powernoodle
Flashlight Enthusiast
Just received a CR2 Ion and thought I would stick up a couple of pics with a JIL 1.3W for size comparison.
A few quick thoughts. First, as with many small lights and knives, the Ion seems smaller in person than on the computer screen. Size, weight and feel are very close to the JIL 1.3W. There is noticeable battery rattle, but I think its lateral rather than longitudinal so wrapping the battery with paper or tape will probably cure it. The inner diameter of the tube is clearly bigger than the OD of the supplied Battery Station CR2. [Edited: I wrapped the battery with tape about 10 times around and that cured it].
Head is firmly seated on the tube and likely will not turn itself on in your pocket without your consent. It takes about 70% of a revolution to transition from low to high, and its definitely a flood.
When off, the LED is yellow and imparts what looks like a haze or fog to the reflector and lens. On closer examination, there is no fog. Its just the manifestation of the yellow LED inside the lens.
It is difficult to get the split ring to lay flat against the end of the tail. A slightly smaller ring would cure this. And the white lettering around the circumference of the body is slightly faded in spots. First impression of quality is pretty good but not excellent due to the foregoing (battery rattle, split ring, lettering fade). Not a dig - just an observation.
This is quibbling, however, because I intend to use it and not stare at it. :nana:
Hard to tell in the daylight, but it seems to have a nice bright high and good useable low. The low will be nice for checking on the Powernoodle Progeny at night. I especially like the expected runtimes, both low and high.
So far so good. I like this thing. I'll like it even more when it gets dark. Nighttime observations to follow. :wave:
Beam shots added (my first, btw). All pics at same fixed camera setting:
Ion on low, 6 feet from wall.
Ion on high, 6 feet from wall.
JIL 1.3W (up), 6 feet from wall.
Fenix L1P, 28 feet from bookcase.
JIL 1.3W (Up), 28 feet from bookcase.
Ion on high, 28 feet from bookcase. Notice that bookcase is not as bright. It has the JIL's spill, without the JIL's throw.
Ion on low, 28 feet from bookcase.
Shots pretty much show what my eyeballs saw. That is, that Ion is floody (as advertised) with no discernable hot spot, whereas the JIL has a hot spot and associated throw, with spill. No low output on my JIL. I think the intelli flavor may, but I haven't gone that route.
The JIL is definitely brighter and more throwy (as evidenced by the hallway pics), but the Ion offers its adequate floody output and low output option. So take your pick.
peace
A few quick thoughts. First, as with many small lights and knives, the Ion seems smaller in person than on the computer screen. Size, weight and feel are very close to the JIL 1.3W. There is noticeable battery rattle, but I think its lateral rather than longitudinal so wrapping the battery with paper or tape will probably cure it. The inner diameter of the tube is clearly bigger than the OD of the supplied Battery Station CR2. [Edited: I wrapped the battery with tape about 10 times around and that cured it].
Head is firmly seated on the tube and likely will not turn itself on in your pocket without your consent. It takes about 70% of a revolution to transition from low to high, and its definitely a flood.
When off, the LED is yellow and imparts what looks like a haze or fog to the reflector and lens. On closer examination, there is no fog. Its just the manifestation of the yellow LED inside the lens.
It is difficult to get the split ring to lay flat against the end of the tail. A slightly smaller ring would cure this. And the white lettering around the circumference of the body is slightly faded in spots. First impression of quality is pretty good but not excellent due to the foregoing (battery rattle, split ring, lettering fade). Not a dig - just an observation.
This is quibbling, however, because I intend to use it and not stare at it. :nana: Hard to tell in the daylight, but it seems to have a nice bright high and good useable low. The low will be nice for checking on the Powernoodle Progeny at night. I especially like the expected runtimes, both low and high.
So far so good. I like this thing. I'll like it even more when it gets dark. Nighttime observations to follow. :wave:
Beam shots added (my first, btw). All pics at same fixed camera setting:
Ion on low, 6 feet from wall.
Ion on high, 6 feet from wall.
JIL 1.3W (up), 6 feet from wall.
Fenix L1P, 28 feet from bookcase.
JIL 1.3W (Up), 28 feet from bookcase.
Ion on high, 28 feet from bookcase. Notice that bookcase is not as bright. It has the JIL's spill, without the JIL's throw.
Ion on low, 28 feet from bookcase.
Shots pretty much show what my eyeballs saw. That is, that Ion is floody (as advertised) with no discernable hot spot, whereas the JIL has a hot spot and associated throw, with spill. No low output on my JIL. I think the intelli flavor may, but I haven't gone that route.
The JIL is definitely brighter and more throwy (as evidenced by the hallway pics), but the Ion offers its adequate floody output and low output option. So take your pick.
peace
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