Just picked up a CMG Infinity.............

[Darell]

Of course every light has its place. For what I use the infinity for, it is perfect. It is the ultimate portable night-light. When camping, I just leave it ON in the tent once it gets dark. Then I can always find the tent when I need something, and just use the light to rummage around, and leave it there when I'm done. It is great to read by when you don't want to disturb others, and it is a great night-light for my infant daughter when we travel. I have other lights for brighter needs, but for a week of all-night ON, there is nothing better for my needs right now.

 

[cave dave]

I have an infinity semi-permantly mounted to my caving helmet, I use it as an always on backup light. So if main light goes out I can find new batteries or get myself out of any precarious place I might be in. The main light always seems to go out at the most akward time, like stradling an 80 ft pit. (course this maybe my fault; "i'll change those batteries as soon as i get across this pit"

)

This light has found its own little nich in my collection. Since my caving trips sometimes last up to 9+ hrs, I havn't replaced the Infinity with the arc-AAA. But I would buy an ARC-AA if available or would gladly trade less run time for more brightness.

PS My new silver infinity is not brighter than my old 1st generation infinity.

 

[papasan]

every light has it's place...

i have a green infinity and it's easily the most used light i own and i usually carry a 2aa-mag with me...good for digging around in the backs of equipment racks, checking a map or directions while driving, signaling people (because of it's green color)...even used it to navigate through some pretty dense woods when some friends and i found ourselves there sort of impromptu with no other lights...the best part is that i have never changed the battery!...i've had it for about 6 months, still ont eh same lithium cell i put in when i got it...

of course, green is supposed to be the brightest light they have and i mostly bought it to preserve nightvision, but i've found many other uses for it...

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Face it folks, the Infinity CMG is mighty- tired compared to the ARC AAA. Except for the longer total burn time, my CMG sits in the auto glove box - only as a backup light.

Remember someone said "if you have to strike a match to see if it's lit, then it's no good"

 

[bluegreen]

I have several colours of Infinity and love them all. While not as pocket friendly or as dinky as the Arc-AAA they are tough, chunky and very touchy feely.

They are also noticably dimmer than the Arc but they are not that bad. A Maglite Solitare soon looks like a glow-worm in a Guinness bottle but the Infinity will last all night (and the next three nights). You'll never light up the moon, not even with an LE

but as others have said many times here, when you're eyes are adjusted to the dark they are bright enough. The 40h hour run time is the big factor here. I take one with me backpacking for this reason.

BTW perhaps we should do an FAQ on why one should or should not buy an Infinity? Or an Arc or any other flashlight for that matter.

 

[John N]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Stingmon:
I measured the output power once... the old red was around 17 milliwatts, while the new red was somewhere between 6 and 8 milliwatts.
Figure that one out...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Perhaps they were having trouble backing up their 40 hr runtime claims? 🙂

-john

 

[WarrenI]

My Infinity does have it's place, as it has a great run time. I can leave it on while camping and not worry if the battery will carry over to the next night. It is not very powerful, but last a hell of a long time on one AA battery.

My favorite light

is my ARC-AAA, but it won't last the entire night. My tent lights

are my Infinity white and my BonFire. My power lights

are my Lightwave 4000 and my Vector 1,000,000 candle power. For everything else in between, out comes my ARC-AAA (yes, this replace my Infinity in this capacity).

 

[lightlover]

Calling all Infinity experts !

The one I got is I think about 1-2 years old. I seem remember a lot of mentions in the early days of polishing the reflector. I'd like to try this with mine - not because it will then suddenly outshine an LX (or an E2 ... ), just to mess with it.

What's the best way to go about this ?
I can't make out if the LED is sealed into the reflector, and so liquid-proof at the join. If it is sealed, then I could use a polish without concern over dousing the electronics.
[EDIT - just checked the CMG site, and they claim "waterproof to 10 feet", so that's OK. However they also claim ~"a brilliant beam to 10 feet", which is pushing it a little ...... ]

I seem to remember that Toothpaste of the non-gel variety was recommended. Or was that for diffusing a LED beam ?

Should I avoid getting polish on the LED ?

lightlover

 

[vcal]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by *something ridiculous:

I seem remember a lot of mentions in the early days of polishing the reflector.
What's the best way to go about this ?
I seem to remember that Toothpaste of the non-gel variety was recommended. Or was that for diffusing a LED beam ?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
S.R.-what I did was to just use steel wool to remove the black paint. Use your index digit. Try not to abrade the LED (especially the top) too much, and don't worry about getting moisture into the module-it's sealed. Then just polish with toothpaste or car cleaner/polish and you'll have no problem.
The light output will then be about 15-20% stronger

I use my old amber Infinity as a base source for a great longlasting rechargeable lightstick.

glowcrazy

 

[**DONOTDELETE**]

New member here, but I have a hard time believing the post comparing the nightbuster 8x to the Arc LS. The 8x has become my work utility light. Holstered the 6p for more tactile times.