MSaxatilus
Flashlight Enthusiast
Introducing......The AEON!!!
A few weeks ago I was asked to evaluate a prototype light currently under construction by Endeavour. For those of you that know his work, he is the creator of the CR2 Ion and more recently the Nautilus.
This most recent creation is to be named the Aeon. It is a CR2 based light about the same size as the CR2 Ion. However, this light is based more on the functionality of the Nautilus than the CR2 Ion. The light is equipped with a parabolic reflector and the unit that I was provided contains a R2 bin XR-E. The light is trimmed out similar to the Nautilus in the fact that it contains a key ring that can fold into the tail to provide tail-standing ability. It sports dual output, gold plated circut boards, water resistance, etc.
One new feature on this light as compared to his other offerings is a new sapphire window to provide the ultimate in durability and scratch resistance. I would describe it as a mini-Nautilus.
The prototype was produced in raw aluminum, but I have been informed of a possibility of a titanium offering. The center piece will also be made from brass as in the Nautilus, as well as the split ring. However, the rest of the light will pretty much look like the final production item shown here.
This light made its debute at Photon Fest 10 at Milkyspit's house earlier this month. As you can imagine the light was immediately compared to the CR2 Ion due to it size. However, the light should really be compared to the Nautilus and not the Ion due to the characteristics of the beam pattern. The CR2 Ion was designed to produce and even flood beam, whereas the Nautilus was intended to be used in situations where more long-distance illumination was needed. The Aeon, while similar in size and aesthetics to the CR2 Ion, is similar in concept and is a derivative design of the Nautilus, NOT of the Ion. The overwhelming conclusion at PF10 was that if you had the choice, the Aeon would be the winner, as it produces a more well rounded and functional beam pattern.
I have to say that I have really enjoyed my time with the light and it has since been sent off to another individual for their review. Hopefully, that person could add their $0.02 to this review. I would have taken some beamshots, but as I am still in the training wheel stage of producing those, I opted not to post them. All I can say about the beam shape is that again it is more Nautilus-like than anything.
A timeframe for release has not been set as of yet, although I would assume it would be later this year. The first pieces to arrive will likely be a limited run in titanium. :thumbsup:
Hats off to Endeavour, and thank you for allowing me to review this very special prototype.
MSax
A few weeks ago I was asked to evaluate a prototype light currently under construction by Endeavour. For those of you that know his work, he is the creator of the CR2 Ion and more recently the Nautilus.
This most recent creation is to be named the Aeon. It is a CR2 based light about the same size as the CR2 Ion. However, this light is based more on the functionality of the Nautilus than the CR2 Ion. The light is equipped with a parabolic reflector and the unit that I was provided contains a R2 bin XR-E. The light is trimmed out similar to the Nautilus in the fact that it contains a key ring that can fold into the tail to provide tail-standing ability. It sports dual output, gold plated circut boards, water resistance, etc.
One new feature on this light as compared to his other offerings is a new sapphire window to provide the ultimate in durability and scratch resistance. I would describe it as a mini-Nautilus.
The prototype was produced in raw aluminum, but I have been informed of a possibility of a titanium offering. The center piece will also be made from brass as in the Nautilus, as well as the split ring. However, the rest of the light will pretty much look like the final production item shown here.
This light made its debute at Photon Fest 10 at Milkyspit's house earlier this month. As you can imagine the light was immediately compared to the CR2 Ion due to it size. However, the light should really be compared to the Nautilus and not the Ion due to the characteristics of the beam pattern. The CR2 Ion was designed to produce and even flood beam, whereas the Nautilus was intended to be used in situations where more long-distance illumination was needed. The Aeon, while similar in size and aesthetics to the CR2 Ion, is similar in concept and is a derivative design of the Nautilus, NOT of the Ion. The overwhelming conclusion at PF10 was that if you had the choice, the Aeon would be the winner, as it produces a more well rounded and functional beam pattern.
I have to say that I have really enjoyed my time with the light and it has since been sent off to another individual for their review. Hopefully, that person could add their $0.02 to this review. I would have taken some beamshots, but as I am still in the training wheel stage of producing those, I opted not to post them. All I can say about the beam shape is that again it is more Nautilus-like than anything.
A timeframe for release has not been set as of yet, although I would assume it would be later this year. The first pieces to arrive will likely be a limited run in titanium. :thumbsup:
Hats off to Endeavour, and thank you for allowing me to review this very special prototype.
MSax
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