Throw comparison, DBS MRV Eznite M6 Asperic

[Patriot]

I was in the front yard doing some testing with different white balance settings on my little PowerShot S2 and I ended up doing a mini throw comparison test between some well known throw lights.


The lights from left:
Mac's Aspheric, 1 x LG 18650 (Q4 I believe)
MRV with SE Q5 LED, 2 x RCR123's (265 lumens)
Jil EzNite 10W, 4 x "3V" RCR123's (3.6V average on my DIMM) (600-700 lumens est.)

The shot set-up
Tripod mounted camera and lights. Distance is 32 yards to garage door. Four different exposures of each taken with the white balance set to "sunlight."


Set 1 2" @ F4.0 ISO100

MRV Q5

Mac's Aspheric

EzNite

Set 2 .4" @ F5.6 ISO100

MRV Q5

Mac's Aspheric

EzNite

Set 3 1/10" @ F5.6 ISO100

MRV Q5

Mac's Aspheric

EzNite

Set 4 1/20" @ F5.6 ISO100

MRV Q5

Mac's Aspheric

EzNite

Gif Image (long expsure)

Gif Image (short exposure)

 

[Patriot]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Night Two

Distance is 40 yards.


The lights from left to right:

Jil Eznite
Dereelight DBS V2 WC Q5
Surefire M6 MN20

Set 1, 2" @ F5.6 ISO100 Auto WB

M6 MN20

DBS V2 WC Q5

Eznite

Set 2 1/4" @ F5.6 ISO100 Auto WB

M6 MN21

DBS V2 WC Q5

Eznite

The stop sign at the left edge of these photos makes for an interesting reference.

Even the "mighty DBS" beam looks huge compared to the Eznite's pencil like hot spot.

 

[cryhavok]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Cool shots. That polarion reflector sure focuses the beam of the EzNite. Any chance you can throw in a SF M6 with your next set of shots?

 

[LukeA]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

That MRV looks a little out of focus.

 

[Lips]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Great Post Patriot36



Here's some of my shots. The Aspherical LED is definitely under-owned in the flashlight world.







Lotsa Glass!

A peak inside! RCatR uses a recessed lens design and some glow powder in resin around his LED, Mac has a massive aluminum heat-sink and a Bigger aspherical lens.

A little background Eye-Candy never hurts a thing!

RCatR vs MAC vs EzNite vs ROP 2C 2.5 sec F3.2

MAC Aspherical vs RCatR Aspherical 2.5 sec F3.2

Cheers!


.

 

[tx101]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Its a shame that Mac has stopped making Aspherical Mags I would love to get hold of one I have to make do with a Kaidomain aspherical kit

 

[Patriot]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Cool shots. That polarion reflector sure focuses the beam of the EzNite. Any chance you can throw in a SF M6 with your next set of shots?

Sure, what bulb combo would you like to see...stock lamps or customs combo's? I can do anything except a 5761.

LukeA
That MRV looks a little out of focus.

It's focused and centered but it probably doesn't appear so because of the focal length of the camera lens. I probably zoomed in a little more that I should have. If I take some more pics this evening I take some wider shots which should make it look more like what you're used to seeing.

Lips
Great Post Patriot36
Here's some of my shots. The Aspherical LED is definitely under-owned in the flashlight world.

Thanks Lips! The Aspherical LED is under owned and I think the main reason is that it's made by so few modders. IIRC there is only one member currently building them for the purpose of selling and he's making them in very low numbers. Mac hasn't made them in a while and most people don't want to take on the project themselves.

I like your integrating tree! You're going to have to give that thing a name pretty soon. I've seen it so many times that I can now tell that its grown...lol.

I'm such a fan of the EzNite that I was considering picking up another if the price was right. Karlthev is the only other person that I know who is crazy enough to own two of them and I think it's rubbing off on me too.

Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Team Member]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

The EzNite seems so handy. Don´t make me want one more than I do now...


I should probably stop reading this thread..:shakehead


Hey wait, it´s payday on Monday!!

 

[Patriot]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

The EzNite seems so handy. Don´t make me want one more than I do now...


I should probably stop reading this thread..:shakehead


Hey wait, it´s payday on Monday!!

lol....funny TM. Payday can get us in so much trouble...cant it! :laughing:

Well, the light is so stinking bullet proof that it wouldn't bother me to own a second one. I owned two a one brief moment but sold one and now kind of regret it I think.

