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My current lights...and my next lights...once I save.

raptechnician — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:31:01 GMT

My current lights and my next lights...or at least the ones I have in mind once I save a bit of cash.
I only have 6 lights right now. The Olight s35, 4sevens mini 123, 3 Quarks and a Novatac Storm (Man I hate that thing...Amazing switch and interface, but poor reliability and the most unusable angry blue tint ever).

The Olight s35 is a decent light. The emitter tint is really green compared to my Quarks. The battery carrier will be hard and expensive to replace.

I love my Quarks :) ...But the spare boot kit is still out of stock on their website :(

My Gf has the Olight TC15 ss. She loves it...I like it...I like the stainless steel, but cant stand that low, med, strobe interface.

So, Ive done some research and come up with

Fenix TK41 , 8 AA's ...I like that...and everybody seems to like this light.

Zebralight. I was thinking the SC50 (1 AA) but I think I just want anything Zebralight. Looks like an amazing manufacturer and all of their lights look amazing. I love how they offer different tints...but pretty much everything is out of stock on their website.:(

4Sevens the new preon 2 penlight looks pretty cool, plus I have a bunch of aaa eneloops that I need to use, and no aaa light.

One of those ultrafire ebay cheapies...I want to try one and maybe take it apart or something.

Im kind of in aa battery mode right now.

Any thoughts or suggestions.?

:popcorn:

Nitecore SRT7 vs. P25

Adam2670 — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:01 GMT

I know this may be subjective, but I was wondering...

The reflector on the SRT looks deeper so I'm thinking more throw?

thanks!
-Adam

Fire-Foxes FF4&FF3 HID Reviews

Ethen — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:19:13 GMT

Looking to build an LED for underhood/engine bay light, same as flashlights?

MrOneEyedBoh — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:14:21 GMT

Im looking at building a bright floody under the hood LED light fixture. Its going to be mounted to the hood so I dont think thermals would be too big of an issue. But I dont know where to start. Im looking for any and all help on this... I would be powering if with the stock hood lighting wire/fixture. So it would be an always on ( when the hood is opened ) light, so I cant have modes neither. Thanks guys!

Advice from a calendar about love and flashlights

Solscud007 — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:35:02 GMT

My wife's boss showed this to her.

So love is flashlight batteries. In our case Li-Ion batteries. haha

* LUMMI Orb Raw Titanium Triple Nichia + XM-L Drop-In *

toby_pra — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:52:31 GMT

Hi!

Up for sale is a Lummi Orb Raw Titanium modded to Triple Nichia 219 by ZanZan. :)

Cool mod, perfect warm beam, 3 levels of brightness, aqua blue glowspots.
Also included is the original XM-L Drop-In if you want to rebuild it. ;)

This one is slightly used, no dings or deeper scratches, 2 iceblue Trits are installed.
Comes also with box and one rechargeable Li-Ion, and the spacers.

NO Trades! Price is only 299$ (plus shipping)

Help a brother out. Head/drop-in to body compatabiliy

RockDoc — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:36:35 GMT

What�s important to me?
MADE IN USA
Quality of construction/Durability
Uses common AA Batteries (I know my CR123 lights are superior, but 80% of all batteries sold are AA, therefore BOB gets AAs)
Usable lumen/long burn times: I sure like to play with my 500Lm+ lights, but 100-200 is far more usable.

Option #1
Four Sevens Quark Pro QP2A-X (280 Lm)

Option #2
Surefire E2L AA Outdoorsman (80 Lm)

It�s a surefire, every SF I have even the cheap ones are great. My first in incandescent with only 60 Lm could through that beam like an NFL quarterback. Upgraded to an LED head & that light scared a black bear away during a BSA camp I went along on with my boy.

Will another head fit the E2L, such as a SF KX2C (200 Lm) or a SF KM2 IR Head (150 Lm) & if so will they only work with 1450 3.7v battery or will they work albeit lower Lm with 1.2v AA? What other heads will fit (VME, Malkoff E2)?

Option #3
Malkoff Devices MDC HA 1AA (110 Lm @ 1.2v/400 Lm @ 3.7v)

Option #4
Valiant Concepts VME2AA Twisty Body & E VME Head & M31W Drop-In (130 Lm @ 1.2v/210 Lm @ 1.8-3.3v)

Seems like a simplistic durable light, would prefer a tail switch though.

Option #5
Oveready Moddoolar TL1450-S body w/? Head

From what I have read great quality but not sure what head/drop in to use with it?

