Armytek New Wizard: max. 1200 LED lumens

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http://www.armytek.com/new-wizard-new-opportunities.html
 
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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

There's no pro version, i see... It's a shame...
 

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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

Pity the low mode isn't that low. On my current Wizard Pro, the lowest setting is brilliant (not) for reading my Kindle.

I suppose this one isn't Pro but still.
 

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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

Pity the low mode isn't that low. On my current Wizard Pro, the lowest setting is brilliant (not) for reading my Kindle.

I suppose this one isn't Pro but still.

There you're right cagenuts. I'll keep my Wizard Pro. It's a non-pro version; cheaper with little more output
 

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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

I'd be happy to forgo a few of the modes like strobe and beacon and other intermediates but at least keep the firefly mode.
 

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No firefly mode is a complete fail.

I wonder if Armytek will FINALLY start working on v1.5 or v2.0 of the Wizard Pro for those of us that have owned them for a year now wanting replacements.
 

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Indeed, a firefly mode is absolute necessary for a headlamp
 

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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

My new Wizard (warm white non-pro) arrived yesterday, along with a warm tiara A1, and I had time for some output and current measurements:

Armytek wizard warm (@3.9v):

Firefly1: 3 lumens 0.01a
Main 1: 40 lumens 0.09a
Main 2: 250 lumens 0.66a
Main 3: 550 lumens 1.75a
Turbo: 750 lumens 2.15a

This compares to these readings for my old cool white Wizard Pro:

Firefly1: Too low to measure
Firefly2: 6 lumens
Main 1: 40 lumens
Main 2: 110 lumens
Main 3: 200 lumens
Main 4: 430 lumens
Turbo: 880 lumens

Efficiency seems great, but mode spacing not so good (why is the highest main mode so much brighter whilst the turbo is actually lower?!?). I've also noticed a couple of UI changes from the v1 pro Wizard. Firstly, turbo mode can be memorized now. Secondly, although the manual describes how to do it (at least how you used to be able to; with a double click and hold on the 2nd click) it is no longer possible to temporarily access turbo mode from the main modes.

Could someone else confirm those UI changes are consistent with theirs too?
 
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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

On my Wizard Pro (bought in April), you can access turbo
from any of the main modes by simply double clicking. No need to hold.
 

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Yeah I can double click to access turbo permanently (until another double click), but a neat feature I used to use on my Wizard pro was a double click and hold for momentary turbo mode, which when released dropped back to the previously used main mode. That's gone now despite being explained in the manual as if it's still possible.

I'm not too keen on able to memorize turbo either as the turbo modes can be quite close to the highest main mode (and basically the same after the first step down 20 mins in), meaning you can't always be sure what mode it's come on in unless you remember what was being used last time. Also, if switched on in turbo it's impossible to change modes via a press and hold without a double click first. Still, hopefully I'll get used to it.
 

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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

a neat feature I used to use on my Wizard pro was a double click and hold for momentary turbo mode, which when released dropped back to the previously used main mode.

Ok I checked and that feature is available on mine which was purchased in April this year. I actually got the Special Edition High CRI 90 version and the tint is super warm.
 

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Ok I checked and that feature is available on mine which was purchased in April this year. I actually got the Special Edition High CRI 90 version and the tint is super warm.

Dangit! This is just wrong! I already own 2 and now I have to get a third?
Where's that credit card?
 

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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

Heads up, Armytek have 10 (only) units with warm 90CRI LEDs per model of Wizard, Wizard Pro, Tiara A1 Pro and Tiara C1 Pro.

It's an awesome tint, quite yellow but not really.
 

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so do y'all not recommend the 1200 lumen version Wizard Pro? I want momentary on and firefly modes for sure

edit: wait a minute, am I getting the Pro and non-Pro versions mixed up? Were there any changes between the 1010 lumen and 1200 lumen Wizard Pro models (CW, non-wide)?

I think I may be really mixed up now. Did the Pro model not change except with regards to batteries it can take and output???
 
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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

Just got the wizard 'non pro' as a work light. So I went with the economy version. So far I like it just fine for my needs. One question. does this have a voltage indicator like the pro version has? the one that blinks to give the volts. or does this light not have this feature.
 

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Re: Armytek Wizard update: max. 1200 LED lumens

Just got the wizard 'non pro' as a work light. So I went with the economy version. So far I like it just fine for my needs. One question. does this have a voltage indicator like the pro version has? the one that blinks to give the volts. or does this light not have this feature.

Good question. I have the same light. The manual says nothing about it. But the description on their website says it does have the "multicolor LED indication". We will just have to run down the battery and find out for ourselves I guess. How do you like the button? I like the placement, but not the feel of it. Other than that, I have no complaints.
 

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How do you like the button? I like the placement, but not the feel of it. Other than that, I have no complaints.

Interesting that. I find the feel and placement of my Wizard Pro button to be the best out of all my lights. The most pathetic is the Fenix PD35.
 
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