Maxlite II discussions and reviews

[Macaw]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

I've got mine today. Certainly a nice beam for a lux I. I would estimate about 50 lumens output, give or take a few lumens. It's about equal in output to my Mclux III PD on high. A slight violet tint, but not unpleasantly so. If I could get an hour and a half or so on an Energiser lithium cell then I would be quite happy. No need for me to seek a cree mod. This appears to be a finely made flashlight and I hesitate to make any changes to it.

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

I would estimate about 50 lumens output, give or take a few lumens. It's about equal in output to my Mclux III PD on high.

You must have a luxeon lottery winning MaxLite! I suspect mine was in the arena of 35-40 lumens, my PD's stomped it. I wasnt too impressed with it, just being honest here, not trashing the light. It is a nice light, no doubt about it.

The machining and anodize was real nice, but sorry, this isnt "The brightest AA light in the world." :shrug:

 

[AustinEd]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

I got mine. The finish on the outside is excellent. After removing the top to put in a battery, I noticed the threads were missing some annodizing. The inside also seems not as finished as I expected. It did dampen my excitement of receiving the light. I did like the throw of the light. Of course, I dont have anything super bright to compare it to so I cant say if this is the brightest AA in the world, but it is brighter that what I have. Did anyone else notice the threads? Is this normal?

 

[ARC mania]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

PSM: You are mixing apples and oranges! The PD "DOES NOT" run on a single AA Battery. Let me clearify that. The "PD DOES NOT RUN ON A SINGLE AA BATTERY"! Maybe you have a over-achiever converter in your light as you always like to beef up your converters in your favorite PD's. I take this as a form of "trashing". Don't bother me for another light as you are off my list.

ARC mania

You must have a luxeon lottery winning MaxLite! I suspect mine was in the arena of 35-40 lumens, my PD's stomped it. I wasnt too impressed with it, just being honest here, not trashing the light. It is a nice light, no doubt about it.

The machining and anodize was real nice, but sorry, this isnt "The brightest AA light in the world." :shrug:

 

[ARC mania]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

AustinED: The part you are looking at may be the thin coat of Chem-kote as it was put on the end of the threading.


ARC mania

 

[changsn]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

PSM: You are mixing apples and oranges! The PD "DOES NOT" run on a single AA Battery. Let me clearify that. The "PD DOES NOT RUN ON A SINGLE AA BATTERY"! Maybe you have a over-achiever converter in your light as you always like to beef up your converters in your favorite PD's. I take this as a form of "trashing". Don't bother me for another light as you are off my list.


Sorry, but I think PSM was just stating his opinion and you are entitled to yours, but your response sure strikes me as 'knee jerk' and way over the top. I think he wasn't trashing the light as much as questioning the hype.

 

[ARC mania]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

changsn:

The Maxlite puts out 50+ lumens and the Maxlite II puts out more.


ARC mania

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

I would estimate about 50 lumens output, give or take a few lumens. It's about equal in output to my Mclux III PD on high.

That is why I compared the MLII with the PD. I know they are apples and oranges. I was replying to his post, did you not read my whole post?

I wasnt too impressed with it, just being honest here, not trashing the light. It is a nice light, no doubt about it.

I read my post 3 more times, in no way am I trashing the MLII. Arent I entitled to my opinion?

Maxlite AA is the brightest AA light ever made. The Maxlite II edition is better.

The machining and anodize was real nice, but sorry, this isnt "The brightest AA light in the world."

I have a Q2h bin cyan in a fenix that runs on Alkaline AA's that is almost 2x as bright, thats why I said that comment.

PSM: You are mixing apples and oranges! The PD "DOES NOT" run on a single AA Battery. Let me clearify that. The "PD DOES NOT RUN ON A SINGLE AA BATTERY"!

Gotcha.

Maybe you have a over-achiever converter in your light as you always like to beef up your converters in your favorite PD's.

Like the 300mA Mizer mode PD? I have never beefed up any PD.... :thinking:

I take this as a form of "trashing".

I'm sorry you took it that way, I wasnt trying to trash it. I said its a nice light... Just not the brightest, it just wasnt as bright as I thought it would be.

Don't bother me for another light as you are off my list.

ARC mania

As a light producer/ seller you choose who you sell to, and who you dont sell too. I was a good customer to you spending close to $1000 in the past 1.5 years on your lights. (MaxLite I/ SuperFlashlight III/ and MaxLite II) I'm suprised you would treat a loyal customer like this. I am a customer service type guy, and you just showed me your true colors.

