Phaserburn
Flashlight Enthusiast
Just got it tonight. Initial impressions:
So far, I think this light is very good, and delivers what Lumapower says it does. I'm not a Luma-fan, and this is my first light from them.
Tint on the warmer side. Very shallow textured reflector, but the beam throws decently for such a small light. Good beam quality for a Cree emitter, halo is pretty subdued; you have to look for it. Spill has no artifacts to speak of, and there is a slight ring outside of the spill area; again, nothing you'd see or notice in real use.
The 3 output levels are good, with good space between them. The low for me is at the right level; I don't like 2 lumens. Its not too bright either, so I'm happy where it is.
Power draw on Primary 123:
Hi - 670ma
Med - 190ma
Low - 50ma
So, runtime of 2hrs on high is probably close to correct. I would think around 7hrs on med and 28hrs on low, approximately. I don't see an PWM flicker on any level.
Power draw on AW R123 (4.15V):
Hi - 530ma
Med - 170ma
Low - 50ma
Power draw on partially drained AW R123 (3.85V):
Hi - 650ma
Med - 180ma
Low - 50ma
Seems current regulation is indeed in effect here. High on R123 seemed a little brighter, but not alot.
Fit and finish are good, and the light is attractive. The head is removeable to expose the led (candlemode possible), and the battery tube comes apart beneath the light engine, not at the tail (thus preventing the clip from having to be rubbed against the light ala the Microstream/LOD). Gold positive contact inside, and spring in the tail. The light is definitely even lighter in weight than you'd expect. Speaking of the tail, it does tailstand, but only when the light is on! When off, the button (GID; GID ring inside reflector too) protrudes slightly and it wobbles. When on, it stands firmly; nicely done there. Not crazy about the clip, and it doesn't remove. But, that's personal preference on my part. Clip functions well with head down.
I like this light, and can see myself carrying it. The UI is simple as advertised. After you click through on a power level, an extremely minor flicker happens to let you know the level is now locked in; you might have to look for it. No strobe/SOS/random banjo music or moon phases; yay!
The holster is a bit too heavy duty for me and a bit large; way more than a typical Fenix quality one. It has a strap over the top, which makes quick retrieval difficult, but that's the design. Probably won't use it myself. Extra orings included.
So far, I think this light is very good, and delivers what Lumapower says it does. I'm not a Luma-fan, and this is my first light from them.
Tint on the warmer side. Very shallow textured reflector, but the beam throws decently for such a small light. Good beam quality for a Cree emitter, halo is pretty subdued; you have to look for it. Spill has no artifacts to speak of, and there is a slight ring outside of the spill area; again, nothing you'd see or notice in real use.
The 3 output levels are good, with good space between them. The low for me is at the right level; I don't like 2 lumens. Its not too bright either, so I'm happy where it is.
Power draw on Primary 123:
Hi - 670ma
Med - 190ma
Low - 50ma
So, runtime of 2hrs on high is probably close to correct. I would think around 7hrs on med and 28hrs on low, approximately. I don't see an PWM flicker on any level.
Power draw on AW R123 (4.15V):
Hi - 530ma
Med - 170ma
Low - 50ma
Power draw on partially drained AW R123 (3.85V):
Hi - 650ma
Med - 180ma
Low - 50ma
Seems current regulation is indeed in effect here. High on R123 seemed a little brighter, but not alot.
Fit and finish are good, and the light is attractive. The head is removeable to expose the led (candlemode possible), and the battery tube comes apart beneath the light engine, not at the tail (thus preventing the clip from having to be rubbed against the light ala the Microstream/LOD). Gold positive contact inside, and spring in the tail. The light is definitely even lighter in weight than you'd expect. Speaking of the tail, it does tailstand, but only when the light is on! When off, the button (GID; GID ring inside reflector too) protrudes slightly and it wobbles. When on, it stands firmly; nicely done there. Not crazy about the clip, and it doesn't remove. But, that's personal preference on my part. Clip functions well with head down.
I like this light, and can see myself carrying it. The UI is simple as advertised. After you click through on a power level, an extremely minor flicker happens to let you know the level is now locked in; you might have to look for it. No strobe/SOS/random banjo music or moon phases; yay!
The holster is a bit too heavy duty for me and a bit large; way more than a typical Fenix quality one. It has a strap over the top, which makes quick retrieval difficult, but that's the design. Probably won't use it myself. Extra orings included.
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