(I hope to do a more proper commentary and post better photos, but I just couldn't wait to post my initial impressions of this awesome little light!)
Preface: flashaholics are a fickle lot. Moving from grail to grail in search of the "perfect" light and seemingly never finding it. We come close, but then the siren song of another light calls us away. I've languished for some time looking for that perfect light, and while no light is "perfect", my initial impressions of this little titanium Aeon MKIII are that it is about as close as I hope to get any time soon.
No, it's not a flame thrower but I have those. No, it doesn't have uber low but I have that. What it is, is a lightweight, well made, drop dead gorgeous, perfect (yes, perfect) beamed little EDC that is simply a home run...and a light that I intend to carry every day for a very long time.
The packaging is downright elegant. No "lipstick" tube any more, but who cares? The light arrives in a very nice box, wrapped in a cloth bag.
It's VERY small. Shown here next to a Lumintop Ti Tool
And so lightweight that you hardly know you are carrying it. Lest you fear losing the light, just do as I do and clip it to your pocket. This clip is awesome and believe me, the light isn't going anywhere. And the light is so small that it doesn't get in the way.
I have bunches of CR2 cells. The one that I pulled out to use is due to expire in 2017 and produces only 2.93V, so I'm not totally confident about my sphere reading of 110 lumen on high. Enrique rates it at 180 and I plan to test it again with a fresh CR2 cell.
But oh, my, that beam. Shaped perfectly, and the tint is slightly rosy perfection. Smooth, no tint shift that I can see. I haven't gushed over a beam like this since the first Haiku 119V.
Here it is next to the previously shown Ti Tool with 219B emitter. I love the beam out of this little light, but was shocked that it looks almost greenish next to the rosy, beautiful beam from the Aeon's 219B
The clicky is smooth and positive. The build is exquisite. The clip is near perfection - big words from one (me) who doesn't care for clips!
Downsides? It's one expensive little thimble of titanium! But American made (sorry, international friends) craftsmanship doesn't come cheap, and Muyshondt lights have traditionally held their values very well. I see no reason why that won't be true of this one. Also, for you rechargeable battery fans, you are gonna have to go outside the box a bit - primary CR2s (not the most common battery but a form factor that I love) are the order of the day. Thankfully, I have a bunch of CR2s and Muyshondt lights traditionally have been battery vampires.
Scout24 and I were talking today about the relative lack of fanfare around this little light, which is surprising. I expect that will change once more people get their hands on one. $450 for ti or $295 for Al isn't going to make this an everyman's light, but if you are willing to spring for it, you won't regret it. And if you don't like it, it'll probably go quickly on the second hand market. But not mine - it's a keeper! Thanks, Enrique!
Preface: flashaholics are a fickle lot. Moving from grail to grail in search of the "perfect" light and seemingly never finding it. We come close, but then the siren song of another light calls us away. I've languished for some time looking for that perfect light, and while no light is "perfect", my initial impressions of this little titanium Aeon MKIII are that it is about as close as I hope to get any time soon.
No, it's not a flame thrower but I have those. No, it doesn't have uber low but I have that. What it is, is a lightweight, well made, drop dead gorgeous, perfect (yes, perfect) beamed little EDC that is simply a home run...and a light that I intend to carry every day for a very long time.
The packaging is downright elegant. No "lipstick" tube any more, but who cares? The light arrives in a very nice box, wrapped in a cloth bag.
It's VERY small. Shown here next to a Lumintop Ti Tool
And so lightweight that you hardly know you are carrying it. Lest you fear losing the light, just do as I do and clip it to your pocket. This clip is awesome and believe me, the light isn't going anywhere. And the light is so small that it doesn't get in the way.
I have bunches of CR2 cells. The one that I pulled out to use is due to expire in 2017 and produces only 2.93V, so I'm not totally confident about my sphere reading of 110 lumen on high. Enrique rates it at 180 and I plan to test it again with a fresh CR2 cell.
But oh, my, that beam. Shaped perfectly, and the tint is slightly rosy perfection. Smooth, no tint shift that I can see. I haven't gushed over a beam like this since the first Haiku 119V.
Here it is next to the previously shown Ti Tool with 219B emitter. I love the beam out of this little light, but was shocked that it looks almost greenish next to the rosy, beautiful beam from the Aeon's 219B
The clicky is smooth and positive. The build is exquisite. The clip is near perfection - big words from one (me) who doesn't care for clips!
Downsides? It's one expensive little thimble of titanium! But American made (sorry, international friends) craftsmanship doesn't come cheap, and Muyshondt lights have traditionally held their values very well. I see no reason why that won't be true of this one. Also, for you rechargeable battery fans, you are gonna have to go outside the box a bit - primary CR2s (not the most common battery but a form factor that I love) are the order of the day. Thankfully, I have a bunch of CR2s and Muyshondt lights traditionally have been battery vampires.
Scout24 and I were talking today about the relative lack of fanfare around this little light, which is surprising. I expect that will change once more people get their hands on one. $450 for ti or $295 for Al isn't going to make this an everyman's light, but if you are willing to spring for it, you won't regret it. And if you don't like it, it'll probably go quickly on the second hand market. But not mine - it's a keeper! Thanks, Enrique!
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