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What's new on the McGizmo horizon?
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archimedes
Flashaholic
Well, the Peak Mach 3 was maybe not too far off ? (although it is no McGizmo....)
1 cell - check,
titanium - check,
twisty - check,
infinitely variable - (if you add a QTC) check,
0.001 to 1000 lumen - sorry, due to limitations of reality (though 0.001 to 1850 candlepower, on a 14500, check),
AA Eneloopable - check (or lithium primary, or 14500, etc),
less than $300 - check ($129.95 on release),
currently in production - hmmm, I don't think so?
octaf
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Another thought on 1 xAA McClicky pak.
How about 1 x 17500 pak that can also be used as 1 X AA pak with inner plastic sleeve or else, upto user's choice.
smarkum
Enlightened
+1 :thumbsup:
Th232
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'd be up for that too. 0.9-4.2V drivers would be great.
bmcgators98
Enlightened
I was thinking about this thread this morning. With start of 2012 maybe we will see a new model.
Specific details aside, I think that there is a little bit of a gap in the line up. I would like to see a light that bridges the gap between the Sapphire and the Haiku. Brighter than the Sapphire with maybe two speeds but smaller than the Haiku. The light would need to include great runtimes, high CRI floody beam, and the ability to tail stand. That light would make me a very happy camper.
Specific details aside, I think that there is a little bit of a gap in the line up. I would like to see a light that bridges the gap between the Sapphire and the Haiku. Brighter than the Sapphire with maybe two speeds but smaller than the Haiku. The light would need to include great runtimes, high CRI floody beam, and the ability to tail stand. That light would make me a very happy camper.
fyrstormer
Banned
Aside from the "smaller than a Haiku" requirement, basically you just asked for a Haiku Hi-CRI, which already exists.
That being said, I would find it hard to object to newer drivers that can support running on a single AA, a 1xAA battery tube, and a titanium Aleph 2 head. There isn't any reason an updated A2 head couldn't be designed to use dual O-rings to hold the reflector and lense, similar to the design of the LS20 head.
That being said, I would find it hard to object to newer drivers that can support running on a single AA, a 1xAA battery tube, and a titanium Aleph 2 head. There isn't any reason an updated A2 head couldn't be designed to use dual O-rings to hold the reflector and lense, similar to the design of the LS20 head.
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easilyled
Flashaholic
I would still like to see a higher power McGizmo light (2A+) powering an XML maybe with a 45mm reflector.
The Makai 6v XM-L (38mm reflector) is the nearest thing to that, but its power levels are very conservative for the XM-L. I'd like to see the XM-L pushed harder in a bombproof brute-of-a-light like the original HD45. A McGizmo Ti S&R light.
The Makai 6v XM-L (38mm reflector) is the nearest thing to that, but its power levels are very conservative for the XM-L. I'd like to see the XM-L pushed harder in a bombproof brute-of-a-light like the original HD45. A McGizmo Ti S&R light.
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notrefined
Enlightened
a sundrop headlamp would be pretty awesome...
bmcgators98
Enlightened
Well the smaller than part was my number one criteria. I am looking for a dress paints or summer shorts type EDC light. The Haiku works but is just a little too big. The Sapphire works too but just not bright enough
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Launch Mini
Flashlight Enthusiast
fyrstormer
Banned
Odd. I have no problem carrying the Haiku in dress pants. An AA-sized light would only be 2mm narrower but 16mm (>1/2in.) longer as well. It wouldn't really be smaller in any meaningful way. I would appreciate the flexibility of being able to run a Haiku on an AA battery, but the narrower diameter alone seems to me to be too insignificant to matter.
bmcgators98
Enlightened
I am fine with the CR123 format. I was thinking something along the lines of a 4Sevens Quark Mini123 in size.
Launch Mini
Flashlight Enthusiast
I will backtrack, 123 but would have to be a twisty to reduce the length. I would be happy with one level of light too.
I have a couple paid of dress pants where the Haiku sits a bit odd. It's the old "is that a flashlight in your pants?"
I have a couple paid of dress pants where the Haiku sits a bit odd. It's the old "is that a flashlight in your pants?"
Shooter21
Enlightened
How about a triple nichia 119 torch that would be awesome.
It would be great to see an updated version of the LS20.
It would also be nice to see a three speed using a McR27 reflector. We have the smaller McR17 reflector (Haiku) and larger 38mm reflector (Makai) but nothing in between.
I am on the same page with you guys. My Haiku/Mule/HDS which are my main EDC lights get dumped for an Aeon/Ion/BitZ type light when I am in dress pants. Tiny 123 twisties: you can NEVER have enough of that form factor. Something the size of the BitZ would be great. That is a perfect example of a minimalist 123 light with exceptional build quality. Build a lovely tiny Ti light with two or three modes and you have something I am definitely interested in.
fyrstormer
Banned
I agree this would be nice. Dunno how hard it would be to build, but definitely nice.
