You guys have convinced me that neither the PT Quad nor the Petzl Tikka XP will meet my requirements for a light-weight, compact, bright, floody headlamp with a low low level. The Quad lacks a decent low level, and the Tikka XP with diffuser lens won't produce a bright enough flood.
So, I'm abandoning the requirements that the headlamp be light-weight and compact. That leaves these requirements: bright, floody, and a low low level.
The only headlamp I've been able to find that seems to meet these requirements is the PT Corona. At first I was put off by its complex control system, but after studying it in detail, the controls don't look that hard to use. It looks well designed, with a large external heat sink and decent water proofing.
Anyone have/had a Corona? Love it or hate it, please post your experiences.
So, I'm abandoning the requirements that the headlamp be light-weight and compact. That leaves these requirements: bright, floody, and a low low level.
The only headlamp I've been able to find that seems to meet these requirements is the PT Corona. At first I was put off by its complex control system, but after studying it in detail, the controls don't look that hard to use. It looks well designed, with a large external heat sink and decent water proofing.
Anyone have/had a Corona? Love it or hate it, please post your experiences.