New Professional's Favorite 20 Million Plus Candlepower Spotlight

[get-lit]

Can you please measure the inner diameter of the reflector as accurately as possible? Also interested in the inner diameter of the AmondoTech Titanium Mega Illuminator.

 

[BlueBeam22]

We picked our up over the weekend. One day unannounced sale for various items and one of them happened to be this spotlight. $ 29.99 was a pretty good deal. (50% off). Charging now, and did not see if the read light goes out when fully charged or if it just stays on the whole time even after the initial 24 hour charge.


Any input would be nice.

Thanks,

The red light never dims or turns off no matter how long you charge it. Just charge it for the recommended charging periods and it will work great. Congratulations on getting one, and I hope you enjoy it! I think you will be very impressed by its ability to put visible light on objects over 800 yards away.

Can you please measure the inner diameter of the reflector as accurately as possible? Also interested in the inner diameter of the AmondoTech Titanium Mega Illuminator.

I just measured both very carefully with a tape measure. These are the exact measurements of the inner reflectors themselves:

Professional's Favorite 20+MCP: 8.75'' exactly.

Titanium Mega Illuminator: Just over 8.75'', but not quite a full 9''. It is right in between.

Hope this is helpful.

 

[ANDREAS FERRARI]

BB-you may have seen in another thread git-lit is building some kind of "monster" spotlight.I think that's why he is asking for reflector measurements.

You have several spotlights,maybe you can recommend one that will produce a pencil thin beam.

I'd like to know which stock spotlight reflector could produce a beam of that type.

 

[M@elstrom]

I'd like to know which stock spotlight reflector could produce a beam of that type.

Is this pencil thin enough for you?

The second shot was done from across the road, small picture sizes due to better clarity (it's hard to stay still using your knee as a camera tripod)



* Makes mental note to buy/build suitable tripod *

 

[BlueBeam22]

BB-you may have seen in another thread git-lit is building some kind of "monster" spotlight.I think that's why he is asking for reflector measurements.

You have several spotlights,maybe you can recommend one that will produce a pencil thin beam.

I'd like to know which stock spotlight reflector could produce a beam of that type.

I would recommend the SunForce 25 Million Candlepower HID spotlight. It produces the highest lux (throw) out of ALL my lights, and has a laser like pencil beam. Its inner reflector measures exactly 8'', yet amazingly it is able to out throw the Titanium Mega Illuminator.

M@elstrom, I absolutely love that beamshot of your amazing 17.5 MCP 55W HID light!

 

[M@elstrom]

I would recommend the SunForce 25 Million Candlepower HID spotlight. It produces the highest lux (throw) out of ALL my lights, and has a laser like pencil beam. Its inner reflector measures exactly 8'', yet amazingly it is able to out throw the Titanium Mega Illuminator.

M@elstrom, I absolutely love that beamshot of your amazing 17.5 MCP 55W HID light!

Thanks... I'll get some better pictures when I get that tripod


Hey when are you going to do the CPF mandatory beamshot comparisons, perhaps against the Ti Mega & Pro's Favourite 20MCP so we can be "amazed" with our own eyes? :thinking:

 

[BlueBeam22]

Hey when are you going to do the CPF mandatory beamshot comparisons, perhaps against the Ti Mega & Pro's Favourite 20MCP so we can be "amazed" with our own eyes? :thinking:

Those beamshots are coming! The difference in throw between the SunForce and Titanium Mega is very slight though, so it won't appear as anything significant.

Thanks for posting that second beamshot of your 55W Pro's Favorite. I love how its beam is visible going through the air in that one; I can see its tightly collimated and pencil thin hotspot that gives it its tremendous throw.

 

[M@elstrom]

Thanks for posting that second beamshot of your 55W Pro's Favorite. I love how its beam is visible going through the air in that one, I can see its tightly collimated and pencil thin hotspot that gives it its tremendous throw.

Thanks... you could have that yourself if you'd care to "upgrade" either of your Pro's Favourite beasts to HID!

