Romisen RC-X5, any reviews?

[w143]

Any reviews on the Romisen RC-X5? I'm interested in how well the side clicky switch works.

 

[phantom23]

It showed up today, I'm sure HK Post isn't so fast.

 

[gokusay99]

Oh man, not another light !!! I can't wait for review on this one.

 

[gokusay99]

Although I notice from the screen shots of it vs the RC-N3, seem to be more spotlight like and not alot of flood. I really hope this one will be brighter than my RC-N3. Wonder if they will have a Q5 version of the X5 :thinking:

RC-X5

RC-N3

and NC-X5

RC-N3

 

[phantom23]

Different camera exposures can make Cree brighter than HID. X5 is probably noticeably brighter than N3.

 

[gokusay99]

I wonder if the X5 will have more flood than N3, any thoughts ?

 

[w143]

It showed up today, I'm sure HK Post isn't so fast.

Oops... I didn't notice that. I was checking my ear buds order at DX and inevitably, browsed to 'AA Cree Flashlights' category, and found this flashlight. Somehow, I knew it should be a new flashlight and was hoping that someone here might has it... what was I thinking

 

[w143]

BTW, how do I compare the Budget Light sticky thread's RC-I3 & RC-N3 lux rating to the RC-X5's "87~150 lumens maximum brightness (manufacturer rated)"?

★★★★★ Romisen RC-I3 CR123A/1AA/2AA/14500 LINK (Reviewed MAY 1st 2008)
Throw: 400 lux (1AA NiMh) 900 lux (2AA NiMh) 1400 lux (1 x RCR123A / 14500)
Lightbox: 25 lux (1AA NiMh) 60 lux (2AA NiMh) 100 lux (1 x RCR123A / 14500)

★★★★★★ Romisen RC-N3 CR123A/2AA LINK (Reviewed Mar 27th 2008)
Throw: 1100 lux (2 x AA NiMh @ 2.8v) 1900 lux (1 x RCR123A @ 4.2v)
Lightbox: 50 lux (2 x AA NiMh @ 2.8v) 100 lux (1 x RCR123A @ 4.2v)

 

[gokusay99]

Ísnt the RC-N3 was rated 130 lumen according to Romisen Korean website ? But is it from R123 , not the AA I guess

http://www.romisen.co.kr/FrontStore...ryIdMain=0&iGoodsId=0003_00005&iCurrentPage=1

 

[TONY M]

BTW, how do I compare the Budget Light sticky thread's RC-I3 & RC-N3 lux rating to the RC-X5's "87~150 lumens maximum brightness (manufacturer rated)"?

★★★★★ Romisen RC-I3 CR123A/1AA/2AA/14500 LINK (Reviewed MAY 1st 2008)
Throw: 400 lux (1AA NiMh) 900 lux (2AA NiMh) 1400 lux (1 x RCR123A / 14500)
Lightbox: 25 lux (1AA NiMh) 60 lux (2AA NiMh) 100 lux (1 x RCR123A / 14500)

★★★★★★ Romisen RC-N3 CR123A/2AA LINK (Reviewed Mar 27th 2008)
Throw: 1100 lux (2 x AA NiMh @ 2.8v) 1900 lux (1 x RCR123A @ 4.2v)
Lightbox: 50 lux (2 x AA NiMh @ 2.8v) 100 lux (1 x RCR123A @ 4.2v)

I wouldn't take the manufacturers lumen claims too seriously.
The lightbox lux measures overall brightness (lumens). I think bessiebennies lightbox lux readings are quite close to one lumen.

 

[TONY M]

Ísnt the RC-N3 was rated 130 lumen according to Romisen Korean website ? But is it from R123 , not the AA I guess

http://www.romisen.co.kr/FrontStore...ryIdMain=0&iGoodsId=0003_00005&iCurrentPage=1

That would be for a RCR123a cell presumably. It is perhaps still a bit optimistic to be honest. 2xAA or cr123a would be considerably less.

 

[kramer5150]

How come the RC-N3 looks so much brighter? They both use a Cree P4 emitter. The RC-X5 wall pics look almost like depleted AA alkalines.... dim and yellow :sick2:

 

[gokusay99]

They must have use bad AAs or the beam is too spotty to shine on the wall (the head is bigger and more metal extended out than the RC-N3). I don't know..., but looking forward to a review with screen shots anyway

 

[phantom23]

How come the RC-N3 looks so much brighter? They both use a Cree P4 emitter. The RC-X5 wall pics look almost like depleted AA alkalines.... dim and yellow :sick2:

'kramer5150' and 'gokusay99' can you read?

Different camera exposures can make Cree brighter than HID. X5 is probably noticeably brighter than N3.

 

[gokusay99]

Yah, and the exposure digital camera setting too :candle: DX will need to take another picture if they want to sell the flashlight though... :shrug: