Lumapower LP-Mini XR-E Special Edition - Mini Review UPDATE: vs M3 and T5

[whc]

Just received this little beauty from Lumapower, shipping took only 2 weekdays (was shipped on a Friday, and I got it on the Monday after). This is a WARY nice product, only made in limited numbers (100 total, only 60 for sale), and the bodymetrial is made of Brass as raw material and coated with Nickle. This little beauty weighs 222g without battery, and 240g with protected R123A battery from AW, wary nice to hold in hand, you can feal the raw material, i think the weight is wary good, not to light, and not to heavy.

You can get this directly from Lumapower here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1814656&postcount=905

This is not a real review, I will simply let the pictures do the talking/writing, if you want more details, the user ernsanda have made a great review for the D-Mini here:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=145874
Go and tjeck that out, the D-Mini has the same internals as the LP-Mini, it is the body meterial that separates those two.

Here the little beuity is, enjoy .

Size comparison (Left to right: L1T, V2, LP-Mini, M1)

And now to some wall beamshots comparison, enjoy .

Left: Lumapower M1 XR-E, Right: Lumapower LP-Mini (both with OP-Type reflector)

Left: Lumapower M1 XR-E, Right: Lumapower LP-Mini (both with OP-Type reflector), 2-Steps underexposed

Left: Lumapower M1 XR-E, Right: Lumapower LP-Mini (both with Smooth-Type reflector)

Left: Lumapower M1 XR-E, Right: Lumapower LP-Mini (both with Smooth-Type reflector), 2-Steps underexposed

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[font=&quot]Update: For those who are interrested in a 2-Stage clicky for the D-Mini/LP-Mini, I found that the 2-Stage clicky for the M1 XR-E which cost $7, works wary well with LP-Mini and AW's 3.7v R123A Li-Ion batteries.

Here are some pics.

Left: 2-Stage Clicky, Right: the included 1-Stage Clicky
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Taking the Clicky out of the switch mount

The order the clicky is assembled

Lp-Mini with OP-Type reflector, AW 3.7v R123A, on low

Lp-Mini with OP-Type reflector, AW 3.7v R123A, on high

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Update: Beam shots LP-Mini vs L1D-CE, plus pictures for size comparison
Update: New beamshots vs. Lumapower M3 and Amulita T5
Update: More beam shots on distance of 12-14m vs various flashlights

 

[The Voice of Reason]

Re: Lumapower LP-Mini Special Edition - Mini Review (Many Pictures)

Nice!

Can't wailt until mine arrives...

 

[lumapower]

Re: Lumapower LP-Mini Special Edition - Mini Review (Many Pictures)

Hi whc

Thanks, nice photos.

Ricky - Lumapower Team

 

[whc]

Re: Lumapower LP-Mini XR-E Special Edition - Mini Review (Many Pictures)

[font=&quot]Just got my Fenix L1D CE today, very nice flashlight I must say. There store where I got it (a internet store in Denmark www.xtragrej.dk) had included the little Fenix L0D (not the CE version) for FREE!, they said they would include a small gift duo the L1D CE was not getting here on time as they promised, very nice service I must say .

I had to try this long awaited L1D CE against my little beauty LP-Mini, must say it is hard to beat the little beauty, don't think any that any other EDC flashlight will beat the bright LP-Mini (D-Mini), it is simply amazing. The L1D CE is though pretty bright as well, and duo to the smooth reflector, the beam is still pretty good (though still a notable ring surrounding the hotspot, not bad though).

Here is some pictures, enjoy . [/font]

Left: LP-Mini, Right: L1D CE (both on AW's LI-Ion 3.7v batteries)

Left: LP-Mini, Right: L1D CE (both on AW's LI-Ion 3.7v batteries), 2 stops underexposed

Some size comparison (from left: LP-Mini, L1D CE, L1T, L0D, L0P)

 

[Senses]

Re: Lumapower LP-Mini XR-E Special Edition - Mini Review UPDATE: vs L1D CE

very nice lights you've got there

 

[The Voice of Reason]

Re: Lumapower LP-Mini XR-E Special Edition - Mini Review UPDATE: vs L1D CE

The LP really has a beautiful feel and shine to it... it really is a jewel.

