Kaidomain Mag asperical and LED drop-in

[BenjiBot]

Hi

I have this package on order for my ancient and battered 3D Mag, but should I also order a custom reflector to complete the job? Is the stock reflector suitable, or do I need to cut it down a bit? I would like a nice clean spot without rings or holes if possible.

If I do need a new reflector (MOP, for example?), can anyone recommend an online company in the UK to save on shipping fees? Any help would be appreciated – thanks, in advance.

Ben

 

[3rdrock]

Hi

I have this package on order for my ancient and battered 3D Mag, but should I also order a custom reflector to complete the job? Is the stock reflector suitable, or do I need to cut it down a bit? I would like a nice clean spot without rings or holes if possible.

If I do need a new reflector (MOP, for example?), can anyone recommend an online company in the UK to save on shipping fees? Any help would be appreciated – thanks, in advance.

Ben

I got the same thing,but I put the lens on my P7 and the drop-in and the small reflector in a 2 C.I also ordered at the same time from Kai a smooth reflector,thats in another light also.

 

[PhantomPhoton]

One does not use reflector with an aspherical lens for an led like a cree. Take the stock reflector out and leave it out.

 

[Fulgeo]

I agree with PhantomPhoton. I have this setup and prefer it without the reflector. It really rocks. Dial it down and get a square box of light. It basically projects the Cree die dimension. It is a great thrower. You can use the stock plastic reflector if you cut it down a bit. Everyone CPFer should have atleast one Cree flashlight with a 33-37mm focal length lens in front of it.:thumbsup:

One does not use reflector with an aspherical lens for an led like a cree. Take the stock reflector out and leave it out.

 

[2xTrinity]

What is necessary is for someone to come out with a reflector that is not a parabola, but an ellipse, that is, a reflector that has two focal points. One of these focal points should coincide with the LED, the other with the Lens. Then, similar to a projector assembly, all the light that will hit the reflector will ALSO be directed by the lens.

An elliptical reflector would also make it feasible to combine
the high overall output of an incandescent, with the throw capability of an aspheric lens.

 

[LukeA]

What is necessary is for someone to come out with a reflector that is not a parabola, but an ellipse, that is, a reflector that has two focal points. One of these focal points should coincide with the LED, the other with the Lens. Then, similar to a projector assembly, all the light that will hit the reflector will ALSO be directed by the lens.

An elliptical reflector would also make it feasible to combine
the high overall output of an incandescent, with the throw capability of an aspheric lens.

Well, that's how projectors and HID projector headlamps work.

EDIT: Wait, you're saying they should put that in a flashlight. I agree.