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Surefire A2 Aviator (Green) photos and some beamshots - YG added
Some images of the A2 Green version I'd like to share with the rest of the class.
The package shot. Boxed items look better than the blister packs.
Below are beamshots taken through a cheap magnifer onto a wall to show both incan and LEDs in action. The left image is the incan dropping out of regulation, the "dimming" mode.
The regulated soft start incan, low level LEDs and the rechargeable option satisfied my requirements for a quality flashlight. Not to mention SureFire's rock solid construction and cool "tactical" look and feel.
Just a quick size chart inspired/borrowed from SureFire's spec sheet.
The throw is awesome coming out of such a small light. Slightly longer than the G2 but the A2 is a bit slimmer- very pocketable indeed.
In the high mode, not only do the LEDs stay lit but the output is increased as well. The green LED glow is visible around the edge of the hotspot. The outdoor beamshots show a bit of green in the foreground, but barely visible to the naked eye. The long exposure on the camera exaggerated the green glow.
Outdoor beamshots are tougher to shoot than I thought. This is an old logging road through the woods. No ambient light is visible here. The A2's beam is whiter than the P60.
Distance to edge of path uphill is about 40 feet.
Distance to trees in beam's hotspot about 100 feet.
Zoomed to hotspot area.
My night-adapted eyes seem to be less bothered by the warmer green, which is closer to the incan color on the visual spectrum than the purplish tint of the white LED version. The green one seems to be just right for me. I have plenty of "white" LEDs but no green ones. The ringy pattern doesn't bother me much. Sanding or frosting them is an option.
The Yellow Green (YG) version is my favorite. The tint is a bit warmer with less green in it. The description of Yellow Green is pretty accurate. Picture an amber colored LED with a touch of green in it and you have the color of the YG version.
If you are a fan of yellow LEDs, you'll love the SureFire A2 Aviator Yellow Green.
If your A2 is DOA, here are some quick tips other A2 owners have passed along the way that I've found useful.
- If the Incan does not light, open it up and wipe off the excess lube on the threads on both bezel and tailcap then tighten down the bezel.
- If still no Incan joy, open the head and make sure the three springs are not stuck under the small screws, if so, just loosen the screws and pop them out and retighten. Rotating the lamp slightly in the reflector may also light the lamp as well.
These seem to be the most common steps on "activating" your new A2 if not already done so at the factory. LOL
The A2 is the closest answer to the Incan vs. LED debate.
Here are some links that come to the top of my head for further reading on the A2 written by very knowledgeable CPF members that know a lot more about the A2 than I ever will.
GreenLED- SF A2: greenLED's comparison of LED colors (with pics)
js - The SF A2
leukos – A2 tune up thread
Some images of the A2 Green version I'd like to share with the rest of the class.
The package shot. Boxed items look better than the blister packs.
Below are beamshots taken through a cheap magnifer onto a wall to show both incan and LEDs in action. The left image is the incan dropping out of regulation, the "dimming" mode.
The regulated soft start incan, low level LEDs and the rechargeable option satisfied my requirements for a quality flashlight. Not to mention SureFire's rock solid construction and cool "tactical" look and feel.
Just a quick size chart inspired/borrowed from SureFire's spec sheet.
The throw is awesome coming out of such a small light. Slightly longer than the G2 but the A2 is a bit slimmer- very pocketable indeed.
In the high mode, not only do the LEDs stay lit but the output is increased as well. The green LED glow is visible around the edge of the hotspot. The outdoor beamshots show a bit of green in the foreground, but barely visible to the naked eye. The long exposure on the camera exaggerated the green glow.
Outdoor beamshots are tougher to shoot than I thought. This is an old logging road through the woods. No ambient light is visible here. The A2's beam is whiter than the P60.
Distance to edge of path uphill is about 40 feet.
Distance to trees in beam's hotspot about 100 feet.
Zoomed to hotspot area.
My night-adapted eyes seem to be less bothered by the warmer green, which is closer to the incan color on the visual spectrum than the purplish tint of the white LED version. The green one seems to be just right for me. I have plenty of "white" LEDs but no green ones. The ringy pattern doesn't bother me much. Sanding or frosting them is an option.
The Yellow Green (YG) version is my favorite. The tint is a bit warmer with less green in it. The description of Yellow Green is pretty accurate. Picture an amber colored LED with a touch of green in it and you have the color of the YG version.
If you are a fan of yellow LEDs, you'll love the SureFire A2 Aviator Yellow Green.
If your A2 is DOA, here are some quick tips other A2 owners have passed along the way that I've found useful.
- If the Incan does not light, open it up and wipe off the excess lube on the threads on both bezel and tailcap then tighten down the bezel.
- If still no Incan joy, open the head and make sure the three springs are not stuck under the small screws, if so, just loosen the screws and pop them out and retighten. Rotating the lamp slightly in the reflector may also light the lamp as well.
These seem to be the most common steps on "activating" your new A2 if not already done so at the factory. LOL
The A2 is the closest answer to the Incan vs. LED debate.
Here are some links that come to the top of my head for further reading on the A2 written by very knowledgeable CPF members that know a lot more about the A2 than I ever will.
GreenLED- SF A2: greenLED's comparison of LED colors (with pics)
js - The SF A2
leukos – A2 tune up thread
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