Shortest AAA light?

Just want to talk a small bit about the Maglite Solitaire. Definitely not short. So not a good one to use for this topic. But, I wanted to add, originally, the Solitaire was such a poor light; anemic beam, hardly useful. The LED version, however, though not super bright, is quite okay. Far better than before. I have one...that doesn't get used at all. LOL
Well, the Solitaire story is an interesting one. The former Common Law wife of the owner of Maglite designed it. It's an excellent light now, as an LED model. Back in the day, she apparently thought her design was awesome! I guess our dude wanted to keep her happy and keep getting that sweet lovin.' So, into production it went. Considering the accessory that came with it, it was specifically designed to be put on your keychain for an even longer length. So you could light up a keyhole, then use your attached keys to open the door. Oddly, that lanyard accessory is still supplied today with the LED version.
 
Anyone remember the old 4sevens Preon and Atom with the all flood beam and glow in the dark reflector? I am looking at one each right now and these are smaller than most everything else I have in single AAA size. I recently also bought a few of the very affordable Skilhunt E3A simply because they had some cool colors I wanted. I was surprised at how very small these lights are as well.
 
Yes, Preon P0 in stainless steel. They're about 56mm, similar to the DQG AAA. The early ones used to eat o-rings but they revised the design to stop that.

I don't think anyone made an AAA light shorter than these, but sadly both no longer made.

I've got a P0 somewhere. I think it fell down the back of some shelves.
Specs: 0.24 lm for 120hrs or 25 lm for 1.5hrs. An XP-E "mule" type beam.
 
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Skilhunt E3A is 59.5mm long.
I second this. I don't know of anything shorter. I think about the only way it COULD be shorter would be to remove the keychain loop.

It's REALLY small. It's excellent for keychains and sticking inside bags, etc. with an eneloop for an emergency light.

Get the high CRI version, and I'd argue it's the single best light under $10.
 
I second this. I don't know of anything shorter. I think about the only way it COULD be shorter would be to remove the keychain loop.

It's REALLY small. It's excellent for keychains and sticking inside bags, etc. with an eneloop for an emergency light.

Get the high CRI version, and I'd argue it's the single best light under $10.
What's the best source for the e3a in the US?
 
What's the best source for the e3a in the US?
I just buy them from the Skilhunt site. Orders over like $69 get a 20% stacking discount on the 6% off one they run all the time. Then, above a certain level, you get a free cool white E3A, and can get more money off.

Pick up an H150 and a handful of E3A's (I like them in high CRI), and you'll be happy you did.
 
I just buy them from the Skilhunt site. Orders over like $69 get a 20% stacking discount on the 6% off one they run all the time. Then, above a certain level, you get a free cool white E3A, and can get more money off.

Pick up an H150 and a handful of E3A's (I like them in high CRI), and you'll be happy you did.
Already own an h150. Went to KillZone and picked up a couple to try. Thanks.
 
Already own an h150. Went to KillZone and picked up a couple to try. Thanks.
You can always get more, hahah :)

I have a pair in 4500K and then in 3000K. They're so great.

With Christmas coming, the E2A is also an AMAZING gift for someone who wants something bigger.

I often put in a bigger Xmas time order for E2A's and E3A's around the holidays. The E3A is great for ANYONE, and the E2A is a great gateway to having a decent light. Both are EXCELLENT for kids, too. They just LOVE them. Get them different colors, different emitters, and they've got endless fun for the winter.
 
Shortest I've got is the Olight i3E Eos at 60.45mm. It makes a great zip pull / EDC on my winter coat. Also the Maratac AAA which is my keychain EDC.
 
On the e3a the only led listed is the LH351B. Yet there are choices of high CRI, cool white and neutral white.
What makes the high CRI different from neutral white?
 
What makes the high CRI different from neutral white?
High CRI shows Red colors better. Including things like foods and skin tones, that contain Red pigments.

Neutral White that is Low CRI lacks the ability to show Red things as Red:
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Thank you Jon,
Maybe I should have asked that question differently.

I know what high CRI is but what would make a single emitter able to be high CRI or neutral white?

They only list the LH351b but offer three options.

Are they just not telling you what all three emitters are?

Because I was not aware that the same emitter could have different CRI capabilities.
 
what would make a single emitter able to be high CRI or neutral white?
Different LEDs use different phosphor coatings over the base, which is a Blue LED

here is the official data sheet with detailed specifications for the various CCT of the LH351b that are available:

https://download.led.samsung.com/le...eet_LH351B_Rev.27.2_231101_10130104021303.pdf

Here is the chart from that data sheet, showing available CRI, by CCT
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90 CRI could be Neutral 4000K or Neutral 5000K
Neutral could be 5000K 70 CRI
Cool could be 6500K 70 CRI

If I had the three different versions of the E3A, I could use my Opple to measure the CCT and CRI..

But atm all I have in that single mode AAA formfactor is an Olight i3e.. this is what its Neutral White, Low CRI LED looks like to my Opple and my iPhone:
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Thank you! I've got it now. I guess I've just never had it explained or ran across it.
Not to be "that guy," but the E3A is both good enough and cheap enough, I'd recommend buying both, or all three.

Having some "reference lights" at different CCTs can be handy, and seeing a "high CRI" vs "low CRI" can be very neat. AT WORST, gift away the one you don't like, and whoever gets it will always tell you how awesome it is, and keep thanking you, hahahaha.
 
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