Sorry, I meant HID with a output adjuster.
So is this the light you were talking about?
http://www.wiseled.com/index.aspx?articleid=+927+927
What else is there for over 1000 lumens?
Thanks!
Victor
EDIT: Wow, the wiseled's expensive!
I think I'd be better off buying the Torch, :duh2:
That's correct, at this time HID lights rarely have adjustable output (variable output ballast)
Yes, that's the wiseled1500 in the link you provided. I consider it the Mercedes of multi-led flashlights. It's as nice as any custom and the output isn't overstated when compared to other 1000 lumen customs. It's specialized and the price reflects it. I really like mine but currently there is no active supporting USA dealer for Wiseled so if the light has a problem is has to be shipped overseas.
LED lights over a
true 1000 lumens are rare. Most are customs or older large cantankerous designs. There are single LED lights that approach 1000 lumens in custom lights like the Mac P7 or Mac Osram LED. They're somewhat specialized with regards to the electronics but they're essentially housed within a stock maglite which has been cut down to the length needed to support the batteries.
Gunner12 does have a good point in saying that you don't need a 3000 or even 1000 lumens for general camping purposes. A good 200 lumen pocket light will often serve all your needs. There is probably a reason that you specifically inquired about HID and maybe it's just a case of still not knowing your exact application is going to be or perhaps you just really want and HID which is great!
The main advantage of HID is outright throw performance. They produce light more efficiently than incandescent lights so operate much longer on a given power source. They also have the advantage of being regulated so they don't dim as the battery is depleted, they just turn off when the voltage is no longer sufficient for the ballast. The disadvantage of 35+ watt HID lights is almost always the size. They're going to be longer and or bulkier than the brightest LED lights. The advantage is that they provide so much extra light for general tasks or walking in the woods, that you may actually find yourself wondering why you're using it.....something that happens to me all the time...
I would strongly suggest not purchasing the "torch" light in your first link if that's what you were refering to. Chinese 24-35W, hand held aluminum lights are constantly saturating the market. The companies who build and market these lights are often there one day and gone the next leaving you with a $450 chunk of junk when it fails. Even the best quality HIDs can have the occassional issue or failure and the chance of failure increases greatly when standard or sub-standard electronics and power supplies are used, often the case with these consumer lights.
I would strongly suggest purchasing an HID light that is a "known factor" among the community of light enthusiasts and from a dealer who has a track record of support for CPF and it's members. There are folks here who have already made all the mistakes for you in advance and can therefor steer you to some quality lights and dealers as a result.
My picks are still the N30, L35 (not yet available), the ACRO RL-11, and finally the AE Xenide Xe-25W (if you prefer a conventional flashlight shape)
Hope that helps some with your decision. Good luck
