ElektroLumens
Flashlight Enthusiast
Elektro Lumens \'Blaster II\' 3 \'D\' Cells
I have 3 prototypes of the latest version of the Blaster, which I may call "Blaster II". It still uses the high grade aircraft aluminum alloy, and super hard grade 3 anodizing. It now will hold 3 'D' cell batteries.
Another change is the optics. I had a custom 30mm diameter collimating optics designed for this flashlight. This illiminates the need for an optics holder, cutting cost. I knew it would capture and focus more of the light, but I am amazed at what I see!
I put in 3 fairly fresh alkaline Energizers, and turn it on. It is a very focused and bright light, I could tell right away the difference between this optics and the Lumileds optics design. When I metered it, I was shocked to see it measures at 1,557 lux! This is not seriously overdriven either, as it has some amount of resistance in it. I'll have some comparison beam shots up later. I'll have more photos up on my web page later. Here are a few pics.
Here is a shot from the inside of the head, showing the new 30mm optics. The optics are mounted in the head. No more bothersome optics holders to be troubled with.
My goal is to make a top quality flashlight, at a reasonable price.
Wayne Johnson
www.elektrolumens.com
I have 3 prototypes of the latest version of the Blaster, which I may call "Blaster II". It still uses the high grade aircraft aluminum alloy, and super hard grade 3 anodizing. It now will hold 3 'D' cell batteries.
Another change is the optics. I had a custom 30mm diameter collimating optics designed for this flashlight. This illiminates the need for an optics holder, cutting cost. I knew it would capture and focus more of the light, but I am amazed at what I see!
Here is a shot from the inside of the head, showing the new 30mm optics. The optics are mounted in the head. No more bothersome optics holders to be troubled with.
My goal is to make a top quality flashlight, at a reasonable price.
Wayne Johnson
www.elektrolumens.com