Eternal Light questions.

Elmie

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Just wondering is the Eternal light XRay good. Looks real nifty and I like the fact that you can turn off the "always" on light.
How is the Eternal lights out put strength compared to other lights?
 
I don´t have the Xray, but hear its cool, I have the model 3 Ergo, that is basically the same without the internal light and the fancy translucent cover, I like it a lot, play with it much, dimmer, strobe, sos, etc. its great, but when you ask how does it compare to other flashlights, do you mean led or conventional ?

Leds are not as bright as a conventional (Eg. Surefire) but offer superb long runs, the whitest light, and super reliable, If you like to compare beam output from brightest to dimmest you could go to Brock´s site (Moderator of this forum )he has an awesome collection of different lights ( Led and conventional ) compared side by side in brightness, size, etc.

He also very fine links to other great sites

Hope that helps !

AlexGT

Ps. Get the EL, you won´t regret it !
 
Oppss, I should have been a little more specific with my question. Actually I was wondering how is the usability of the light. The light spread pattern?
And for the size of the EL what else in the market is comparable to it?
 
I can`t think of anything similar size wise. And nothing with all the features. But there are brighter (but bigger) lights for the money. Anyway, E-bay has them...there`s one that ends in 3 hours, no one has bid on it yet, bidding starts at $45 I think. It`s not the x-ray type but the yellow marine. I don`t have one but everyone who does seems to really like them.
 
Just keep in mind the retail price of the Model 3 Ergo Marine is $80, so don't over-bid.
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my original eternalight with aftermarket adidas id holder $8 makes an excellent survival/fun light. otherwise, turtlelight II/quantum 2000 make a great bounce-around/ reliable light!!!
 
I have extensively used the Eternalight model 2 for the last 1 1/2 years. With lithium batteries, I think that it is an ideal light. I made a headlight holder for it out of a headlight band designed for a mini-maglight ($3 walmart) and sewed on a piece of elastic webbing. The eternalight slips right into the webbing, making the light ideal as a headlight being very lightweight and bright. The flat shape actually lies next to the side of the head and can be easily moved for lighting position.

I am looking forward to the new eternalight with eight leds which should address some brightness issues for certain applications.

In sum, I think that it is a great light and I have probably convinced about 100 people to purchase one.

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I read somewhere that the 8 led EL was going to be a model 2, I would prefer model 3 Ergo, But I think that is only a project, right?

AlexGT
 
Elmie, the light output of mine is comparable to that of my Lightwave Illuminator, which is a headlamp version of the Lightwave 2000 -- another 4-LED, 3-AA flashlight, except in a more conventional long-cylinder shape. Thus, I presume it's comparable to many other 4-LED 3-AA flashlights, most of which are much cheaper. The light pattern of both is very nice - a nice bright spot in the center, gently falling off as you get to 90 degrees or so off axis, with no rings or dark spots. Not ideal for illuminating an object at a distance, but excellent for anything within a few yards.

If you just want the nice light pattern and battery life at full brightness, you might want to consider something like the lightwave 2000 or illuminator (I like headlamps, especially with this sort of light pattern), which would save some money. The easy one-hand operation and nifty dimming features (and thus extension of battery life) made the Eternalight worthwhile to me, but then I'm also a gadget freak willing to spend that much on a flashlight.

I think it's an excellent bedside companion, and the one with an internal glow should make an even better one.

A downside to the Eternalight, that I realized once rolling blackouts rolled through here: it's a bit complicated to operate, if you want to loan it out to people. For the reasonably intelligent owner, it takes just a minute or two to figure it all out, but there's a bit of explaining you'd have to do if passing it to a co-worker or neighbor. It's not enough just to point them to the "on" button, as the thing starts out in "timer" mode, and will gradually dim down to nothing over 12 minutes or so, unless the user presses the mode button once to get into dimmer mode.
 
