PT Eos questions

[chris_m]

Just wondering how an Eos upgraded with a Seoul compares to a stock PT Apex? Looking at the stock figures would suggest it should be pretty close in performance and may even be a little better, but interested in real-world experiences.

Also, what are the real world runtimes of an Eos with alkalines and lithiums?

 

[yellow]

looking at the stock figures, it should be double bright imho

I made an emitter swap (Cree) to a Streamlight Argo HP (and use this with a single Li-Ion instead of the two CR123s w. stock circuit).
Current from batt is 90 and 350 mA, so the emitter should see about the same.

Output dramatically increased (even with the stock very wide reflector the cree does not work good with)

 

[chris_m]

Since yellow seems to have misunderstood my question, I'll restate:

I'm interested in how a modded Eos compares to a stock Apex (not Eos) - ie a 1W SSC against a 3W Luxeon.

Curious because elsewhere people are commenting on how good the (stock) Apex is, and wondering if a modded Eos is even better (I have one waiting for the mod)

 

[tigermoth2000]

I have an EOS that I modified with a SSC, Khatod Smooth 17mm, and a stock Apex. I'm doing this from memory as it has been a while since I've compared the two side by side in the dark…
The EOS has a much smoother beam with a good throw and lots of spill, I find it perfect for biking with (as long as your not going very fast and its on high, I use it on and off road), the Apex on the other hand (in comparison) is mostly throw, the spot gives a great view ahead but not enough spill (in my opinion) and the beams rather bitty (on a wall).
I use the EOS most nights now as the beam for biking is much better than the Apex, The obvious thing would be to place the SSC and new reflector in the Apex to get a generally brighter light.

When I did the EOS mod I noticed a great increase in brightness it's almost twice as bright. I chose the Khatod reflector as it has the most throw and smoothest beam profile, Spotless. I tried a textured Khatod, Khatod Optic 17mm and IMS, I found the textured reflector to be like a wall of light, great for close work, and the optic to be a wide spot, I'd like to try a 20mm optic in the Apex with the SSC, because I think the higher drive current(? – Not sure I haven't opened mine) of the Apex could give a great beam. (Unfortunately I haven't got the bits to try this at the moment)

Dunno about the runtimes but Flashlight reviews have tested them:

http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/princetontec_eos.htm -
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/pt_apex.htm


Hope this helps

Joe.

 

[yellow]

doh, right
after reading "upgraded with a Seoul" I totally missed the other model.
Sorry