In/Outdoor Beamshots M6|LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|6PL

[Schuey2002]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60|TK11|RRT-1|Olight M30 M20|Jet-III

:kewlpics:

:thanks: for posting them!!

This is why lovecpf

(Let those smilies do my talking for me.. )

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60|TK11|RRT-1|Olight M30 M20|Jet-III

Do you have an M60W MC-E to compare?

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60|TK11|RRT-1|Olight M30 M20|Jet-III

Thanks Schuey :thumbsup:



And no, I don't have an M60W MCE :shakehead

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60|TK11|RRT-1|Olight M30 M20|Jet-III

What color is your fence? Hard to tell, and the Lux V A2 shows it up as fairly brown.

Bill

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60|TK11|RRT-1|Olight M30 M20|Jet-III

It's cream... you can see it here

To the left is the fence, to the right is a 'matching' coloured shed

 

[run4jc]

Re: Indoor Beamshots; LX2, E2DL, M60, TK11, Raptor, Olight M30 M20, Jet-III, 6PL

Control


LX2

E2DL

Olight M20 R2

Olight M30

Many thanks! You just saved me from selling my Olight M30 so I could justify a Surefire LX2 (or E2DL). Great comparison - much appreciated.

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

No problem mate!

They are a different class of light!

That being said, they are all still super impressive!!

:thumbsup:

 

[run4jc]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

No problem mate!

They are a different class of light!

That being said, they are all still super impressive!!

:thumbsup:

Now I'm curious - when you say "they are a different class of light..." could you please elaborate? I've searched the forum and read until I can't take in any more. Everyone has an opinion - everyone seems to agree that the Surefire is the king of indestructable and that 'Surefire lumens' are conservatively rated. I LOVE my Olight M20 Warrior - if I could choose only 1 light for all tasks, out my current inventory (seen on my signature) I would choose the M20. For monster throw, out comes the Eagle Tac. The M30 has a larger spot, but it has become somewhat of a stepchild. I was thinking that the LX2 might give the throw of the M20, the spot size of the M30 at a size as small or smaller than the M20. Looking at your comparisons seemed to show otherwise. SO, I still have a desire to own a Surefire - I just can't yet seem to justify it. Selling the M30 was going to help me rationalize spending $200 on a light that I don't really need. But who said anything about rationale - or need for that matter!! :laughing:

Thank you!

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

By different class I mean the fact that the M30 is a MCE rather than a single die.

In actual fact, the M30 and LX2 have a VERY similar sized hotspot, if not the same!
The hotspots are almost equal in brightness aswell, the main difference is in the spill created.

The M30 produces a much brighter spill, hence why it 'lights up' my backyard. Whereas the LX2 focuses the majority of the light into the hotspot.

By eye, up against a wall I can hardly see the difference in brightness of the hotspots!
But the spill of the M30 is just completly over powering!

Therefore, if you want a smaller light and a Surefire devil, and you don't need the added spill or flood like beam of the M30... Get an LX2 :devil::devil::devil::devil:

 

[run4jc]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

Okay - forgive me for being a pest. Do you have any photos showing the M20, M30, E2DL and LX2 side by side for physical size comparison?
Thanks!

 

[pulstar]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

First of all- GREAT shots!

I have only one question, and i need your subjective opinion. How would you compare throw of LX2 and Jet-IIIm?

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

Okay - forgive me for being a pest. Do you have any photos showing the M20, M30, E2DL and LX2 side by side for physical size comparison?
Thanks!

I will do a shot for you tomorrow morning :thumbsup:

First of all- GREAT shots!

I have only one question, and i need your subjective opinion. How would you compare throw of LX2 and Jet-IIIm?

Very similar, but the LX2 has a larger hotspot.

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

As per your request run4jc, here is a pic for the comparison of size between the Olight M20 & M30, and Surefire E2DL and LX2 :devil:

 

[RobertM]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

Very nice beamshots! Thanks for posting them. :twothumbs

BTW, what model of DSLR are you shooting with? Just curious.

-Robert

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

Thanks alot Robert!
I appreciate it! :thumbsup:

I am using a Olympus E-420... it's only a beginner model DSLR, but I am getting better with time, and I will look for a nice shiney canon or nikon sometime next year :thumbsup:

 

[RobertM]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

Thanks alot Robert!
I appreciate it! :thumbsup:

I am using a Olympus E-420... it's only a beginner model DSLR, but I am getting better with time, and I will look for a nice shiney canon or nikon sometime next year :thumbsup:

No problem. The E-420 looks pretty nice. I just picked up my first DSLR about a month ago (Canon 50D) and have been learning on it.

In your indoor beamshots, is your 6PL really as white as the pictures make it out to be? Mine looks WAY more blue than that :sick2:? I may have to eventually break down and buy a Malkoff for it

-Robert

 

[run4jc]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

As per your request run4jc, here is a pic for the comparison of size between the Olight M20 & M30, and Surefire E2DL and LX2 :devil:

Great photo - thank you! I've found a home for my M30 - I think it is time for my first Surefire, and LX2. I loved the M30 but NEVER carried it - the M20 and my Eagletac M2XC4 were my 'chosen ones.' I'm hoping the LX2 will give me a carry light that gives me that satisfaction of carrying a Surefire, and at least the throw and spill of the M20. I don't have the payment for the M30 yet, so if it doesn't show, I'll just keep it around for grins.
Do you run rechargeable 123s in your LX2?

Thanks again

 

[run4jc]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

I'm sure this has been answered, but I can't find a concise answer to the simple question - is it acceptable to run rechargeable batteries in a Surefire? Specifically an LX2 or E2DL? If so, any particular ones that should be used? Does anyone have experience doing so? Any problems? I'm ready to order an LX2 and would like to have primaries and rechargeables at my 'disposal'
Thanks!!

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

Not a problem my friend.
I quite like the photo myself, which is a change... I don't like many shots I take

I don't personally use rechargeables in my Surefires, however I believe some people do with great success in certain models, try doing a search as there are many threads about that topic!

:thumbsup:

 

[DimeRazorback]

Re: Indoor/Outside Beamshots LX2|E2DL|A2L|A2|U2|M60/W,M30|TK11|RRT-1|M30|M20|Jet-III|

No problem. The E-420 looks pretty nice. I just picked up my first DSLR about a month ago (Canon 50D) and have been learning on it.

In your indoor beamshots, is your 6PL really as white as the pictures make it out to be? Mine looks WAY more blue than that :sick2:? I may have to eventually break down and buy a Malkoff for it

-Robert

I'm jealous... I want a Canon

Ummm :thinking::thinking:
It does have quite a bluer tint than that I think... :shrug:
To be honest I haven't used it in quite some time since I got my malkoffs

But I'm quite sure that the picture makes it look a far bit 'whiter'!

:thumbsup: