Jet Beam C-LE

[ernsanada]

I just got the Jet Beam C-LE from Emilion.

Shipping took around 14 days to Socal.

Machining is excellent.

Type III Anodize is very good.

Twisting action is OK. No problems noted at this time. Both C-LE's goes through all levels with no problems.

Cleaned off threads noted very little grit or debris came off the threads.

Tint on both lights are very white.

Jet Beam C-LE @ 77"

Jet Beam C-LE @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

Both Jet Beam C-LE's @ 77"

Both Jet Beam C-LE's @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

Left, Jet Beam C-LE. Right, Fenix L1D CE

Left, Jet Beam C-LE. Right, Fenix L1D CE

Left, Jet Beam C-LE. Right, Fenix L1D CE @ 77"

Left, Jet Beam C-LE. Right, Fenix L1D CE @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

 

[ernsanada]

I used the Duracell nimh Rechageable 2650mAh Batteries for the beam shots.

 

[Perfectionist]

Kick *** pics !

Will these be available again from Emillion ??

 

[IsaacHayes]

Looks like you'll have sticky lights after that tree sap!! hahaha Nice pictures/beamshots as always :thumbsup:

 

[ernsanada]

Looks like you'll have sticky lights after that tree sap!! hahaha Nice pictures/beamshots as always :thumbsup:

I thought all that sticky stuff was from waiting in anticipation.

 

[mchlwise]

I thought all that sticky stuff was from waiting in anticipation.

No, not from anticipation, but from finally getting them. :naughty:

Great pix as always.

:rock:

 

[ernsanada]

I took this picture with my new camera. Nikon D40

Set Nikon D40 to fine and used a UV Haze filter off my Nikon FE2.

No UV Haze filter set to normal.

Old Camera, Sony DCS W1

 

[IsaacHayes]

Hmm new camera seems to be less saturated in color. :thinking: Maybe just not used to the color balance on it yet?

 

[ernsanada]

Hmm new camera seems to be less saturated in color. :thinking: Maybe just not used to the color balance on it yet?

I just got it today. I still have to play around with it.

My older camer a is a Sony DSCW1 point and shoot.

The newer camera is a Nikon D40 SLR.

 

[letezac]

jetbeam quality is great. Are you going to try the same but on 14500?

 

[ernsanada]

Does anybody know where we can get some springs like this to fit in our Jet Beam C-LE's?

BTW this is the Fenix P1D CE Battery Tube.

 

[ernsanada]

This is a picture of the cushion used in the Jet Beam C -LE Battery Tube. The left one is in one of the lights. Came with 2 each.

 

[kwando]

i found that the supplied cushion is too think and it puts too much pressure on the threads... i found a great product at walmart. instead of putting it inside the battery tube, i places it on the head. i used Dr. Scholl's circular corn cushion... fits perfectly

 

[havand]

ernsanada: I don't know how new you are to non point and shoot photography...If you've been around the block so to speak, ignore the following parapraph

Don't be discouraged with the new camera at first. Your first shots probably will leave you dissapointed compared to a point and shoot. You need to tweak them in PP and often play around a lot more to get a shot to 'look' good...But once you do, its amazing. I'm sure you probably found it, but www.dpreview.com is about the best digital photography site i've found. The differences between your point and shoot and your new one's color rendition is the white balance probably. Can be adjusted in camera or afterward (to an extent) in photoshop. At first Autolevel and Autocontrast are you friend. Also, if you get the feeling your shots arn't as sharp as the P&S, try using a moderate unsharpen mask. If your camera supports it and you have enough memory, shoot in raw. The after the fact exposure compensation among other settings really makes it worthwhile.

I noticed the flashlights are out of focus in the one shot....Did you manually focus or let the camera? I'm not familiar with nikon cameras, but there is probably a setting that lets you pick WHICH point to focus on.

 

[Dan C]

Does anybody know where we can get some springs like this to fit in our Jet Beam C-LE's?

BTW this is the Fenix P1D CE Battery Tube.

If you put a spring in it, how are you going to turn it off? It works differently than the P1D CE, which completes the circuit when the head screws down against the inner shoulder.......

Dan C

 

[ernsanada]

If you put a spring in it, how are you going to turn it off? It works differently than the P1D CE, which completes the circuit when the head screws down against the inner shoulder.......

Dan C

Thanks for information.

I was trying to figure a way out of those pads.

 

[ernsanada]

I took this picture with my new camera. Nikon D40

Set Nikon D40 to fine and used a UV Haze filter off my Nikon FE2.

No UV Haze filter set to normal.

Old Camera, Sony DCS W1

Edited pictures. Nikon L373 (UV Haze Filter) Nikon D40 set to Fine.

 

[adirondackdestroyer]

Thanks for the review! I got mine the other day and I think the threads need cleaning. What did you use to clean yours off? I just ordered some Nyogel 760G from lighthound for this light because the threads were unlubricated and bone dry. Thanks in advance.

 

[matrixshaman]

Yep - I tried a spring in mine as at first it would not turn on with a couple different batteries. But even a small spring will make it stay on all the time. I finally put a little solder blob on the PCB and now it works with all batteries. I think the solder blob is a great way to go on all lights that just have a bare PCB center contact (unless they've added a brass or silver contact or similar - keeps down the wear and tear on the thin PCB. I've found myself using this light more than I thought I would - cool little light although the one thing I might change would be to have a much lower 'Low'. Other than that a fantastic little light at a great price.

 

[Byggeren]

Ernsanada: The difference in color in the pictures could be a result of a different white balance handling in the cameras.