Looking for a zooming EDC (CR123)

nakamoomin

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Hi.

I bought this light for my dad for christmas, and the more I think about it, the more i kick myself for not buying one for myself. I paid a little over USD 30,-.

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It is called Nu-FlaRE ALX-76R91L, and it's a single-mode, single 123A design featuring a 4x zooming optic. It is small enough for EDC (80x28mm, 61g), and it outputs around 160 lumens (manufacturers claim). Build quality seems ok, VERY similar to my Romisen RC-F4. (almost think they are from the same factory)

It contains a Luxeon Rebel 90 emitter.

What I like about this light is the small size (and weight), usability of the flood-zoom function (perfectly smooth flood, no artifackts or hotspots) and output. For close-up work it is brilliant. However the only store that stocked them is sold out, and is not planning to restock. Versions with 1x and 2x AA exist, so does 2x CR123.

Does anyone know of a similar light? I've had a look at the X2000 at DX, but it seems a little lo-qual..

T.
 
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nakamoomin

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I got it in Norway from a Norwegian/Swedish store called Teknikmagasinet.

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(in Norwegian)

I've seen the AA and 2xCR123A-versions on Amazon:

AA-version

2xCR123A-version

At current exchange rates (1 USD= 6.8 NOK) it should be around $36.
The same store sold the 2xCR123A for $44.

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UPDATE

I found this webpage:
http://www.favourlightthai.com/product_detail.php?id=00000000014

Seems to be the manufacturer (no prices on the site).
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T.
 
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MWClint

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If you dont mind spending a bit more, i dont think you'll find a nicer focusable cr123 light.

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nakamoomin

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The AA version of this light

link

Is going for $20 in swedish stores (I live near the border).

Would it be possible to mod this to direct drive and use a 14500?
Or would it fdamage the Rebel 90?

I know that Crees can be direct driven, how about Rebels?
T.
 
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