PROMETHEUS LIGHTS ALPHA. Stone washed finish, 3mode (L-M-H),(100%-30%-5%), MC-E 'M' bin, tint 'WG', 5700K. (Daylight). Ser.#100
The fit and finish of this relatively new offering from CPF member Jason Hui (Dark Sucks) is quite superb, even the smallest details have been taken care of, right down to the smooth finish on the Ti. clip which is a perfect fit and more importantly works perfectly and is aesthetically pleasing.
The beam from the MC-E emitter (The Maker's Choice) may well have many users re-thinking their emitter preference - It's that good!
It has no artifacts of any description, no rings or discoloration of any kind, just pure creamy white light that has no colour shift as one steps down through the lower levels: This is impressive, indeed, as is the quality and amount of light from this perfectly centered emitter. The tint is that gorgeous vanilla icecream that one used to see in HDS-GT. but this time on steroids.
Much of the magic in the beam is surely due to the aptly named 'BOOM' reflector; it does just that! The output is a very respectable 500 Lu. give or take the odd lumen. A nice touch is that Jason includes the lumen measurement on the card that accompanies your light along with other details ser.#, draw etc.This particluar light actually exceeds the nominal 500 Lu.The transition of the beam from hot-spot to spill is seamless and the spill solid and useful.
Such is the quality and focus of the beam that the cross usually associated with the MC-E is non-existent: Well done, Jason!
I have no criticism of the light at all however for me a slightly rougher finish might have been a little friendlier in the hand: I suspect the 'blasted' finish would add this extra texture: Having said that, I don't mean to imply that the light is in any way unsafe, in fact, the generous fluting around the body offers a safe and comfortable hold.
Some time in the future I should like to see Jason offer this very light in the bronze HA 111 that CPF members like.
The output on low is to my eyes in the 60-70 Lu. range though the efficiency of the 'boom' reflector is due in no small part to this illusion. Even on low the 'wall of light' effect is still evident and for many tasks, low is more than adequate. No moonlight mode in this UI. perhaps later: It would be the icing on the cake and make this an 'Every Day, Every Thing' Flashlight.
Jason can be well and truly proud of his Flashlights, if this example is anything to go by and I'm sure that the quality is up there with the very best across an excellent range of finishes and emitters incl. an impressive Hi-CRI that I'll be having a look at in the near future.
UPDATE: After about a week of EDC, I have to say that pocket carry is the best I have encounted both in comfort and security; the very smooth clip is gentle on clothing and makes a deep carry a breeze. The light itself is performing faultlessly.
Thank you to James Rand for the loan of this brilliant Flashlight. :thumbsup: