Overhauled LensLight™ <updated beam shots R2 & K2>

LensBright

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Dear CPF Members,

I have been a flashaholic forever and found my way over to CandlePower Forums from Usual Suspect Network. I recently began some work with Chapman-Leonard Studio Equipment the creator of the LensLight™ and was immediately intrigued. Unfortunately the LensLight™ is no longer produced. I saw the lights potential and asked for the ability to reengineer and streamline the light within their parameters. The resulting prototype of the modded LensLight™ encompassed custom engineering, precision manufacturing, and hand assembly. I will be building limited quantities as the process is substantially expensive and not under CL production. I have never been much of a poster in any forum, but I am very passionate about this light. I am not Chapman-Leonard and the lights are not produced by LensLight™, but may continually represent these flashlights in the future if the new custom product proves itself.

Sincerley,
LensBright

Overhauled C/L Enterprise LensLight™. Check out first prototypes.
MADE in USA.

Modded Lens Light Specs:
v (2) AA Batteries
v Patented Focusable Aspherical Lens System
v McClicky Tail Cap Forward Clicky Switch
v High Tolerance American CNC Machining
v 7075 Aluminum Construction
v Type III Hard-Anodize
v Premium Bin CREE XR-E R2 LED
v Premium Bin LUMILEDS K2 w/TFFC
v Fully Regulated Light Engine

*Energizer Lithium AA batteries used in LensLight™ for beam profile photos.
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Extreme narrow focus with 2(AA) LensLight™ CREE XR-E R2 @ 30yds 25 sec
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Narrow focus with 2(AA) LensLight™ CREE XR-E R2 @ 30yds 25 sec
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Mid flood spot focus with 2(AA) LensLight™ CREE XR-E R2 @ 30yds 20 sec
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Flood focus with 2(AA) LensLight™ CREE XR-E R2 @ 30yds 15 sec
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Energizer Lithium (2) CR123 750ma 6.0 volts TIR optic 235+ lumens @ 30yds 15 sec
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I did send them a message a year back about the Cree LEDs. They said they will do mire research and compare it with the Luxeon.

Seems like a great light, :goodjob:

What settings were the pictures taken with?

:welcome:
 
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I did send them a message a year back about the Cree LEDs. They said they will do mire research and compare it with the Luxeon.

Seems like a great light, :goodjob:

What settings were the pictures taken with?

:welcome:

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File name: IMG_0593.jpg

Camera make: Canon
Camera model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Date/Time: 2008:08:27 16:39:05
Flash used: No
Focal length: 32.0mm (35mm equiv.: 52mm)
CCD width: 22.28mm
Exposure time: 25.000 s
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO equiv.: 400
Metering Mode: matrix
 
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Exposure time: 25.000 s
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO equiv.: 400
Hence the HID like beamshots. :rolleyes:
I think comparison beamshots would give a more realistic view of what this light can do.
 
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The LensLight is a precision instrument more like a camera lens than a flashlight.

I have one modded with a SSC P4. It doesn't focus down to the sharp image of the die as the original Lux did, but close. The SSC die is lower by just enough that I get a fuzzy die image.

Does your Cree version focus to a sharp image of the die?

Will you be offerring the turbohead as well?
 
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25 second exposure on that pic... You would be amazed the amount of light I can get out of anything over the course of 25 seconds. An exposure that long on my Sony R1 turns night into day.
 
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I would be more interested if this was in a single CR123-sized format.
Please make the pictures more representative of what the eye sees at night.
 
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I apologize for any misconception the previous beam profile shots may have caused. The outdoor tree shots provided exceptional visibility of the beam profile at different points of focus over a 30 yd distance. I will be posting more comparative beam shots to provide you with a more accurate real world portrayal.

Updated first post with comparative profile shot* (Malkoff p60 drop in)

LensLight™ CREE XR-E R2 @ 6yds (flood to narrow focus w/ diffused spot focus)
(Background screen Height 53in. Length 88in)

 
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LensLight™ on left
3cell D Mag-Lite //////////////// 3cell D Mag-Lite //////////////// Malkoff p60 drop in



Creemator (ultra high) ///////////2cell AA Mag-Lite ///////////Surefire L5




Gdup (high)



*Energizer lithium batteries (AA) (CR123)
*Energizer Alkaline batteries (D Cell)

The LensLight is a precision instrument more like a camera lens than a flashlight.

I have one modded with a SSC P4. It doesn't focus down to the sharp image of the die as the original Lux did, but close. The SSC die is lower by just enough that I get a fuzzy die image.

Does your Cree version focus to a sharp image of the die?

Will you be offerring the turbohead as well?

The light now incorporates a custom double lens system rather than the single or triple. The double lens allows the user optimal range of beam spread for a wider range of use, from close quarters use to extreme throw.

LensBright :thumbsup:
 
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Re: Overhauled LensLight™ <updated beam shots>

LensLight™ LUMILEDS K2 w/ TFFC @ 6yds (flood to narrow focus)
(Background screen Height 53in. Length 88in)


 
Realistic comparisons do help some, although outdoor shots would be even better. Thanks for posting the ones that you did so far though.

What current is the LED running at?
 
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