Option #6 :ohgeez:
Something I am missing or have not considered, i.e. Peak, Fenix, etc. Please feel free to set me straight

Anything out there newer and better than the Maha MH-C9000?

Rosoku Chikara — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:57:05 GMT

I just spent quite a while trying to read, or at least "scan," all of the posts on this forum about the MH-C9000.

Most of them are fairly old (about five years ago), so I am wondering how much (if anything) has changed since then?

1) Has the C9000 been improved, or at least, have all "known issues" been resolved?

From my reading, I get the picture that some would argue that there are better chargers, but the C9000 still receives very high marks as an "Analyzer/Charger."

2) Is the "La Crosse Technology BC-900" still its nearest competitor?

Relatively large size doesn't bother me (I've got other "decent" chargers that are quite compact.) Frankly, I would be interested in an even larger version, if it could analyze 6-8 batteries at a time.

Currently, I am only interested in AA & AAA sized NiMH batteries.

I have a quantity of old Panasonic "Evolta" batteries that need to be analyzed and sorted (some probably need recycling).

I am currently investing in a fairly large quantity of "black" Eneloop Pros, and I am thinking I may want to start trying to take better care of them.

All thoughts and comments welcome.

Outdoor COTS motion detector LED

purduephotog — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:54:57 GMT

Good Morning-

Looking for an outdoor motion detector based light (IP66). I have been using some Defiant and then putting the wet rated Home Depot 5000K bulbs (1100 lumens each) in them and been quite happy.

It is not enough light, as right now I have 6 bulbs aimed. For the front yard (and I'm running out of bulbs) I'd rather get an integrated unit.

There are 1900 lumen units at Lowes / HD, with 3 heads, but I'd like to get a few more lumens out of them... say around 4000.

So does anyone know of a brand out there that has this?

Is this an XP-G, an XP-G2 or ?

KenSFO — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:46:54 GMT

It looks the same size as the XP-G and the die looks the same, but this is brighter, especially on 2 AAs. Can anybody I.D. it for sure? Also what's with number 015? Overall puck size is about 10mm. I found this in a off-purpose clone of a Mini-MAG.

H14 functions nightmare

RodB — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:10:56 GMT

Hello guys , Im very frustrated with this stupid idea of so many functions on one button , can somebody tell me how to change this into No 2 easy mode , it seems stuck in No 3 defense mode and keeps flashing about every 6 seconds , its driving me crazy and the instructions leaflet dont tell you how to change modes only what each one is and how to find out what mode your in , I want to change modes ?

Thanks Rod

WTT: Copper Cryos Cooling Bezel - My M2 Version for your Z44 Version

arewethereyetdad — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:10:08 GMT

M2 Version mint, just received, complete with lens retaining ring. Please PM or EM. Thanks.

Lumens Factory Seraph?

Gentlemansflashlight — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:50:38 GMT

My interest in flashlights started earlier this year and I've acquired:
- Fenix's PD32UE, TK75 and TK22
- Foursevens' Quark Mini ML-X, Preon Pen and Quark Pro QPL
- Nitecore's MH25 and TM26
- eagletac's G25C2

(I surprised myself: the Mini ML-X on the lowest setting (3ish lumens) is my most used light... I thought I'd 'want' huge lumen output)

I can't bring myself to purchase a surefire: I feel as though I'd be buying a 'brandname' and not a better light. Which leads me to my question:

Does anyone have any experience with Lumen Factory's Seraph?

Thanks.

Scott

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660nm deep red?

hks426 — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:44:17 GMT

Hi guys

where can I source good quality 660nm deep red led emitter? need about 100 of them.

Are those from ebay/alibaba any good? are they true 660nm deep red? or are they craps?

any input appreciated.

Cheers

Need some advise for video lighting

newdiver — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:32:15 GMT

Hi,
I am a beginner of underwater photography/ filming while having over 4 years experience in DSLR.
I am now looking for a economic underwanter light source for photography/ filming and found several possible options below.
It would really wonderful to have some comments/reviews over these torches or any possible options within my buget.
Really appreciate if you can help!!!
My budget: around 150 USD, maximum 250 USD if it worths

Option 1: Archon D11V or D10U
D11V:
http://www.linkdelight.com/015133-AR...ght-860LM.html
D10U:
http://www.linkdelight.com/015132-AR...ing-Light.html
They appear to be a proper video light source because they have a wider beam angle, but i am having a hard time to find any credible review on internet.
Some even said that manufacture quality is poor and it might leak during diving.
Has anyone actually tried this torch?

