Reading this thread for research. Fascinating and I hope you guys get more contributors to the data and numbers.
My takeaway, hopefully someone can confirm or disprove, is that these companies produce Cu models in volume. It's almost impossible to know whom is making them, at what factory...
I had a chance to stop over my parents house this morning and took some shots of her Arc. Thought you guys might like to see.
That's about a decade, at least, of wear and tear. Still works though. When I see my brother I'll snap his up.
Looks like the Eiger series, Cu, has a small run with the xpg3. Worth the premium? How well does this bin compare with the CRI?
http://www.em-mgt.com/LED/Eiger.html
Both my brother and mother have an affection for Cu and the patina that develops. Their Arc's have to be a decade old at this point. I would like to grab them something that's aesthetically pleasing while updating the internal technology. I would prefer a HCRI with 2 modes. These will live and...
Looking for a copper AA or AAA light to replace my families ancient Arc-AAA's. Have a favourite production or custom that will last as long as the Arc's?
Re: *new* Olight Smini
Really late to this party: What grade of Titanium do they use? 6/4 or 2? It's hard to believe at the price.
Where can I go for the history of the company?
First: Good to see the Mako offered again. Hopefully, these will sell out instantly and will continue to be offered on a limited basis. One of my favorite lights of all time.
Second: Are we sure this is the same Enrique? I cannot believe that he not only offered the choice of BB finish but he...