Lucido C7
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artar
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Danke Sehr PeLu...
I am looking for a 3-7 LED Light powered by AAA or AA Batterys. Up to now my favorite is the Clip-light (3 LEd/ 3 AAA, 39,- DM) from Globetrotter.
I am looking for a 3-7 LED Light powered by AAA or AA Batterys. Up to now my favorite is the Clip-light (3 LEd/ 3 AAA, 39,- DM) from Globetrotter.
WarrenI
Newly Enlightened
I checked out the web link and yes, the seem to be remarketing lights. It seems that this will be another 7 LED light at the list price of $60 US. To be competive, it has to list something lower than $45. To many choices at this level.
Too bad that the dimming relies on shutting down most of the LEDs. I like to see someone try to dim all the LEDs instead. It would reduce throw, but have an even close distance glow. I know this can be done, as this is what happens as the batteries goes down hill. This could be a next marketing toy to separate the next dimming LED light from the rest of the pack!
Too bad that the dimming relies on shutting down most of the LEDs. I like to see someone try to dim all the LEDs instead. It would reduce throw, but have an even close distance glow. I know this can be done, as this is what happens as the batteries goes down hill. This could be a next marketing toy to separate the next dimming LED light from the rest of the pack!
Chris M.
Flashlight Enthusiast
I`ve got one of them, it`s a nice enough little light but I have to agree that the brightness levels are too close together. It starts with 3 LEDs which is pretty bright, and on 7 it`s about twice as bright, maybe not quite twice due to the extra strain on the 3 AAs. In between, the step from one to the next is barely noticeable. And if you keep turning past the full power setting, it goes out again which can get annoying if you want light quick and can`t be fussed fiddling to get it in just the right spot. The switch points are close together, a quarter turn cycles them all. The head is stiff and not easy to turn with one hand, though not impossible.
My biggest problem with it? It`s a flickery little bugger, that`s what. Flickers like mad when you turn the head. It seems stable when you quit turning though, I`ve had no problems there except after a fall. Usually flickers and goes out if you drop it, and it doesn`t seem too durable. I`ve "drop-tested" it (yes keep telling myself it`s another "drop test" and I won`t feel so damn clumsy
) a few times, every time the battery contacts got all squished in and once the head and switching assembly came off and bent all the little contacts inside too so it went seriously screwy for a bit. Straightening them out restored normal operation though but I can see long term reliability troubles occuring in this one- too many sliding contact surfaces that could wear or tarnish.
It`s overpriced for what it is (not even resistors in there
) but kind of neat too. It`s certainly unique, the way the LEDs wink on and off in different patterns when it`s being turned is fun to watch- and it`s bright too (maybe close to the Tektite 300 and Night Buster 8X but I have neither yet so can`t comment) it`s just not the best out there. Too bad, it cost me a small fortune
My biggest problem with it? It`s a flickery little bugger, that`s what. Flickers like mad when you turn the head. It seems stable when you quit turning though, I`ve had no problems there except after a fall. Usually flickers and goes out if you drop it, and it doesn`t seem too durable. I`ve "drop-tested" it (yes keep telling myself it`s another "drop test" and I won`t feel so damn clumsy
It`s overpriced for what it is (not even resistors in there
artar
Enlightened
Thank you, Chris. Before I started this Topic I looked for a review of this light on your website but haven't found.
Chris M.
Flashlight Enthusiast
It`s here.....
<center>Lucido C7</center>
I havn`t finished the writeup yet (a familiar story by now
) cos I`ve been rushed off my feet mending fire alarms, and more recently taking pictures of them too! And I`ve had computer and internet troubles though those seem to be under control now. I`ll get stuck back into those writeups as soon as I can.
<center>Lucido C7</center>
I havn`t finished the writeup yet (a familiar story by now
artar
Enlightened
yes you are right, how could i overlook it!
PeLu
Flashlight Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ghost:
what du you think of this 7 LED Light ?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
AFAIK is Lucido a German company which relabels other products.
Besides of that
it's just another 'a fistful of LEDs and 3 alkalines' flashlight. I had the T7 for testing and the switch started to malfunktion before the light was for something real used. Only been in the shop for a month or so.
And these 3-4-5-6-7 LED switching is not very senseful. it should be at least a 1:3 spacing (for example 1-3-7 LEDs).
As there are different manufacturers for the Lucido lights, it cannot be said that they are all crap .-)
what du you think of this 7 LED Light ?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
AFAIK is Lucido a German company which relabels other products.
Besides of that
it's just another 'a fistful of LEDs and 3 alkalines' flashlight. I had the T7 for testing and the switch started to malfunktion before the light was for something real used. Only been in the shop for a month or so.
And these 3-4-5-6-7 LED switching is not very senseful. it should be at least a 1:3 spacing (for example 1-3-7 LEDs).
As there are different manufacturers for the Lucido lights, it cannot be said that they are all crap .-)