Option 2: Ferei W151B
http://www.ecpush.com/product-underw...eam-w151b.html
It seems more people are using this brand and most of the comments are possitive.
What i an worrying is if I can use this torch as as assistant light source for underwater photography/ filmimg since it has a much narrower beam angle.
Has anyone tried this torch?
Really appreciate if you can offer some useful advises.
Thank you!

SureFire Product History Thread

880arm — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:31:29 GMT

Hello everyone.

I'm working on documenting the history and evolution of SureFire handheld flashlights since their inception. Unfortunately, searching through old catalogs, advertisements, and my own (limited) knowledge isn't enough to complete this project but I know there is enough knowledge here on CPF to make this a reality.

I will be using this thread to post what information I have accumulated so far and then revising it based upon your input. To the extent possible I want to rely upon documented sources but I know we will have to use people's memories to fill in some of the blanks. Please share if you spot any errors or can help fill in the blanks!

We will start off with the P series lights and their predecessors. I'm really needing some help with the "SureFire 6" and the 6C. I know nothing about these earliest models but thanks to donn I have a little something to start with.

SureFire 6

The SureFire 6 was the first lithium battery powered flashlight produced by SureFire. The SureFire that started it all.

Light Information - SureFire 6

Production Status	Discontinued (replaced by SureFire 6C)
Light Type	Handheld
Body Type	Straight
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	6L (?) or 6F (?)
Rated Runtime
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Bezel switch. Tighten to turn on.
Year(s)	1988
Length
Body Diameter
Bezel Diameter
Weight
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 6

SureFire 6C

As a result of the introduction of the SureFire 6P, the SureFire 6 was renamed as the 6C to better distinguish between the two products.

Light Information - SureFire 6C

Production Status	Discontinued
Light Type	Handheld
Body Type	Straight
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	6L (?) or 6F (?)
Rated Runtime
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Bezel switch. Tighten to turn on.
Year(s)	1988 - ??????
Length
Body Diameter
Bezel Diameter
Weight
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 6C

SureFire 3P

The SureFire 3P is a shorter 3-volt version of the more common 6P Classic and is equipped with a Hi-Pressure Xenon lamp assembly capable of producing 15 lumens. The 3P was later phased out in favor of the smaller E-series lights produced by SureFire.

The SureFire 3P was touted as a small, compact, low cost, easy to carry, general utility light that could be used by anyone.

Light Information - SureFire 3P

Production Status	Discontinued
Light Type	Handheld
Body Type	Straight
Voltage/Source	3V / 1 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	R30 Hi-Pressure Xenon (15 lumens)
Rated Runtime	60 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	??????
Length	3.5 inches (89 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	4.0 ounces (113 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 3P

SureFire 6P Classic

The SureFire 6P Classic, along with its bigger brother the 9P, was the first of the P-series SureFire lights. Taking advantage of its modular design, the 6P Classic could be reconfigured into rechargeable and Turbo-Head versions.

During much of its production life the light was simply referred to as the SureFire 6P with the term "Classic" appearing in SureFire marking materials shortly before the introduction of the 6P "Original." The terms "Classic" and "Round Body" are used today to distinguish these early versions from the later models which have hexagonal bezels.

Light Information - SureFire 6P Classic

Production Status	Discontinued. Replaced by 6P Original
Light Type	Handheld
Body Type	Straight
Voltage/Source	6V / 2 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P60 Hi-Pressure Xenon (65 lumens) Optional: P61 Hi-Pressure Xenon (120 lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P60: 60 minutes With P61: 20 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	1988 - 2001
Length	4.9 inches (124 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	5.0 ounces (142 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 6P Classic

Model 6P Flashlight	Includes one set of two DL123A Lithium Batteries
Model P600 PRO PAC	Includes the 6P flashlight, a V26 leather duty holster, an F24 wide angle BeamShaper, an extra set of two DL123A Lithium batteries, and a spare P60 Lamp/reflector assembly.

