Beamshots: 1111 vs. MN21 vs. MN61 vs. 1185

Canon SD1000
ISO Setting: 80
Lens Aperture: F2.8
Exposure: 1.3 Seconds
White Balance: Tungsten
Moon Illumination: 6 Percent
Rangefinder: TruePulse 200
Distance: 106 Yards

Daylight Control (12 PM PDT)


1111 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN21 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN61 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1185 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185


1111 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN21 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN61 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1185 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185


1111 + FM24 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN21 + FM24 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN61 + FM24 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1185 + FM24 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185


Image Processing Notes1111 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN21 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN61 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1185 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1111 > MN21 > MN61 > 1185


1111 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN21 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN61 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1185 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185


1111 + FM24 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN21 + FM24 off 2xIMR18650E | M4-HA


MN61 + FM24 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1185 + FM24 off 3x17670 | M6-HA


1111 | MN21 | MN61 | 1185


Additional ReferencesImage Processing Notes

Nice work Adam. Very useful shots, as usual. :twothumbs Thanks.

Oh man, and i've been putting off an 85 b/c i didn't think I would notice the diference from my 11... here we go again.

Killer beamshots and great research as usual buddy!

You wouldn't by chance happen to have ROP Hi and Lo comparisons in the same setup would you? Thinking of buliding a 2C li-ion ROP...

After using the 1185 in the M6, I think it's my favorite high power option. It's a nice, clean package with great output and decent runtime. It's also more stable than the MN61.

You're pictures remind me why I like it so much. The diffuser shots were a nice touch also. The MN61 and 1185 light up that back wall pretty well even with the diffuser on.

Thanks Adam!

:thumbsup:

Excellent beamshots, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you :thumbsup:.

Patriot36 said:

After using the 1185 in the M6, I think it's my favorite high power option. It's a nice, clean package with great output and decent runtime. It's also more stable than the MN61.

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I am deciding between WA1111 (on 2x18650) or WA1185 (on 3x17670) for the M6. Are the 17670 still driven within spec? What is a realistic runtime on these with a WA1185? Thank you.

(unfortunately fivemega's adapters are sold out and mdcocod should have a 2x18650 at the end of july soonest - so I am stuck with M6, I don't have a way to power the bulbs )

Daniel_sk said:

Excellent beamshots, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you :thumbsup:.


I am deciding between WA1111 (on 2x18650) or WA1185 (on 3x17670) for the M6. Are the 17670 still driven within spec? What is a realistic runtime on these with a WA1185? Thank you.

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The WA1111 on 18650s is very solid and produces a nice white beam. It's less touchy than the WA1185. If you're not careful how you charge the 17670s you can flash the 1185 every time in the M6....no fun . If you charge them to 4.1V each and give them a rest before using, then they're fine.

About 22-24 minutes for the 1185 before it dims quickly. It will run a few minutes longer but for me it seems pointless to continue using the light when the beam is orange.

Bump to an awesome thread

Great stuff!!

Nice beamshots, nice neighborhood.

Thanks for sharing.

Nice pictures--thanks for posting these beamshots!

Out of curiosity, how were you able to keep the aperture constant at f/2.8 when the SD1000 doesn't allow manual aperture [or shutter speed] control?

-Robert