 

[matj1990]

new to the forum just bought one of these from advanced auto seen it and thought i got to have it :devil: anyway already thinking about upgrading it just thoughts but being an h4 bulb couldnt i just stick say a sylvania sylverstar ultra h4 in there ???? would that be an upgrade from whats in it now lol or one of those cool blue bulbs sorry im a newb

 

[matj1990]

newb here dont understand why my post didnt show up anyway since its an h4 bulb couldnt u say put a sylvania silverstar ultra h4 in it ??? or no

 

[matj1990]

anybody know??

 

[BlueBeam22]

new to the forum just bought one of these from advanced auto seen it and thought i got to have it :devil: anyway already thinking about upgrading it just thoughts but being an h4 bulb couldnt i just stick say a sylvania sylverstar ultra h4 in there ???? would that be an upgrade from whats in it now lol or one of those cool blue bulbs sorry im a newb

newb here dont understand why my post didnt show up anyway since its an h4 bulb couldnt u say put a sylvania silverstar ultra h4 in it ??? or no

anybody know??

Welcome to CPF, matj990!

I think the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra h4 would work just fine as long as it is connected correctly.

Your first few posts have to be approved by a Moderator or Administrator (spam reduction), and then once they upgrade your account to full posting privileges you will be able to use the private message system and your posts will appear instantly.

I hope you enjoy being a member here; CPF is an awesome forum. :wave:

 

[Patriot]

I just noticed from bluebeam's pictures that the reflector is much more reflective on the Pro's Favorite. Actually it appears to be very high quality.

I'd have to convert that over to HID...

 

[BlueBeam22]

I just noticed from bluebeam's pictures that the reflector is much more reflective on the Pro's Favorite. Actually it appears to be very high quality.

I'd have to convert that over to HID...

Patriot, I apologize for not acknowledging your observation before. I wanted to say that you are exactly right; The Pro's Favorite 20+MCP's reflector does have a more reflective coating than that of the Ti Mega. It would definitely be an excellent candidate for an HID upgrade.

 

[BVH]

Well then, Blue....let's get crackin! Times a wasting!

 

[Kubbie]

1st post - I guess I'm not the geek my wife accused me of tonight...well yes I am, but I'm not alone.

Stumbled into CPF a week ago looking to upgrade my Craftsman (Luxeon K2 6AAA). Didn't know a thing about flashlights, or that there was a forum, or that people upgraded, modded, built, collected, discussed...!

I'm a carpenter, just something to fit into the belt, and bounce around the toolbox... few late nights later of long reading, have a few cheapo DX cree's and a MTE SSE p7 LED on the way.

Then 2 nights ago strayed from LED into spots and HID's. :Last night - trip to Advance Auto and now have a PF 20+MCP charging in the garage. What a monster!

I actually like the USB and LED's on the Professional's Favorite 20+MCP, but due to the size, it's not practical, seems like it's probably more for show...

Question:
BlueBeam22 - you have both - the Stanley HID as well? Do you have a side-by-side pics comparing size and beamshots (Stanley vs PF)?

I should just drive over to Wally world and see the Stanley, just seems like something I would more likely keep in the van.

P.S. Not even ever having done a "flashlight mod", am I sick/ill that I'm awaiting HID upgrade results on the PF 20+MCP? (not knowing what HID was a week ago...) AAAHH, thanks for nuthin'...

 

[Kubbie]

Sorry BB22, just read your response in the Stanley 2M thread...

So now, Stanley HID with 4200K bulb conversion, or Stanley 2M as the "daily driver" and wait to see a nice HID mod on the PF?

Does this usually happen - Get one and start thinking about the next one?

 

[BlueBeam22]

1st post - I guess I'm not the geek my wife accused me of tonight...well yes I am, but I'm not alone.

Stumbled into CPF a week ago looking to upgrade my Craftsman (Luxeon K2 6AAA). Didn't know a thing about flashlights, or that there was a forum, or that people upgraded, modded, built, collected, discussed...!

I'm a carpenter, just something to fit into the belt, and bounce around the toolbox... few late nights later of long reading, have a few cheapo DX cree's and a MTE SSE p7 LED on the way.

Then 2 nights ago strayed from LED into spots and HID's. :Last night - trip to Advance Auto and now have a PF 20+MCP charging in the garage. What a monster!

I actually like the USB and LED's on the Professional's Favorite 20+MCP, but do to the size, it's not practical, seems like it's probably more for show...

