ITP A3 EOS and Maratac AAA, beamshot comparison to other AAA lights

[HKJ]

[size=+3]ITP A3 EOS and Maratac AAA beamshots comparison[/size]
This beamshot was done to compare the ITP/Maratac light to some other AAA lights, it is part of my Danish review.

I have select all 3 ITP/Maratac models and some other common AAA flashlights, both a cheap one (E01) and some powerful lights. The lights are (Same sequence as picture): ITP 1 level, ITP 3 level, Maratac, Fenix E01, Fenix LD01, LumaPower Avenger GX, Leatherman S2, LiteFlux LF2XT.
All light (except ITP/Maratac) is described in A look at AAA flashlights, and has beamshots in Beamshots from AAA flashlights

First at look at the maximum amount of light each flashlight is capable off. ITP/Maratac is about the same level as LD01, but cannot match LF2XT on LiIon. Use of LiIon in ITP/Maratac/LD01 would increase their output, but the lights are not specified for LiIon use.

Next I have collected all the brightness settings in the same graph, this shows that ITP/Maratac has a very wide range from low to high, much wider than LD01, GX is close to the same range and LF2XT has an even larger range.

The last graph shows brightness, measured at 1 meter. The brightness matches the amount of lights, i.e. the optical system on the different lights is not that different in how they focus the lights.



[size=+2]Whitewall at maximum brightness[/size]

ITP 1 level, ITP 3 level, Maratac

Fenix E01, Fenix LD01, LumaPower Avenger GX

Leatherman S2, LiteFlux LF2XT (NiMH), LiteFLux LF2XT (LiIon)

[size=+2]Maximal brightness[/size]

ITP 1 level, ITP 3 level, Maratac

Fenix E01, Fenix LD01, LumaPower Avenger GX

Leatherman S2, LiteFlux LF2XT (NiMH), LiteFLux LF2XT (LiIon)

[size=+2]Minimal brightness[/size]
Single level lights uses the same picture as above.

ITP 1 level, ITP 3 level, Maratac

Fenix E01, Fenix LD01, LumaPower Avenger GX

Leatherman S2, LiteFlux LF2XT (NiMH), LiteFLux LF2XT (LiIon)

[size=+2]Minimal brightness, increased exposure[/size]
To better compare the low brightness, these pictures are process with 2 steps more brightness.

ITP 1 level, ITP 3 level, Maratac

Fenix E01, Fenix LD01, LumaPower Avenger GX

Leatherman S2, LiteFlux LF2XT (NiMH), LiteFLux LF2XT (LiIon)

Dark reference:

[size=+1]ITP 1 level[/size]

[size=+1]ITP 3 level[/size]

Low, medium, high:

Low:

Medium:

High:

[size=+1]Maratac[/size]

Low, medium, high:

Low:

Medium:

High:

[size=+1]Fenix E01[/size]

This flashlight has a single brightness setting, and exists in different body colors.

[size=+1]Fenix LD01[/size]

This light has 3 levels and always turns on in medium.

Low, medium, high:

Low:

Medium:

High:

[size=+1]LumaPower Avenger GX[/size]

This light has 3 levels and remembers last selected level. Changes in brightness are done by light presses on the power switch, before turning on.

Low, medium, high:

Low:

Medium:

High:

[size=+1]Leatherman S2[/size]

This light has two levels and always starts on low, high is selected with a light press on the switch.

Low, high:

Low:

High:

[size=+1]LiteFlux LF2XT[/size]

The world's most advanced AAA lights, it is possible to select between floating adjust or a number of fixed levels. Some other settings can also be programmed, including a lot of flashing modes. The first picture shows the standard LF2XT, the second picture is a LF2XT with a custom titanium body.

NiMh:

LiIon:

Low, high (NiMH):

Low (NiMH):

High (NiMH):

Low, high (LiIon):

Low (LiIon):

High (LiIon):

 

[davidt1]

As usual, great work! Thank you. That Maratac, smaller than the E01 and half the price of the LD01, does pretty good.

 

[boomhauer]

Very nice presentation! Just one observation - it appears that the beamshots in the second row (Fenix E01, etc.) under Maximal Brightness are not in the correct order.

 

[Woods Walker]

Wow that was a bunch of work. Nice review.

 

[kramer5150]

Excellent review!! great camera work. I am thoroughly enjoying the ITP-A3, its my main EDC.

 

[HKJ]

Very nice presentation! Just one observation - it appears that the beamshots in the second row (Fenix E01, etc.) under Maximal Brightness are not in the correct order.

Thanks, I have fixed it.

 

[coyote]

Beautiful job!!!!

 

[ichoderso]

very interesting!

 

[davidt1]

Can you add this light to your collection when it's available? Thanks.
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=200862

 

[HKJ]

Can you add this light to your collection when it's available? Thanks.
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=200862

Yes, of course I will add that one to my collection. But I do not know if I will do a stand alone review or just include it in the next AAA roundup.

 

[shelm]

thanks HKJ for your endless efforts.
the iTP A3 EOS is still a relevant torch!

 

[the_guy_with_no_name]

HKJ,

Your reviews/summaries keep getting better and better!

Excellent work :thumbsup:

tgwnn

 

[shelm]

First at look at the maximum amount of light each flashlight is capable off. ITP/Maratac is about the same level as LD01, but cannot match LF2XT on LiIon. Use of LiIon in ITP/Maratac/LD01 would increase their output, but the lights are not specified for LiIon use.

For our records only (and i use my iTP A3 only rarely with LiIon's since the body is too short and cant host Protected 10440's), the printed manual states this:

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to me, the "or 1 x 10440" means, imho, that the light is specified for LiIon

 

[HKJ]

to me, the "or 1 x 10440" means, imho, that the light is specified for LiIon

Try looking two lines above the 1 x 10440, there it says "0.9V - 3.0V", this is below LiIon voltage, i.e. the light cannot be used with LiIon.

 

[shelm]

there it says "0.9V - 3.0V"

oops, true.

( sometimes i think that manufacturers are confused themselves, and also mistype numbers. fortunately the iTP A3 starts with Low (Lo-Med-Hi), so Lo and Med are a safe use since these weak modes wont overheat the driver or the LED imho )

 

[MU22]

Does anyone know where I could get a replacement pocket clip for my itp a3 eos? It has been a great light for me, but the other day I was carrying it in my pocket via the clip and somehow the clip came off the flashlight. Any help would be greatly appreciated!