Need advices for a CR123A LED flashlight

[Spypro]

With all the pros here on CPF I'm sure I'll it will help me choosing my first true flashlight.

What I am looking for:
LED (Cree look amazing)
2 x CR123A (I'll buy rechageable ones + charger)
Variable outputs ("Low" for long time running and "high/turbo" for long range)
150 lumens minimum (well... I want a large amount of light)
Solid feel
Equal or below $100 CAD (including shipping)

The first that came into my mind is the Fenix P3D-CE.

What about other models ?
What I have to know about CR123A cells ? Pros/Cons ?

Thank you all people of CDF for yout professionalism !

 

[nerdgineer]

If you included good circuit efficiency in your criteria, it would be the P3D, period. If you can tolerate lower circuit efficiency, you can save some money with one of the Kai/DX U2 clones such as this or this.

 

[TigerhawkT3]

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The first that came into my mind is the Fenix P3D-CE.
...

That sounds about right. I think you just answered your own question.

Go ahead and snag a P3D-CE... it's quite popular.

 

[Spypro]

Thanks for the comments !
What about the batteries ?
I would like to go with rechargeable ones.
Any suggestions about brands and chargers ?

Thank !

 

[Randy Shackleford]

inexpensive ones here:

Ultrafire 3.6V 880mAh LC 16340 Protected CR123A Battery 2-Pack

Ultrafire LC 16340 3.6V 1000mAh Protected CR123A

Well established ones here:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=140362
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[KingGlamis]

With all the pros here on CPF I'm sure I'll it will help me choosing my first true flashlight.

What I am looking for:
LED (Cree look amazing)
2 x CR123A (I'll buy rechageable ones + charger)
Variable outputs ("Low" for long time running and "high/turbo" for long range)
150 lumens minimum (well... I want a large amount of light)
Solid feel
Equal or below $100 CAD (including shipping)

The first that came into my mind is the Fenix P3D-CE.

What about other models ?
What I have to know about CR123A cells ? Pros/Cons ?

Thank you all people of CDF for yout professionalism !

I'm looking for a similar light, but not so compact as the P3D. I would like one for camping that has great throw. And a large reflector like the model shown below.

So two questions. Does such a light exist for under $100? And is there an LED light that takes 4 CR123A batteries?

 

[Spypro]

Well... after some days of reflexion... I'm not so sure about the P3D-CE because of the reverse clicky.

I would like to have a light that push about 100 lumens+ (the P3D-CE got an amazing amount of lumens... but reverse clicky )
Forward clicky !!!

I'm thinking about the Surefire L5 when it will be available equiped with Cree.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks !

 

[Melkor]

Wolf Eyes is supposed to have a variable output light in the next couple of weeks. I have a couple of their lights and they seem quite solid.

Here's a thread about it: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=166415

 

[Bolek]

The batteries are at 4$ shipped for a pack of two protected RC123
http://www.supertactical.com/unlimitshop/index.php?cPath=27&osCsid=1ff36a2f735eaec1ca802d40af1779d1

 

[orbital]

If you included good circuit efficiency in your criteria, it would be the P3D, period. If you can tolerate lower circuit efficiency, you can save some money with one of the Kai/DX U2 clones such as this or this.

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Also, LumaPower LumaHunter M1 ,

in the general area of what your looking for.


Gee, if the C2 only had a 2-stage.......

 

[justmyluck]

The batteries are at 4$ shipped for a pack of two protected RC123
http://www.supertactical.com/unlimitshop/index.php?cPath=27&osCsid=1ff36a2f735eaec1ca802d40af1779d1

That looks like an awfully good deal...anyone ever order from this place??