Question:
BlueBeam22 - you have both - the Stanley HID as well? Do you have a side-by-side pics comparing size and beamshots (Stanley vs PF)?

I should just drive over to Wally world and see the Stanley, just seems like something I would more likely keep in the van.

P.S. Not even ever having done a "flashlight mod", am I sick/ill that I'm awaiting HID upgrade results on the PF 20+MCP? (not knowing what HID was a week ago...) AAAHH, thanks for nuthin'...

Welcome to CPF, Kubbie! :wave:

Congratulations on getting your Pro's Favorite 20+MCP spotlight! To answer your question, I do own both, and I don't think you should consider getting the Stanley HID unless you really need something more compact. I don't have any side-by-side pictures of the two lights at this time, but I will do my best to explain how they compare...

The Professional's Favorite 20+MCP has a much more focused beam than the Stanley and completely blows away the Stanley HID as far as lighting something up at a distance goes; the Pro's Favorite is even able to put light on objects out of the Stanley's visible range. When I shine the two on a wall side-by-side or at a distant object, the Pro's Favorite has a much brighter spot. I will be taking some side-by-side size comparison shots of the Stanley and Pro's Favorite soon.

Sorry BB22, just read your response in the Stanley 2M thread...

So now, Stanley HID with 4200K bulb conversion, or Stanley 2M as the "daily driver" and wait to see a nice HID mod on the PF?

Does this usually happen - Get one and start thinking about the next one?

The Stanley HID with the 4200K bulb conversion will give very good performance, however it will still not be able to match the Pro's Favorite 20+MCP in beam concentration/ability to illuminate a distant object. I think the Pro's Favorite would be truly amazing modified to HID, however it is still a great performer with its stock halogen bulb too. I don't plan on modifying my Pro's Favorite to HID as I already have five other HID spotlights and I am very satisfied with its base level performance.

 

[liteitup]

I would go ahead and go get the stanley. they both have their place. Obviously the large reflector on the PF light will make it throw further. But you also need to ask yourself, how useful is a light for your application if it will only light up a tiny (bright) spot at 100-200 yards? Is that useful for you?

I own a stanley hid, and the beam it makes is a "useful" beam. It will light up AREAS easily 200 yards away. I plan on installing a 4300k bulb as the 8000k bulb does lack the lumens this light should rightfully have. Plus the 8000k makes vegetation look dead, kinda like a led does.

Is one better then the other? well the stanley is more useful IMO. I dont need a tight beam that will illuminate something i need binoculars to see... the stanley is a lot lighter, easily transported and can run indefinitely with the 12v cord...

The PF is bigger and heavy and can light up objects a lot further away due to its tighter spot. If thats something you need then bring the PF. Whats important here is how you would plan on using the light.

If you want a light that is going to light up everything in front of you and still throw very far get the stanley. its hard to beat...

 

[BlueBeam22]

I would go ahead and go get the stanley. they both have their place. Obviously the large reflector on the PF light will make it throw further. But you also need to ask yourself, how useful is a light for your application if it will only light up a tiny (bright) spot at 100-200 yards? Is that useful for you?

I own a stanley hid, and the beam it makes is a "useful" beam. It will light up AREAS easily 200 yards away. I plan on installing a 4300k bulb as the 8000k bulb does lack the lumens this light should rightfully have. Plus the 8000k makes vegetation look dead, kinda like a led does.

Is one better then the other? well the stanley is more useful IMO. I dont need a tight beam that will illuminate something i need binoculars to see... the stanley is a lot lighter, easily transported and can run indefinitely with the 12v cord...

The PF is bigger and heavy and can light up objects a lot further away due to its tighter spot. If thats something you need then bring the PF. Whats important here is how you would plan on using the light.

If you want a light that is going to light up everything in front of you and still throw very far get the stanley. its hard to beat...

+1 about what an excellent and highly useful light the Stanley is. I was just stating my opinions on the two lights since I own both of them, and if I could only have one or the other I would go with the Pro's Favorite and probably wouldn't really miss the Stanley due to how I prefer extreme throw. It is very true that the Stanley has a wider corona and more light output than the Pro's Favorite, which can make it a much more useful and practical light for closer range use. Its small size is another big plus in its favor. I love my Stanley HID, and do highly recommend it. Glad to hear you are happy with yours, liteitup.