Milos
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I own 35W "Tactical" HID flashlight just like all these 40cm long Chinese 35/50/65W HID flash lights. Similar looking to this one http://cgi.ebay.com/65W-HID-Xenon-T...lashlights&hash=item415bc9af51#ht_5918wt_1163
Mine does some limited focusability. I'm not sure if they all can do this, as they all look alike and are made in China by probably two or three different neighbors
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To me upgrade would be:
- better beam focusability, OR- fixed but narrower throw (better reflector design).
- More power
- size doesn't matter.
- Run time also not a huge deal as long as it is not less than 30min.
- Better on/off switch. Not a deal breaker, but these are just too damn soft. A fly can land on it and turn the beast ON!
- Battery drains while flash light is off for 4 weeks every time. This sucks as in few weeks you find yourself with dead giant flash light, ... so upgrade would be a smarter circuit that rains 0 power while OFF.
I would like an upgrade worth spending money on.
something like 50% to 100% brighter with same throw. Or, I would sacrifice some power for better narrower more focus able beam. I come from Laser hobby, so you can get the idea.
my budget is under $400 if i can get something worth an upgrade to already very powerful huge somewhat focus able 35W tactical HID i own. Over $400 i would like to considerations check out, but will not be able to justify at this time.
I understand that these 65W versions of what i have are probably not the highest recommendation. Do you think they are worth ~150$ as such comparing to what i have? Mine was $230 from www.tacticalhid.com 2 years ago.
all recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Mine does some limited focusability. I'm not sure if they all can do this, as they all look alike and are made in China by probably two or three different neighbors
. To me upgrade would be:
- better beam focusability, OR- fixed but narrower throw (better reflector design).
- More power
- size doesn't matter.
- Run time also not a huge deal as long as it is not less than 30min.
- Better on/off switch. Not a deal breaker, but these are just too damn soft. A fly can land on it and turn the beast ON!
- Battery drains while flash light is off for 4 weeks every time. This sucks as in few weeks you find yourself with dead giant flash light, ... so upgrade would be a smarter circuit that rains 0 power while OFF.
I would like an upgrade worth spending money on.
something like 50% to 100% brighter with same throw. Or, I would sacrifice some power for better narrower more focus able beam. I come from Laser hobby, so you can get the idea.
my budget is under $400 if i can get something worth an upgrade to already very powerful huge somewhat focus able 35W tactical HID i own. Over $400 i would like to considerations check out, but will not be able to justify at this time.
I understand that these 65W versions of what i have are probably not the highest recommendation. Do you think they are worth ~150$ as such comparing to what i have? Mine was $230 from www.tacticalhid.com 2 years ago.
all recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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