The regulation is very evenly spaced, seems to be logarithmic and adopts well to the reception curve of the human eye. There is no “dead space” - maybe the last 2 degrees at full don’t do much, but i think it’s ok. The only complaint i could think of is: The ring has, although very little, axial play. You can push it, maybe 2/10th of a mm back and forth. I’m suspicious, that some grind or dirt may get inside and interfere with the smooth operation of the ring. I don’t know, time will tell. :~
It looks like the background moves, resulting in the V11R sliding to the right. I guess either you’re not placing the V11R exactly in the same spot for each picture or the lighting changes.
Just looks kind of weird because I’m expecting only movement in the V11R and a static background.
Wow, what an awesome review ChibiM! Is this your first review? I especially like the GIF which is probably a first here on BLF but what would I know since I rarely am online anymore.
To my surprise, the ring on my V11R mirage, that I hadnt used for a few weeks was stuck.....
fortunately I could get it loose by using a bit of power...
The next problem was that the ring started spinning... uhmmm
So I tried to unscrew the head with 2 mini rubber strap wrenches.. and voila... they came apart very easily..
I didnt have to use much strength..
Once it was apart, I put some lube under the ring, and while I was at it... I wanted to change the XML to a new XML2 T6 4C,
but when I desoldered it from another star, I accidentally dedomed it.. now the tint doesnt look as nice anymore :(
A bit greener.... at least I will keep it as is... and maybe change it in the future.. at least its very easy to open now.
anyway, your Mirage could also be opened easily???!.
I also tried it with my new V11R revolution.. but I couldnt get it open...
Maybe it is because the Mirage is older,and the glue might have decreased in quality over time.
i guess the glue is still too strong on the new V11R... I also haven`t used it much.. as I assume the quality of the glue will decrease once the light has been used for many times/heated up many times..
not sure, just assuming.... that seems the most reasonable answer ;)