Maglite ML100 and ML150???

[uh60james]

Excellent, thanks for sharing Robin24k

 

[Robin24k]

Sneak preview...

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[DM51]

Robin24k, I've deleted those images as they were hotlinked from another website.


Edit: My bad - sorry!

 

[hiluxxulih]

What is the point to these lights ? they dont seem to have anymore power than the 2AA version unless its longer runtime or am I missing something ? I am still wanting the mini Promag though .

 

[Robin24k]

DM51, that is my website, so the images aren't hotlinked.

 

[DM51]

OK - case explained - you may replace them. My apologies!

 

[Robin24k]

No problem, I figured that my profile pic would have explained it, but I guess it's not obvious enough.

 

[Retinator]

Interesting, I was just looking for a red XL 200, and found a dealer that claimed to have one of these in stock already...

Looks like M@G is getting it together.

The new chargers should do well with a price point around $90, I think it said.

 

[richpalm]

I only use 'em for mod hosts... I wish they'd get with it on updated LED's. XP-E is ho-hum to me. Too dim.

I do like the looks of the ML's though.

Rich

 

[Robin24k]

It's XP-G in the ML125. The ML100 will have XP-E.

Heatsinking appears to be better too, metal surrounds the LED. Modding is probably not going to be easy.

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For those that are picky about beam pattern, the position of the LED module in the ML-series can be fine-tuned. However, I left mine alone as the hotspot was circular and centered from the factory.

http://www.led-resource.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ML125_13.jpg​

 

[NOREAT]

Is the ML100 already out? I'm pretty sure I saw it in a store the other day.

 

[Robin24k]

Yes, should be available now.

 

[samd]

What is the point to these lights ? they dont seem to have anymore power than the 2AA version unless its longer runtime or am I missing something ? I am still wanting the mini Promag though .

Although I haven't seen runtime plots, I like the idea of the ML125. Even if the circuitry isn't as advanced, it must last longer than my only other good flashlight, a single AA Jetbeam.

What I really like is that you could use three different types of batteries: the supplied NiMh battery, three regular C batteries (or C rechargeables) or 3 AA batteries in adapters. I think this would be a great flashlight to have in the home. And if it runs well enough on 3AAs then I can buy 4 packs of AAs; one battery for my Jetbeam and three for the Mag.

 

[Robin24k]

Runtime is quite long (regulated 8.5 hours on NiMH), and it also has a new reflector designed for the XP-E and XP-G that gives it good throw. It's also got a head switch.

I used Eneloop AA's in my ML125 when I first got it (NiMH pack was charging), and it worked fine. Runtime is a little short, and I don't want to use an odd number of AA's, so I'm back to using the NiMH pack. It was much lighter with the AA's though.

 

[Robin24k]

Just completed my runtime test for the 2-cell ML100...

Looks like the same as the XL200, reduce to 50% after 12 minutes of runtime. I don't have a chart for the ML125 yet (alkaline test is in progress, ~24 hours left), but the ML125 with NiMH reduces to 75% after 12 minutes.

Remember, this type of behavior is preferred by law enforcement for better runtime, but you can always reset the light with a power cycle if you need more light (however, chances are, you probably won't even notice it).

 

[Robin24k]

ML100 3-cell runtime test completed.

 

[Robin24k]

ML100 2-cell 90% duty cycle runtime test completed.