X60vn 2015 - Lumen & Throw

windstrings · Aug 6, 2015

Well, if you leave this baby on high for long, it does get warm!

I took my wife down by the water where I saw a family of raccoons about 100 yards away last night while scanning in turbo mode (their eyes looked like very bright flashlights looking back) the trip down I turned it down because it was too bright for up close trail viewing.

Once we were down by the murky water I cranked it to high to see If we could see any fish in the water... Nope but lots of minnows!

The light started getting quite warm after a few minutes.
My only gripe is when I went to turn the light down I nearly scorched my hand!

Lesson learned.. If it's getting hot on the handle, it's cooking on the head!

Too bad the turn adjustment ring is not in the rear but at least by being in towards the front, you are more likely to stay in touch with how hot the light is getting.

It's quite amazing the power we are now getting out of led lights!

Skylumen · Aug 7, 2015

windstrings said:
Well, if you leave this baby on high for long, it does get warm!

I took my wife down by the water where I saw a family of raccoons about 100 yards away last night while scanning in turbo mode (their eyes looked like very bright flashlights looking back) the trip down I turned it down because it was too bright for up close trail viewing.

Once we were down by the murky water I cranked it to high to see If we could see any fish in the water... Nope but lots of minnows!

The light started getting quite warm after a few minutes.
My only gripe is when I went to turn the light down I nearly scorched my hand!

Lesson learned.. If it's getting hot on the handle, it's cooking on the head!

Too bad the turn adjustment ring is not in the rear but at least by being in towards the front, you are more likely to stay in touch with how hot the light is getting.

It's quite amazing the power we are now getting out of led lights!

It is amazing

keefd · Aug 11, 2015

August 10, 2015

18:46

KENT, WA 98032

ACCEPTED AT USPS ORIGIN SORT FACILITY

Woo-hoo! 2015 X60vn on the way!!
Also a ShirtVN, too! Unfortunately, couldn't have the shirt engraved or have Vinh install PDTc XM-L2s in the sleeves. Anyone know if I can give the logo a current bump?

Thanks Vinh!

Bigwilly · Aug 11, 2015

keefd said:
August 10, 2015 18:46 KENT, WA 98032 ACCEPTED AT USPS ORIGIN SORT FACILITY

Woo-hoo! 2015 X60vn on the way!!
Also a ShirtVN, too! Unfortunately, couldn't have the shirt engraved or have Vinh install PDTc XM-L2s in the sleeves. Anyone know if I can give the logo a current bump?
Thanks Vinh!

Let us know your thoughts on the X60vn. I know you won't be disappointed.

Jastrian · Aug 12, 2015

I just received this light from Vinh and he has gone above and beyond in accommodating my needs. He provided and gave me service I did not expect so big props to him. The light is beautiful and is an absolute beast. Judging from a ceiling bounce it outperforms my stock tn36 and blows away my stock tk75. The throw is tight and the premium dedome tint looks great and is quite pleasing to my eyes. I can't wait to be able to take this out on a night walk but even in my brightly lit room its pretty nuts. I am very satisfied with my first Vinh light

I can see more to come.

Pics
http://i.imgur.com/aMnNXFn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LfXphxh.jpg

Skylumen · Aug 12, 2015

Jastrian said:
I just received this light from Vinh and he has gone above and beyond in accommodating my needs. He provided and gave me service I did not expect so big props to him. The light is beautiful and is an absolute beast. Judging from a ceiling bounce it outperforms my stock tn36 and blows away my stock tk75. The throw is tight and the premium dedome tint looks great and is quite pleasing to my eyes. I can't wait to be able to take this out on a night walk but even in my brightly lit room its pretty nuts. I am very satisfied with my first Vinh light I can see more to come.

Pics
http://i.imgur.com/aMnNXFn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LfXphxh.jpg

Kinda big to walks ... Then again I am a small guy

windstrings · Aug 12, 2015

Mine is ready for action for those bumps in the night, I don't have to try and find it on my night stand!

