Light with only 2 modes of operation

[bloodandsoil]

Hi, I am looking for an LED flashlight with 2 Modes of operation.

1st mode for general purpose can be anything between 5 to 40 lumens. 2nd mode for tactical should be minimum 200 lumens.

Any suggestions?

 

[Gunner12]

200 lumen at the emitter or out the front?

Would 150 lumen work?

There are some choices, but they either have too high of a low or too low of a high.

Fenix L1T V2.0, L2T V2.0, T1, TK10, TK11, TK20.

Eagletac lights.

And I think there are more but I can't remember them right now.

:welcome:

 

[bloodandsoil]

I thought that the TK10/11 had 3 or more modes of operation?

 

[Sgt. LED]

Nope 2 levels of good throw.
You want a deal on one? Check the link in my sig line!

 

[bloodandsoil]

Okay I looked at the TK and it looks like it has 60 lumens in general mode. I think that is too high for general mode because it will drain the battery too fast.

I am looking for something that has a strong tactical mode (200+ lumens) but a lower general mode (5-40 lumens) that won't drain battery life so fast.

 

[LapinMalin]

Perhaps the Raidfire spear, 5 lumen low for aprox 200 hours.
Quite pricey and throwy though.

 

[alex_ny]

Actually tk11 is very good in general mode... I get bout +12 hours from 18650 AW and +14 hours from 1500mAh 2x CR123 ....Only issue maybe be for some that it is to bright (60 lumens) for general usage.

 

[Marduke]

Okay I looked at the TK and it looks like it has 60 lumens in general mode. I think that is too high for general mode because it will drain the battery too fast.

I am looking for something that has a strong tactical mode (200+ lumens) but a lower general mode (5-40 lumens) that won't drain battery life so fast.

Did you check the runtime? It operates for a constant 10-12 hours at that level.

 

[bloodandsoil]

Actually tk11 is very good in general mode... I get bout +12 hours from 18650 AW and +14 hours from 1500mAh 2x CR123 ....Only issue maybe be for some that it is to bright (60 lumens) for general usage.

Question 1: Is there something special about 1500mAh in regards to the CR123 battery?

Question 2: Does the light operate at 60 lumens for 12+ hours? Or is that total runtime all the way down to 0 lumens?

Question 3: How does the TK10 compare to the TK11? From the Fenix website, I don't see the difference between these 2 flashlights.

 

[Sgt. LED]

TK10 is a MOP reflector
TK11 is a smooth reflector

 

[divine]

The Surefire E2DL or E1B have two levels.

 

[bloodandsoil]

The Surefire E2DL or E1B have two levels.

I just looked. They are 5/120 and 5/80. Doesn't really fit what I want.

If it was 5/200 that would be awesome.

 

[alex_ny]

Question 1: Is there something special about 1500mAh in regards to the CR123 battery?

Question 2: Does the light operate at 60 lumens for 12+ hours? Or is that total runtime all the way down to 0 lumens?

Question 3: How does the TK10 compare to the TK11? From the Fenix website, I don't see the difference between these 2 flashlights.

1 -panasonic battery that i have run test with...Iam sure any good 123 battery will have bout the same run time

2 runtime is to 50%

3 Tk11 has a smooth Reflector and it does throw significantly further than the Tk10....but you will get some artifacts like black ring around hot spot.
Tk11 takes 18650 battery and has no clip.Also i like more design of Tk11 then Tk10

 

[Gunner12]

TK10 review, TK11 review.

Yes, it is at least 10 hours regulated with primaries(2 CR123s).

1500 mAh seems to be a good capacity for CR123 batteries, I usually use 1300 mAh for my calculations.

What will you use the light for?

Most of the 2+ mode lights are pretty simple to use. You don't have to cycle through the modes to get to off. A click is usually off for most of the better lights(as in lights above $30).

The TK10 for example, you switch between high and low by tightening or loosening the bezel. You can use it as a 1 mode light by keeping the head tightened or loosened.

The Fenix P3D might have 6 modes but you can use it as a 2 mode or even 1 mode light if you want. You can use it as loosen = low and tighten = high.

 

[PseudoFed]

Nitecore Extreme. You choose your low from 2-200 lumens. High is 190 or 200 depending on primary cells or rechargeable:

https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=93&products_id=507

 

[Marduke]

Question 1: Is there something special about 1500mAh in regards to the CR123 battery?

Question 2: Does the light operate at 60 lumens for 12+ hours? Or is that total runtime all the way down to 0 lumens?

Question 3: How does the TK10 compare to the TK11? From the Fenix website, I don't see the difference between these 2 flashlights.

1) 1500mAh is the capacity
2) It's fully regulated, so it will be a flat 60 lumens for the entire runtime until the batteries are dead.
3) The TK11 has a smooth reflector and can use 18650 cells.

 

[bloodandsoil]

Closest I have found so far is the Fenix L2T with dual 16/152 output levels. Unfortunately it only runs on 2xAA. I think 123A or 18650 would be better.

 

[alex_ny]

Upcoming PD30 maybe
https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?products_id=358

 

[bloodandsoil]

What will you use the light for?

Will be used as an every day carry + self-defense.

The Fenix P3D might have 6 modes but you can use it as a 2 mode or even 1 mode light if you want. You can use it as loosen = low and tighten = high.

I'm confused on how this is possible. I really want to avoid a complicated user interface.

 

[nakahoshi]

L2T V2.0

Simple, Well regulated, This is a fantastic Light. Very bright on High, and the low is perfect for 80 percent of what you need a light for.

-Bobby