i know it has been discussed in other threads, but i've never seen a good explanation of how the reflector in the CR2 ION does what it does.
in my opinion, it is perfect, but i don't know how it can work. the reflector is narrow and deep (proportionally speaking), yet the beam is wide with almost no discernible hotspot. how can a narrow and deep reflector produce such a wide beam? i don't know anything about optics, but it seems counter-intuitive
here's one theory i've come up with: the focal point of the reflector is very short, about 1 inch from the light, which means the beam is amost 100% reflected light. am i anywhere close?
p.s. i would love to have a flood reflector for my newly acquired TnC AA 350 - does anyone know if the TnC reflector is swappable, and if so, what would be the appropriate reflector to create a pure-flood beam like the ION?
in my opinion, it is perfect, but i don't know how it can work. the reflector is narrow and deep (proportionally speaking), yet the beam is wide with almost no discernible hotspot. how can a narrow and deep reflector produce such a wide beam? i don't know anything about optics, but it seems counter-intuitive
here's one theory i've come up with: the focal point of the reflector is very short, about 1 inch from the light, which means the beam is amost 100% reflected light. am i anywhere close?
p.s. i would love to have a flood reflector for my newly acquired TnC AA 350 - does anyone know if the TnC reflector is swappable, and if so, what would be the appropriate reflector to create a pure-flood beam like the ION?