CR2-Based LED Lights - Flashaholic Recommended

[brh]

Re: CR2-Based LED Lights - Flashoholic Recommended

Hope you enjoy your new light, check in with your thoughts.

Just got mine from the UPS guy, I practically busted up laughing when I undid all the packaging and saw how truly small this thing is. I don't think I'm going to attempt a full write-up, they've been done here before. But it's definitely a keeper, which means I'll have two types of 'special' batteries on hand now… Which means I may as well add another CR2 light to my arsenal somewhere down the line…

Which in turn means thanks again to the OP and everyone else for this thread! Getting the gears turning…

 

[RichS]

Re: CR2-Based LED Lights - Flashoholic Recommended

You can add the Orb Raw CR2 to "no longer in production" list, as they always come up for sale in the maketplace, infact there's one for sale now over there..........

Thanks Essexman. OP updated!

 

[saabgoblin]

Personally, you have already picked what would be my top pick for a CR2 battery format and maybe someday I'll be grabbing a Muyshondt. I do have two different Peak Pacifics, one in ultra500 power and the other at 250 power. The Pacific at 3 volts doubles it's listed output so the 250 would bump to 500candlepower and the 500 would of course be bumped to 1000candlepower. Personally, I find the 250 to be a little dim but i really like the 250 on 3 volts with the resulting 500 output and using the 500 on a CR2 gives you a nice little screamer especially if you buy one of the pocket bodies and the 500 works nicely on a 1.5 format as an additional option.

I have wanted to try their other 300 power level because I think that would be a great balance between the 250 and 500 levels and of course they offer a 50cp version for great runtime but I have no direct experience with those power levels. I addition to the CR2 format, I think that the best way to run a Pacific is on an optional 2XAAA battery body with a momentary switch as a great around the house light but as I said before, the size of their CR2 pocket body would practically go unoticed in a watch pocket of Levis or similar jeans. Love the brass option on all of their lights with great thread action and a very useful beam profile, striking a good balance between throw and flood for the Pacific and they may be using other emmiters than the SSCP4 in this model but of that I am not certain so should you be interested I suggest that you give them a call.

Hope that this helps.

S.G.

 

[don.gwapo]

I'm gona give it up my LL K3 EDC to my GF when the quark mini Ti is available. Can't wait to have that baby.

 

[Xak]

Streamlight TLR-3 takes CR2 batteries. I have one, it is a great light.

 

[FloggedSynapse]

I'll play fanboy here. I really recommend the Aeon (Muyshondt). (yeah I know you're looking for other lights, but I think the Aeon is among the best CR2 lights available)

Since I got this light it's quenched my desire for any other LED lights.

It's a truly small light - I don't like carrying a lot of goo around with me, and this light will fit easily into any pocket.

Top notch machining and finish. The light not only looks good, it feels good in hand. Very smooth twisty. Despite its tiny size the Aeon has an outstanding runtime on low - mine is about 35 hours until it starts to flicker and fade, and it's good for several hours after that. Having a light that doesn't fade until the very end of its battery life is awesome. I also like the fact the regulator is constant current and not PWM (meaning no whining, strobing or flickering). For my needs the ~10 lumen low is about all I need. However it's nice to know the ~100 lumen high mode is there if you need it.

I purchased mine with a case of cr2 batteries, and after a year of heavy use I've only gone through three batteries. This includes hours of nocturnal hiking and some camping use.

I don't consider this an expensive light considering its overall quality.

All the current LED lights are using the same emitters. It's really the total package you need to look at, and the Aeon is a dandy little light.

 

[RichS]

Streamlight TLR-3 takes CR2 batteries. I have one, it is a great light.

Thanks! I added this light to the list.

I'll play fanboy here. I really recommend the Aeon (Muyshondt). (yeah I know you're looking for other lights, but I think the Aeon is among the best CR2 lights available)

Since I got this light it's quenched my desire for any other LED lights.

It's a truly small light - I don't like carrying a lot of goo around with me, and this light will fit easily into any pocket.

Top notch machining and finish. The light not only looks good, it feels good in hand. Very smooth twisty. Despite its tiny size the Aeon has an outstanding runtime on low - mine is about 35 hours until it starts to flicker and fade, and it's good for several hours after that. Having a light that doesn't fade until the very end of its battery life is awesome. I also like the fact the regulator is constant current and not PWM (meaning no whining, strobing or flickering). For my needs the ~10 lumen low is about all I need. However it's nice to know the ~100 lumen high mode is there if you need it.

I purchased mine with a case of cr2 batteries, and after a year of heavy use I've only gone through three batteries. This includes hours of nocturnal hiking and some camping use.

I don't consider this an expensive light considering its overall quality.

All the current LED lights are using the same emitters. It's really the total package you need to look at, and the Aeon is a dandy little light.

I completely agree with everything you said. I love my Aeon as well, and even did a little mini-review of it here.