 

[cryhavok]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

For the SF M6, I would appreciate some shots with the Lumens Factory HO-M6R and WA1185. Thanks :thumbsup:

 

[Team Member]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

lol....funny TM. Payday can get us in so much trouble...cant it! :laughing:

Well, the light is so stinking bullet proof that it wouldn't bother me to own a second one. I owned two a one brief moment but sold one and now kind of regret it I think.

It sure can

But who is selling the EzNite?:candle:
I have only found some japanese(???)seller...well google is NOT my friend for the moment...

And I´m looking forward for those distance photos. And if you´re having problem getting some long range shots just send the lights over here and I´ll fix it for you

 

[Patriot]

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It sure can

But who is selling the EzNite?:candle:
I have only found some japanese(???)seller...well google is NOT my friend for the moment...

And I´m looking forward for those distance photos. And if you´re having problem getting some long range shots just send the lights over here and I´ll fix it for you

I think CPFer Litemania (Warren) is still selling them but after being marked down for a period of time they're back up to $500 again.

lol...no problems with distance over here since there is a lot of wide open space. It's just a matter of driving out and taking the time to do it. The park is reasonably close and gives me 275+ yards. More than enough for these little guys.

 

[BlueBeam22]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Wow Patriot you have been doing an amazing job with all of the beamshot comparisons!:twothumbs

The Jil Eznite HID is very impressive with its super bright pencil thin hotspot. How does it compare in throw/hotspot brightnes to the N30?

 

[Patriot]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Wow Patriot you have been doing an amazing job with all of the beamshot comparisons!:twothumbs

The Jil Eznite HID is very impressive with its super bright pencil thin hotspot. How does it compare in throw/hotspot brightnes to the N30?

Thanks Blue, It's probably time for some N30 pics huh. It missed out on the other shoots because my brother has started to adopt it. It's not really his yet though.

The hot spot is much smaller and more precise for the Eznite, probably close to 1.5 - 2 degrees. To put that in perspective the Maxabeam is 1 degree, the PH50 is 4 degrees (actual) the AELight24W is 6 degrees and the Boxer is 12-21 degrees adjustable. I don't know the exact spec for the N30 but it appears to be 8-10 degree range. Although the EzNite is amazing for it's size, it can't remotely compare with the N30 in any output category because it lacks the lumens....as shown in the Shootout IV pics.

 

[BlueBeam22]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Thanks Blue, It's probably time for some N30 pics huh. It missed out on the other shoots because my brother has started to adopt it. It's not really his yet though.

The hot spot is much smaller and more precise for the Eznite, probably close to 1.5 - 2 degrees. To put that in perspective the Maxabeam is 1 degree, the PH50 is 4 degrees (actual) the AELight24W is 6 degrees and the Boxer is 12-21 degrees adjustable. I don't know the exact spec for the N30 but it appears to be 8-10 degree range. Although the EzNite is amazing for it's size, it can't remotely compare with the N30 in any output category because it lacks the lumens....as shown in the Shootout IV pics.

So the Jil EzNite HID has a laser thin beam compared to the N30, but doesn't have nearly as bright a hotspot. The Jil Eznite is still extremely impressive the way it smokes the other LED throwers, and it seems like a perfect EDC.

Once again great job on this shootout!:thumbsup:

 

[Patriot]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

So the Jil EzNite HID has a laser thin beam compared to the N30, but doesn't have nearly as bright a hotspot.

The collimated center of the beam is very narrow but the corona is fairly large. I didn't get out tonight for more shots but plan on it tomorrow.

 

[Patriot]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

More beamshots added tonight.

See post #2

 

[BlueBeam22]

Re: EzNite, Aspheric, MRV throw comparison

Night Two




Eznite

The stop sign at the left edge of these photos makes for an interesting reference.

Even the "might DBS" beam looks huge compared to the Eznite's pencil like hot spot.

I love the Jil Eznite's laser like pencil beam and extreme throw! What an amazing light, all that power and throw in a pocketable size.

 

[Patriot]

It is a great little light with unique qualities. The one in the Marketplace just sold to Metatron. That's good because I was almost thinking of getting another one myself.

 

[DM51]

I've been tempted by it whenever I've seen mention of it - it sounds really neat, small, well-made and powerful... What is the start-up time from switch on to full power?