CR2-Based LED Lights - Flashaholic Recommended

[kaichu dento]

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...

+1 on the EZCR2 love, and also in anticipation of the MiNi CR2!

The two places the Aeon excels in my opinion is in absolute runtimes and build quality. That aside, the tint and beam pattern on my EZCR2w makes me never want to part with it, while the tint and beam pattern on my Aeon made me sell it.

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

For the price I paid I can live with it's mortality, but then again, I only have mine on the nightstand or in my watch pocket, protected either way!

 

[gswitter]

I just measured my Mini123. It is 60.25mm by 20.4mm. (2.37 by .80 inches) What is smaller?

My MiNi 123 measures even smaller than that: 60.07 x 20.31

As for the CR2 lights...

• JIL 1.3W (Up): 60.23 x 19.94
• KI LE: 55.65 x 20.01
• JIL JR2: 54.53 x 19.76
• Aeon: 55.56 x 18.68
• CR2 Ion XT: 54.57 x 18.75
• Lummi Raw: 47.84 x 20.06
• MJP Extreme Micro: 45.90 x 19.06

 

[kengps]

My MiNi 123 measures even smaller than that: 60.07 x 20.31

As for the CR2 lights...

• JIL 1.3W (Up): 60.23 x 19.94
• KI LE: 55.65 x 20.01
• JIL JR2: 54.53 x 19.76
• Aeon: 55.56 x 18.68
• CR2 Ion XT: 54.57 x 18.75
• Lummi Raw: 47.84 x 20.06
• MJP Extreme Micro: 45.90 x 19.06

Thanks for the info gswitter....Wasn't aware there was somthing so much smaller than the 4Sevens light to make it worthwhile. Is there any newer info on the MJP? All I could find was an old thread that says $194 and 50 lumen. Any updates to this light?

 

[gswitter]

ARC mania is usually happy to upgrade his lights. I haven't upgraded the Extreme Micro yet, but did buy an updated reflector/LE module for the KI LE a few years back.

 

[kaichu dento]

As for the CR2 lights...

• JIL 1.3W (Up): 60.23 x 19.94
• KI LE: 55.65 x 20.01
• JIL JR2: 54.53 x 19.76
• Aeon: 55.56 x 18.68
• CR2 Ion XT: 54.57 x 18.75
• Lummi Raw: 47.84 x 20.06
• MJP Extreme Micro: 45.90 x 19.06

GS, a post like that deserves some pics! :wave:

 

[don.gwapo]

Quark mini CR2 Ti is the answer. Now available from 4/7's.

 

[kengps]

Nice....19mm x 51mm, 180 OTF, $99 in Ti.

 

[RichS]

Quark mini CR2 Ti is the answer. Now available from 4/7's.

Yes - things just got very exciting for those who find CR2 makes the perfect pocket light! :devil:

From 4Seven's MP Thread: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=218219

Shipping starts Tuesday!!:twothumbs:twothumbs

 

[RichS]

Nice....19mm x 51mm, 180 OTF, $99 in Ti.

Wow, really?? It's hard to believe that the flared portions of the 4/7's CR2 MiNi are smaller than the straight design of the Aeon which is 55.56mm. Is 51mm really the dimensions of the flared portion of the MiNi CR2?

Edit: My mistake - the Aeon is 0.5mm thinner than the MiNi. Not bad considering the design of the MiNi compared to the straight tube of the Aeon..

 

[kengps]

Wow, really?? It's hard to believe that the flared portions of the 4/7's CR2 MiNi are smaller than the straight design of the Aeon which is 55.56mm. Is 51mm really the dimensions of the flared portion of the MiNi CR2?

Well...based on the Mini123....and considering a CR2 is 7mm shorter than a CR123...that would get you down to 53mm for the battery alone. Then all you need is -2mm, which would be easily accomplished by a smaller diameter reflector, which would thus be shorter also.
Maybe they could even reduce the glass thickness? Most flashlights use 2mm thick lenses. I'm not sure how thick the lense of the mini123 is....

