LEP discussion thread: (White laser flashlights)

[ChibiM]

Maybe it's time to get some discussion going on LEP flashlights here.
I currently own a dozen or so, that I halso reviewed, and I feel LEP flashlights are becoming more and more popular.

Brands that currently have at least 1 LEP flashlight under $500:

- Acebeam
- Jetbeam
- Fenix
- Weltool
- Nextorch
- Maxtoch
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Brands that have LEP flashlights over $500
- MicroFire

1. Do you know any other brand?
2. Do you own any LEP flashlight?
3. And what do you think of em?
4. What's the next step

 

[ChibiM]

As a topic starter, I have the following ones:
- Acebeam W10 II
- Acebeam W30
- Astrolux WP2
- Fenix TK30
- Jetbeam M2S WP-RX
- Jetbeam M1X WP-RX
- Jetbeam RRT M1X Raptor
- Jetbeam RRT M2S Raptor
- Maxtoch Xsword L2K
- Nextorch T7L
- Nextorch T10L
- Unbranded 26650 LEP
- Weltool W3 PRO
- Weltool W4

If you have any questions about any of them, let me know.

 

[thermal guy]

Wow. That’s a lot of LEP’s! Been on the fence with getting one as there not really practical except for very special applications but would still love to see one with a led ring around the lep for general use.

 

[Katherine Alicia]

I have one and to be honest it`s not Really practical for everyday use (unless you like ceiling bounce), it can be a lot of fun outdoors at night for sky writing though, especially if someone else is doing similar a distance away
My HID gives a much wider beam at about the same brightness and distance and is Much easier to see.

 

[archimedes]

... moved to LEP forum ...

 

[ChibiM]

I think this is not the right place to have a discussion.. almost nobody visits this section on the site. It's not in a very convenient place, and hard to find. And you only find it if you really search for it. I think this "LEP" section was made too early before the topic became mainstream since it has only like 15 posts in 1 year. I would have kept it in the main flashlight discussion to get more interaction.

Edit: I was thinking about it, and if it was me, I would just put this section under 'Flashlights' which is a more proper place IMHO.

 

[archimedes]

Here's the thing ... if no one posts LEP discussion or topics in the LEP forum, then no one will visit the LEP forum, then no one will want to post in the LEP forum, then ....

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/announcement.php?f=4&a=12

The "General" forum is only for topics that don't "fit" anywhere else more specific.

 

[ChibiM]

True,
but how about adding it to the main Flashlight overview?
That's a much more suitable place for flashlights. It's not a laser pointer, and not really 'beyond flashlights'. It's like going from incandescent to LED it's just a new technology.

 

[archimedes]

True,
but how about adding it to the main Flashlight overview?
That's a much more suitable place for flashlights. It's not a laser pointer, and not really 'beyond flashlights'. It's like going from incandescent to LED it's just a new technology.

Mods do not determine the "structure" of the forum, that is an Admin function.

As such, your specific comments above more properly belong in "Questions / Problems / Suggestions"

I recall CPF staff having this discussion around the time of creating the LEP forum, with reasoning on both sides. I think that a sensible case was also advanced for listing LEP in the "Spotlight / HID" forum.

However, if I recall correctly, the thinking back then was that the relevant technology and applicable regulations were most "laser-like" than "flashlight-like"

Should you feel that ought to be reconsidered, or otherwise want to discuss, you are welcome to mention that over in Q / P / S

 

[Katherine Alicia]

I don`t think too many folks even have a LEP (or want one) TBH, with HIDs being only slightly more popular, so that will reduce the likelyhood of much discussion as well.

 

[ChibiM]

Thanks archimedes! I will do that!

 

[archimedes]

Thanks archimedes! I will do that!

Certainly, thanks

 

[search_and_rescue]

When the first LEP came out it was 350 lumens and 250Kcd. I was like, no thanks, I have a torch that does 780 lumens and 1.3Mcd (TN42VN Oslon Black). But then came the Mateminco FW1 and a nice Summer Sale. It was too good to turn down.

I like the LEP. Distance from Old Zoo picnic area parking spaces to Bee Rock peak is 583 yards. Mateminco FW1 lights it up like a Selfbuilt 100 yard beamshot with the Surefire UB3T:

 

[Ericbc7]

Sky Lumen’s 26650 lep is a great value and my first LEP!

 

[3_gun]

This has crossed my mind for use on a weapon light rather than as a flashlight. Not having a lot of spill outside of the area you're targeting sounds like a good idea + no short range spill limits your "footprint" if you're not hanging out a window [(like in the movies) hint that's NOT the way to do it if you want to live long] A laser sight might be better for my use. Still $$ is tight enough that it's down the list aways

 

[PhotonWrangler]

What is the power output of the blue pump laser in these lights?

 

[search_and_rescue]

What is the power output of the blue pump laser in these lights?

Dear PhotonWrangler, I read Flashaholic’s testing of the Mateminco FW1/Astrolux WP3 and he got 502 ANSI lumens, 1.84Mcd throw and 3.8 Amps of current at the tail on turbo.

 

[zip]

I think as the technology improves they will be more widely accepted/used. I have an Acebeam W-10 2nd gen for night walks. The spot to flood ratio works for me.
It will be fun to see how LEPs evolve.

 

[Disneyman26]

I own the Sky Lumen light and like it. Which of the lights you listed has the farthest throw / highest lumen

 

[javafool]

Has anyone purchased a TK30 LEP as a non-lethal self defense tool?