One easy (and fully reversible) flashlight mod: JetBeam PA01 with a patch of self-adhesive
translucent (frosted) film, which is attached in the front of the lens.

Beam is now near-perfect hotspot which melts into the surrounding diffuse flood. Great for
close-range lighting and easy on the eyes, even in 140lm High mode!
NOTE 1: Digital camera with strong JPEG compression creates odd rings on the photo, that don't exist
in reality!

The film itself is from a German manufacturer d-c-fix. It's available over here in various textures, usually at paper
stationery and DIY shops. My film has a NS-808 marking on the back.
NOTE 2: If you attach this film directly on the lens, there is no flood effect! I don't know why,...
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