The only little issue I have with the Aeon is the difficulty in changing out the emitter. I happen to prefer incan tints, so have pretty much converted over to warm-tint LEDs. Normally this isn't a problem because there are several CPF'rs who are happy to swap LEDs for you for a nominal fee, so virtually any light can easily be converted to a warm-tint. However, the Aeon is the rare exception. Even the most experienced modders on the forum can't seem to crack this one without damaging it. Scott (Milky) has done it before, but he'll do it with the warning that it could be damaged. I can't bring myself to risk it on a $110 light... it would not be as much of an issue if the tint was fairly white or neutral white, but the Aeon's R2 is pretty green-ish, and I've heard many other Aeon owner's make the same claim. I can definitely live with it, but I have a Q4 5B XRE sitting in the drawer just begging to be put in this light.....

 

[FloggedSynapse]

Yes I've already seen your review. Excellent pictures!

Indeed, the greatest complaint I have with my Aeon is the slight green cast the LED has. It's not too bad, though I'd prefer a neutral/warm emitter.

Enrique's style seems to be minimalist, so I'm not surprised he doesn't offer a warm tint option; however you might try contacting him directly to see if he'd build one for you. I can't fault Enrique for not making the flashlight easily modable.

I admit at this point my only desire (as far as LED lights go) is getting a light with a warm emitter. An Aeon with a warm emitter would be a good thing.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

I'll play fanboy here. I really recommend the Aeon (Muyshondt). (yeah I know you're looking for other lights, but I think the Aeon is among the best CR2 lights available)

Since I got this light it's quenched my desire for any other LED lights.

It's a truly small light - I don't like carrying a lot of goo around with me, and this light will fit easily into any pocket.

Top notch machining and finish. The light not only looks good, it feels good in hand. Very smooth twisty. Despite its tiny size the Aeon has an outstanding runtime on low - mine is about 35 hours until it starts to flicker and fade, and it's good for several hours after that. Having a light that doesn't fade until the very end of its battery life is awesome. I also like the fact the regulator is constant current and not PWM (meaning no whining, strobing or flickering). For my needs the ~10 lumen low is about all I need. However it's nice to know the ~100 lumen high mode is there if you need it.

I purchased mine with a case of cr2 batteries, and after a year of heavy use I've only gone through three batteries. This includes hours of nocturnal hiking and some camping use.

I don't consider this an expensive light considering its overall quality.

All the current LED lights are using the same emitters. It's really the total package you need to look at, and the Aeon is a dandy little light.

Great post!!! :thumbsup:

This is exactly the way I see the fantastic Aeon. (Damn, I think I need to buy another one...)

Cheers!

 

[kengps]

Why would anybody want a CR2 light when a smaller CR123 light is available? The 4Sevens Mini 123 is only 60.25mm x 20.40mm and has 190 lumens OTF and a 150 hour low. Not to mention they are $35 bucks now with discount. About $65 in Ti.

 

[gswitter]

Because there are smaller CR2 lights than the Quark MiNi 123.

Thanks for chiming in, though.

 

[kengps]

Because there are smaller CR2 lights than the Quark MiNi 123.

Thanks for chiming in, though.

I guess a tenth of an inch or so smaller is just not that important to me , I'll take twice the output of the 123's

 

[joshth09]

I guess a tenth of an inch or so smaller is just not that important to me , I'll take twice the output of the 123's

agreed

 

[kengps]

I just measured my Mini123. It is 60.25mm by 20.4mm. (2.37 by .80 inches) What is smaller? And what is it's output? The 123 does 189 OTF Lumens.

 

[kengps]

Here's another little juicy tidbit. 4Sevens says you can run a 16340 on high for short periods of time. with CR123 I get 50/505/2450 Lux. With 16340 I get 50/710/3850 Lux !! It decreases to 3550 by 30 seconds. But I only use High for less than that anyway. The 40% boost on mid is a nice amount for everyday use. And it is steady with no drop.

A test I found says 255 Lumens OTF!

 

[kaichu dento]

Why would anybody want a CR2 light...

Why would anyone not interested in CR2 lights come to a thread titled "CR2-Based LED Lights - Flashaholic Recommended" and start trashing CR2 lights in favor of CR123?

This thread is to talk about CR2 lights, and since there are plenty of threads about non-CR2 lights out there you might want to keep looking.

 

[bondr006]

Because there are smaller CR2 lights than the Quark MiNi 123.

Thanks for chiming in, though.

+1

Why would anyone not interested in CR2 lights come to a thread titled "CR2-Based LED Lights - Flashaholic Recommended" and start trashing CR2 lights in favor of CR123?

This thread is to talk about CR2 lights, and since there are plenty of threads about non-CR2 lights out there you might want to keep looking.

+11111

 

[bondr006]

BTW....I love my new EZ CR2. It's not an Aeon which is on my wish list, but it's a start. Also waiting anxiously for the Mini CR2...

My new EZ CR2

 

[rolling]

The Problem with the EZ CR2 is that it will look like these after a few month.

 

[DM51]

kengps... your interventions are off topic and irrelevant to this thread. Stay on topic, or stay out of it.