One thing for sure though.....few will ever pay $194 for a 50 lumen CR2 light just to save 5 mm in length.

 

[Tixx]

Wow, really?? It's hard to believe that the flared portions of the 4/7's CR2 MiNi are smaller than the straight design of the Aeon which is 55.56mm. Is 51mm really the dimensions of the flared portion of the MiNi CR2?

Aeon states ".70 while the mini says ".75

 

[RichS]

Well - I see my new MiNi CR2 Ti has just been shipped! Hopefully I'll get it by Wednesday. I'll have to do a quick review of it compared to the Aeon when it gets in.

It just got a lot more interesting around here for those who prefer CR2 lights for EDC....:grin2:

 

[kaichu dento]

Well - I see my new MiNi CR2 Ti has just been shipped! Hopefully I'll get it by Wednesday. I'll have to do a quick review of it compared to the Aeon when it gets in.

It just got a lot more interesting around here for those who prefer CR2 lights for EDC....:grin2:

It gets more interesting every time a new one comes out!

Now before you even turn the thing on make sure and take a picture with all your other CR2 lights and throw in the other MiNi's too!

 

[RichS]

Now before you even turn the thing on make sure and take a picture with all your other CR2 lights and throw in the other MiNi's too!

Well, unfortunately it won't be much of a "group" picture.. "all" my other CR2 lights consists of one Aeon...:o Actually, that was the main reason for starting this thread. The Aeon quickly became my favorite EDC due to the form factor and output in such a small package. I grew to love the CR2 size for an EDC, but I really wasn't aware of many other options - hence this thread.

Actually, this is my first 4Sevens light as well. I've seen and used them in person because a local CPF'r friend of mine (parkschr) is a 4Sevens fan and has several of them. So I know they are very well built and thoughtfully designed lights. Now I'll have a new CR2 Ti buddy for my lonely Aeon! :naughty:

 

[kaichu dento]

Well, unfortunately it won't be much of a "group" picture.. "all" my other CR2 lights consists of one Aeon...:o Actually, that was the main reason for starting this thread. The Aeon quickly became my favorite EDC due to the form factor and output in such a small package. I grew to love the CR2 size for an EDC, but I really wasn't aware of many other options - hence this thread.

Actually, this is my first 4Sevens light as well. I've seen and used them in person because a local CPF'r friend of mine (parkschr) is a 4Sevens fan and has several of them. So I know they are very well built and thoughtfully designed lights. Now I'll have a new CR2 Ti buddy for my lonely Aeon! :naughty:

I know you're going to like it and we'll still look forward to seeing a comparison shot with those two lights!

 

[RichS]

Well, the world of CR2 lights just got a lot more exciting with the release of the 4Sevens CR2 Ti MiNi! See my review here, with some comparison shots against my Muyshondt Aeon.

It's a beautiful light, and tiny even for a CR2-based light! If you're in the market for CR2-based light, this needs to be in your list of considerations.

 

[Paul6ppca]

Heres a picture of my Chrome JiL.It is not stock i had a custom light engine made by Rob at Lummi.It now has a warm tint approx 150 lume R2.The best part is NO cree rings and runs on primary or RCR battery.Look for a full review in the custom section soon.


http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=JILhybrid 005 small 40.100.jpg

 

[Nake]

Nice, is that a JCR2?

 

[Paul6ppca]

Nice, is that a JCR2?

Yes it was a LR long run version.

Check out this thread
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=267829

 

[RichS]

Yes it was a LR long run version.

Check out this thread
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=267829

Very nice mod - love the warm tint! I'd definitely have him make you a 2 level module as you were thinking. It would add a lot to the functionality of the light, which is nice on a light small enough to have on you all the time like this one.

Did you have this light chromed, or was there a run of chromed CR2 Jils you got it from?