Hi guys,
Thanks for the encouraging comments /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Wolfen said:I need a 5 watt McLux!!!!!!!!!!!
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Actually, the upsized McLux Supercharger is only running an overdriven 1-watt (a handpicked Q4K highdome luxeon)! My point is that its conceivable to have extremely useful light even with 1-watter. The pix don't show everything, but to this pair of eyes, I'd rather use a 1-watter (for purpose of less heat worries, lower power consumption = smaller, lighter flashlight). And if the luxeons Lumileds makes keep getting more efficient (ie. same power input, but brighter and with less heat), it adds up to even more sense, IMHO, to go this route /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Even when up against incandescent pocket monsters like an SFE2 or SF6P+HOLA, the McLux Supercharger combo holds its own admirably. To me, it wins with much whiter light, and is very comparable to the E2 (and even the 6P+HOLA) where effective (ie. useful) throw at distances of up to 60-70ft. It really has to be seen to be understood.
In any case, I've done more beamshots featuring some 1W and incandescent flashlight glitterati (below):
The pix have been deliberately exposed such that you can see the full beam detail without "whiteout" caused by an overloaded CCD. When looking at the pix, pay special attention to the size and intensity of the core hotspots. The hotspot diameter of the beam of the McLux Supercharger at 24' is about 2.5', and around 5' if you include the corona, with a little sidespill for some peripheral vision (enough for you to see your feet).
At greater distances (around 200ft), the McLux Supercharger still seems to cast about the same intensity of light on a target object that a SF6P+HOLA does, with the differences that the 6P lights up more area *around* the target object and is far yellower (ie. poorer color rendition).
For the pix above, again, I have to stress that the camera doesn't quite record what the human eye sees, but even then, it should be quite obvious that a wee little 1W matched with proper optics and well-driven would give incandescent standard-bearers a run for their money. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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