SSC: OP or smooth reflector?

[Fallingwater]

The only SSC I have so far sits behind an OP reflector, because the light originally used a Cree. The result is a nice floody beam just the way I like it, but I'm wondering - what difference would it make to the SSC's beam if I used a smooth reflector? I'm aware of the difference with Crees, I just don't know if it does the same to SSCs.

 

[phantom23]

Barely noticeable difference (if any). Some tiny brighter rings may appear (and may not). Tiny - visible under 0,5m:thumbsup:. That's why I love Seouls.

 

[Tinaled]

me too,want to look at the smooth reflector

 

[phantom23]

http://www.dealextreme.com/photogallery.dx/sku.14740~seQ.7

DX gallery (not product/sale page). Flashlight with crappy plastic reflector. Waaay smoother beam than Cree with OP...:naughty:

 

[LukeA]

I have some SSCs in smooth Mag reflectors, and they're great. Also great in the MTE 1mode.

 

[PhantomPhoton]

I have a LF3 which has a smooth reflector with the SSC. Very nice beam, even stands up well on a whitewall.
Also have a couple SSC mags with smooth reflectors and they are nice as well.

 

[flash]

Anyone have any comparison screenshots?

 

[darkzero]

With smaller reflectors the P4 does not need a textured reflector. Can't say the same for XR-Es though. For 20mm reflectors & smaller, I prefer a smooth reflector over a textured reflector with a P4.

 

[phantom23]

SSC P4 works great with any smooth reflector. 20mm and 40mm.

 

[high-side]

Are their any hi quality 16mm - 20mm smooth aluminum reflectors out there that are made for the SSC P4 or Lux's?
Something on par in quality with the McR series, but smooth rather than textured?
I tried this one from DX http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5960
I was hoping to use it for SSC P4 mods, but no luck... It won't focus with the SSC:shakehead
Oh well, guess I'll stick with IMS and Khatod reflectors for now

 

[phantom23]

IMS reflectors are quite cheap and work nice. DX reflectors are designed for Cree.

 

[Zero_Enigma]

Are their any hi quality 16mm - 20mm smooth aluminum reflectors out there that are made for the SSC P4 or Lux's?
Something on par in quality with the McR series, but smooth rather than textured?
I tried this one from DX http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5960
I was hoping to use it for SSC P4 mods, but no luck... It won't focus with the SSC:shakehead
Oh well, guess I'll stick with IMS and Khatod reflectors for now

That is only for the Cree LED's. How do I know? I own LuxIII, SSC P4 U-bins, and Cree Q5's here with a set of smooth and OP reflectors. I've tried those on the SSC and LuxIII's and they don't work but on the Cree fits and focuses the LED well.

Cheap too, I think.

 

[Greg G]

Photonfanatic sells the IMS reflectors (which are smooth) in the marketplace. They work great with the Seoul emitters, even when white wall hunting. Nice smooth artifact free beam.​

There's no need to use an OP reflector with a Seoul P4, but it will work. An OP makes the hotspot on a Seoul a little bigger in diameter, and lessens the contrast between the hotspot and spill in experience (McR19XR with a Seoul P4).​

HTH​