Note the SR90 with less than half the lumens is so much bigger.... Anyone need a SR90?
I won't be needing it again!..... Not with less than half the lumens for seems like twice the weight and size! ��

Lantern32 · Aug 12, 2015

Jastrian said:
I just received this light from Vinh and he has gone above and beyond in accommodating my needs. He provided and gave me service I did not expect so big props to him. The light is beautiful and is an absolute beast. Judging from a ceiling bounce it outperforms my stock tn36 and blows away my stock tk75. The throw is tight and the premium dedome tint looks great and is quite pleasing to my eyes. I can't wait to be able to take this out on a night walk but even in my brightly lit room its pretty nuts. I am very satisfied with my first Vinh light I can see more to come.

Pics
http://i.imgur.com/aMnNXFn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LfXphxh.jpg

May I ask how you posted these pictures? Lol!!

Jastrian · Aug 12, 2015

vinhnguyen54 said:
Kinda big to walks ... Then again I am a small guy

Haha, I'm a pretty small guy too at 130lbs. It looks funny using the shoulder strap. Not gonna lie its pretty massive though.

Jastrian · Aug 12, 2015

Lantern32 said:
May I ask how you posted these pictures? Lol!!

hmmm? just uploaded the pics to my imgur account using a Sony RX100 compact

Skylumen · Aug 12, 2015

windstrings said:
Mine is ready for action for those bumps in the night, I don't have to try and find it on my night stand!

Note the SR90 with less than half the lumens is so much bigger.... Anyone need a SR90?
I won't be needing it again!..... Not with less than half the lumens for seems like twice the weight and size! ��

I can mod the SR90 into a complete flood monster! But then again its not worth the money LOL

Skylumen · Aug 12, 2015

Jastrian said:
hmmm? just uploaded the pics to my imgur account using a Sony RX100 compact

Wow good camera yooooo

Lantern32 · Aug 13, 2015

vinhnguyen54 said:
Wow good camera yooooo

I put some pictures of my M2X on that forum using my Canon 70D

. Please check them out!

MaxBeam · Aug 13, 2015

Lantern32 said:
I put some pictures of my M2X on that forum using my Canon 70D . Please check them out!

Link?

Lantern32 · Aug 13, 2015

MaxBeam said:
Link?

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/393104

It's the last post

bim13north · Aug 13, 2015

Lantern32 said:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/393104

It's the last post

It's post #139 for future reference, as with time, it will possibly not be the last post.

japudjuha · Aug 24, 2015

I have one of these beasts, and I love it.
One minor niggle though, the control ring is not always precise.

It is when I ramp up the power through the control ring into the first notch before the strobe.
In that position the output intermittently puts out either full power and or strobe. I never know what it will do.
This is without the selector ring in the strobe position.

Are the variable adjustment ring output settings/alignment(s) easily adjusted?
I have a decent amount of electronic experience, but I have never played with something like this before.

Thanks all

windstrings · Aug 24, 2015

Ok more beamshots over water with my note 4 camera ... With the naked eye, you can tell this will go over a mile "no kidding"

First we have the shot is . 66 miles to the shore from my deck.

Next control shot

Next without zoom

Moderate zoom

Finally full zoom

Even with this "less than slr" camera you can see its amazing power!

japudjuha · Sep 1, 2015

Hello, anyone?????????

japudjuha said:
I have one of these beasts, and I love it.
One minor niggle though, the control ring is not always precise.

It is when I ramp up the power through the control ring into the first notch before the strobe.
In that position the output intermittently puts out either full power and or strobe. I never know what it will do.
This is without the selector ring in the strobe position.

Are the variable adjustment ring output settings/alignment(s) easily adjusted?
I have a decent amount of electronic experience, but I have never played with something like this before.

Thanks all

more_vampires · Sep 1, 2015

japudjuha said:
Hello, anyone?????????

I'd PM Vinh about that, sounds like undesired operation. He will make it right.

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