I think that for most uses, the Eternalight Model 2 with the homemade headlight holder serve most people as an ideal light. I was surprised how handy and light the new 'headlight works. In addition, for most chores around camp and home, I have found that the EL at a much dimmer output is more than sufficient. I really appreciate the dimming and auto-off features. The strobing effect doesn't really become noticeable until very dim but your eyes adjust once in total darkness.

The new 8 led model, as I understand it will be a Model 2, but I think that that is fine for a headlight conversion. As a hand held flashlight, the ergonomics does leave something to be desired. If the EL features could be made into a more tube-type light with side to side batteries (rather than in a linear column) and 8+ leds, I think that it would fill 99% of people's needs. More brightness is always good, but flexibility and extended battery life and minimal size is probably more important.

Also, for those in the know LED heads, I am in need of a two led Lightbright-sized light with a dimmer. I think that a pocket-sized light with great brightness and adjustibilty would be just the ticket.

Does anybody know whether the Photon 3 will be IC controlled to the point of drawing constant power like the Lightbrights. My five Photons (all my kids wear one around their neck on outdoor adventures) all loose substantial brightness after just a couple of hours. My Lightbright, although much dimmer at first, has stayed constant brightness for many hours.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KenB:
Wow, an 8 led, that should be very nice indeed.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

KenB,
Have u checked the Turbospyder 10 (basically an Eternalight shell with 10 LEDs)@ www.lighthings.com ?
 
I looked Doug but did not see it, sounds neat too.

My, I haven`t heard of a Light Bright, do you mean Pocket Bright? I don`t think the I/C chip will control the brightness, as far as keeping the brightness the same as the batts run down (regulating) on the Photon in high, it might in medium and low though...it would be nice...I would like to know too. But as far as I know Photon has not released any more info.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KenB:
I looked Doug but did not see it, sounds neat too.
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Ken,
2 see the Turbospyder 10, go to the site Home page, click-enter store box, then click search box and index: turbospyder 10
 
This Turbospyder 10 is nothing nice to look at. The buttons arent the same height, and the housing seems to brittle when you look to sharp at it. I would expect something like this when I tell my little brother to make a LED flashlight.
How can something like this be sold???
I would be ashamed to show this as an do-it-yourself-project, and you can buy it in the store????

I am a little bit confused.... and I dont want to know how it looks inside....

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Phantomas2002:
This Turbospyder 10 is nothing nice to look at. The buttons arent the same height, and the housing seems to brittle when you look to sharp at it. I would expect something like this when I tell my little brother to make a LED flashlight.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The original Turbospyder was nasty.
It uses a Sears garage door opener case with the battery compartment cut out with an exacto knife, and cut-up pieces of Diet Coke cans as the mechanical switch return springs.
Electrical contacts inside are made from weatherstripping.
Double-sided foam serves as the "springs" for the batteries, and the polarity markings are written on the weatherstripping with a sharpie, and rubs off rather easily.
One switch has its actuator sawed off so it would fit in the case. The switch holes are all cockeyed and were drilled out too large.
There's even an extra hole (for an LED) drilled in the case and later covered with a piece of pop can.
:nasty: :uggh: :icky-poo:
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Phantomas2002:


I had a look at the Eternalights. They dont cost much more and have a much more professional look. Besides I dont like the shape (I like round flashies, but thats subjective...) they seem to be nice professional lights. So if you want to go for a pager-style light, take one of these (they are also waterproof, as far as I know...).
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Re: pager style lights
Although I own 3 Eternalights, as well as the original turbospyder, (not well made), and the Rave'n, I would suggest,
B/4 buying ANY Eternalights, that you look over the "Gecko Star"-also with 4 LEDs and only $25.
-Far better buy and WAY WAY more practical!
It's workmanship is light years better than some Eternalites and u can change the batts. in 30 seconds. (4AAA)
It reminds me of the Rave'n, but it fires it's light out the front (like Army style flashlghts). Not quite as powerful as the other lights, but SMALLER.-not waterproof though...
p.s.-if the house was on fire, this would b one of the lights I would grab.
 
The only gecko star I know is a lizard that sells insurance on the TV. Can you tell me were I can see a pic of what you are talking about? Thanks
 
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