47's Preon Revo

[andrewnewman]

Alright. So I have now had this light for about 20 hours. I have the SS version and must say that I personally regard this as a major milestone for 4 Sevens. I realize that perceived value is highly personal and subjective but I see this light as a significant refinement of the original Preon.

As they say, it's the little things. The machining on the body of this light is exceptional and very detailed. The brass heat sink is effective and makes the threads silky smooth (as others have noted). The switching mechanism is very positive and easy to use with one hand. Finally the circuitry and programming are refined. In addition to no PWM artifacts (due to no PWM), the levels are better spaced than the original Preon and the light show modes (SOS and Beacon) both leave the light in dim for the "off" part of the cycle. This makes Beacon more useful.

I suspect that this little light will be on my keyring for a long time. Everyone who has seen it wants one and so far none of the non-flashaholics in my office have been outraged at the cost (I suspect they see it as more like jewelry than something they would throw in their junk drawer).

Just a sample of one.

 

[Tuikku]

One thing I especially like in my recent msot-used keyring sized flashlight (Fenix L0D) is easy operation.

Smooth threads, easy to turn and enough knurling vs. needed torque.

Now, that you have told me this has brass threads, no PWM, more power, better looks, SS as option etc. etc.
(thanks for pics!!! lovecpf)

Seems like a time for upgrading a light. This pretty much seems to do everything better + almost all annoying features are gone.

I have Preon also, but twisty is way too tight to use to REALLY like it :shakehead
Clicky on the other hand feels noisy at night and needs to be pressed quite straight to function properly.

 

[weazel132]

Just recieved my preon revo in ss yesterday. I really like it I think it will be my new key chain light. I used it for a while last nite for a few different tasks. The only thing I did notice is that the head of the light got pretty warm after about 2-3 minutes of use.

 

[ti-force]

The only thing I did notice is that the head of the light got pretty warm after about 2-3 minutes of use.

I believe that's one reason they made the output drop at roughly 3 minutes and 5 seconds. See the thread below:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=289784

 

[Craftgeek]

Love them silky smooth brass threads. 🙂

Over time, will the foam doughnut age and get thin? will this cause the light to come on when it shouldn't?

 

[batmanacw]

I will order an aluminum Revo up tomorrow.

I am also figuring on buying a Quark AA regular at the same time and another 14500 just for it.

It will pretty much wipe out my spending money for the month, but it will be worth it!

I just ordered everything I listed. I also bought priority shipping so I am really hoping it gets here before Saturday so I can take them with me on Monday to California.

 

[nd1979]

My SS is shipped!!! I just can't wait!lovecpf

 

[regulator]

I ordered a SS model early this morning and received a tracking number so hopefully mine shipped today as well.

I think the style of this light looks fantastic. The tail end looks like a work of art. Nice sculptures to the design.

This light reminds me of a AAA Jetbeam-u that I had a while back. The Jetbeam was tiny and looked great but had poor efficiency and some other issues that I believe resulted in it being discontinued. It also had almost no throw (pure flood - which some people like) due to the shallow reflector and SSC emitter.

From the comments and pictures, the Revo is made as small as possible. This is an attractive feature that I am willing to pay a bit more for. I think an aluminum version with a lithium cell would be so light and easy to EDC. But I had to get the SS version for its beauty and durability.

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Wow, as a 5 year flashaholic now I think the flashlight has arrived. 😱

The three levels are perfect, running a battery that is found almost anywhere, and the beam is a nice balance of throw and flood with a 60 hour runtime on low.

With the ReVO on my keys, for day in day out EDC purposes, it is almost pointless to carry a pocket light. 🙁

Incredible, the SS ReVO is my favorite 7777 light. 🙂

 

[craniotes]

Long time lurker, first time poster...

I can't speak for anyone else, but given what I was looking for in an EDC, the SS ReVO was tailor-made for me. I work in a corporate casual office environment and absolutely detest holsters, so a single AAA-powered light was as big as I wanted to go (Quark Minis are great, but their added "girth" creates more of an "is that a flashlight in your pocket?" situation than I would like). And as much as I dig a nice, black anodized aluminum finish, seeing as how this light was going to be spending most of its time in close proximity to keys and loose change, I was looking for a naked finish this time around.

In light of the above, you can imagine how excited I was to receive the email from 4Sevens announcing the Preon ReVO. Its perfectly machined case simply exudes quality, and its stainless steel construction imbues it with a satisfying heft that aluminum and titanium lack. As for performance, it's exceptional in every way. The XP-E emitter cuts a decent compromise between throw and flood, the tint is great (still being somewhat new to this hobby, I prefer crisp white to neutral), the mode-switching is ideal (starts in low and the disco settings require an extra step to access), and yes, it can even stand on end despite the intricately machined tail.

