I can successfully replicate a “HI” version of any Cree LED, including MTG2, XHP50 & XHP70. This is my own process, not to be confused with dome slicing (which has lower intensity outcomes than my process).
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EDIT: But the above doesn’t apply anymore, since I can dedome the XP-G3s just fine.
Hi MEM, big fan, . I think I share the opinion of many fellow BL-Fers when I say I would be very interested in purchasing said dedomed XP-G3 emitters if you would be willing to sell them individually. That is assuming that you are not willing to share your process, which is understandable, and after some test have been performed to determine their performance.
Kawiboy and I have both done a version of a shaved G3, he had more success with it than I did. On mine, I shaved it off very close then cut off the excess phosphor to the sides. It was tighter, but I didn’t care for the beam profile I got. Kawiboy got a nice tight hot spot in a Courui D01. It’s apprently a very precise effort that’s required, amongst other things…
Guys, remember that this is not a factory dedomed XP-L “green” tint light, like all of the standard M3XS-UT Javelots are. It’s got a G2 with tint that is definitely neutral white. I’ll be getting some new beamshots soon with one, so just hold tight.
As far as which emitter is better for large reflectors, that’s a tough call, because reflectors are often picky about the source shape and size. (That’s why I like lenses. ) In either case, it mostly depends on you, really. G3 will have almost the same beam profile (almost), just a bump more lumens and a warmer tint. That will look different to each person based on what they expect from it. The M3XS-UT is one of my favorite reflector lights, because O-Light really got the reflector design done right with it, and everything about the feel and look speaks quality—to me at least. The reflector it has converts a high amount of light into the beam, especially for its size. In fact I actually prefer to carry this light with 2*18500s in it instead of 2*18650s, just because it brings so much throw to the table with very little weight when setup that way.
I don’t often get to tell people around here why I like lights that throw, or what I even use lights for besides lighting up water towers. My primary use is actually boating. Secondary use is long-range rifle shooting. When I’m shooting at 500-600 yards, my light’s on a tripod, and my tripod doesn’t get tired holding my lights. For that scenario I just like battery capacity and a pencil beam. When I’m boating, I’m on a big river, one that is full of nasty surprises. I’m constantly keeping an eye on the water for logs, and at the same time I have to be shining my light up-river to navigate the buoys so I don’t travel into the outside 1/3 of the river and rip the prop off on a sand-bar. Anyways, that’s usually 1-3 hours straight of holding a light up over my shoulder once the sun goes down. I tend to find the “good” lights around me pretty quick as my arm gets tired. :weary: Many lights come onto my boat and never get a second trip back on it again, but the M3XS-UT is still taking boat rides. I’d call it a good performer, at least.
If you want more than a fishing story and my attitude to sell you on it, well, please do wait for pics.