dmdrewitt
Flashlight Enthusiast
My Ostar Mag has landed in England.
Thank you Mac!! Awesome work :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Thank you Mac!! Awesome work :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
1000 Lumens Mag Production Inquiry
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FlashInThePan
Enlightened
Mine landed in Southern California. I didn't have any 1600 mah 17670s on hand, but I did have a few Pila 168s 1400 mah batteries, so...
She fired right up! Workmanship is absolutely top notch, like all of mac's lights. The tailcap threads are perfect; she unscrews beautifully, without a hint of grating. The fit and finish are incredible. Everything's centered, polished, dusted, etc. - his attention to detail really shows.
The beam itself definitely tends towards a floodbeam. (This is to be expected in a mult-die LED.) But what a beautiful floodbeam it is! It reminds me very much of the pattern from Surefire's L2 - a great flood with a little bit of a hotspot for throw. Alas, I thought that the Sceptre I recently purchased (also from Mac) was my new floodlight, but the 1000 lumen mag has taken its place. This is definitely going to be my new walking light. Even on the lowest level (level 1) - where it runs for 35 hours - the output is enough for walking. The 1000 lumen mag on level 2 is just slightly brighter than my L2 on high.
Now a word about the UI. It's very cool! (Okay, that's three words). This is my first time using this type of user interface, and I really like it. The stock mag switch no longer "clicks" on or off. (The lack of tactile feedback takes a moment to get used to). Instead, you press and hold the button for a moment, and the light comes on at level 1. As long as you continue to hold the button down, it quickly ramps through levels 2-5; let go at any moment, and it stays on at the level you've chosen.
Here's where it gets fun. Turn the light off. If you turn it with a "quick" press, it comes on to the last level you used it at. But if you "hold" the button down instead, it comes on at low and cycles through the levels again. Cool!
Of course, from any level, you can always jump straight to "high" just by holding the button down for a few seconds.
All in all, another great light by mac. This is a great light for the money, and if he produces more (as everyone's requesting), I don't think any of you will be disappointed by its performance.
- FITP
She fired right up! Workmanship is absolutely top notch, like all of mac's lights. The tailcap threads are perfect; she unscrews beautifully, without a hint of grating. The fit and finish are incredible. Everything's centered, polished, dusted, etc. - his attention to detail really shows.
The beam itself definitely tends towards a floodbeam. (This is to be expected in a mult-die LED.) But what a beautiful floodbeam it is! It reminds me very much of the pattern from Surefire's L2 - a great flood with a little bit of a hotspot for throw. Alas, I thought that the Sceptre I recently purchased (also from Mac) was my new floodlight, but the 1000 lumen mag has taken its place. This is definitely going to be my new walking light. Even on the lowest level (level 1) - where it runs for 35 hours - the output is enough for walking. The 1000 lumen mag on level 2 is just slightly brighter than my L2 on high.
Now a word about the UI. It's very cool! (Okay, that's three words). This is my first time using this type of user interface, and I really like it. The stock mag switch no longer "clicks" on or off. (The lack of tactile feedback takes a moment to get used to). Instead, you press and hold the button for a moment, and the light comes on at level 1. As long as you continue to hold the button down, it quickly ramps through levels 2-5; let go at any moment, and it stays on at the level you've chosen.
Here's where it gets fun. Turn the light off. If you turn it with a "quick" press, it comes on to the last level you used it at. But if you "hold" the button down instead, it comes on at low and cycles through the levels again. Cool!
Of course, from any level, you can always jump straight to "high" just by holding the button down for a few seconds.
All in all, another great light by mac. This is a great light for the money, and if he produces more (as everyone's requesting), I don't think any of you will be disappointed by its performance.
- FITP
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I keep hearing good words about this light, but as we all say, a picture(s) is worth thousands of words and more. So I guess some beamshot of this light, in comparison with some of the floody ones like the L2 and L4 would be very welcomed.
nitnapz
Enlightened
let me help uncle mac a little. taken with a blackberry curve, only kitchen light was on, here is an "off, on, and on-from away" of my subject. keep in mind, i run the risk of being called gay by her when i have any photoshoot with my lights.
greenstuffs
Banned
No more lucky 20 for me either Mac is out of reflectors so looks like i will not own this light at least anytime soon it may become less appealing in the future as time goes by because the UB2 is coming out. Oh well.
Lets face it the UB2 which sounds awesome is VAPORWARE until they are released. I bet you would be lucky to even see them released in 2008.
On the other hand the UB2 is rated at 400 lumens and the Ostar is 1000 lumens, so there is really no comparison in brightness terms.
Mac
greenstuffs
Banned
My point was just that as time goes by other things can be released making the current pending projects less appealing. Sure i'll wait 3-4 month for a light but sometimes people tends to lose their interest. That simple.
cd-card-biz
Enlightened
If that means your giving up your spot, then that moves me up to number 20!
That would put me one number closer to.....nothing!
The day I saw my name on Mac's waiting list, I ordered the battery holder from FM. So, I got no light and a $40 cell holder to put in it.
Plus, I just got an unexpected email from a nice man in Nigeria with an unbeatable business proposition. Gosh, they don't call me "lucky" for nothing!
:wave:
greenstuffs
Banned
Well Sir send me a WESTERN UNION payment to my brother from the royal family in nigeria and i'll yield you the spot :naughty:
greenstuffs
Banned
:candle:
It's on it's way with one of the 3 month on backordered Narrow Beam reflectors.
Mac
FightinCB
Newly Enlightened
Mac,
I know these are in back order but I can wait. I am interested in one in black with the switch on the side. Im planning on using at work. Let me know when and if you will be working on these. I'll PM a deposit.
I know these are in back order but I can wait. I am interested in one in black with the switch on the side. Im planning on using at work. Let me know when and if you will be working on these. I'll PM a deposit.
husky20
Banned
I am also interested in one if its not to late
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