AAA lights with the same UI as EZ series
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Flying Turtle
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I can think of no AAA lights with this UI. I'm sure it would be popular.
Geoff
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Joe Talmadge
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Easily my favorite UI for a really small pocketable light, at least when it works well, as on my Aeon. Would like to see a quality AAA with it.
As Dan Fo has pointed out, the very well-made Mako is one, but don't expect it to be a pocket rocket. It's also quite hard to get one now.
The EZ AA (Q5 or R2) is the best choice for your desired UI and size albeit using AA. I can't think of another (using that UI) at the moment. :thinking:
The EZ AA (Q5 or R2) is the best choice for your desired UI and size albeit using AA. I can't think of another (using that UI) at the moment. :thinking:
That's definitely the curious part. You'd think that such an incredibly simple & useful UI would be extremely common. Especially on single AAA models that are nearly always designed to switch on with a twist instead of a click.
LEDninja
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First Peter made the Arc AAA.
Then Millermods modded 2 and 3 level versions. Some with Luxeons, later ones with Cree.
Then Nitecore made an AA version called the EZAA.
Unfortunately Millermods can not get good bodies from the new Arc company and stopped making any more.
Try putting a buy request for a 2 stage Millermodded Arc AAA in B/S/T.
Then Millermods modded 2 and 3 level versions. Some with Luxeons, later ones with Cree.
Then Nitecore made an AA version called the EZAA.
Unfortunately Millermods can not get good bodies from the new Arc company and stopped making any more.
Try putting a buy request for a 2 stage Millermodded Arc AAA in B/S/T.
Fortunately the Fenix LD15 looks like an EZAA clone using the first version of the UI.
Thanks, but I'd rather find a model that can tailstand.
You may want to suggest it to Fenix using their online questionnaire, like I've just done.
calipsoii
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LD15 interface is twist on high, twist off, twist on low. It's not twist for low, twist more for high like the EZ AA was.
JWRitchie76
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Right. I was just about to pull the trigger then I saw that you had to do all that stupid twisting and decided against it. What the frig man. this is the most simple and reliable UI to put in a twisty light of any size and these goofball companies insist on some cheesy, "please the newby" carpal tunnel syndrom UI for what is supposed to be simple to use UI! **SIGH** I'd pay good money right now for a two stage 1xAA or 1xAAA twisty with an XP-G and a runtime on high (120 lumens) of over 2 hours and a low (5 lumens) with at least 50 hours!!
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Joe Talmadge
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judging by the EZAA though, this UI isn't so easy to get right. Maybe the >$100 Aeon makes it look easy, but I've heard enough complaints about the EZ's execution of this UI that I wonder how easy it is to do it right
calipsoii
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4sevens confirmed that the Preon is not the rumored "e01 killer". The thread devoted entirely TO the E01 killer is here: http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=233237
The one with the most votes is a 1xAAA with EZ interface and ultra-low. With any luck, we'll see this light soon.
The one with the most votes is a 1xAAA with EZ interface and ultra-low. With any luck, we'll see this light soon.
Never really heard complaints about the UI. Have heard complaints about Nitecore's reliability declining, along with overall quality. Still, took a chance on their EZ AA model. No major issues to report.
You are correct calipsoii, I realized my error after reading a couple of reviews of the LD15.
Too bad Nitecore changed the EZ AA's UI, making it now a single mode (adjustable, but you only get one mode ready to use when you switch on the light). And the "old" version looks hard to find.
Wish they would make an AAA version.
think2x
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http://www.eagletac.com/download/readme/pn20a_readme.pdf
EagleTac PN20a is a 1xAAA light with the same UI as the EZ series. I have one in neutral tint, it's great and yes it tail stands.
EagleTac PN20a is a 1xAAA light with the same UI as the EZ series. I have one in neutral tint, it's great and yes it tail stands.
think2x
Flashlight Enthusiast
I can't believe I didn't see that in your OP. I guess that's a big :fail: for me.At three inches, it is big for a AAA light but does do one handed easy.