My only regret? That I can't buy one for my wife since the SS ones are now sold out. I guess she'll have to be cool with anodized aluminum.

Regards,
Adam

PS - My only other flashlight of note is a Surefire 6PL, but thanks to a totally-addicted buddy, I've had way too much time fondling a Spy Tri-V... 😗 This can become a dangerous hobby, methinks...

 

[ti-force]

Check out this runtime graph for the ReVO; it really shines on an Energizer Ultimate Lithium primary :thumbsup::

 

[lights]

SS are sold out huh. I guess I ordered mine just in time. It should be in the mail box when I get home today. Can't wait...

 

[Jida]

Going to sit on this one for a bit to see if the Koolaide is spiked or not 🙂

At face value and based upon the reviews, this is looking like a solid BoB/Mini Survival Kit light option.

Currently I have the Quark Mini AA in my small kit. It fits just fine but it won't fit in say an Altoids can (or similar container) well if at all.

For a BoB you want a low light mostly with the option of putting out more light. The beacon modes being a good addition for people tying to be found. Stat wise the only issue is finding a way to recharge AAA in the field (currently AA is easy to find) and carrying 2 formats in the field unless you can get AAA synergy.

 

[EngineeringGuy]

Just received my SS revo today. I am very happy with it. It is almost exactly the light I had always wished somebody would make. Previously I had owned several flavors of Fenix L0D and LD01. This is hands down a nicer piece of hardware. As a side note I tested mine in the NIST calibrated 1 meter integrating sphere we use at my work and it "only" put out 64 lumens on high with the Duracell AAA provided. Not the 82 that was claimed, but still quite a respectable output for a AAA light.

 

[nd1979]

Just received mine too! I tossed in the Duracell and I am just amazed! Great build, silky smooth operation and by the looks of the graph above, I will go with the Energizer Ultimate Lithium primary! :thumbsup:

 

[mzil]

Stat wise the only issue is finding a way to recharge AAA in the field (currently AA is easy to find) and carrying 2 formats in the field unless you can get AAA synergy.

How do you charge AA in the field?

Whatever method it is wouldn't it work on AAA with this sort of adapter?

 

[scout24]

Got my stainless today as well, WOW what smooth threads.No battery rattle unless I really loosen the head, and the beam looks nice given the tiny reflector. Low will see the lion's share of use from me, plenty bright for walking some garbage out or feeding the cats after lights out. May wind up on the keychain, may just be an occasional grab from the dresser, but a very nice light. :thumbsup:

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

or feeding the cats after lights out.

Reminds me of my old cat. 🙁

If I filled his bowl in the dark, or just walked by in the dark, he would swat at my feet. 😀

Unfortunately a cyote got him about a year ago.

Back on topic, 7777 has hit a homer with the ReVO. :thumbsup:

 

[PCC]

For a BoB you want a low light mostly with the option of putting out more light. The beacon modes being a good addition for people tying to be found. Stat wise the only issue is finding a way to recharge AAA in the field (currently AA is easy to find) and carrying 2 formats in the field unless you can get AAA synergy.

The MiNi AA will run on AAA batteries in a pinch. I'm hoping that 4Sevens comes out with a ReVO version of the MiNi AA.

 

[batmanacw]

Going to sit on this one for a bit to see if the Koolaide is spiked or not 🙂

At face value and based upon the reviews, this is looking like a solid BoB/Mini Survival Kit light option.

Currently I have the Quark Mini AA in my small kit. It fits just fine but it won't fit in say an Altoids can (or similar container) well if at all.

For a BoB you want a low light mostly with the option of putting out more light. The beacon modes being a good addition for people tying to be found. Stat wise the only issue is finding a way to recharge AAA in the field (currently AA is easy to find) and carrying 2 formats in the field unless you can get AAA synergy.

Enough batteries to run for months can easily be carried. Especially if you are just using it a few hours a night on low settings. I carry lithiums for their low weight for power output in my BOB and GHB.

I find that the low or moon light settings end up being the most useful for getting around a camp sight once my eyes have adjusted to the dark. More actually ends up being harmful to my night vision. I carry 8 spare lithium AA's for my get home bag. I carry a Quark 2AA regular and a Quark 2AA tactical warm with me when i travel. There is usually a single cell AA in the mix somewhere as well. Either a D10 or LD10, and soon a Quark AA. Should be enough light, even if I have to walk home from California to Ohio some day.