Hey everybody,
Just thought I'd drop by and post some beamshots and impressions of a Nailbender drop in p60 SST90 (OP reflector) another Nailbender SST90 p60 (Smooth reflector), a deal extreme SST50 (aurora SH40), and for fun my 50W HID flashlight (4500 lumen).
The first picture is of the SST90 with OP reflector using IMR 18650:
SPILL MONSTER! This is a great, high quality light using a solarforce L2 host and nailbender drop in. I prefer the OP reflector since it has a smoother beam pattern, and since the reflector is so small, the smooth reflector barely has more throw.
The second picture is the same light as pictured above, but with spring mods to decrease resistance:
As you can see, after the mod, there is a good deal more light coming out of the front! Look at the color of the beam, it seems like after the mod, the color temp dropped and became warmer as well...
The third picture is of the SST90 with a smooth reflector using IMR 18650:
Great drop in from nailbender, but do prefer the OP reflector with such a small drop in. This is a bit brighter in the center, but the beam not nearly as uniform as the OP reflector.
The fourth picture is the same as above, but with afformentioned spring mods.
A good bit brighter as you can see.
The fifth picture is the DX aurora SH40 SST50:
This is an awesome light that really suprised me. For Medium range to Long range duty, this light cannot be beat. Much more throw than the SST90 drop ins, with good spill as well from its wide, deep smooth reflector. The SST-50 is probably the ideal emmiter for a pocket light with great throw and spill. Now that AW has 2900 mah batteries that go up to 5.8 amps, you are set!
The sixth picture is the 4500 Lumen 50W HID Flashlight:
Just thrown in for fun. Not really fair comparison, HID is much brighter and has 2-3x the throw, but you can see how these new LED's compare to some of the bigger lights out there. The awesome size/light output ratio is quite amazing on these little LED 18650 powerhouses! The LED's make for much more practical everyday carry lights.
Just thought I'd drop by and post some beamshots and impressions of a Nailbender drop in p60 SST90 (OP reflector) another Nailbender SST90 p60 (Smooth reflector), a deal extreme SST50 (aurora SH40), and for fun my 50W HID flashlight (4500 lumen).
The first picture is of the SST90 with OP reflector using IMR 18650:
SPILL MONSTER! This is a great, high quality light using a solarforce L2 host and nailbender drop in. I prefer the OP reflector since it has a smoother beam pattern, and since the reflector is so small, the smooth reflector barely has more throw.
The second picture is the same light as pictured above, but with spring mods to decrease resistance:
As you can see, after the mod, there is a good deal more light coming out of the front! Look at the color of the beam, it seems like after the mod, the color temp dropped and became warmer as well...
The third picture is of the SST90 with a smooth reflector using IMR 18650:
Great drop in from nailbender, but do prefer the OP reflector with such a small drop in. This is a bit brighter in the center, but the beam not nearly as uniform as the OP reflector.
The fourth picture is the same as above, but with afformentioned spring mods.
A good bit brighter as you can see.
The fifth picture is the DX aurora SH40 SST50:
This is an awesome light that really suprised me. For Medium range to Long range duty, this light cannot be beat. Much more throw than the SST90 drop ins, with good spill as well from its wide, deep smooth reflector. The SST-50 is probably the ideal emmiter for a pocket light with great throw and spill. Now that AW has 2900 mah batteries that go up to 5.8 amps, you are set!
The sixth picture is the 4500 Lumen 50W HID Flashlight:
Just thrown in for fun. Not really fair comparison, HID is much brighter and has 2-3x the throw, but you can see how these new LED's compare to some of the bigger lights out there. The awesome size/light output ratio is quite amazing on these little LED 18650 powerhouses! The LED's make for much more practical everyday carry lights.
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- I have a light being built for me made from 1 LED that will equal that HID. 
