What headlamps do red?

[R11GS]

What headlamps do both white and red?

I know the Photon Fusion...

 

[Marduke]

The Energizer 3 and 6 LED (and more models that I forget).

 

[Skeeterbytes]

Some Primus models have both color LEDs. At least one Gerber has white, red and green. Then there are the lensed red lights, such as several Petzls (Taktikka, et al.).

--Rick

What headlamps do both white and red?

I know the Photon Fusion...

 

[BlackDecker]

Don't forget the Rayovac Sportsman Extreme 1AA headlamp. Has both Lux and 2 red LED's. $19 at Wal-Mart.

 

[Carpenter]

What headlamps do both white and red?

I read the title wrong. I was looking for the headlights (car) that do white and red..

 

[sotyakr]

Also both the .5 and 1W (both Luxeons) Coleman Exponents. In addition to the Luxeon primary, both models have a pair of white 5mm LED's and a pair of 5mm reds.

 

[R11GS]

I read the title wrong. I was looking for the headlights (car) that do white and red..

That would be......... interesting....

 

[R11GS]

The only energizer I found was the three LED. It has three whites and one red. But it uses AAA; I tremendously prefer AA's (or even 123's) to the point where a AAA light would have to be nearly perfect before I would consider it.


The Primus' I find that offer the white/red combo are the Primus Primelite A and the CA. The CA has no top strap and uses AAA's, but the A has the top strap which I like, runs on AA's and has a removable battery pack in the back to balance. That's all good stuff. What I've read says it lacks regulation, but I don't think the Fusion has good regulation either. It doesn't have the dimming options of the Fusion, but it does look like with that Luxeon, it'll have much better white throw. Appears like a decent light. I'll have to see if I can find more "reviews".


I couldn't find any Gerbers with the white/red option.


From Petzl I see the Tactikka, Tikka and Zipka, but they all appear to be AAA light that use red lenses with white LED's. For several reasons I believe that red LED's are a better red solution than white LED's with red lenses. I see that the Micro is incandescent, has a red lens option and runs on AA's, but it's an incandescent only and not dimmable. The Saxo appears to have a red lens option and runs AA's, but it has no top strap and is non-dimmable incandescent too.


I looked at the Rayovac site and they really lack good data.


The Coleman Exponent 1W-4AA looks kinda interesting, but I can't find many details on the operation. It is 4 AA's so it might be getting on the heavy side of things. I'd sure like more info on the operating modes...




So aside from the Fusion, the Primus Primelite A and the Coleman Exponent 1W-4AA seem the best [so far] for my considerations.

 

[Skeeterbytes]

http://www.gerbergear.com/product.php?model=0007


--Rick

 

[filibuster]

+1 to what BlackDecker mentioned on the Rayovac 1AA headlamp which has a great red LED option. Here's a link to what CPF'rs have said about it: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=169690

It has a 1 watt white LED with two 5mm red LEDs and a single 5mm blue LED plus a diffuser powered by a single AA battery.

 

[JohnB]

We stock some models that do red. One model from Sunree called "The Challenge" has 7 white 6 red and 6 blue.



John

 

[R11GS]

The Gerber link was somewhat helpful; thanks Skeeterbytes. But like the Rayovac, it still leaves me with more questions than answers. I found the Gerber on Flashlightreviews, and it didn't fair well there for many reasons I can relate to.


It really looks like the top contenders for me are the Fusion, Primus Primelite A and the Coleman Exponent 1W-4AA. They all run on AA's and have top straps. Of these the Coleman and the Primus have a decent throwing white mode. The Fusion has better dimming. From what I can find, the Coleman has the best regulation of the bunch. It also looks like the price winner of these three.

But while the manufacturer's site for the Fusion tells me the entire operating instructions, the Coleman site and the Primus sites are... just plain lame. I'd really like to know the dimming modes and whether you can start them [logically] in red.

 

[Skeeterbytes]

I have a Primelite AR and it always starts in red mode. Which means they actually understand

I don't have it with me, so I hope you'll forgive me for not remembering all the available modes. What I recall is the red pattern is fairly tight and bright enough to walk by, the white 5mm mode is quite floody, and the Lux mode is a tight spot with quite a bit of spill. My AR is not regulated, and I don't know what they might have changed since I got it at least two years ago. They don't mention regulation with any of their lights.

The detachable battery box is a slick feature. Of course you also have to deal with the cord, which winds around the box when attached to the headstrap. Overall, I'd say the build and materials quality are about par with Black Diamond, and a notch behind PT or Petzl.

--Rick

The Gerber link was somewhat helpful; thanks Skeeterbytes. But like the Rayovac, it still leaves me with more questions than answers. I found the Gerber on Flashlightreviews, and it didn't fair well there for many reasons I can relate to.


It really looks like the top contenders for me are the Fusion, Primus Primelite A and the Coleman Exponent 1W-4AA. They all run on AA's and have top straps. Of these the Coleman and the Primus have a decent throwing white mode. The Fusion has better dimming. From what I can find, the Coleman has the best regulation of the bunch. It also looks like the price winner of these three.

But while the manufacturer's site for the Fusion tells me the entire operating instructions, the Coleman site and the Primus sites are... just plain lame. I'd really like to know the dimming modes and whether you can start them [logically] in red.

 

[R11GS]

Thanks! That's very helpful. I think I'll simply start a thread asking about the Coleman....

 

[Campdavid]

Try the Inova 24/7 with the accessories kit....includes a strap to wear as a headlamp, a clip/cord combo to hang it from your neck (or other object), even a magentic clip and a few you can stick on a wall.

Has red, two levels of white, flashing modes and even a beacon so you can find it in the dark.

http://www.inovalight.com/247.html

 

[R11GS]

It's funny....


I sent a request to Coleman for instructions on their headlamp, got a bot response within a day. Now, more than a week later...... Nothing...... :sigh:


Yesterday, even though Skeeterbytes confirmed the Primelite A starts in red, I sent them a request for the instructions; late in the day too. I received the instruction pamphlet from them first thing this morning.

I guess Coleman is not so interested in decent customer support. Maybe a reason to put them lower on my list. :thumbsdow



I might just go for a Primelite A at this point.....

 

[Sigman]

There's a handy lens kit you can get (red/green/clear) for the Petzl Tikka. Makes a versatile little headlamp!

 

[R11GS]

The Tikka is only AAA's though, right? I'm pretty strongly against AAA solutions. If the light was "perfect" with the exception of using AAA, that wouldn't stop me though. I also find that while lenses work very well with incandescent, they don't make nearly as much sense with LED's. A red LED will be *way* more efficient than a white LED with a red lens.

 

[R11GS]

I found a close-out deal on the Primelite AR for $34.95 ($29.95 for the A)!!! At that price, I guess I gotta give one a whirl.

 

[stansbrew]

love your avitar R11gs