TooManyGizmos
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Nowhere in KuKu's post ........... does he say that .
Another Link .......... maybe ?
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Nowhere in KuKu's post ........... does he say that .
Another Link .......... maybe ?
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Liteflux LF2XT Discussion Thread (Part 5)
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compasillo
Flashlight Enthusiast
Kuku427 is out of stock now.
I emailed LEDCool and he answered today is out of stock "temporarily".
Also emailed Liteflux site few days ago and they didn't answer yet...
Nothing at Ebay...
Too bad if they stopped production :shakehead
The LiteFlux english web site was not updated. In their chinese version, if you click on the products button, the page was blank - with only a few words "products being restocked". 🙁
Yeah, and they are not replying emails.
Yapo
Enlightened
Seems like i got mine just in time!
So no ones can give me some info/experiences on aspheric lens or gitd orings for the LF2XT?
So no ones can give me some info/experiences on aspheric lens or gitd orings for the LF2XT?
Chauncey Gardner
Enlightened
"And I wait for the next run of LF2XTs"
That suggests to me he is asking for another run but Liteflux is turning him down. That is purely my speculation though.
I pretty much got the same impression from him.
I'd like to see a slightly higher available high & slightly flared end for a cigar style grip.
And an aluminum bronze or copper body option:thumbsup:.
compasillo
Flashlight Enthusiast
Regarding aspheric lens I can say I got one from Kuku427 and the result doesn't pass
the purely anecdotal. You get a tight beam without spill. That's all. I just checked it
and replaced the original lens back immediately.
csshih
Flashlight Enthusiast
sorry to disappoint, but that's *usually* the point of an aspherical lens.
Yapo
Enlightened
well i just ordered a pack of 20 12.5mm aspheric lenses(I was told by Ku that his 1s were 12.7mm) from DX along with a pair of fine tip tweezers(hopefully their pointy enough to remove the pill) and a jet lighter incase i ever need to burn/melt something in the future!
I'll have a play around with them some of them since i'll have 20...maybe try sanding 1 a bit to see if i can get a smooth thrower!
The last time i ordered from DX i had no response from them for 1 week so i emailed them which took another week before they responded saying 1 of the 5 items i had ordered were out of stock lol and that they were expecting more in a weeks time but i got the shipping confirmation a day or 2 after their reply and got the package in 1 week instead of the usual 2-4weeks in the past(or maybe in the past they confirmed the shipping before they really sent it?)
I'll let you guys know how it goes when i receive them!
I'll have a play around with them some of them since i'll have 20...maybe try sanding 1 a bit to see if i can get a smooth thrower!
The last time i ordered from DX i had no response from them for 1 week so i emailed them which took another week before they responded saying 1 of the 5 items i had ordered were out of stock lol and that they were expecting more in a weeks time but i got the shipping confirmation a day or 2 after their reply and got the package in 1 week instead of the usual 2-4weeks in the past(or maybe in the past they confirmed the shipping before they really sent it?)
I'll let you guys know how it goes when i receive them!
pae77
Enlightened
Hi,
I just received my LF2XT (black) regular XPE Q4 neutral white version from Khoo the other day and as I expected from what I have read, it is just awesome . . . everything I hoped. It's immediately become my main preferred EDC (along with my ZL H501w) and I haven't even gotten beyond the CUI yet. Just love the beam, the tint, the CUI UI, and the way this light performs so well on 10440's. I'm so happy I was able to get one.
Hope they are still available and that a new AA version will become available soon. If LightFlux doesn't want to make them, someone else should. 🙄
I just received my LF2XT (black) regular XPE Q4 neutral white version from Khoo the other day and as I expected from what I have read, it is just awesome . . . everything I hoped. It's immediately become my main preferred EDC (along with my ZL H501w) and I haven't even gotten beyond the CUI yet. Just love the beam, the tint, the CUI UI, and the way this light performs so well on 10440's. I'm so happy I was able to get one.
