SF KL3 vs ARC LS
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Brock
Flashaholic
Odd, I hadn't heard they were making the KL3, I thought it was just the KL1 and KL2. I think they use the same bezel with full regulation, but you just get more runtime with more batteries. The KL1 & KL2 are supposed to fit on the E1 & E2 bodies. If the KL3 really exists maybe an E3 is in the works?
Chris M.
Flashlight Enthusiast
As far as I know, the KL LED-head numbering scheme makes not the slightest bit of sense.
KL1 - Luxeon head for E1 and E2 (e). Runs longer on E2 but the same flat regulated brightness.
KL2 - head for the M3 full of beady little eyes, aka 19 x 5mm Nichia diodes.
KL3 - Luxeon head for all 2 cell 1 inch threaded lights (6P, Z2/6Z, C2, M2, D2).
Sounds backward but that`s what I got from the PK Engineering site a while back. And they are all going to be made eventually, but when, no-one knows
KL1 - Luxeon head for E1 and E2 (e). Runs longer on E2 but the same flat regulated brightness.
KL2 - head for the M3 full of beady little eyes, aka 19 x 5mm Nichia diodes.
KL3 - Luxeon head for all 2 cell 1 inch threaded lights (6P, Z2/6Z, C2, M2, D2).
Sounds backward but that`s what I got from the PK Engineering site a while back. And they are all going to be made eventually, but when, no-one knows
Brock
Flashaholic
Ignore what I said before, I think Chris is correct. From what I can make of it, it is
KL1 = Luxeon for E series
KL2 = 19 5mm's for M series
KL3 = Luxeon for older or "standard" size lights. I thought this one will also work on 1, 2, or 3 cells?
Again this is what Chris said, and again no one but Surefire knows when they will be released. I think the KL1 and KL3 will be fully regulated, anyone hear otherwise?
KL1 = Luxeon for E series
KL2 = 19 5mm's for M series
KL3 = Luxeon for older or "standard" size lights. I thought this one will also work on 1, 2, or 3 cells?
Again this is what Chris said, and again no one but Surefire knows when they will be released. I think the KL1 and KL3 will be fully regulated, anyone hear otherwise?
Size15's
Flashaholic
My current understanding is that the KL1 & KL3 Bezels will feature the same Luxeon & Regulation B.O.T.
The difference is which body they screw on to.
The output will remain constant, using one, two or three* SF123As changes the runtime.
I believe the KL3 will work on the 3P, 6P, 6R & 9P* body families.
As to how the KL1 performs against the Arc LS... I have no idea, although having waited for the KL1 rather then get an LS based on what I saw at the SHOT Show 2002, I am keen to find out!
Al
P.S.
B.O.T. = Box Of Tricks
*use with three SF123As or the B65 NiCad has not been offically confirmed.
The difference is which body they screw on to.
The output will remain constant, using one, two or three* SF123As changes the runtime.
I believe the KL3 will work on the 3P, 6P, 6R & 9P* body families.
As to how the KL1 performs against the Arc LS... I have no idea, although having waited for the KL1 rather then get an LS based on what I saw at the SHOT Show 2002, I am keen to find out!
Al
P.S.
B.O.T. = Box Of Tricks
*use with three SF123As or the B65 NiCad has not been offically confirmed.
