Runtimes for 10180 Eiger?

[Jesper]

I tried searching, but I was only able to find runtimes for an AAA Eiger.

I'm primarily interested in the lower light levels. And also - which level matches most closely an Arc AAA or Photon? I used to carry an Arc AAA on my keychain and thinking that was fine for light, but a little too big.

 

[Dances with Flashlight]

I haven't done and can't remember seeing any runtime tests with the 10180 Eiger at the lower power levels. But as for output, Curt says the level #1 produces about 12 lumens and the level #2 about 18 lumens. The apparent brightness - or candlepower - however, will be greatly affected by the beam profile you select. The wide will spread out the available lumens over a greater area and reduce the intensity. I much prefer the medium for most uses but you can't go wrong with the wide for up-close lighting. Either level 1 or 2 should prove great for your use, with more than adequate output and very adequate runtime.

As much as I love my 10180 Eigers, battery charging offsets much of the joy. MWClint has posted the design of his own battery charger at post #233:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=230946&page=8

I really doubt there is any better charging solution. If you know of or have any better charger there are a lot of us who would sure like to hear about it. But simply because charging is so problematic you may wish to go with the slightly larger, and much easier to recharge, 10280.

 

[RAGE CAGE]

Dances.......If I could request one New Years wish (flashlight related) it would be that PEAK would produce the 2 cell LR44 bodies that they did a prototype or 2 of.....I think Curt mentioned that he used to have one of them but someone else borrowed it and it has not been seen since.
With a level #1 Eiger or XLR Baltic head- great small light.