Astrolux MF03 - new pictures + video

JasonWW, I think KawiBoy said he rather see 3*XHP70.2, not 7*XHP70.2.

But I prefer they drive the LED at the maximum spec to have better efficiency. Or maybe 125% of maximum spec, for example from 4A to 5A in Turbo.

This light in stock form must surpass any old flashlight out there except DX80(it is not old by the way). Else it will not gain much interest due to its big size. So I think two options below will be very good options:

1.30000 lumens, 250kcd, for at least 5 minutes
2.16000 lumens, 600kcd, for at least 10 minutes

Can we have a vote? Lol
I vote option 1
For a light that big, it needs the massive lumens to justify its size. And 250kcd is no slouch, should be able to see things at good enough distance.
If I need to see things further, I’ll take out the smaller tn42 or even smaller olight m3xs.

I was thinking no vote needed. If all are 12V leds, then we just pick our option for 7*XHP70.2+1*XHP35 HI or 8*XHP35 HI or buy both.

He was actually suggesting 8 x 70.2. 3 with a deep reflector and 5 with a shallow reflector. I used 7 in my example so it would compare better to the Imalent light.

I see. Now I got it.

I think giorgoskok already mentioned it would be about 30k lumen. Or someone did, I’m not sure now.

I seriously don’t think we have any say in this companies business. Maybe freeme can suggest software changes to make the modes better spaced, but that’s about it. This isn’t a BLF designed light.

About the 2 options you posted, are those realistic?

I think the DX80 can do turbo for 5 minutes (?) and is about 30,000 lumen. Does anyone know what it’s candela is? Is it close to 250kcd?

How would you get 16,000 lumen and 600kcd? 8 xhp35 at 2k lumen each and shallow little reflectors? Would that actually produce that distance?

Lumen wise they are all feasible, no doubt about that.
I know 250kcd and 600kcd are tough. I think it all depends on the reflector design. Since they are still at prototype stage, I hope reflector dimension and flashlight size are still not finalized.
DX80 hit around 100kcd although some members measured 140kcd I believe.

You could be on to something. The MF-01 fins certainly resemble those on the SC01. Being that both brands’ lights are more budget friendly, it wouldn’t surprise me if some designers and engineers are contractors and bounce from company to company.

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since it says you blocked me from replying, ill have to tell you here
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” wolfdog quote ”

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this guys mentally unstable so it seems
unbelievable….

Only 100 kcd to 140kcd? Even with shallow little smo reflectors I doubt you would ever hit 30k lumen and 250kcd. You need to greatly increase the head diameter to get bigger reflectors in there.

To keep the current head diameter, maybe use 7 little aspheric lenses like Led Lenser used in their X21R.2 beliw. Maybe even custom TIR lenses?

I really have no ideas for getting 16k lumen and 600kcd. That seems too difficult. Maybe a really big head like on the BLF GT, or bigger, with lots of medium sized reflectors?

I just realized the Imalent DX80 has 8 emitters, not 7. So I rewrote post 92 above. The numbers are more accurate now.

If someone posts rude things, you can always mark it as rude. I don’t know how they do things at CPF, but here we all try to get along. This should be a positive and inviting forum.

Anything is possible… modified fenix rc40 with the 6 * xhp 70.2 hit 27,000 lumen and 265k lux…

Wow, there you go. I see the RC40 has a 108mm head diameter in order to get some decent sized reflectors in there.

I don’t know what the head diameter of the MF03 is, but it looks pretty close in size.

265k is over 1,000 meters.

For comparison, my L6 hits 830 meters with about 8,500 lumen.

So for the modded RC40 to go only 200 meters more, but with about 3 times the output, it means the hotspot must be bigger than on my L6. That’s pretty awesome. It must have a ton more flood light as well. That is a light I think would sell better than what the MF03 seems to currently be.

I cant wait for more news about it……

I love top flooders, I hope it beat the dx80 in quality and output :heart_eyes:

I’m okay with similar output, but I do hope it’s better quality.
We know it won’t use a battery pack, so that’s a plus (in my opinion).

In Maukka review, Acebeam X65 hits 587kcd with 10k lumens.
It is using 5*XHP35 HI.

“X65 Review”: To 10k LM and beyond: Acebeam X65 & X60M review

I don’t mind it use battery pack for this kind of high power configuration. Without battery pack, it might be safe for experienced users, but it is not safe for inexperienced users.

I was looking at some reflector based throwers and I see the Acebeam X65vn that Skylumen sells has 5 xhp35, produces 11,000 lumen and does 640 lux or 1600 meters throw. It’s $550, though.

Official Acebeam specs are 12k lumen, 423kcd and 1300 meters throw.

I see he also has an RC40 modded with 70.2. This must be the one Newlumen mentioned. I bet it’s over $500 as well. Probably over $800 since it has a custom finish on it.

I wonder if a big head, 5 or 6 xhp35, reflector light is the way to go? Do a $200 copy of the Acebeam X65. Over 5k lumen for over an hour. No battery pack, just 8 individual cells. I wonder how that would sell?

Maybe Astrolux can make an MF04 based on this same MF03 body design. Just change the head design a little and change the driver. Idk, maybe the X65 design is too last year or maybe it would conflict with the MF03.

for me battey pack is terrible too, I love the freedom to get the battery that I want :smiley: