peut donc être utilisé en toute sécurité avec n'importe quel télescope, réfracteur, jumelles, viseurs, lunettes d'observation, appareils photo ou téléphone portable. appareils photo. Utilisez-le pour une visualisation directe ou pour créer vos propres visionneuses d'éclipse et filtres solaires. Il peut être utilisé pour observer le soleil à l’œil nu. Une seule couche est nécessaire et peut être coupée avec des ciseaux ou un rasoir bien aiguisé. Le matériau a une épaisseur de 0,002 et est très robuste et facile à travailler. Une image naturelle jaune-orange du soleil est vue à travers le film. Vous pourrez voir les taches solaires, la granulation de la surface, les éclipses et les transits de planètes lorsqu'ils sont agrandis. Avant de regarder le film au soleil, assurez-vous qu'il n'y a pas de trous d'épingle, de rayures ou de déchirures.

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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Variant

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

Feuille de film solaire 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.