Lumapower LM301 and LM303

[ernsanada]

I just received the Lumapower LM301 and LM303.

I ordered both lights from Lumapower in Hong Kong.

Shipping took 8 days to So Cal.

Fit and finish is excellent.

The Type II Anodize is very good. The LM301 had a slight difference in color the bezel assembly being slightly darker. The LM303 had very good matching of it's Type II Anodize color.

I accidentally dropped my LM301 on the concrete and put a couple of dings in the Lens Bezel Assembly edge and a slight chip in the finish. :hairpull:

The LM301 is 2AA version.

The LM303 is the CR123A version. An AW Protected RCR123 fits very tight. I have to use a pick to take the battery out. I found out don't push the battery to the bottom of the battery tube or the battery will not make contact with the SSC Module.

The package always comes very nicely packed.

The information on the back is the same on both packages.

Both light come with a holster, 2 rear tailcap covers, lanyard and 2 o-rings.

LM303

LM301

Left, LM303. Right, LM301

Left, LM303. Right, LM301

 

[jdriller]

As always, great pictures ern! Thanks.

 

[ernsanada]

--IT HAPPENS!!

Dropped her on the concrete.

:sick2: :huh: :mecry: :thumbsdow :hairpull:

 

[orbital]

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ernsanada, look at it this way,.... you got the inevitable little scratch out of the way.
Now you don't have to worry about it, and you can simply enjoy your light.

Thanks for all the great reviews and pictures!!

:grouphug:

 

[ernsanada]

LM303 and LM301 compared in size to other lights.

 

[ernsanada]

I just measured the current draw.

LM301, Energizer 2300mAh Rechargeable Battery, 1.03mAh

LM303, AW's 750mAh Protected RCR123A, .52mAh

Do these measurements seem right?

 

[ernsanada]

Beam shots taken with the LM303 and LM301.

The LM303 used AW's 750mAh Protected RCR123A.

The LM301 used Energizer 2300mAh Rechargeable Battery.

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Left, LM303 (AW's 750mAh Protected RCR123A). Right, LM301 (Energizer 2300mAh Rechargeable Battery) @ 77"

Left, LM303 (AW's 750mAh Protected RCR123A). Right, LM301 (Energizer 2300mAh Rechargeable Battery) @ 77". Stepped down exposure.

 

[AFAustin]

Thanks for the great photos (as always) and info., Ernie. I'm leaning towards an LM303.....:thinking:

 

[jsr]

Great pics Ernie! And that's some nice collection you got there!

The outputs aren't really a fair comparison. On a 3.7V Li-Ion, the LM303 is running DD and should be a lot brighter than when running on a 3V primary. In contrast, the LM301 may be dimmer than when it's on an alkaline due to the lower voltage of the NiMH.

BTW, are these LM301 and LM303 or LM31 and LM33? The pkg says LM31/33 and Mattk refers to them as such, but LP refers to them as LM301/303.

 

[ernsanada]

Great pics Ernie! And that's some nice collection you got there!

The outputs aren't really a fair comparison. On a 3.7V Li-Ion, the LM303 is running DD and should be a lot brighter than when running on a 3V primary. In contrast, the LM301 may be dimmer than when it's on an alkaline due to the lower voltage of the NiMH.

BTW, are these LM301 and LM303 or LM31 and LM33? The pkg says LM31/33 and Mattk refers to them as such, but LP refers to them as LM301/303.

I call em LM303 and LM301.

 

[ernsanada]

Left to right, LM303, LM301 and F1 SSC P4

Left to right, LM303, LM301 and F1 SSC P4

Left, LM303. Right, F1 SSC P4 @ 78"

Left, LM301. Right, F1 SSC P4 @ 78"

Left, LM303. Right, F1 SSC P4 @ 78" Stepped down exposure.

Left, LM301. Right, F1 SSC P4 @ 78" Stepped down exposure.

 

[flame2000]

Hi ernsanada,
Do those orange tailcap boot glow in the dark?

 

[BMRSEB]

F1 slightly brighter than LM301? I assume both on NiMH?

 

[ernsanada]

Hi ernsanada,
Do those orange tailcap boot glow in the dark?

No the orange tailcaps do not glow.

 

[ernsanada]

F1 slightly brighter than LM301? I assume both on NiMH?

F1 is very slightly brighter than the LM301.

Yes both were running on Nimh.

 

[regulator]

Great pictures as always! I really like the dark gray HA finish on these lights.

I think the current reading you took are pretty accurate. I have read that the AA version puts approximately 350 mA to the LED which would coorelate to your readings. An LED takes 3.3 - 3.6 volts so the current draw from a single AA cell would have to be multiplied by the ratio to get the 3.6 volts.

 

[MarNav1]

How much do they cost?

 

[ernsanada]

How much do they cost?

Lumapower offers this, http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=166929

New LM301 : USD35
New LM303 : USD39

We offer free ship (registered airmail)

Battery Junction offers this,http://www.batteryjunction.com/lululudlpm1f.html

LumaPower LM303 90+ lumens 1 x CR123A with Seoul SSC P4 LED

Regular price: $45.00
Sale price: $35.00


LumaPower LM301 80 lumens 1 x AA with Seoul SSC P4 LED

Regular price: $40.00
Sale price: $31.00

 

[light_emitting_dude]

Is it safe to use a 14500 in the LM301? Input 1.2 - 3.6 v per specs. Should be okay.

 

[BMRSEB]

Is it safe to use a 14500 in the LM301? Input 1.2 - 3.6 v per specs. Should be okay.

Your answer here..

On another note can't decide on LM301 or LM303. I know, get both! I'm thinking maybe the LM303, since I only have 1 light that uses CR123's, LumaPower D Mini?