I'll take my business elsewhere.

 

[Mikhail]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

Mike, I just let you know I got Maxlite II in mail today. Thanks again

 

[changsn]

Re: Maxlite II pre-sale.

changsn:

The Maxlite puts out 50+ lumens and the Maxlite II puts out more.


ARC mania

Thanks Mike - this response I think is much more appropriate and to the point.

 

[Kiessling]

This is the split-off discussions and reviews part of the original Maxlite sales thread here:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=123566&page=1&pp=30

... that has been locked per request of the thread starter.

Also ... there are quite some posts missing in this thread that did not meet the standards of CPF. Please make sure that any further post violating our rules and netiquette will have consequences for the poster.

bernhard

 

[Kiessling]

Another thing: while we on CPF have agreed not to trash sales threads of other members, the discussion of a newly delivered light is a vital part of our community and needs a thread to take place.
Sometimes this thread can be the original sales thread. Most of the times, it will be a discussion thread about said light. And mostly such a discussion thread is created before the official sales thread for exactly that purpose.

If this is not the case and a discussion of the light without a flame war is not possible, then a new thread must be started to discuss and review the light. A new thread that is not a sales thread.

Unfortunately, this new thread in this case had to be created by administration due to conflict, as it had been the case before.
Those unfortunate circumstances and the dynamins and personalities leading to these repeated trainwrecks where none would have been necessary are under investigation right now and have been for some time.

bernhard

 

[changsn]

Mike - Any chance that PSM got an extended runtime Maxlite II instead of a high output? How can you tell them apart?

Sam

 

[Led_Blind]

Any hints on how to get at the emitter? I am intending a Seul swap but was hoping that someone who has recieved their light will be brave enough to pull it apart!

Edit, How bright is this super performer, will there be any advantage in a seul mod? Should i be paitent and wait a day more for my light to arive before planing mods

 

[starfiretoo]

I bought the maxlite for its looks as any claims (biggest, brightest, baddest) is always a chip waiting to be knocked off. For me there is only so much efficiency that can come out of a AA battery and the Maxlite is plenty bright and white. At this time the modders in CPF are already figuring how to replace the Luxeon with a Seoul. Who knows with what a year from now? It's still a great flashlight no matter what emitter you use.

Anyway, hope the individual pieces would be offered especially the battery tube in 17500.

:goodjob::goodjob::goodjob:

 

[ARC mania]

changsn and to all:

Maybe PSM got one of these PD mod's. A lot of people have had this mod done to their PD's and maybe PSM could have bought one without knowing. Regarding the Maxlite II's performance, new batteries and a good battery maker, makes a big difference. To tell whether you have an extended runtime model, you have to remove the bezel, o-ring and, reflector. If you look at the inner module edge near the Luxeon, there will be a marking on the edge in black marking as "EX" which stands for extended runtime. Prior to shipping, I had checked twice to make sure there were no mistakes so everthing should be OK. Here is some reading on the PD:

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=150713

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=1716076#post1716076

ARC mania

 

[Kiessling]

A few fragments of data to help to clarify the picture:

- The initial (LuxeonIII) PDs were driven at 525mA on high-mode and made 40-55 lm depending on bin and Lottery (T or U bin); this is a somewhat accurate measurement based on Don's IS and Gransee's lab test of similar units

- when talking about brightness one has to differentiate between luminous flux in lumens and lux of the spot (throw). Due to the reflector geometry the Maxlight will yield greater lux numbers than a PD of similar luminous flux, but the spill will be dimmer.

- the EZ1000 die in the Cree or Seoul LED in a PD at 525mA will sport a lot more than 50 lumens out the front end. Only PSM will be able to tell us if he accidently grabbed a Cree-modded PD for his comparison.

bernie

 

[starfiretoo]

What's the emitter current used for the extended run time and the max output?

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

FYI, I have seen two different MaxLite II's. Mine and I saw one @ SHOT.

I dont have a Creed PD. I think i would notice if there was anything but a Luxeon in a PD. I have a "Mizer PD", which is a seoul P4 running @ 300mA.


My other PD is a UV1J running @ 525mA, like Bernie said. Thats the one i compared. Just wanted to clear this up.

 

[AustinEd]

so where can I get goodies for this baby? tailcaps? or can it be changed to a high/low configuration? or is there something to give it a longer run time? accessories?