IlluminaTi vs. Maratac AAA

[Tempsho]

So no chance at all of a single mode version I guess huh. Oh well 🙂

 

[MattK]

No - but we may offer an aluminum version with a H>M>L sequence which would effectively be a 1 mode if you never cycle to lower levels.

 

[davidt1]

How about a 2-mode light with L and H? Or a light with a toggle switch that can toggle between H-M-L and L-M-H? I am just brainstorming here. If I were a light maker, these are the kind of things I would do to differentiate myself.

 

[TDL]

A momentary tail switch, twisty AAA sounds very interesting and practical. lovecpf

 

[Elliot]

No - but we may offer an aluminum version with a H>M>L sequence which would effectively be a 1 mode if you never cycle to lower levels.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Count me in for BOTH.

No - a H>M>L sequence which would effectively be a 1 mode if you never cycle to lower levels.

Very Smart: I carry two lights now. Low on keychain and High clipped on belt opposite weapon. I would be laughted at (or worse) switching modes.

 

[Beacon of Light]

That is exactly what my perfect AAA would be too, although I think I'd like closer to .02 > .2 > 5 > 50!

I would buy one of these too, but would definitely prefer 4 level as described above. Add one more level anywhere in the realm of 15-50 lumens and I could see myself carrying it all the time!

if it was a 4 level I would prefer .02 lumens / .2 lumens / 2 lumens / 20 lumens. Would be perfect. I can't recall the last time I ever needed even 10 lumens.

My E01 is too bright. Wish there was a way to under drive the emitter to bring it to half as bright and that would be my go to bright light.

 

[sol-leks]

Lol, are you a mole or some other kind of sub terrestrial dwelling creature?

 

[Beacon of Light]

No, but I prefer to have the longest runtime with the least light that's necessary.

 

[Haz]

Lol, are you a mole or some other kind of sub terrestrial dwelling creature?

that's hillarious!!!

 

[dirtech]

I have a sample in my hand...we're still waffling to be honest, the higher production cost will mean a retail of about $30-32 - even with our vastly superior product can we sell thousands of these with so much 'competition' at $20?

Well I'll finally buy one if you do!

 

[TDL]

we costumers as a whole are kind of strange as it seems many people look only after price alone while others like me are willing to spend more as long as we can see/feel the product is technologically superior, easier to use or carry, more efficient, more durable, etc. I understand why manufacturerers have to weight these factors so carefully, so that they could stay in business.

 

[irjws]

I got in my IlluminaTi last week, great light. More of a flood light but excellent beam, threads were a little stiff and gritty, but have softened up and smoothed out quite a bit, (coated with never seeze). The modes are OK, but a memory would be much better and make the light more usable. That way the mode the light comes on with is the last one you used, this would be my suggestion.

 

[Phos4]

I got in my IlluminaTi last week, great light. More of a flood light but excellent beam, threads were a little stiff and gritty, but have softened up and smoothed out quite a bit, (coated with never seeze). The modes are OK, but a memory would be much better and make the light more usable. That way the mode the light comes on with is the last one you used, this would be my suggestion.

this is a top quality post
hearing the real deal from the trenches is worth its weight in gold
i am sold on the illuminati as being the top aaa light of 2009!
well done mattyk!

 

[MattK]

I got in my IlluminaTi last week, great light. More of a flood light but excellent beam, threads were a little stiff and gritty, but have softened up and smoothed out quite a bit, (coated with never seeze). The modes are OK, but a memory would be much better and make the light more usable. That way the mode the light comes on with is the last one you used, this would be my suggestion.

UI is tough. I promise you if we'd added memory tons of people would NOT have bought it because of that. The idea of ALWAYS starting on low is that you never hammer your night vision and it doesn't take much to mturn it up to the level that you need.

this is a top quality post
hearing the real deal from the trenches is worth its weight in gold
i am sold on the illuminati as being the top aaa light of 2009!
well done mattyk!

Thanks!

 

[davidt1]

UI is tough. I promise you if we'd added memory tons of people would NOT have bought it because of that. The idea of ALWAYS starting on low is that you never hammer your night vision and it doesn't take much to mturn it up to the level that you need.



Thanks!

I used to think that way, but after having to repeatedly twist 5 times to get to high in a hurry at work with my Maratac, I now would do anything for a light with memory. But not just any memory, it has to be 2 second or less.

 

[kaichu dento]

if it was a 4 level I would prefer .02 lumens / .2 lumens / 2 lumens / 20 lumens. Would be perfect. I can't recall the last time I ever needed even 10 lumens.

My E01 is too bright. Wish there was a way to under drive the emitter to bring it to half as bright and that would be my go to bright light.

I am so glad to see posts by people who have found how useful the low levels really are. For me there are still times when I want the ability to see what's making noise in the brush 100 feet away but my most used level on all my lights is the lowest available setting.

Lol, are you a mole or some other kind of sub terrestrial dwelling creature?

:nana:

 

[Beacon of Light]

I am so glad to see posts by people who have found how useful the low levels really are. For me there are still times when I want the ability to see what's making noise in the brush 100 feet away but my most used level on all my lights is the lowest available setting.

:nana:

We may have disagreed on tint bin in the past, but I'm glad we can agree on loving a low low on some of these newer lights. :twothumbs

 

[sol-leks]

I finally got a chance to go look for some lubricant for the threads of my illuminati.

I bought "Innovative Scuba Concepts Silicone Grease". Does that sound like the right kind of stuff for this light?

Also, can I use this grease on my aluminum lights too?

 

[sabre7]

I finally got a chance to go look for some lubricant for the threads of my illuminati.

I bought "Innovative Scuba Concepts Silicone Grease". Does that sound like the right kind of stuff for this light?

Also, can I use this grease on my aluminum lights too?

Shouldn't hurt either type of metal, but I would also consider trying white lithium grease or Militec-1 synthetic weapons lubricant.

 

[sol-leks]

synthetic weapons lubricant? Is that really necessary?