Beamshots (updated with WA1185 3xD Mag) Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P5761

[cernobila]

Time to update some Incan beamshots to compare some of our favourite creations. This time the exposure is 100ASA, 1.6 sec, f4.0, set on wide angle about 28mm on the old 35mm format. The distance to the fence outside is just over 39 feet. (12m) I chose this exposure to be able to cover all the lights without washing out the centre too much with the stronger lamps/bulbs. For reference, the WE 3.7 lamp is slightly brighter than the SF P60 and not as bright as the SF P61, everything else is relative from there. The brighter the centre the greater the throw. With the FM D26 reflectors I tried to focus the bulbs as best as I could, some were able to focus better than others. All reflectors are close to MOP, the cells are all protected Li-Ion's charged to between 4.16v to 4.19v.

Here we go;

Control daytime

The lights

D19 E Strion 1x18650

Mini-Mag TL-3 2x14500

Scorpion Strion 1x17670

FM D26 Strion 1xC

D26 WE 3.7 1x18650

D19 E TL-3 2x18650

WE Eagle 9V 2x18650

D26 EO-9 2xC

D36 HO-9L 2x18650

D36 EO-9L 2x18650

D26 P91 2xC

D36 EO-13 3x18650

FM D26 WA1111 2xC

FM D26 FM1794 2xC

FM Prince WA1111 2xC

MAG WA1111 2xC

FM D26 WA1185 3xC

MAG P5761 2xD

MAG WA1185 3xD

 

[roadie]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

well done !

thanks for the review!

ye 1185 has alot of spill in the magllite.

 

[Brizzler]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Awesome work! :goodjob: Very informative, much appreciated!

 

[cl0123]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

:twothumbs Great compilation of beamshots!

The 2xC WA1111 does it for me. I am looking forward to setting up just that.

With Aloha,

Clarence

 

[cernobila]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

well done !

thanks for the review!

ye 1185 has alot of spill in the magllite.

The 1185 is not in a Maglite but in the FM D26 BigLeef 3xC body. I think it does very well in such a small reflector, I am sure that it would be much better in a bigger reflector in a Maglite.

 

[cernobila]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

:twothumbs Great compilation of beamshots!

The 2xC WA1111 does it for me. I am looking forward to setting up just that.

With Aloha,

Clarence

Which one?.......there is the FM D26 WA1111 in either the FM or BigLeef body, or the FM Prince, or the Maglite....all in 2xC.

 

[lumenaddict]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Very nice shots - Thank you.
So... rookie question - How does one get a WA 1185 into a D26 bi pin socket from 5mega? Did you just drill the reflector? 😕
It's a great idea -
Thanks.

 

[cernobila]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Very nice shots - Thank you.
So... rookie question - How does one get a WA 1185 into a D26 bi pin socket from 5mega? Did you just drill the reflector? 😕
It's a great idea -
Thanks.

You get yourself one of these.....

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=219828

 

[aussiebob]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Another bunch of great shots!

Thanks man.

 

[lumenaddict]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

You get yourself one of these.....

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=219828

Machinery like this appears to activate some kind of primative... sort-of preCambrian fire seeking component of my brain that renders my will effectively useless... :thinking:

so... I bought one.

Is there a 12 step program for this somewhere in this forum?

Thanks for the link -:twothumbs

Good one FM

 

[cernobila]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Machinery like this appears to activate some kind of primative... sort-of preCambrian fire seeking component of my brain that renders my will effectively useless... :thinking:

so... I bought one.

Is there a 12 step program for this somewhere in this forum?

Thanks for the link -:twothumbs

Good one FM

Well now that you have one of these you will need a body of some kind that will fit a Surefire type "C/P" head and at least 18500/18650 size cells. I prefer to use the no longer available AW C Li-Ion cells in either the FM 3xC body or the also no longer available BigLeef 3xC set-up. (unless you can find a BigLeef switch, the rest is pointless) In your case get yourself a 3x18650 body with a good quality switch.........Couple of good choices......FM 2x18650 C head C tail body plus 68mm extension tube.......or Leef 3x18650 C head C tail body.......or if you want a cheap outfit than a Solarforce L2 18650 body with two extension tubes.

 

[lumenaddict]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Perfect - Thank you.

I'm going with a Leef HA III 3 x 18650 and a SF bezel.
I have a similar setup which I run powered by 3 - IMR 18650's. This setup has a SF turbohead.
I imagine this small reflector and bezel are going to get hot fairly quick. Should I be concerned about over heating the batteries?

 

[lumenaddict]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

I received the D26 with the 1185 and powered it up with 3 x IMR 18650's and... I cooked my surefire Z48 tailcap.
Can you suggest a reasonably affordable switch that is up to the task?

 

[cernobila]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

I received the D26 with the 1185 and powered it up with 3 x IMR 18650's and... I cooked my surefire Z48 tailcap.
Can you suggest a reasonably affordable switch that is up to the task?

Sorry to hear that,.....I can not help because I don't have that kind of problem with any of my Li-Ion cells.....perhaps someone else?

 

[EvilPaul2112]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

The Z48 is a weak switch. You should try to find a clickie LEEF or RPM switch for that tube. The Surefire twistie works well too...

I do have a queation about the G4 1185 set-up....Does anyone have any focusing tips????? Ive played around with it for a bit and can only get a flood beam with little hotspot.

 

[cernobila]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

The Z48 is a weak switch. You should try to find a clickie LEEF or RPM switch for that tube. The Surefire twistie works well too...

I do have a queation about the G4 1185 set-up....Does anyone have any focusing tips????? Ive played around with it for a bit and can only get a flood beam with little hotspot.

I did the same when I first got mine, started with the bulb pins being level with the base (not sticking out and not too far inside either) and adjusted the brass holder a bit at a time in one direction and then the other.....the best I achieved was what you see in the beamshot, mostly floody.

btw, just received my third KD protected "D" cell for my D Mag, about to try out the 1185 in the Mag with three Li-Ion D cells.....

 

[325addict]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Is that really true: the P91 is brighter indeed than the EO-13???
When I see the pictures, I say yes! But.... when I see the stats, it can't be true, or.... ???

Timmo.

 

[ANDREAS FERRARI]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Great pics-I really like the uniformed beam of the MAG WA1111 2xC.:twothumbs

 

[cernobila]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Is that really true: the P91 is brighter indeed than the EO-13???
When I see the pictures, I say yes! But.... when I see the stats, it can't be true, or.... ???

Timmo.

No its not, if you look at the centre, the EO-13 is brighter with much better throw. The P91 is more of a floody lamp. In real life use the EO-13 is clearly brighter than the P91.

 

[cernobila]

Re: Beamshots of D19, D26, FMD26, D36, Mag, Strion, EO-9, P91, 1794, EO-13, WA1111, P

Great pics-I really like the uniformed beam of the MAG WA1111 2xC.:twothumbs

There is nothing like a good large reflector to get the most out of any bulb/cell combination.