Megaray

[SwissT]

Hi

Anyone had any experience with the 175w Megaray?
Have seen a couple of beam shots and it looks impressive, what do you guys think.

Cheers

Tony

 

[karlthev]

There are a number of posts if not threads here that you can search which will give you some good information. I am in a limited access sitaution right now so...go to the "search" function and give it a try. I think the Maxa Beam still is the choice....


Karl

 

[BlueBeam22]

Here is where you can find beamshot comparisons of the Maxabeam and the original 125 Watt Megaray, which is called the "MR250", and just look at how it stomps the Maxabeam! (IMHO) So I imagine the MR175 shames the Maxabeam even more.

The Maxabeam might throw as far but IMHO the Megaray blows it away with its enormous light output.

http://home.earthlink.net/~kenshiro2/superlights/superlights.html

 

[Nos]

woooow, what a great light :huh:

does someone know how much it cost?

 

[BVH]

IIRC around $4K? Member Andreas has one, I believe. If you need a powerful white laser, it's a good light. As a flashlight, not really practical IMHO. It's a great signaling device!

 

[karlthev]

Agreed. Remember, it's not JUST the watts..or lumens...or candlepower that "counts" it's the usability and the servicabilty that stand the test of time. Tank lights are great thrills as demos at parties but of no real use or even portability. In addition, I guess I orefer to have a light which can be repaired (if ever need be) without having to send it half way around the globe. Just my thoughts however....


Karl

 

[climberkid]

That review said that it costs $4500. its HUGE too. like a freakin RPG. lol

 

[BlueBeam22]

IIRC the MR175 costs well over $5000, vs. the Maxabeam at $1000-$2000 dollars, so it makes sense why the Megaray is so much more impressive.

 

[That_Guy]

IIRC the 175W Megaray costs $6900, and that was a few years ago so it is probably even more expensive now. When it comes to practicality it's a lot better than the Maxabeam IMO. It puts out a lot more lumens and has a wider beam. Since it uses a lens it also has a much nicer beam pattern. The 175W Megaray puts out almost as many lumens as a 35W HID, only it can focus them all into a laser tight beam.

 

[karlthev]

IIRC the 175W Megaray costs $6900, and that was a few years ago so it is probably even more expensive now. When it comes to practicality it's a lot better than the Maxabeam IMO. It puts out a lot more lumens and has a wider beam. Since it uses a lens it also has a much nicer beam pattern. The 175W Megaray puts out almost as many lumens as a 35W HID, only it can focus them all into a laser tight beam.

$6,900 isn't "practical" for 99% of light hobbyists, period.


Karl

 

[Patriot]

IIRC the 175W Megaray costs $6900, and that was a few years ago so it is probably even more expensive now. When it comes to practicality it's a lot better than the Maxabeam IMO. It puts out a lot more lumens and has a wider beam. Since it uses a lens it also has a much nicer beam pattern. The 175W Megaray puts out almost as many lumens as a 35W HID, only it can focus them all into a laser tight beam.

To me it actually seems like less of a practical light that the maxabeam. It's size and power requirements make is less portable and ergonomic. It puts out more lumens at a wider degree than the Maxabeam, but then so does the BlackHawk Locator...lol. I think that Maxabeam's large range of accessories make it far more practical and versatile than the Megaray especially if you consider price to be a practicality.

 

[BVH]

Hey, you laughing at my Locator??? Naughty, Naughty! :nana: I think she's mighty purty and portable - well, purty anyway!

 

[Patriot]

Hey, you laughing at my Locator??? Naughty, Naughty! :nana: I think she's mighty purty and portable - well, purty anyway!

You know I love your Locator. I think it's my favorite piece of "heavy metal" in the whole CPF collection.

 

[Meltdown]

during the joyful week that I got to play with one (see avatar) I found that the 8hz strobe to be truly disorienting. One night it was lightly snowing and I gleefully shot "happy beams" through the desert air. sigh....good times.

 

[Flashanator]

wow that megaray looks Huge!!!!

 

[data_lore]

Hi

Anyone had any experience with the 175w Megaray?
Have seen a couple of beam shots and it looks impressive, what do you guys think.

Cheers

Tony

(Non Fast Show fans look away now!)
Hey Swiss, Handling the Megaray 175W is very much like making love to a beautiful woman. First, you pump it up with excess volts, shove it in the ballast and let the igniter do the rest. :thumbsup:

 

[Flashanator]

Id hate to be on the receiving end of this Bad Boy.

Must feel like holding an M4

 

[FILIPPO]

Must feel like holding an M4

SureFire or Colt? :nana:

I think Colt....right?:devil:

 

[Flashanator]

Colt!! :naughty:

 

[SwissT]

(Non Fast Show fans look away now!)
Hey Swiss, Handling the Megaray 175W is very much like making love to a beautiful woman. First, you pump it up with excess volts, shove it in the ballast and let the igniter do the rest. :thumbsup:

:laughing: Great that tells me everything I need to know!