Poll: Arc LS2 or LS3?

[Darell]

Originally posted by Gransee:
some high quality dark.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I know exactly what you mean by "high quality dark." In fact, in the best dark I've been in, I couldn't believe that I could light the top of a 75' tree that was across the field from me... with my Arc AAA!

REAL dark makes all lights brighter.

Hmm... so maybe instead of a dimmer, I should just turn more ambient lights on. That would be easier, huh?

 

[Radiant]

Originally posted by Gransee:
Getting runtime graphs are more difficult for this light because it tends to go into thermal shut down sitting by itself and mess up my nice graph.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Instead of total shutdown would it be possible make the LS 2 & 3 so the light could would just dim to a lower level until heat levels return to an acceptable amount?

 

[JonSidneyB]

If the LS1/2 goes away. I think it will be missed as the greatest general pocket sized utility light very to be created. I like the Idea of the LS3 but as a complement to the LS1/2 line. Sometime you just don't need that much light and other times you do.

 

[geepondy]

One would hope that future versions of the LEDs will be more efficient so that we can get more light with less heat issues.

 

[Saaby]

Well I imaggine that when Arc flashlight can support 3 flashlights, the LS2 or the LS4 (Improved version of the LS2 but still with a 1W Luxeon) or something will be introduced, lets give it time...

 

[bmstrong]

My main concern: Will the first run of the LS Rev3 be Waterproof to 50ft / or so, same as the Rev2?

Brian

 

[Darell]

Originally posted by JonSidneyB:
If the LS1/2 goes away. I think it will be missed as the greatest general pocket sized utility light very to be created.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I don't think you'll personally miss them for quite a while. It should take you YEARS to work your way through your stash of hundreds...

 

[BuddTX]

Originally posted by Silviron:
I LOVE ARC products, and highly respect Peter, but no way will I spend $300 for a flashlight with a one hour run time.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">What is the retail price for a SureFire M6?

350 $

What is the runtime?

60 min -LOLA
20 min - HOLA

BUT, yea, 300 bucks is a lot for a light! I want to buy the M3, about 200$, and I haven't "bit the bullet" to purchase that one yet!

(and you know, that while ARC serves the world, there will always be a Lambda or Elektrolumens or Dat2zip or a Daniel Ramsey or . . . ????? else to make a select few "super tweaked lights" for us CPF people!)

 

[Gransee]

Both of the 5w white emitters I have are greenish in tint. I sure hope this is not a redux of the greenish tint problems with the batwings.

Increasing the power up to the 5W rating reduces the tint somewhat but it is still noticably green.

I am waiting for more 5W examples before making a judgement. We may extend the LS2 if need be...

Note: All three flashlights in the photo above were powered with single 123 packs. The LS3 is even brighter with the 2x123 pack installed.

Peter Gransee

 

[Graham]

Oooh. I like the look of that LS2 spot. Can you give us a hint at what distance that is?

Graham

 

[Darell]

I think it was J. Geils who wrote the song "**** on the Wall"

Oh, how I hope we can see some whiter white LS's! Great beam shots, Peter. Puts everything in perspective perfectly.

 

[Darell]

Originally posted by Graham:
Oooh. I like the look of that LS2 spot. Can you give us a hint at what distance that is?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Graham - you are SUCH a sucker for that tight beam, aren't you?

 

[Graham]

Originally posted by darell:
Graham - you are SUCH a sucker for that tight beam, aren't you?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Oh yeah. Just call me Mr Spotlight.

Graham

 

[Gransee]

Right, I forgot the distance. It is 10 feet from the lights to the wall.

Peter

 

[Darell]

Guys like you really need to stick with lasers. Not that that would upset you much, of course.

 

[Steelhead]

That does it. I must have the LS2.
Look at that beautiful tight beam. It blows the LS1 away and I was perfectly happy with the LS1.
STEELS2HEAD

 

[Cutter]

Guys.....Guys.....Guys......must a newbie remind you of the flashaholics motto???

Get them all ! ! !

 

[CiTY]

I am content with the LS1s I have. I think the LS2 is nice but not worth the intermediate upgrade. I'll wait for the LS3 to "mature" with a dimmer and extra's before I get another ARC-LSx product. If LS2 seconds were available, I might jump for it...

Each light serves a specific purpose, like getting the right tool for the right job.

 

[Carpe Diem]

Originally posted by Gransee:


We may extend the LS2 if need be...

Peter Gransee

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Yes!
Yes!
Yes!
Yes!

Thank you, Peter!

 

[geepondy]

In actuality, is indeed the LS2 beam "that much" brighter then the LS1, to say nothing of the LS3? Is it that the LS3 has a wider beam, therefore producing more lumens but the LS2 has a brighter hotspot? Judging by this photo even if the LS3 beam had perfect color temperature, I would still prefer the LS2.