hi!
You might find this thread helpful as it will have links to beamshots...
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/123366
There are two camps on several fronts you will hear from...
- those that set and forget vs. those that are alway adjusting their output
- those that want maximum throw vs. those that want a useful beam
- those that want MAX brightness vs. those that want reasonable runtime
I think of the cammed reflector as a coarse focus adjustment - easy to rotate from flood to throw quickly with multiple focal points.
I think of the camless reflector (with the Kiu socket) as a finer focus adjustment with one focal point (operates like the minimag).
As I set and forget my focus, I'm happy with the camless reflectors.
Regarding throw vs. useful beam ... the above link sums up how the different finishes effect the light output.
It's personal choice. I can guarantee you that you will eventually end up buying several reflectors and comparing them for yourself.
My personal favorites are
- the Mag74+ with the 1274 bulb using AWR's Hotdriver to deliver constant brightness for virtually the entire runtime.
- the Mag66 with the 1166 bulb (now in a 2D sized body by Fivemega :naughty: more sales details soon) using AWR's hotdriver
- the Mag85+ with the 1185 bulb using AWR's Hotdriver
The 1111 is popular with the Li-Ion battery crowd as it overdrives VERY nicely on 7.2v. That's the one I'll be "field testing" all next week.