Bezels (what do they do)

[Jenova]

im a total n00b at flashies but been reading alot lately and came across
these
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=178708
and these
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=180415

Just wanding if thier just for looks or actually do something and if so what do they do ??

Thanks

 

[powernoodle]

The ones you link to are just eye candy. Some bezels theoretically protect the glass if the light is dropped, and others supposedly can be used as a weapon (dubious, IMO).

Mostly, it is just an excuse to add some bling. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

 

[Marduke]

All lights have some sort of bezel, but quality lights put some thought into it. As mentioned, the ones you linked are eye candy. When light fall, they generally like to fall head first, and a good stainless steel bezel (like on Inova lights) will protect the light from damage. Stainless steel is much more ding and dent resistant than anodized aluminum.

 

[Jenova]

Cool Just was wandering hey
Thanks for the help