Go Lumapower!

 

[whc]

Re: Lumapower LP-Mini XR-E Special Edition - Mini Review UPDATE: vs L1D CE

Some new beam shots comparison, enjoy .

Left: Lumapower LP-Mini, Right: Lumapower M3

Left: Lumapower LP-Mini, Right: Lumapower M3, 2-Stops underexposed

Left: T5, Right: LP-Mini OP Reflector

Left: T5, Right: LP-Mini OP Reflector, 2-Stops Underexposed

 

[whc]

Here is some more beam shots on distance about 12-14m, all flashlights is on high, using Li-Ion rechargeable batteries.

Lumapower M1 SSC P4 OP

Lumapower M1 XR-E OP

Fenix L1D-CE

Lumapower M3

Amilite T5

Lumapower LP-Mini OP

 

[whc]

I have updated the list, now woth throw and more modes, enjoy ...

Here is some Lux reading of Overall Output:

Amilite T5:
1xRCR123A 3.0v on high: 8340 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on high: 10910 Lux
Fenix L1D-CE:
1xAA Ni-Mh on turbo: 3990 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on high: 3770 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on medium: 1910 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on low: 430 Lux
1x14500 Li-ion on turbo: 8240 Lux
Led-Lenser Hokus Fokus:
3xAAA Ni-Mh: 4850 Lux
Lumapower M1:
1x18650 XR-E OP on high: 8140 Lux
1x18650 XR-E OP on low: 1640 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v XR-E OP: 8950 Lux
1x18650 SSC P4 OP: 5540 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v SSC P4 OP: 8230 Lux
Lumapower LP-Mini:
1xRCR123A 3.7v OP: 7810 Lux
Lumapower M3:
1xAA Ni-Mh on high: 3640 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on medium: 1270 Lux
1xAA Ni-Mh on low: 40 Lux
2xAA Ni-Mh on high: 4300 Lux
2xAA Ni-Mh on medium: 1310 Lux
2xAA Ni-Mh on low: 350 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on high: 5880 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on medium: 3020 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on low: 690 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on high: 4390 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on medium: 2940 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on low: 680 Lux
Nuwai X-3:
2xAA Ni-Mh: 3020 Lux
Ultrafire WF-500L:
2x18650 3.7v: 4660 Lux

Here is some Lux reading at 1m in Throw:

Amilite T5:
1xRCR123A 3.0v on high: 2520 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on high: 3260 Lux
Fenix L1D CE:
1xAA Ni-Mh on turbo: 1460 Lux
1x14500 Li-ion on turbo: 3150 Lux
Led-Lenser Hokus Fokus:
3xAAA Ni-Mh: 4460 Lux
Lumapower M1:
1x18650 XR-E OP on high: 4820 Lux
2xRCR123A 3.7v XR-E OP: 5500 Lux
Lumapower M3:
1xAA Ni-Mh on high: 1240 Lux
2xAA Ni-Mh on high: 1530 Lux
1x14500 Li-Ion on high: 1980 Lux
1xRCR123A 3.7v on high: 1550 Lux
Lumapower Lp-Mini:
1xRCR123A 3.7v OP: 4700 Lux
Nuwai X-3:
2xAA Ni-Mh: 1340 Lux
Ultrafire WF-500L:
2x18650 3.7v: 4710 Lux

 

[gunga]

That's awesome info whc! One question, is the Lumapower M3 really 40 lux on low with 1 AA? Is that a misprint? If so, runtime should be 100+ hours...

 

[whc]

That's awesome info whc! One question, is the Lumapower M3 really 40 lux on low with 1 AA? Is that a misprint? If so, runtime should be 100+ hours...

The 40 lux low is right, it is very low with 1xAA.

 

[Illumination]

Really nice light. Great beamshots; thanks.

I may need to get this light, or maybe the D-Mini. I guess it depends on whether I want to save the money or have a very unique light.

 

[Illumination]

I noticed in your sig line you also have an AmiLite T5. If you had to choose one, which would you choose? (And lets make it a fair comparison by saying you had the D-Mini and not the special edition LP-Mini.)

Thanks for your thoughts...I was going to get the T5, but now I am thinking about geting the D-Mini instead.