Conversion Kits - SureFire 6P Classic

K231 Conversion Kit	Converts 6P into a 6R211 (with AC/DC RapidCharger)
K202 Conversion Kit	Converts 6P into a 6R111 (with AC/DC Overnight Charger)
T1 Turbo-Head Conversion	Converts a 6P into a 6PT Turbo-Head flashlight

SureFire 9P Classic

Longer, more powerful version of the 6P Classic

Light Information - SureFire 9P Classic

Production Status	Discontinued. Replaced by 9P Original
Light Type	Handheld
Body Type	Straight
Voltage/Source	9V / 3 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	Standard: P90 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (105 lumens) Optional: P91 Hi-Pressure Xenon/Halogen (200+ lumens)
Rated Runtime	With P90: 60 minutes With P91: 18 minutes
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)	1988 - 2001
Length	6.2 inches (157.5 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	1.245 inches (31.6 mm)
Weight	6.7 ounces (190 grams)
MSRP

Ordering Options - SureFire 9P Classic

Model 9P Flashlight	Includes one set of three DL123A Lithium Batteries
Model P00 PRO 9PAC	Includes the 9P flashlight, a V16 leather duty holster, an F24 wide angle BeamShaper, an extra set of three DL123A Lithium batteries, and a spare P90 Lamp/reflector assembly.

Conversion Kits - SureFire 9P Classic

K279 Conversion Kit	Converts 9P into a 6RB211 (with AC/DC RapidCharger)
K278 Conversion Kit	Converts 9P into a 6RB111 (with AC/DC Overnight Charger)
T2 Turbo-Head Conversion	Converts a 9P into a 9PT Turbo-Head flashlight

SureFire 12PM NightFighter

The SureFire 12PM NightFighter, and its Z-series counterpart the 12ZM, was created as a no-holds-barred high intensity flashlight characterized by its extreme output. The light was described as the ultimate threat control tool in terms of removing the capability to see, allowing for lower levels of force.

Light Information - SureFire 12PM NightFighter

Production Status	Discontinued
Light Type	Handheld
Body Type	Straight
Voltage/Source	12V / 4 x Duracell DL123A Lithium Battery
Lamp Assembly	N62 Hi-Pressure Xenon (over 500 lumens)
Rated Runtime	18 minutes (at 30% duty cycle) Continuous runtime limited to 3 minutes due to battery heating
Body Construction	Aluminum
Body Finish	Type II Anodizing
Production Color	Black
Switch	Tail mounted. Press for momentary, twist for constant-on
Year(s)
Length	9.0 inches (229 mm)
Body Diameter	1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Bezel Diameter	2.5 inches (63.5 mm)
Weight	9.9 ounces (281 grams)
MSRP

A 2S2P LiIon battery question

kosPap — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:09:52 GMT

with of these 2 ways of connecting 4 LiIon abtteries in 2s2P is the most dangerous?
(the need for a protection circuit aside)
Blue line denotes the metallic contact plates of a battery case.

Thank you

$40 3x Cree Xm-L "is it dead?" Photo attached...operating at 1/50th power it seems :(

12smile — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:52:41 GMT

I love this little light. Got 2. It runs 3x Xm-L on a 26650. These cheapies built my enthusiasm for LEDs.

I did trouble shooting on all parts by replacing parts with those from the good one...it's the internal wired unit that holds the 3 leds. Every other possibility has been eliminated. I even stashed it in the Freezer overnight....no luck.

Here is a photo showing pretty realistically how it looks. I may have to resize this. In the photo the light is ON but has about 1/50th output or less (not close to 'moonl-light')

You can see the striations in the emitter with your naked eye (of course the light would otherwise be blinding in a properly functioning light)

Can anyone tell me what might be wrong? I'm ordering another from T-Mart for $50 but if there's a fix...such as trying to 'RE-SET' it I'll try that.

This HAS HAPPENED BEFORE but I've let it sit and it recovers.

Can I 'Jump' it with reverse polarity current? or higher voltage?

I'm 90% convinced it's toast but others may know of an 'easy fix'...These little buggers are BRIGHT !

Couldn't live without it now....these go on my bike (2 at a time) and are FIERCE.

Thanks in advance.

:)

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Can anyone ID the flashlight in this video?

creyc — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:47:20 GMT

I've been looking for a light with a super simple UI for adjusting brightness, without relying on multiple button presses or sequences and found something that looks fantastic in this youtube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa7jplCSuHg

Its the very last light in the lineup on the far right. If anyone can identify it from these screenshots I'd be very grateful!

Help needed to understand if it a real-steel or counterfeit.

CrimsonHell — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:44:52 GMT

Hello guys I too my self having some questions regarding SF clones.

