Mini Turbohead M2-XML2 Direct Drive

[ElectronGuru]

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[nfetterly]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

. Combining this idea with the latest XM-L's would be a killer combo ...

Strange you should mention that, I was talked into sending mine in for a neutral XM-L transplant. While it was out I picked up a natural HA M2-50. The XM-L REALLY rocks.

 

[Silgt]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

Waiting for my M2-XML in a few days...should be interesting to compare it with the M2-50 ;)

 

[smokelaw1]

M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

So glad I saw the XML version in the insider. Will be fun to compare both versions. Sweeeet. Now the agonizing wait!

 

[Silgt]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

First there was M2-50 with SST-50 in a M2 ribbed head, then there was also a small run with XM-L U2...the current one will be using XM-L2

Correct me if I'm wrong about this?

 

[ElectronGuru]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

First there was M2-50 with SST-50 in a M2 ribbed head, then there was also a small run with XM-L U2...the current one will be using XM-L2

There are 3 generations:

M2-50 in a type II black finish, newer M2 style (gen 1, 2010):

M2-XML in a type III black finish, newer M2 style (gen 2, 2012):

M2-XML2 in a type III black finish, newer M2 style (gen 3, 2013):

Gen 1 was a small batch, about 25. Gen 2 was even smaller, about 10. Gen 3 will be at least double of Gen 1.

 

[easilyled]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

The emitter in the picture above and on the website for the gen3 appears to be an XM-L rather than an XM-L2 (the XM-L2 has no green)

 

[Silgt]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

^ that's what I thought....then again maybe they still have not the official studio photo shot :rolleyes:

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[ElectronGuru]

M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

The emitter in the picture above and on the website for the gen3 appears to be an XM-L rather than an XM-L2 (the XM-L2 has no green)

Sorry for the confusion, it's the same image, not updated for the 3rd gen. XML2 models ship with a silver base under the LED.

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

You can't get anything past Flashaholics! :D

These look sweet....

 

[smokelaw1]

M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

Curious, though I could wait a few days and check for myself, but how do the beams compare between g1 and g3, on terms of tint (my g1 is very pleasant nearly neutral), beam profile, and output? THANKS!

 

[badtziscool]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

Curious, though I could wait a few days and check for myself, but how do the beams compare between g1 and g3, on terms of tint (my g1 is very pleasant nearly neutral), beam profile, and output? THANKS!

+1 In fact, there aren't really and good beam shot comparisons for the M2-50, M2-XML, and now the newly released M2-XML2. I'm curious to see what the beam profile looks like compared to a P60 xml and other lights.

 

[Studey]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

The description on your site says twisty only, but if this uses a zero res, wouldn't it also be momentary as well?

 

[smokelaw1]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

+1 In fact, there aren't really and good beam shot comparisons for the M2-50, M2-XML, and now the newly released M2-XML2. I'm curious to see what the beam profile looks like compared to a P60 xml and other lights.

If no description or beamshots come up before mine comes in, I'll try to post them (feel free to PM me a reminder!). I can do the M2-50, and the M2-XML2, can do a DD P60 XML tuned for throw, too (but that light is very much pieced together, does not have the quality or heatsinking that the M2 will, though it might be a touch brighter initially, and does have some pretty remarkeable throw for a p60), the Electromlumens XML EDC, as well as a few other roughly comprarable lights.

 

[Silgt]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

I prefers the M2-50's slightly warmer tint but the M2-XML is a bit brighter with tighter hotspot. If this is the 5000K XM-L2, we could be in for a winner!

 

[smokelaw1]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

I prefers the M2-50's slightly warmer tint but the M2-XML is a bit brighter with tighter hotspot. If this is the 5000K XM-L2, we could be in for a winner!

The site says "cool" but I don't know what temp that might mean. The neutral m2-50 is as awesome tint, but I'm not too upset about a bright cool light, either.

 

[ElectronGuru]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

The description on your site says twisty only, but if this uses a zero res, wouldn't it also be momentary as well?

Sorry for the confusion, description updated. These include momentary boot and functionality.

Curious, though I could wait a few days and check for myself, but how do the beams compare between g1 and g3, on terms of tint (my g1 is very pleasant nearly neutral), beam profile, and output? THANKS!

Compared to my personal M2-50, the XML2 beam is more tightly focused, with a slight blue tint. The hotspot is tighter and noticeably more intense.

 

[one2tim]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

The C2 says 4+ amps and the 6p says 4,5+ amps? Is there a difference?
btw. Would i be able to use the head on my oveready Z2 body?

 

[ElectronGuru]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

The C2 says 4+ amps and the 6p says 4,5+ amps? Is there a difference?

Sorry for the confusion. They are the same, both 4.5+.

btw. Would i be able to use the head on my oveready Z2 body?

Yes, the spring/socket end of the head is compatible with all SF P60 bodies. But the battery and switch requirements are the same. No IMR, no McClicky. The setup includes a ZeroRez tailcap that can be 'moved' with the head.

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Re: M2-50 Direct Drive SST-50 M2 Head: in limited production

I suspect, 2600's are the best AW 18650 for this setup. Look for my order, soon. :cool:

Brandon G.