Hope they are still available and that a new AA version will become available soon. If LightFlux doesn't want to make them, someone else should. 🙄
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compasillo
Flashlight Enthusiast
I've just received this copper berylium (CuBe) housing from kuku427...
It's a perfectly machined beauty.
Now waiting for a copper plating clip (in the meantime I put the stock clip in)
An orange trit is a perfect complement
It's a perfectly machined beauty.
Now waiting for a copper plating clip (in the meantime I put the stock clip in)
An orange trit is a perfect complement
compasillo
Flashlight Enthusiast
Craig, I agree that this is the point of the aspheric lens. Maybe I spoke too briefly.
What I mean about this is that I can not find a utility beyond the purely anecdotal to use an aspheric lens with this flashlight.
I have several flashlights with lenses of this type but are usually high-powered and for lighting large distances.
In the case of the LF2XT and cheap lens I tested insist that the result is not to use it all the time.
You can try and play around with it ... of course! But no more.
That's just my opinion.
Flying Turtle
Flashaholic
What a beautiful light! Will this compound (CuBe) resist tarnish and always look so sweet?
Geoff
Geoff
compasillo
Flashlight Enthusiast
It has a special coating to avoid tarnish so I hope so.
I have other copper lights and tarnish is always a problem as it leaves a special smell
in your hands and gives a dull looking.
This one has another touch, very soft and clean. Let's see what happens over time.
pae77
Enlightened
That copper housing is really beautiful. Like a Rolex or other piece of fine jewelry.
Sorry to hear about that they smell if/when they tarnish. I was thinking that it would be nice to let it tarnish and develop a natural patina but it sounds like maybe that isn't such a great idea.
I guess I would prefer to get one done in Titanium then, if I ever have the money to spare.
Anyway, it sure looks lovely in copper.
Sorry to hear about that they smell if/when they tarnish. I was thinking that it would be nice to let it tarnish and develop a natural patina but it sounds like maybe that isn't such a great idea.
I guess I would prefer to get one done in Titanium then, if I ever have the money to spare.
Anyway, it sure looks lovely in copper.
compasillo
Flashlight Enthusiast
Well, this is not a copper light but a copper berylium alloy and it has
different characteristics. It doesn't tarnish easily and looks shiny. No smell in your hand.
My other copper lights get tarnish in a very short time.
I agree this is a special piece of jewelry (only a 10 units edition in the world) and I'm happy with it.
kaichu dento
Flashaholic
As Compasillo has noted the LF2XT BeCu will not tarnish or have a taste to it because it is not only alloyed but also coated.
Very nice feeling light belying the slick looking finish and the threads are nothing short of incredible - but I'm not surprised because Steve is a perfectionist when it comes to demanding the best from his machinist.
I'm really looking forward to putting this one together and getting some pics with it's sibling, the LF2XTi which I just got back from Steve because of some problems I had after assembly. He shipped my Ti light out the day before sending the BeCu light even though I would have preferred for his sake that he wait a day and combine the shipping.
Here's a big thumbs up for Kuku! :twothumbs
Does anyone possibly have every possible body upgrade that was available. I've decided that I want something better than my mismatched natural anodized body. I wasn't around when the Ti tubes were made and would love to see pictures of the various versions. I've seen the Copper and it's not exactly what I'm looking for. I thought I read that Steve was working on a Damascus version as well. Looking forward to seeing those. Anyhow, if you could post up what has been available in the past so I can consider my options. (As limited as they may be at this point.) Thanks!!
There are 3 versions of LF2XTi. They are sold out and they're hard to come by in the sales market. Unfortunately, he's not doing a 4th version at the moment. You can try putting up a WTB in the MP. You can also wait for the damascus as you've said, but you better start saving up now. 😗
FYI, the 2 lights on the right are versions 3 and 1 respectively.
FYI, the 2 lights on the right are versions 3 and 1 respectively.