Now Im close to buy a SF a187195. But Im not an expert on SF and flashlights generally so some advices would be welcome....I have some photos of the flashlight and I would like to tell me if you can spot something unusual!!
take a look at this photobucket library and tell me....

http://s1274.photobucket.com/user/Ma...gar/slideshow/

:thanks: :thanks: :thanks:

FOR SALE - Improved TN31 XML2

BeastFlashlight — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:55:12 GMT

FOR SALE - Since I'm a power feen I started selling recently purchased lights, I want a Maxabeam!!! I am selling a pretty new seldom used Thrunite TN31 with XML2. I bought it and sent it to Vinh for a touch up, he improved it with the following;
-Direct copper bonding
-All solder point touch up
-Larger LED wires
-Better thermal compound
-Switch mod
-All springs mod
-Battery carrier solder touch up
In addition I bought a $15 Olight SR91 diffuser for it because it's a perfect fit, I will include it, $190 shipped in US.

Looking for an aspherical high power LED

Fearis — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:37:28 GMT

Hi!

I've built a quad copter and want to add a LED light to it which illuminates the ground the quad is flying over to ease navigation in the dark.
I am looking for a bright LED with an aspherical lens on it. Ideally it'd be ready for 12V (5V or anything else below 12V is okay, too).
The whole setup has to be light, so attaching a dedicated flashlight with a big clunky aspherical lens is out of the question.

Color reproduction does not have to be the very best, cooling is probably not an issue either as the LED will get cooled by the surrounding blowing air.

Thanks for any suggestions!

withdrawn Lummi Raw SS

Xmldriver — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:29:58 GMT

Lummi raw ss with ss swivel.

slight damage to the front end, doesn't affect performance at all. Rest of the light is fine. Tried to get a pic of the damage below.

withdrawn - awaiting zanzan triple nichia to go in it and breathe some new life into it instead!

Brinkmann upgrade

bismic — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:12:26 GMT

I have a VERY old Brinkmann 2,3,5 cell (D) flashlight. Still worked well, but the batteries did not last long enough so I searched for a conversion.

Found the TerraLUX TLE-6EX (MiniStar 5) bulb at Battery Junction. 140 Lumens. Took a little modification, but it works great!

They advertise that the bulb is virtually unbreakable, but I managed to break the fisrt one I bought. Very happy with it now!

Whats available in the surplus world?

tweeter166 — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:49:58 GMT

In private hands I have only found VSS-1 and VSS-3s for sale and seen like 1 or 2 trailer mounted lights for sale.. I seen a few small WW2 lights but not for sale..

What models seams to be available out there?

Cool military Lights, Lazers, NV,or parts and anything else

tweeter166 — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:42:04 GMT

What you guys have along these lines?

Surefire Hellfighter Batteries

tweeter166 — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:30:27 GMT

I am looking for batteries and battery pack and charger for my Surefire hellfighter..

What are you guys using?

Mixing 18650s

dusty99 — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:27:22 GMT

Hi all. A quick question: I am aware of the potential dangers of mixing Li-ion batteries of different age, charge state and capacities, but do you think mixing, for example, fresh ET 2500mAh and Trustfire 2500mAh (both protected) would be as risky? What about the same brand and capacity but a later manufacturing batch?

Thanks!

Help with spotlight host

japudjuha — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:06:20 GMT

Does anyone know where I can buy a flashlight host like these here in South Australia?
Either would do, I need one that can accept the Q4559X lamp.

Are there any other fittings/fixtures/mounts of any shape that would accept the lamp.

(Found these pics online, i dont own them hope that is cool)

LED Christmas Light question

Qship1996 — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:04:04 GMT

I have a 25 foot Maple tree that I have lit with 2000 traditional mini lights for the last 7 years,and decided to switch to LED this season for the electric use savings and durability reasons. Planning on using 20 sets of 100 count LED strings,which are 34 foot long each,made with 22 awg wiring,and consume 9.6 watts per string according to the tags on each string.

Here is my question,according to the instructions on the tag,I can safely connect up to 210 watts worth of strings end to end{21 strings,which would be 202 watts}.....however,if one connected 21 strings end to end,you end up with 714 feet of 22awg wire,which to me would sound like quite a huge distance to travel without generating massive voltage drop? Am I missing something here?

WTB: Nichia UV P60 Dropin with 501 Host

bigben7 — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:46:15 GMT

Let me if you have one for sale. Email me with asking price nimesh1785 [dot] gmail [dot] com