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  1. europium

    Becoming a master user of illumination tools

    Of course much time has passed now, and many new multi-level lights are available. When I am away from home and need short-distance illumination, I take out my keyring with the CR2-Ion on it. The low setting is perfect for up-close viewing, including reading something in the passenger seat of...
  2. europium

    Why is a A2 so popular?

    Every lengthy A2 thread deserves a link to this (infamous) review: The A2 stinks :whistle::duck: Eu
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    BEAMSHOTS !!! - LED/INCAN/HID - My Collection

    Has the regulation been confirmed independently? I'm not being cynical or anything, it's just that true regulated incans are extremely rare, so I'm surprised this was not mentioned as a selling point when the light was first announced. The only other mention that I found of possible M300...
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    A2 aviator or four lights?

    I would also recommend you keep the A2, and return any of the other lights, like the G2, that have disappointed you. Later you will find a quality LED light that can satisfactorily replace your A2 (it *will* happen, A2 fans--deal with it), but because of the continued popularity of the A2, you...
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    Cree Technology and the Future

    Generally I agree, but I see a difference between indoor lights and outdoor lights. For indoor purposes, more lumens can be a problem. I have a 2nd gen. Inova X1 with a magnetic clip that holds it to the inside of a metal storage cabinet. It is just the right brightness with a nice beam to...
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    Surefire A2 vs. Streamlight Twin Task 2L

    Surefire quality shines through in most of their products, and few buyers are unhappy with their purchases. I don't think that "ignorance is bliss," but a certain tool can work better for some people than for others. I look forward to more advanced LED offerings from Surefire, but I'm not...
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    Surefire A2 vs. Streamlight Twin Task 2L

    See also: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=127020
  8. europium

    Surefire A2 vs. Streamlight Twin Task 2L

    Not necessarily. Compare what you get for $175.00: http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/surefire_a2.htm with what you get for $55.00: http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/fenix_l1dce-l2dce.htm The lights, they are a-changin'.
  9. europium

    Brinkman Maxfire LX bulb replacement

    My .02 on this: I own a Brinkmann Maxfire, and seldom use it because an 18650 won't fit (and the output would suck even if it did, unless I got a compatible replacement head) and 2xR123 won't fit (and would toast the bulb if they did, unless I got a compatible replacement head), and the...
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    Want to try Surefire but runtimes suck

    Big changes are on the way in the flashlight market. With the introduction of Cree XR-E / Seoul P4 LEDs and the inevitable comeback by Lumileds, I would not buy a Surefire at this time. These new LEDs are changing the brightness vs. runtime equation. Even Surefire has new LED lights on the way...
  11. europium

    === 2006 CPF Lumie Award ===

    Another vote for Silverfox (since Newbie has 5 nominations already?).
  12. europium

    Light suggestions for trip to South Africa

    Many good recommendations here, but you might want to consider avoiding incans. Once the bulb blows ... "hello darkness my old friend." Unless, of course, it's shock-mounted. You can get a shock-mounted Streamlight TL-3, but it costs. Also, here is a good-throwing variable-output LED light: LED...
  13. europium

    This is conduct unbecoming of a CPF member...but

    By far the greatest danger from carrying a flashlight (as opposed to not carrying one) would come from problems with potentially volatile battery chemistries coupled with the necessary conditions to release the energy in an unwanted way. :poof::eek: Most other problems mentioned here relate to...
  14. europium

    Compact light recommendations

    I don't know how appropriate these two lights might be for what you have in mind, but I have been looking at getting them for myself. The Pila GL3 is an incandescent that is similar in size and output to the PT Surge. It can run on 3 CR123 batteries or, even better, on two rechargeable 300P...
  15. europium

    How to get a light back.

    Yes, but only if they are still sealed in their original packaging, never used. :sssh: Updated link to Disney PRINCESS Flashlight.
  16. europium

    Another reminder of why it's good to be a flashaholic!

    Interestingly, just tonight I went for a walk in a nearby park (a large park, not well lit at all). I decided to rest on a bench for a while, maybe 20 or 30 minutes. Later when I got home, I saw a spider on the top right shoulder of my jacket as I was taking it off to hang up. Apparently the...
  17. europium

    Turned off by Pila

    I believe the 3W LED head will fit on both the GL2 and GL3, so this means that, in principle, you could put the GL3 head on the GL2 body with 2xR123 rechargeables inside and get outstanding ~200 lumen output from a 2-cell body, albeit for maybe only 20 or 30 minutes. FLR review of new style...
  18. europium

    Turned off by Pila

    Well, now, is it just the lamp assemblies that are not interchangeable? What I want to know is, suppose I buy a new-style GL3 and also a new-style GL4 (with regular, not high-power, LA). Could I do the following? Put the GL3 head on the GL4 and use 2x18650 Li-ion rechargeables for ~200 lumens...
  19. europium

    Firefox Mag-lite Solitaire

    Firefox Mag-lite Solitaire http://store.mozilla.org/images/products/MZ43060.jpg Javascript image removed - Empath
  20. europium

    Flashlight for a College student

    How about the Peak LED Caribbean? Well, I'm going to go in a different direction than others and recommend a Peak LED Caribbean. It is just about small enough to pocket carry, but would be perfect for putting in one of the smaller outer pockets of your backpack. It takes just a single lithium...

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