Beamshots: 1111 vs. MN21 vs. MN61 vs. 1185

[adamlau]

Canon SD1000
ISO Setting: 80
Lens Aperture: F2.8
Exposure: 1.3 Seconds
White Balance: Tungsten
Moon Illumination: 6 Percent
Rangefinder: TruePulse 200
Distance: 106 Yards

Daylight Control (12 PM PDT)

1111 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN21 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN61 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1185 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185

Exposure: 1 Second
Distance: 75 Yards​

1111 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN21 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN61 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1185 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185

Distance: 75 Feet​

1111 + FM24 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN21 + FM24 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN61 + FM24 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1185 + FM24 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185

Image Processing Notes

1. Brightness levels increased in order to reveal over and underexposed details.​

1111 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN21 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN61 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1185 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1111 > MN21 > MN61 > 1185

Exposure: 1 Second
Distance: 75 Yards​

1111 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN21 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN61 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1185 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185

Distance: 75 Feet​

1111 + FM24 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN21 + FM24 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA

MN61 + FM24 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1185 + FM24 off 3x17670 | M6-HA

1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185

Additional References

Beamshots: MN61 vs. 1185 vs. 5761
Beamshots: MN16 vs. MN21 vs. MN61​

Image Processing Notes

2. Minimal unsharp masking (T=75) applied to offset downsizing image blur.​

 

[Taboot]

Nice work Adam. Very useful shots, as usual. :twothumbs Thanks.

 

[scottaw]

Oh man, and i've been putting off an 85 b/c i didn't think I would notice the diference from my 11... here we go again.

 

[pbs357]

Killer beamshots and great research as usual buddy!

You wouldn't by chance happen to have ROP Hi and Lo comparisons in the same setup would you? Thinking of buliding a 2C li-ion ROP...

 

[Patriot]

After using the 1185 in the M6, I think it's my favorite high power option. It's a nice, clean package with great output and decent runtime. It's also more stable than the MN61.

You're pictures remind me why I like it so much. The diffuser shots were a nice touch also. The MN61 and 1185 light up that back wall pretty well even with the diffuser on.

Thanks Adam!

:thumbsup:

 

[Daniel_sk]

Excellent beamshots, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you :thumbsup:.

After using the 1185 in the M6, I think it's my favorite high power option. It's a nice, clean package with great output and decent runtime. It's also more stable than the MN61.

I am deciding between WA1111 (on 2x18650) or WA1185 (on 3x17670) for the M6. Are the 17670 still driven within spec? What is a realistic runtime on these with a WA1185? Thank you.

(unfortunately fivemega's adapters are sold out and mdcocod should have a 2x18650 at the end of july soonest - so I am stuck with M6, I don't have a way to power the bulbs )

 

[Patriot]

Excellent beamshots, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you :thumbsup:.


I am deciding between WA1111 (on 2x18650) or WA1185 (on 3x17670) for the M6. Are the 17670 still driven within spec? What is a realistic runtime on these with a WA1185? Thank you.

The WA1111 on 18650s is very solid and produces a nice white beam. It's less touchy than the WA1185. If you're not careful how you charge the 17670s you can flash the 1185 every time in the M6....no fun . If you charge them to 4.1V each and give them a rest before using, then they're fine.

About 22-24 minutes for the 1185 before it dims quickly. It will run a few minutes longer but for me it seems pointless to continue using the light when the beam is orange.

 

[maxspeeds]

Bump to an awesome thread

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Great stuff!!

Nice beamshots, nice neighborhood.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[RobertM]

Nice pictures--thanks for posting these beamshots!

Out of curiosity, how were you able to keep the aperture constant at f/2.8 when the SD1000 doesn't allow manual aperture [or shutter speed] control?

-Robert