Couple questions after reading the FAQ...

[bmstrong]

Aleph experts? Whats the closest Aleph in size to the E1e and the Arc 4? (My EDC's) Any pics? I'm not a fan of big lights, but I'm willing to take the plunge if I can get an Aleph in this range. Do the Aleph's carry big? What's the max amount of brightness out of an 1X123 on the Aleph system? Anyone hit near 60-ish?

Thanks,

Brian

 

[mut]

I have an Aleph2 head with a 1x123 and a McE2s on it. This set up is about 1/4" longer than an E1e, and the ARC 4 I think if you got the FT tailcap it would probably be around the same length. I don't have one to compare to(yet).
As for the being bright that would be up to what LE you put into it.
Hope this helps some.

mut

 

[Catman10]

You can also try an Aleph 1 or Aleph 2 head on a vital gear FB1 body. Makes for a very nice, compact light, but doesn't have the two stage of the McE2S.
A comparison pic:

 

[jeffb]

See

Candlepower thread

Pictures comparing E1e/KL1, Aleph2, QIII.

Might help some?

jeffb

 

[Geode]

Had the Arc4+, and IIRC, the NG500 LE with a Lux III emitter and Aleph 2 head puts out a nicer beam and more light. Using a SF clickie tail on this setup makes for a nice package, though you give up the 2 stage capabilities. If you go 2 stage, 10 ohms seems like a nice resistor level for low.

 

[Matsan]

The Second from left is A2 on FB1.
Hope it helpful.

 

[scuba]

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Catman10 said:
You can also try an Aleph 1 or Aleph 2 head on a vital gear FB1 body. Makes for a very nice, compact light, but doesn't have the two stage of the McE2S.
A comparison pic:
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I was wondering if the Vital Gear body (1 cell) was significantly smaller than the original Aleph2 body. Could it be possible to post a pic of the 2 side by side?

 

[bmstrong]

Interesting. So with a Flat TC it would be close in length to a Arc 4 / E1e...

Anyone know if the Stock E1e/Balrog bodies are shorter than the stock Aleph 1X123 tube?

 

[Kiessling]

bernhard

 

[funder]

A single 123A can drive the Lux III LED at 750ma and the R123A Li-on can drive the Lux III at 1000 ma, about 70 lumen.