It's true there are still smooth reflectors in dedicated throwers, but besides that, I haven't found many. Fenix used to have smooth reflectors as an option in some of their lights (like L2D), but with the new LD20, not an option.
A few questions then:
If lights like the D10/EX10 or Liteflux Lf3xt had smooth reflectors, how much of an increase in throw would you guess would occur? Enough to notice? I ask because I'm interested in these lights (don't have any lights with a low low), but I also would like if they had more throw. Light-reviews has the D10 at 1630 lux and the Liteflux at 2980 (not on li-ions, as I don't have batteries or a charger). I'm probably expecting too much throw out of lights with small heads and reflectors, and I realize they perform a little better with li-ions, but if you consider how much a good charger and AW batteries cost, you're looking at another $75 or so.
As for OP reflectors, aside from white-wall hunting, are they really better in for real-life use? Although I have a definite interest in lights, I don't use them that much, so I don't know myself, but it seems to me that smooth reflectors would be more practical: more throw when you need it, and still plenty of useful spill. Enlighten me:candle:
P.S. I'm leaving for Honduras for a week and a half soon. So far I'm planning on taking: Fenix PD20/L1D (not bringing L2D body, as it doesn't work on low with lithiums), Fenix E01, Jetbeam MKIIx, Romixen RC-G2, cheapy Husky 1AA, and maybe a cheap penlight; that's actually most of my good light (and yes, I kind of consider my minimag LED and husky 4 watt as "good lights":laughing:). I don't plan on needing this many, but doubtless I'll be the only person out of 20 in our group bringing any.
Any frequent traveller tips on light or non-light items to bring to a 3rd world country? A marine friend recommended not wearing deoderant, as that attracts bugs; I think that might also attract dirty looks from the people that have to hang around me in the hot sun w/out any:green: I'm also curious if I can bring a small multi-tool into the country w/out getting arrested.
A few questions then:
If lights like the D10/EX10 or Liteflux Lf3xt had smooth reflectors, how much of an increase in throw would you guess would occur? Enough to notice? I ask because I'm interested in these lights (don't have any lights with a low low), but I also would like if they had more throw. Light-reviews has the D10 at 1630 lux and the Liteflux at 2980 (not on li-ions, as I don't have batteries or a charger). I'm probably expecting too much throw out of lights with small heads and reflectors, and I realize they perform a little better with li-ions, but if you consider how much a good charger and AW batteries cost, you're looking at another $75 or so.
As for OP reflectors, aside from white-wall hunting, are they really better in for real-life use? Although I have a definite interest in lights, I don't use them that much, so I don't know myself, but it seems to me that smooth reflectors would be more practical: more throw when you need it, and still plenty of useful spill. Enlighten me:candle:
P.S. I'm leaving for Honduras for a week and a half soon. So far I'm planning on taking: Fenix PD20/L1D (not bringing L2D body, as it doesn't work on low with lithiums), Fenix E01, Jetbeam MKIIx, Romixen RC-G2, cheapy Husky 1AA, and maybe a cheap penlight; that's actually most of my good light (and yes, I kind of consider my minimag LED and husky 4 watt as "good lights":laughing:). I don't plan on needing this many, but doubtless I'll be the only person out of 20 in our group bringing any.
Any frequent traveller tips on light or non-light items to bring to a 3rd world country? A marine friend recommended not wearing deoderant, as that attracts bugs; I think that might also attract dirty looks from the people that have to hang around me in the hot sun w/out any:green: I'm also curious if I can bring a small multi-tool into the country w/out getting arrested.
