2 reflectors with Ultra Fire T6 drop-in compared

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I wanted to see the difference (if any) between the two reflectors supplied with the latest Ulrra Fire/Manafont 3-mode XM-L drop-in. This comparo was conducted at the Ugly Wall test facility with the cactus plant 55 feet away. All shots were 1/4 second/shutter speed @ f2.8. The host used is my new Ultra Fire WF 503B.

First, the control shot.

Next is the Ultra Fire XM-L with smooth reflector.

Now, the op reflector.

And, for comparison purposes I include a Solarforce L2 with Solarforce single mode XM-L.

I'll let you decide, I can see little difference. Maybe it matters more at a shorter distance.

opnotrelevantFoy

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reflector is noticeably brighter. The palm, and the wall of the neighbours house are brighter than with the OP.

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You know what, you're right. I bet it would be more noticeable at shorter ranges.

Foy

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That Solarforce XML looks pretty decent-what does it draw?

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Just a beginer here. Is that something I can find out with my lame Amprobe 5XP-A? I want to know that too.

wanabeexpertFoy

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NicetestFoy ;)

Could you make a white wall shots from... 1 m for example? Will see the beam quality difference better.

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http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?236906-Simple-guide-to-using-a-DMM-for-measurements

Is a very good guide.

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i was getting 2.15A. im kinda wishing there was a mid. just gets too hot after a few minutes

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I'll try it when it gets dark. (couple of hours, here)

Thanks, srfreddy.

Foy

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Not nearly as defined of a hotspot on the OP. The OP has a "fuzzier/softer" beam profile.

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2.15A is quite good-much lower than the Manafonts 3.5!

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I actually just ordered one from manafont.