mag's standard reflector: Cree or SSC?

wildstar87

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Definitely the SSC, the Cree's beam pattern is too narrow to be used very effectively with a standard mag reflector, very ringy. If you go to a MOP reflector it works out pretty well.
 

Ganp

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Here are beamshots from a standard M@G reflector with an XR-E and a Seoul P4. The pic's have been desaturated so that the beam pattern is more obvious.

Seoul USVOI and XR-E P4, but different drivers so not an indication of relative brightness.


MG_Cree_Seoul.gif




Colin.
 

nein166

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Give the reflector a quick swirling pass of Clear Krylon spraypaint and say goodbye to the rings of Cree or the standard Mag Bulb.
Keep your distance 1-2 feet and give it 2 seconds spray at most.
 

rizky_p

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Thanks guys, how deep is the LED sits inside the reflector to get a sharp focus? any image would also help :)
 

LukeA

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Thanks guys, how deep is the LED sits inside the reflector to get a sharp focus? any image would also help :)
The base the emitter is mounted to is just below the bottom edge of the reflective potion of the reflector.
 
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