Quickbeam
Flashlight Enthusiast
A lot of information has already been posted in this thread.
Here's a recap of the changes:
Glow in the dark tailcap switch cover (looks yellow in normal light)
Glow in the dark ring at end of reflector behind lens
No more glow paint in grooves on sides of AA case (empty grooves)
Click on for "normal" output (65% of max, PWM)
Click off, then click back on within 2 seconds to change modes
OR soft-press switch anytime while on to change modes
2 second or greater pause after clicking off resets the sequence
Mode sequence: Normal, Low, Max, Strobe, Off
Strobe is VERY annoying - like Gladius/Striker strobe
The mode change soft-press can be very quick. After clicking on I can get it into the strobe in less than 1/2 second (really!)
The flat side panels are a little smaller
The square checkering around the tailcap has been replaced with diamond checkering.
The laser etching looks more refined.
Diferent belt sheath. Looks more like the Fenix now instead of the original with flap. I prefer the original, but with the flap the tailcap GITD is covered up.
It is supposed to work with all the old battery tubes - haven't tried it just yet. I received the package last night, but the SHTF (90+ deg. outside and house AC died , car had to go into the shop... when it rains it pours.) and I'm finally getting to play with it this morning.
Full review with output, runtime, etc. will be coming soon.
EDIT: Just tried the 123A tube from the Jet1 - it fits, but, it just barely screws on enough to cover the highest point on the O-ring. Not good. Looks like you may need a new 123A tube to fit the new head. I'll bet it's because the electronics in the head moved the contact plate back on the threads a bit.
The 2-AA extention tube fits fine.
Doug P.
Here's a recap of the changes:
Glow in the dark tailcap switch cover (looks yellow in normal light)
Glow in the dark ring at end of reflector behind lens
No more glow paint in grooves on sides of AA case (empty grooves)
Click on for "normal" output (65% of max, PWM)
Click off, then click back on within 2 seconds to change modes
OR soft-press switch anytime while on to change modes
2 second or greater pause after clicking off resets the sequence
Mode sequence: Normal, Low, Max, Strobe, Off
Strobe is VERY annoying - like Gladius/Striker strobe
The mode change soft-press can be very quick. After clicking on I can get it into the strobe in less than 1/2 second (really!)
The flat side panels are a little smaller
The square checkering around the tailcap has been replaced with diamond checkering.
The laser etching looks more refined.
Diferent belt sheath. Looks more like the Fenix now instead of the original with flap. I prefer the original, but with the flap the tailcap GITD is covered up.
It is supposed to work with all the old battery tubes - haven't tried it just yet. I received the package last night, but the SHTF (90+ deg. outside and house AC died , car had to go into the shop... when it rains it pours.) and I'm finally getting to play with it this morning.
Full review with output, runtime, etc. will be coming soon.
EDIT: Just tried the 123A tube from the Jet1 - it fits, but, it just barely screws on enough to cover the highest point on the O-ring. Not good. Looks like you may need a new 123A tube to fit the new head. I'll bet it's because the electronics in the head moved the contact plate back on the threads a bit.
The 2-AA extention tube fits fine.
Doug P.
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