Surefire Stratum (S2-BK-WH) Review
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Alberta-Blue
Newly Enlightened
I really wish that SF had taken this body and done it with the UI and Tailcap from the Z2-S. Would have been perfect and LEO work.
Why? The Z2-S combat grip looks nice. I suppose you could try at the marketplace to make a lego although it's a bit early now
KDOG3
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'm surprised at the runtime/output numbers for high. I guess cuz its a K2 led it doesn't get the same output as the cree-based LX2, etc.
Illum
Flashaholic
Since the K2 reflects the conventional luxeon radiance pattern could it contribute to its usage? Say...reflector specifications?
K2s efficiency curves are more optimal at a higher current sink than CREE, which operates comfortably well below 700-1000ma. since the LX2 uses optics, I'm not sure how well a side by side comparison would go in terms of output variations
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Litbobber
Enlightened
SF's habit is to release product to retailers first, then shoot out an email announcing new products on the SF website.
I expect we'll see it online soon enough.
In the meantime, howzabout some beam shots?
-Trevor
Hi all,
I would really really love to do some beam shot for everyone on here but i dont have a
camera.Must get one before another light purchase.
Thanks
Why has Surefire removed the knurling from all of their newer lights?
KDOG3
Flashlight Enthusiast
I wonder if the LED assembly can be removed, replaced, upgraded etc....
RyanA
Flashlight Enthusiast
I bet it can. I wonder if Milky has gotten his hands on this or a Z2-S yet.
Vesper
Enlightened
That reflector is very different. Can't WAIT to see decent beamshots.
Illum
Flashaholic
Apparently the earliest non-knurling light that came out (*cough* E1B *cough*) has gotten very optimistic results that granted the choice of going without knurling...I'd imagine the cost of production would be cheaper too. Note that since 2003 the only lights with knurling is the digital plus series, digital lumamax series, and the executive series. Perhaps its limited to certain series?
that flat reflector has some potential for boring to fit a P7...but that'll depend on what milky has in mind
KDOG3
Flashlight Enthusiast
I would love to see a runtime/regulation plot. I'm hoping it has a nice flat output curve for the whole two hours.....
carrot
Flashaholic
???
What's wrong with the reflector?
Do reflectors need to be visually aesthetically pleasing to work well?
RedLED
Flashlight Enthusiast
1. I miss the knurling
2. I like both reflectors, and the optics. Reflectors can do amazing things, so do not discount them as being outdated.
3. I am getting both new models!
Best,
RL
2. I like both reflectors, and the optics. Reflectors can do amazing things, so do not discount them as being outdated.
3. I am getting both new models!
Best,
RL
Illum
Flashaholic
Reflectors with flat regions first appeared in DX where lights with large heads came with this "flat part" in the reflectors to allow some spill despite the high intensity throw. The reflectors, even if OP on occiasion are plastic...I think thats the association some get with this sort of reflectors.
While it is true that aesthetics derives no greater importance than functionality, its an interesting perspective to consider when looking at a surefire light...
Dioni
Flashlight Enthusiast
Seems more a great flashlight from surefire! 
Federal LG
Flashlight Enthusiast
That´s a good thing, actually.
At least we will not hear anymore that "Surefire is for LEO or military, not for you!" thing when we say something bad about SF lights...
And if they are really expanding their customer base, I guess we will have even more options, and more SF lights is always a good thing...
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