Good old classic Surefire A2
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chillinn
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hope this is the right place to ask... I am getting a wee bit confused about the A2. I thought there were two incan versions, the first, original, non-crenellated 4-flats version, and the crenellated three flats version. But now I realize there must be at least four, or more, or at least the branding changed... because the A2 I have does not say "Digital Plus Series." I have also learned there is a black annodized version.
May I please have an authoritative post responding that describes all the incan A2 evar made, in order of market appearance (and the years of release would be sweet) and exactly what is different about the models (even if only cosmetic differences)? I can not find anything anywhere that is comprehensive about the different models, how many there were, what is different, etc. Thanks guys.
May I please have an authoritative post responding that describes all the incan A2 evar made, in order of market appearance (and the years of release would be sweet) and exactly what is different about the models (even if only cosmetic differences)? I can not find anything anywhere that is comprehensive about the different models, how many there were, what is different, etc. Thanks guys.
archimedes
Flashaholic
Yea, I'm ordering one with a bunch of bulbs. I have a LF bulb that is hit and miss...
A2 is my all time favorite. Never should of sold the 10 I had. Now trying to put the family back together!
ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond
Flashlight Enthusiast
No it doesn't appear to have. Probably the only A2 which has value at the moment are the black ones as they are as rare as can be.
jellydonut
Enlightened
Surefire discontinued the bulb? Oh man, this is depressing news.
I've had nothing but good experience with my LF bulbs, but it's still sad that the OEM is not available any more.
I've had nothing but good experience with my LF bulbs, but it's still sad that the OEM is not available any more.
Koala just confirmed that his rings would work with 5mm Yuji LEDs.
I wonder if anything would prevent from boring out the 3mm LED holes in the A2 reflector for 5mm LEDs so that Koala or Calipso rings with the Yuji LEDs could be installed?
The 3200K 95 CRI version would greatly complement the incand beam.
I wonder if anything would prevent from boring out the 3mm LED holes in the A2 reflector for 5mm LEDs so that Koala or Calipso rings with the Yuji LEDs could be installed?
The 3200K 95 CRI version would greatly complement the incand beam.
jellydonut
Enlightened
Drilling even bigger holes in a reflector which is already pretty small would not do the main beam any favors. Personally I would not be interested in compromising the quality of the incandescent beam any further for the sake of the secondary LEDs.
I just realized that the Koala and other rings use 5mm in the first place, and the holes in an A2 head are 5mm ready. So its time to get some Yuji LEDs
The_Driver
Flashlight Enthusiast
I have this configuration.
It works great. The warm-white Yujis are a perfect addition.
I'm a bit of a voice of dissent on all the A2 praise. I do and always have liked the light, but I've been a bit of a skeptic of it as well. The biggest problem with the A2 is that it's just not very bright. An E2e with fresh batteries easily smokes it in output and color temperature. IMO there really should have been a three cell version with a lamp that operated at a higher voltage. That really would have been something.
I will say that I do like the two mode operation of this incan for when you don't really need that much light, and it's nice being able to use rechargeable lithium ions and primaries with the same bulb. And of course the soft start feature is great as well. The low incan mode is a nice warning that the batteries are nearly toasted.
I will say that I do like the two mode operation of this incan for when you don't really need that much light, and it's nice being able to use rechargeable lithium ions and primaries with the same bulb. And of course the soft start feature is great as well. The low incan mode is a nice warning that the batteries are nearly toasted.
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jellydonut
Enlightened
A three-cell type would have been a good evolution, as would a development to take advantage of, for example, 123-sized IMR cells.
Still. It's the best around! It's got enough light for me.
Still. It's the best around! It's got enough light for me.
Something I noticed with koalas onion ring is it changes the depth of the incan on tads bi pin adaptor. It gives the incan beam some dark spots. I moved the bulb around trying to tweak it out of it, but didn't have any luck. I didn't spend much time messing with it, so I don't if it changes up or down. One may be able to not seat the bulb all the way into the adaptor. However, that won't be the case If it is too tall. I will revisit it when I have more time. On a side note, does anyone have the yuji leds they would let go of?
Looking at your Yellow-Green LED, if I had to do it all over again, I would purchase the Aviator(R) in "Yellow" instead of "Amber".:twothumbs :buddies::thanks:
Blackbird13
Enlightened
I also am a huge fan of the aviator, what is a koala ring, thanks and have a blessed day
