Got my LSH-P and AM impressed ! *UPDATE*

[jtivat]

The color of the light is very nice, but, is the only thing I like about this light. The head has a line around it that looks like the HA was worn off by some type of machining process. The HA on the inside lip, by the lense, is quite scratched up. The beam itself has a very tight hot spot (which I expected) that is not very even and has dark spots in it. The spill light outside of the hot spot has the two lines which I new would be there. Next to one of these lines is a very large and weird shaped dark spot. Some might say the scratches in the HA are only cosmetic but I would disagree. The HA is there to protect the aluminum which can't do it very well if it is scratched off.
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[FC.]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

You can even see that dark spot in the pic

QC, Peter, QC

 

[GlockDoc]

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Get a strong magnifier and see if the "scratches" are that silver epoxy they use. Sometimes it gets all over everything.

 

[krept]

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Hey JT, can you get pics of the head? Thanks.

 

[jtivat]

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Originally posted by krept:
Hey JT, can you get pics of the head? Thanks.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">My camera has a Macro function but I have not been able to get it to focus. Sorry.

 

[JohnG]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

JT,

Compared to a SLS low dome, it looks....different.

If you aren't satisfied, just return it.

 

[PJD]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

jtivat...I agree. For an ArcLS of ANY kind, let alone a "Premium", that beam is absolutely horrible! I'd contact Peter and exchange it, no matter HOW long it takes. Just MHO...

PJD

 

[jtivat]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

I was hoping he would chime in and let me know if this is one that slipped through QC and I should try another or if this is the norm and I should return it.

 

[JohnG]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

He chimed in over here.

 

[Gransee]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

I read this thread jtivat. I agree that the dark spot in the upper left quad is annoying. But regardless, you can return is for whatever reason you want in the first 30 days. You don't need me to come in here and post that.

As far as what caused the dark spot. I think it might be either something in the optics or a spot in the phosphor. Can't really say for sure until I see it. The rest of the beam, from what I can see in the above picture, appears like a normal HD beam.

The annodize problems I would have to see. If you are asking me if you can return it, you certainly can. If you are asking me what caused it, I can only guess. There are a dozens of forces working against a part being perfectly anodized. Doesn't mean you should have to accept something you feel is substandard.

I didn't feel I had any extra to add to this thread.

My other thread was about the beam shape and distribution, not about dark spots in the beam.

Peter

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

Mine is on the way back. My LSH-P is consistently getting it's butt kicked by my rev 1 LS (throw, light output, runtime). The only (minor) plus- LSH-P is indeed whiter (my rev. 1 has a slight yellow corona), and waterproof. For 160.00, I can't justify the expense. 50% brighter? Not even close. Try "barely able to keep up." Indoors, and out. Add to that the ridiculous amount of 'farkle' and a lengthwise scratch on the lens(!)

Not good. I expected erratic results with the first LS I ordered. Not now. And especially not at twice the cost...

 

[this_is_nascar]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

jtivat, for comparision here's a shot of my LSH-P.

 

[jtivat]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

Thanks Ray, yours is much nicer if you look at my hot spot it is way off center. Also it does not show up in my picture but the hot spot has a dark spot.

Thanks

 

[this_is_nascar]

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From you picture, I can see an obvious black-spot in the upper left hand side. Also the upper right is not totally black, it does appear to be a void of light.

 

[binky]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

jtivat -- I hope your exchange comes back perfect! I just got my LSH-P today. Its beam is exactly like this_is_nascar's lovely pic.

My only other fancy flashlight is a Surefire 8nx. That's rated at about 110 lumens, and this Arc seems to be easily 20% of that brightness, with a wonderful beam too. For those who are reading this thread and don't yet have an LED light, see fc/fire-rescue's pic comparing this Arc to a AA-M@g-Lite. That instantly sold me on getting this thing and my comparison today is exactly the same as what his picture shows. The beam on that other light and its brightness and color looks really awful, especially in direct comparison with the Arc. For me, this light really is worth its price.

Also -- All other aspects of the light I got are absolutely flawless:

HA - Dark and perfectly matched. It's absolutely beautiful. Under extremely finicky purvue, there are two very small and slight places where the HA isn't dark. They're just where the lens meets the inside of the bezel and directly oppose each other across the diameter. My guess is this is where the bezel was held or where the electrodes came inside to contact for the anodizing. Very thin and small things indeed, looking more like nicks than anything noticeable. (Note it appears that a redesign has replaced the screw-down bezel with a neat screw-in core that screws in from the battery compartment with a 2-post pin spanner)

Tailswitch - Just the right balance for my taste of firmness required to turn it on, plus just the right amount of travel required after initial turn-on to the point where it clicks to stay on permanently. My rubber cover is perfectly fitted into its place, showing none of the loosening at its base that others have noted.

The O-ring is very snug; Unscrewing the bezel from the tailswitch takes a good amount of torque.

Knurling - perfectly executed and matched dimensions on tail and head. I personally prefer a much more agressive knurl with protruding pokey tips of the aluminum to grab onto, but this is probably more marketable and friendly to pocket fabric.

And no evidence of "farkle", whatever that black goo is that was showing up on some LED's or their surrounds.

Bravo Peter Gransee!!!
jtivat I hope your exchange is perfect too!!!

 

[FC.]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

????? AA Mag????

Haven't had one for few years

Just kiddin. It was E1e or 3D Maglite.

 

[FC.]

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It is Sean, who has a AA Mag. Shame on him.

 

[binky]

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You're right it was Sean; I'm sorry.

And it was SLS2 vs AA. The pics are here.

I shoulda searched first.

 

[Sean]

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Originally posted by FC-Fire/Rescue:
It is Sean, who has a AA Mag. Shame on him.

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When I was done taking those pics I cut my mag in-two with my E2e.

 

[jtivat]

Re: Got my LSH-P and not impressed !

I forgot to give an update on this thread. I received my new LSH-P and would have to say it is perfect. The LS is the whitest LED I have ever seen and the hotspot is perfect. While it does not appear to be the brightest LS I have it is very close also the fit and finish on this light is also perfect. I love my LSH-P thanks Peter!