REVIEW: Shiningbeam Romisen RC-N3-Q5 - Page 5

jensus · #**121** 09-04-2009, 03:38 AM

I ordered 2 of these (one for me and one for my girlfriend) and they have been shipped very fast. Thanks to shiningbeam!

Tempsho · #**122** 09-05-2009, 01:31 AM

I also ordered a couple from sb.com a few months ago. I am running 2 AA Duracell Procell's, and I am still on the original batteries! Granted I don't use it a whole lot, but it works quite well on alkalines. I don't know about it being waterproof, but it is definitely splash proof.

+1 for the RC-N3 Q5!!

p.s. What case is everybody running for their torch?

DHart · #**123** 09-05-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tempsho

I also ordered a couple from sb.com a few months ago. I am running 2 AA Duracell Procell's, and I am still on the original batteries! Granted I don't use it a whole lot, but it works quite well on alkalines. I don't know about it being waterproof, but it is definitely splash proof.

+1 for the RC-N3 Q5!!

p.s. What case is everybody running for their torch?

I never run the AAx2 tube on my RC-N3-Q5s. Too long, bulky, and awkward in my view. I always these lights with the 123 case with a AW protected 16340 li-ion. The light is extremely potent with an RCR123 and has a very nice form factor. If for some reason I had only access to AA cells, then I would implement the AAx2 tube.

recDNA · #**124** 09-05-2009, 04:47 PM

Anybody got a beamshot?

csshih · #**125** 09-05-2009, 04:57 PM

couple are in my beamshot thread

DHart · #**126** 09-05-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by recDNA

Anybody got a beamshot?

Sure... and a few to compare it to:

csshih · #**127** 09-05-2009, 05:11 PM

you win.

DHart · #**128** 09-05-2009, 07:09 PM

csshih... this is not a contest... we're ALL winners in this forum!

Tempsho · #**129** 09-05-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DHart

I never run the AAx2 tube on my RC-N3-Q5s. Too long, bulky, and awkward in my view. I always these lights with the 123 case with a AW protected 16340 li-ion. The light is extremely potent with an RCR123 and has a very nice form factor. If for some reason I had only access to AA cells, then I would implement the AAx2 tube.

I actually meant what holster is everybody using for their lights? (123 operated or 2AA)

DHart · #**130** 09-05-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tempsho

I actually meant what holster is everybody using for their lights? (123 operated or 2AA)

Oh man... sorry, my mistake.

In my case, no case. I don't carry mine. And I don't use a case for the light I do carry. My EDCs are an LD01 in the pocket and a Quark 123 regular head, "neutral" emitter, with tactical tailcap - also in the pocket.

csshih · #**131** 09-06-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DHart

csshih... this is not a contest... we're ALL winners in this forum!

haha.

dealgrabber2002 · #**132** 09-29-2009, 10:05 PM

Any chance this comes with a smooth reflector? If not, is there a smooth reflector on DX/Kai that will fit this head?

TONY M · #**133** 09-30-2009, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dealgrabber2002

Any chance this comes with a smooth reflector? If not, is there a smooth reflector on DX/Kai that will fit this head?

I am not sure of which ones will fit, however the older RC-G2 came with a smooth reflector option and the reflector of the RC-N3 is identical to it and compatable. Otherwise the beam of the RC-N3 is quite ringy with an OP reflector and a smooth one certainly would not help in that department and probably not increase the throw significantly either.

dealgrabber2002 · #**134** 09-30-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TONY M

I am not sure of which ones will fit, however the older RC-G2 came with a smooth reflector option and the reflector of the RC-N3 is identical to it and compatable. Otherwise the beam of the RC-N3 is quite ringy with an OP reflector and a smooth one certainly would not help in that department and probably not increase the throw significantly either.

Thanks for the reply. I don't wall hunt that much so ringy beam doesn't bother me much. But I was hoping for a better throw with the smooth reflector, oh well...

alfreddajero · #**135** 09-30-2009, 07:33 PM

You can always polish the hell out of it.....like i did with the c3.

Black Rose · #**136** 09-30-2009, 07:41 PM

Nice job Al

alfreddajero · #**137** 09-30-2009, 07:45 PM

Thanks man......took a lot of polishing to get it right.

dealgrabber2002 · #**138** 11-07-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by alfreddajero

Thanks man......took a lot of polishing to get it right.

Planning to get one for my gf, how do you polished it? with what? Thanks.

alfreddajero · #**139** 11-07-2009, 06:38 AM

I used Mothers polish, dremel, and polishing head that goes on the dremel.

dealgrabber2002 · #**140** 11-07-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alfreddajero

I used Mothers polish, dremel, and polishing head that goes on the dremel.

Thanks! I wonder should I even try because my gf could careless about a bit more throw...

alfreddajero · #**141** 11-07-2009, 03:06 PM

Then you might as well not even try......it took me a lot of polishing to get it smooth.

dealgrabber2002 · #**142** 11-09-2009, 02:26 PM

Anyone got a rough est. runtime on 2 eneloops?

alfreddajero · #**143** 11-09-2009, 07:01 PM

If i remember correctly i got about 3hrs of runtime......

dealgrabber2002 · #**144** 11-11-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alfreddajero

If i remember correctly i got about 3hrs of runtime......

Really? Didn't the OP stated it got 3.5 hrs on 2 alkalines? I thought it would be a bit more more than 3 hrs on 2 eneloops.

alfreddajero · #**145** 11-12-2009, 06:27 AM

It might be a bit more......but thats just a rough estimate on what i got......i use my lights and dont really test them like all the other testers here. 3 hours is still a long time for a light to burn.

pmoore · #**146** 11-12-2009, 12:32 PM

Reading this thread has really got me missing mine. I had a guy here at work drooling over mine, so I sold it to him. I have missed it ever sence.

Paul

alfreddajero · #**147** 11-12-2009, 02:37 PM

If 3 hours is not long enough for you then please make sure to carry spare batts.

dealgrabber2002 · #**148** 11-12-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alfreddajero

If 3 hours is not long enough for you then please make sure to carry spare batts.

No, no. It's good enough. I was just curious what 2 eneloops would provide since OP said 3.5 hrs. on alkalines.

pmoore: You know where to get one if you miss it. I did the same thing, my co-worker was using a crappy 2AA ray-o-vac incandesent. He takes the train home because he doesn't drive. He saw my RC-N3 II and drooled all over it. For his safefy, I sold it to him at cost. He plays with it everyday at work... mostly shining in my face. lol. But since then I purchased the eagletac P100A2 because of the UI. This one (single mode) is for my gf.

alfreddajero · #**149** 11-12-2009, 03:45 PM

Well according to bryan the single mode is brighter then the 2mode.....i do know that some people prefer a high and low.

hyperloop · #**150** 11-12-2009, 05:36 PM

+1 on that, the single mode is supposedly brighter than the RC N3 II. One more thing i observed, if you use an RCR123 (3.6v) you will not have 2 modes when carried in CR123/RCR123 configuration, its only if you use 3 volt primary CR123s that the RC N3 II has 2 modes.

On the other hand, using an RCR123 makes this little baby a pocket rocket!! It is way bright! i'd guesstimate close to 200 lumens and i got a runtime of 40+ minutes on a trustfire RCR123 before the protection circuit kicked in.

I gave my RC N3 II Q5 to my good friend's husband, he just got a new job in trucking and needs to drive back and forth across australia on a daily basis (sometimes can be away from home for a few days depending on where he needs to go) so i decided that he needed a decent light while on the road using easily available cells.

I miss that little light