How does L1 low-beam compare to A2 low?
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BeeSee
Newly Enlightened
I have an L1 and really like it.
The low beam is unregulated, but is more than sufficient for reading
The low beam is unregulated, but is more than sufficient for reading
FC.
Flashlight Enthusiast
A2 is brighter. Much brighter. I can take a pic, if you wish...
WaltH
Enlightened
I have the red LED A2. The LED's do stay on when the incan is lit. On my red you can only tell up close...and then it's just a little red around the edges. My red A2 is my most carried light at present. Easy to move around the house at night without disturbing anyone.
The_LED_Museum
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MTFD17 said:
Is it true that the LEDs stay on when the incan's on?
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Yes, the LEDs stay on when the incandescent bulb is going.
As far as the A2 and the L1 on low, the A2 is most definitely brighter and more greenish and has a wider beam than the L1. I guess I'll have to wait till after dark before I can meter them correctly. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
MTFD17 said:
Is it true that the LEDs stay on when the incan's on?
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Yes, the LEDs stay on when the incandescent bulb is going.
As far as the A2 and the L1 on low, the A2 is most definitely brighter and more greenish and has a wider beam than the L1. I guess I'll have to wait till after dark before I can meter them correctly. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Chris M.
Flashlight Enthusiast
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Size15's
Flashaholic
I have the red LED A2. The LED's do stay on when the incan is lit. On my red you can only tell up close...and then it's just a little red around the edges. My red A2 is my most carried light at present. Easy to move around the house at night without disturbing anyone.
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FC.
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hey, where did that nice A2 reflector close-up came from? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/twak.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
FC.
Flashlight Enthusiast
Is the low beam on the L1 enough light to do things (such as read) or do you really need the high? Thanks
-Mike
-Mike
FC.
Flashlight Enthusiast
L1 LOW VS. A2 LOW
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And few misc pics:
Carpe Diem
Flashlight Enthusiast
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Xrunner said:
Is the low beam on the L1 enough light to do things (such as read) or do you really need the high? Thanks
-Mike
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Hi Mike...
I like the L1 alot. Its low beam is bright enough to read by and to also navigate in the dark, and at the same time not totally ruining your night vision. And when you need more light, the high beam is similar to the Arc LS.
It`s a really nice combination.
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Xrunner said:
Is the low beam on the L1 enough light to do things (such as read) or do you really need the high? Thanks
-Mike
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Hi Mike...
I like the L1 alot. Its low beam is bright enough to read by and to also navigate in the dark, and at the same time not totally ruining your night vision. And when you need more light, the high beam is similar to the Arc LS.
It`s a really nice combination.
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The_LED_Museum
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A quick measurement shows the L1 on low puts out about 6,000mcd (6 foot-candles), while the A2 on low puts out about 20,000mcd (20 foot-candles).
Both measurements were taken at 12" with a Meterman LM631 light meter. I did *not* put new batteries in each light, so these readings could be slighly off. But I think they're pretty darn close, because both lights feed from lithium CR123A cells. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Both measurements were taken at 12" with a Meterman LM631 light meter. I did *not* put new batteries in each light, so these readings could be slighly off. But I think they're pretty darn close, because both lights feed from lithium CR123A cells. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
