Honestly ... I'd forget the hotspot and concentrate on corona and spill management. Way more important IMHO, but that is a very subjective call, I know.
The best defined spot you will get with the McR-20S and the SSC.
My beam preference would be the McR-19XR with the Cree though. Tight spill and great corona. Awesome field of vision in mid range.
bernie
Thanks Bernie,
I think in an imaginary light like this with 7 emitters the spill will be great no matter what solution i will go for.Hence the question what will produce most throw.As i am looking for a mid range to long range light.
My favorite small reflector is the McR19XR,no doubt.
Ive also considered using the cheaper 20mm kathod reflectors which produce a very nice beam imho.There are also sputtered versions of these to be had so mixing them could produce a interesting result.
Ofcource this is all in my head for now,but i really want to see a light like this come to fruitation.
The Head diameter should not be awfully large...i think...
Mac is using the same idea in a smaller version 7x Mcr17XR Reflectors Direct driven with 6xRCR123`s in series.My vision is 6x18500 Li-ions in series which should produce a little better runtime and output.
Would the gain from going from 17XR -19XR be noticable enough to go through the trouble of having a light like this made?
Im beginning to think i should have posted this in Mac`s forum since this is right in his alley.
:candle:
Can any of the mods work theire magic?
Benny