Red/Green Light
08-23-2005, 10:50 AM
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Red/Green Light
I'm wondering if anyone has used or read anything about these head-set flashlights that use red or green light filters in order not to spook game. Do you really think it makes a difference from normal white light?
08-23-2005, 11:32 AM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Red/Green Light
[align=center]SCOTOPIC VISION[/align]
Many subtle differences in physiology make the deer far more sensitive to dim light, especially shorter wavelengths. They switch to black and white rod vision as humans do but can detect light 1000X below our threshold in the blue and U-V wavelengths. The black and white (Rod) vision in Low Light where the cones can not function is called Scotopic Vision.
Many subtle differences in physiology make the deer far more sensitive to dim light, especially shorter wavelengths. They switch to black and white rod vision as humans do but can detect light 1000X below our threshold in the blue and U-V wavelengths. The black and white (Rod) vision in Low Light where the cones can not function is called Scotopic Vision.
08-23-2005, 11:35 AM
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RE: Red/Green Light
Think about what you're asking here guys... if deer are colorblind how will they know the difference between red/green light vs normal white/blue light? I'm sure a red headlight won't be any different too them than a dull or lower powered white flashlight. The benefit too redlight is too we humans. It doesn't cause our eyes to dialate or mess up our regular "night vision". This is the reason I use and prefer a red headlight for early morning, late afternoon entrances and exits into and out of my stands!
Good luck,
RA
Good luck,
RA
08-23-2005, 01:35 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Red/Green Light
minn, here's how they see camo clothing which are dyed with UV enhancement dyes.
Look at the scale on how a deers perception on Blue. That's how in would look
like in the UV spectum of a deers eye, which detergents contain to make your
clothing look brighter.
Did you notice the deers perception on the scale on Red or Orange?
Look at the scale on how a deers perception on Blue. That's how in would look
like in the UV spectum of a deers eye, which detergents contain to make your
clothing look brighter.
Did you notice the deers perception on the scale on Red or Orange?
