Does my new Gerber LX3 have a defect?
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idleprocess
Flashaholic
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
Uh, sounds like you're describing a shadow of the lead wires where they stick out on either side of the die.
Uh, sounds like you're describing a shadow of the lead wires where they stick out on either side of the die.
idleprocess
Flashaholic
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
It's normal if the shadows are the leads. I can't remember what sort of collimation the LX3.0 features. Most reflectors don't magnify the leads. Many optics do.
Are they symmetrical (radial or mirror)? Are they apparent at all distances or just up close? I can clearly make out the lead shadows on on my X1 at ~4" from a white wall.
It's normal if the shadows are the leads. I can't remember what sort of collimation the LX3.0 features. Most reflectors don't magnify the leads. Many optics do.
Are they symmetrical (radial or mirror)? Are they apparent at all distances or just up close? I can clearly make out the lead shadows on on my X1 at ~4" from a white wall.
eebowler
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
I have a Lux III LED and it exhibits the same dark lines. I too believe that it is the shadow of the leds...
I have a Lux III LED and it exhibits the same dark lines. I too believe that it is the shadow of the leds...
JohnK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
Mine too.
Mine too.
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KevinL
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
Will all LX3 lights show the lines, or just some?
This review doesn't mention them, and the close up beamshot doesn't show the lines, either.
Will all LX3 lights show the lines, or just some?
This review doesn't mention them, and the close up beamshot doesn't show the lines, either.
TrueBlue
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
My LX3 has the lines too. At 12 and 6 o'clock. That must be common with all the LX3 lights. The light does have optics and I'm sure they are the LED leads...magnified in the optic and the beam.
My LX3 has the lines too. At 12 and 6 o'clock. That must be common with all the LX3 lights. The light does have optics and I'm sure they are the LED leads...magnified in the optic and the beam.
watt4
Enlightened
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
first pic is a close beamshot (a few inches) from a brinkmann 2D light.
second pic is a "reverse beamshot" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif ..... looking into an inova x5
first pic is a close beamshot (a few inches) from a brinkmann 2D light.
second pic is a "reverse beamshot" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif ..... looking into an inova x5
batterystation
Enlightened
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
I have noticed being able to see those leads from the die on a LOT of luxeon LED lights. It appears to be normal. I just got another pile of them along with the new Recons and they appear to be all the same way. $40 for CPFers.
I have noticed being able to see those leads from the die on a LOT of luxeon LED lights. It appears to be normal. I just got another pile of them along with the new Recons and they appear to be all the same way. $40 for CPFers.
cratz2
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: I just got my new Gerber LX3, and....
On both of my Brinkmann 2AA LED lights, it is hugely pronounced. Both have optics.
It's not nearly as pronounced in any of my Lux lights but then, I don't have any Lux lights with an optic.
On both of my Brinkmann 2AA LED lights, it is hugely pronounced. Both have optics.
It's not nearly as pronounced in any of my Lux lights but then, I don't have any Lux lights with an optic.
