skalomax
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Does anybody have one of these?
How do you like them?
Just ordered one.
Thanks
How do you like them?
Just ordered one.
Thanks
Lumapower F1 SSC P4
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ernsanada
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skalomax
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Thanks.
I ordered one and It should be here today.
Is it any brighter than a L1DCE?
Thanks again!
I ordered one and It should be here today.
Is it any brighter than a L1DCE?
Thanks again!
light_emitting_dude
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I have been thinking about getting one of these also. Wonder what it can do with a 14500 lithium.........anyone tried this yet?
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taschenlampe
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skalomax said:
Look at the pictures in "ernsanada's" link!
To my eyes it is not near as bright ...
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ernsanada
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skalomax said:
Not as bright as the L1C CE. I think it's due to the fact that the SSC F1 is using an OP reflector vs the L1D CE's smooth. Also Ricky's explantion in the M1 thread, "SSC-P4's 120 degree make it more worth for Flood Beam." The beam indeed looks more like a flood beam to me.
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I just got mine recently. I don't have measuring equipment for lumen ouput or anything like that, but I'm happy to share my impressions.
First it is a bit less powerful to the eye than the L1D CE (on highest output). We got a report of a manufacturer's claimed output of about 70 lumens for the F1 (this info. from MattK of battery junction), whereas the L1D claims a 90 lumen highest output.
Then, it is also quite a bit floodier. The beam is also smoother and rounder more naturally, as it is driven by the SSC P4 and not the CREE XR-E.
It seems very high quality construction, the threads are impressively smooth.
It is a very pretty light, and can use all kinds of batteries, so it is very versatile. It is designed to be simpler and has one mode of output, by twisting the head. It can stand up as a candle. It is mainly intended for indoors use, not really the light you'd take for a forest hike (though it would probably be OK inside a tent!).
My reading is that it is designed a lot with style in mind, for those consumers who like to show something with a bit of flash in it, so it keeps the technical complications at a minimum. It doesn't even have any springs inside, that's how high quality it is.
Oh, and last, but not least, the beam itself (tint, shape) is the most beautiful I have EVER seen. Sometimes I find myself just looking at the beam itself, instead of the thing that I started pointing the flashlight to!
First it is a bit less powerful to the eye than the L1D CE (on highest output). We got a report of a manufacturer's claimed output of about 70 lumens for the F1 (this info. from MattK of battery junction), whereas the L1D claims a 90 lumen highest output.
Then, it is also quite a bit floodier. The beam is also smoother and rounder more naturally, as it is driven by the SSC P4 and not the CREE XR-E.
It seems very high quality construction, the threads are impressively smooth.
It is a very pretty light, and can use all kinds of batteries, so it is very versatile. It is designed to be simpler and has one mode of output, by twisting the head. It can stand up as a candle. It is mainly intended for indoors use, not really the light you'd take for a forest hike (though it would probably be OK inside a tent!).
My reading is that it is designed a lot with style in mind, for those consumers who like to show something with a bit of flash in it, so it keeps the technical complications at a minimum. It doesn't even have any springs inside, that's how high quality it is.
Oh, and last, but not least, the beam itself (tint, shape) is the most beautiful I have EVER seen. Sometimes I find myself just looking at the beam itself, instead of the thing that I started pointing the flashlight to!
