ArcMania MJP Extreme III Review

[Rossymeister]

Specifications:

Main features:
Unique 2 stage output twisting mechanism which does not require the user to cycle through all modes.
Turn Off Memory - the Extreme III will turn on in the last operating mode.
Programmble output for the 2 stage output and 2 stage SOS.
Programmable output and frequency for the 2 stage Strobe.
No flickering at ANY output level as the frequency of the PWM is set at 7800Hz.
Over discharge protection for Li-Ion & NIMH battery. (ON / OFF)
Indicates battery voltage level by number of blinks.
White diffuser for area lighting. (lantern head.)

LED : Rebel LED bin number NW0D/NX0D or better.
Input voltage : 0.9V - 5.0V (AAA/10440)
AAA battery chemistry : Alkaline(1.5V), NIMH(1.2V), NICD(1.2), Primary Lithium(1.7V) & rechargeable Li-Ion 10440(4.2V) - note, there are spacing issues with 10440s, they may require spacers
Uses PWM at high frequency 7800Hz. No flickering from 0.2% to 100% output
AR Coated glass lens (Diameter 12mm, thickness 1mm)
HA III natural finish, no mis-match.
Single o ring seal at lens, LED module & battery tube.
3 positions twisting action for on/off and programming : off, P1, P2
Tighten for off. Reduce the chances of losing the complete head (bezel & LED module)
Lock out mode : loosen 2 turns
Stable tail stand even with small keyring, similar to the KIB flashlight.
Area lighting with white diffuser installed
water resistant

Size:
Length : 77mm
Diameter : 14mm (bezel)

Whats Included?:

1 X Friction Fit Diffuser
1 X Container Of Silicone Grease
3 X Replacement O-Rings
1 X ArcMania MJP Extreme III

Fit And Finish:

Anodizing Match Is 100%.
Thread Quality Is Excellent.
Emitter Is Perfectly Centered.
Knurling Is Not Rough,But Provides Enough Grip For Slippery Conditions.

Light Output:

Low Output Is Comparable To The Novatac 120P On .12 Lumens.

High Output Is Comparable To The Novatac 120P On The 42 Lumen Level.

Rebel LED Is On the Warm,Creamy Side.

Arcmania MJP Extreme III On Left
Novatac 120P On Right
Both Set To Lowest Level.

BeamShots:

Lowest Low:

Max:

With Diffuser:

Lowest Low

High:

Runtime:

-Yet To Be Completed-

Size Comparison:

Novatac 120P On Left
L0D-Q4 In Middle
MJP Extreme III On Right

E1B On Left
MJP Extreme III In Middle
P3D On Right

A2 On Left
MJP Extreme III In Middle
U2 On Right

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Conclusion:
This Light Has Excellent Fit And Finish,I Would Definitely Recommend It For Anyone Looking For A Small, High Quality EDC. The Possibilities For This Light Are Endless.

Thank You For Reading My Review.

Regards

-Aaron

 

[Rossymeister]

Reserved

 

[HKJ]

As far as I understand this light has the same electronic as the LF2X, but a better build quality, can your comment on that?

 

[Rossymeister]

As far as I understand this light has the same electronic as the LF2X, but a better build quality, can your comment on that?

The quality is SUPERB!

The machining on this light is extremely precise, and very well thought out. The light has a solid feel to it. Twist operation is VERY smooth.

Bottom Line? Quality is as good as surefire.

 

[Rob187]

Nice review, Deicide. I love my Extreme III and recommend it totally. Programming it can be a bit tricky until you get the hang of it but overall a great little light. Astonishingly bright for it's size on 100% output running a Li ion battery.

 

[FsTop]

It is recommended by the importer that you run it te Extreme III at 100% with Li batteries for a maximum of 2 seconds.

If you do so for longer than 2 seconds, you run a serious risk of frying it, like mine. It was not covered by the warranty.

 

[Rob187]

Thanks for the info - I had not heard that - can you point me towards a reference for that?

I have only ever run it for a few seconds on 100% anyway.

 

[veleno]

The images are disappeared... :sigh:

 

[Thujone]

Disappeared are the images...

 

[Monocrom]

Disappeared are the images...

One reason why I prefer Imageshack over photobucket. The images last a lot longer than a week.

 

[diff_lock2]

I have never had a image disappear with photobucket. I think it is user error.

 

[Rossymeister]

The Pictures Are Now Fixed.

I have been organizing my photos on photobucket, and somehow the links were broken. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Regards

Aaron

 

[Bullzeyebill]

As far as I understand this light has the same electronic as the LF2X, but a better build quality, can your comment on that?

ArcMania posted in his original sales thread that he tweeked the electronics of each Extreme III for the vf of each Rebel LED for effeciency. Not sure how he did that. The beam of my Extreme III is beautiful with no artifacts and bright white color.

Bill