Surefire LX2 (Part 2)

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Some LX2 beamshots from tonight... The pictures of the sheds are from approx. 120 feet away, and my house is enveloped in pretty much complete darkness, as we have no street lighting out here!


Control Shot:
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LX2 Low:
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LX2 High:
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LX2 High (Nearby Tree, u/k distance, maybe 30 feet?):
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People have mentioned about how the LX2 seems to be one big hot spot, but I've noticed that outdoors there seems to be a very decent amount of spill. I'll use this light to clear a building any day.

That's all I've got! Enjoy!
 
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Numbers said:
My L1 is exactly the same. After I bought it SF sent me a replacement switch, the result was the same. I am going to try teflon tape right now. I never saw this (non) "problem" posted before. FWW After all of these months I now know that mine is not the only one.
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my l1 did it too. and a g2. interestingly, my g2z does not. i suspect its common, not a big deal so people don't report it.
 
foxtrot29 said:
People have mentioned about how the LX2 seems to be one big hot spot, but I've noticed that outdoors there seems to be a very decent amount of spill. I'll use this light to clear a building any day.

That's all I've got! Enjoy!
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Yep, the new TIR does have a useful spill. Thanks for the pics!:twothumbs
 
matt0 said:
Sarge, how long does the glowring keep glowing?
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I can still easily see glow 8 hours later. I can tell it's glowing 12 hours later too if I find a dark spot to check it.

It might go even longer but as long as the glow lasts till morning that's really all you need.

My next experiment is to place a tiny mirror around the LED to see how many more lumens can get out the front!
 
Sgt. LED said:
I can still easily see glow 8 hours later. I can tell it's glowing 12 hours later too if I find a dark spot to check it.

It might go even longer but as long as the glow lasts till morning that's really all you need.

My next experiment is to place a tiny mirror around the LED to see how many more lumens can get out the front!
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Ooh Nice! 😀 More throw!
 
Just got my LX2. I also have a one stage E2DL head and a KX2C. I took some unscientific, lightmeter, homemade light box readings and the lights are ranked as follows for brightness:
LX2>KX2C>E2DL.

The KX2C and the E2DL were running 2x3.7 V RCR123's and the LX2 was powered by the stock SF primaries.

THEN, I powered the LX2 head with 2x3.7V RCR123's ....... no smoke, but MUCH brighter.....like an unscientific, quantitative measurement of 20% brighter than on primaries. Maybe running in DD?

I played lego, and I prefer the LX2 head on a VG FB2 body and my MJP 15-3 head(KL4-Ostar) on the LX2 body. The high setting from the 6 die Ostar and the low from the LX2 tailcap makes for a pretty cool combination.
 
seattlite said:
THEN, I powered the LX2 head with 2x3.7V RCR123's ....... no smoke, but MUCH brighter.....like an unscientific, quantitative measurement of 20% brighter than on primaries. Maybe running in DD?
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Oooohhhhhh Ahhhhhhhh :grin2: Do you plan to run RCR's as your primary batt in your LX2? If so will you keep us updated on how well it holds up?
 
seattlite said:
I powered the LX2 head with 2x3.7V RCR123's ....... no smoke, but MUCH brighter.....like an unscientific, quantitative measurement of 20% brighter than on primaries. Maybe running in DD?
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gsxrac said:
Oooohhhhhh Ahhhhhhhh Do you plan to run RCR's as your primary batt in your LX2? If so will you keep us updated on how well it holds up?
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+1.:thumbsup:

Idle thought:

LX2 head + older (& longer) L2 body, bored out & bored through + 2x17500
= high output, high runtime LiIon SureFire goodness.:huh:
(Not bothering to check earlier posts to see if the new body is dumb so as to permit this mod, I can dream, can't I?)
 
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seattlite said:
Just got my LX2. I also have a one stage E2DL head and a KX2C. I took some unscientific, lightmeter, homemade light box readings and the lights are ranked as follows for brightness:
LX2>KX2C>E2DL.

The KX2C and the E2DL were running 2x3.7 V RCR123's and the LX2 was powered by the stock SF primaries.

THEN, I powered the LX2 head with 2x3.7V RCR123's ....... no smoke, but MUCH brighter.....like an unscientific, quantitative measurement of 20% brighter than on primaries. Maybe running in DD?

I played lego, and I prefer the LX2 head on a VG FB2 body and my MJP 15-3 head(KL4-Ostar) on the LX2 body. The high setting from the 6 die Ostar and the low from the LX2 tailcap makes for a pretty cool combination.
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The LX2 on the VG FB2 body will be a "on high" clicky light only right? No low? No twisting? right?

Also curious to know if that 2xRCR123 is in Direct Drive and what the runtime is.

Thanks

Curtis
 
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cue003 said:
The LX2 on the VG FB2 body will be a "on high" clicky light only right? No low? No twisting? right?

Also curious to know if that 2xRCR123 is in Direct Drive and what the runtime is.

Thanks

Curtis
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Yup...just clicky high on the FB2 body.
 
Sgt. LED said:
I can still easily see glow 8 hours later. I can tell it's glowing 12 hours later too if I find a dark spot to check it.

It might go even longer but as long as the glow lasts till morning that's really all you need.

My next experiment is to place a tiny mirror around the LED to see how many more lumens can get out the front!
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Where can you buy the GITD rings at? :thinking:
 
Just got mine in the mail yesterday. Bright. I don't have an E2DL to compare to, but it easily smokes my U2. I love the throw of the TIR, but the beam isn't the prettiest. I'm considering getting a second LX2 and putting a reflector in it. Does anybody know of any reflectors that would fit good in that head as an easy swap (I'm no mod expert), and would preserve some decent throw. Also, would I have to insulate the back of the reflector (nearest the LED) with an o-ring to keep it from shorting out any electronics?

Would a reflector mod be as simple as unscrewing the head, and swapping out the TIR optic, or are there other steps involved?

Thanks for the help.
 
SCblur said:
Just got mine in the mail yesterday. Bright. I don't have an E2DL to compare to, but it easily smokes my U2. I love the throw of the TIR, but the beam isn't the prettiest. I'm considering getting a second LX2 and putting a reflector in it. Does anybody know of any reflectors that would fit good in that head as an easy swap (I'm no mod expert), and would preserve some decent throw. Also, would I have to insulate the back of the reflector (nearest the LED) with an o-ring to keep it from shorting out any electronics?

Would a reflector mod be as simple as unscrewing the head, and swapping out the TIR optic, or are there other steps involved?

Thanks for the help.
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Good Q. +1. Thoughts?
 
Got mine yesterday. I am a happy camper. This one is the perfect TIR 2x123 light. Just right. Just cool. A home run.

The wonderful TIR beam, the perfect UI, 2 simple modes, and the power of a 2x123 light. 😀 😀 😀

I am curious about how it will compare to the A2L.

bernie
 
Kiessling said:
Got mine yesterday. I am a happy camper. This one is the perfect TIR 2x123 light. Just right. Just cool. A home run.

The wonderful TIR beam, the perfect UI, 2 simple modes, and the power of a 2x123 light. 😀 😀 😀

I am curious about how it will compare to the A2L.

bernie
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What Are The Specs On The A2L? :thinking:
 
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