CR123 HID

[Orbit]

Hi Guys,

It's been awhile since i've been on this forum regularly.

Are there a CR123 powered HIDs on the market?

Orb.

 

[mvyrmnd]

Somehow I doubt it...

In fact, I'd go so far as to say "no".

 

[FlashInThePan]

There are actually a few. The most well known are Mac's mini-mini HID, which uses 3 CR123s, and his slightly larger mini HID, which uses 4 CR123s. Jil-Lite makes one of the smallest HIDs, the EZ-Nite, while Wolf-Eyes makes the Boxer, which is one of the few "mass-produced" CR123-based HIDs.

Hope this helps!

- FITP

 

[dudemar]

Don't forget the Surefire Beast, but it uses 20 CR123.

It's $35/hour of operation if you're using SF123s.

 

[mvyrmnd]

I stand corrected!

 

[Patriot]

Microfire makes an all cr123 module/s for the K2000 and K3500s.

The apparently failed company Group 5 HB1 and HB2 lights as well.

 

[Orbit]

Something the size of the mini mini HID is what i'm after.

 

[DM51]

The EZNite takes 4xCR123A (that link is to a very good review of it).

Very nice, very small. There's one up for sale in the MP.

 

[jasonck08]

Not sure why anyone would make a HID light that uses CR123's anymore. HID's in the 10-15W are practically obsolete because of LED technology. And any higher wattage HID's are probably going to make use of 18650's that have a much higher energy density.