arc4 picture thread!

[Wits' End]

Duh, yes right. Note to self-Have to remember hand with watch is left. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ohgeez.gif
Sorry for OT ROF-1 Sounds like a neat light is there an english description of it-Maybe start a thread?

 

[artar]

where are the pics ?

 

[kj]

Here is the ROF-1 creator's page, but sorry, no English.

By the way, I created a composite (fake) picture of Arc4 with looking forward to the second batch... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[nexro]

Nice pics there kj. I think the middle Arc 4 looks the best /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[BentHeadTX]

Not shots, KJ...
Can you put a tailcap shroud over the switch so I can see what that looks like? The knurling looks much better than the smooth head. My thing has always been function before form as I prefer a non-slip surface. The Arc4.0 looks like a second, it was not finished.

 

[chiaroscuro]

Thank you,KJ. I,too,prefer the smooth head. Not only do I think it
looks better,but with the clip attached or with the forthcoming(?)
optional tailcap with lanyard holes,more knurling would be redundant.

 

[cosco]

I voted for knurling similar to ARC LS in another thread. Now I see the plain head is really the best. But as many of us here me too do not like the clip, especially contacting that heavy knurled tail. I would like to have plain head w knurled tail and switch guard as darell demonstrated with his wedding ring.

Is there somebody of you thinking about making custom parts already?

cosco

 

[Sean]

I like the knurling on the head like the top picture the best. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

 

[Rothrandir]

cosco, as soon as i get an arc4 i'll be working on it.
i've got several things in mind /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[kj]

A composite (fake) picture incorporating some types of shroud.



I really don't know what Peter plans and I don't know if these shrouds are technically feasible /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif I'm sure Peter's design will be more superior than these.

By the way, I took a beamshot of Arc4, but I don't think it represents the real performance. I really hope someone who has greater photo skills posts better beamshots.

***EDIT***
I removed a link to my beamshot since it may be misleading...

 

[Matsan]

Kj san,I prefer the third one from the top.
Hope comming new talecap looks similar it.

Thanks for posting
/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

 

[Skyline]

I like the third one as well. Nice!

 

[HandMeLite]

Third and fourth look pretty good. The fourth looks like what Peter mentioned in a post. The flair would help stability standing on end, considering the heavy lens end.
It could also work in the hand well to give a better grip and keep the thin end of the light from slipping.
The flair also adds to bulk, so that is a negative.
Sounds like some testing is needed. Boy, PG has us spoiled (in a good way) with all the testing.
Thanks for the pic's.

 

[kj]

OK. I took beamshots again. I think this represents the performance better than the previous shots.

 

[HandMeLite]

Cool shots. Thanks.
Interesting how dim the LSH-S (bottom) looks in comparison and the blue tint in the LSL-S (top) if this is a good color representation.

 

[LEDagent]

Yeah kj, nice beamshots!

I also like how the comparison between the Arc4's beam compared to the LSHF-P's shows how much more sidespill it offers while maintaining a brighter hotspot that the Frean optic.

Also notice how the 5watt LS3 (driven at ~500mah?) still is brighter than the Arc4. But, if kj took this picture using the Arc4's primary brightness (~300mah...right?), then just imagine how bright it's boost mode would be.

 

[chiaroscuro]

I agree with Skyline and Matsan--- 3rd from top.Keep the lines of this beauty simple (and functional)as possible.
Are kj's photos digitally edited or is someone merrily doing alot of lathe work ?

 

[Lagged2Death]

[offtopic]
kj, those wouldn't be Wilson Audio WATT/Puppies I see next to your TV, would they? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
[/offtopic]

Great pictures.

Which light did you use for the "LS3" comparison? Is that the Katokichi light?

 

[Sean]

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kj said:
OK. I took beamshots again. I think this represents the performance better than the previous shots.




[/ QUOTE ]

Great shots!

 

[cosco]

Third from top. The first one woud be nice and clean as well.

cosco