Elzetta Questions?

IMightBeWrong

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I'm not entirely clear on how the tailcaps and switches work on their lights. First off, do they click or are they tap on and off lights? Also, is there a single brightness only light that they make? JW, thanks guys :)
 

Coyote302

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My buddy has an Elzetta that I tried it for few minutes once. I believe the switch was a forward clicky with a muted/damped feel and sound. It was not like other loud clickies. From the website they offer "Rotary, Clicky, High/Low, or High/Strobe Tailcap(s)". I'm pretty sure only the High/Low switch (tailcap) provides anything other than a single brightness. I remember the Hi/Lo swith (and the entire light) felt very good and solid. I think the FAQs (link) cover things pretty well and the video there is straight forward. I did not notice any audible "click" on the video which matches my memory. Hope this helps.
-Rich
 

Nachtwacht

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Hello IMightBeWrong,

My first post to you...

Elzetta offers four types of tailcaps for their ZFL flashlights.

1) Rotary tailcap: this one functions the exact same way as a classic SureFire 6P twisty tailcap. You press the tailcap for momentary; for constant on you have to twist clockwise. This is a 1-level switch (HIGH only).

2) Clicky tailcap: this is a standard 'forward clicky' (click-on/click-off tailcap). Press halfway for momentary. Push more for constant on. This is also a 1-level switch (HIGH-only).

3) High/Low: the high/low switch is kind of a combination between the 'clicky tailcap' and the 'rotary'. When the tailcap is completely turned clockwise (so it can't turn any more) it is in the 'HIGH' position. Press half-way for momentary-high; press more until it clicks for constant-on-high. If you want 'LOW', you twist the tailcap slightly counterclockwise. On low it functions as on high: press half-way for momentary; press more until it clicks for constant-on.

4) High/Strobe: this tailcap works the exact same way as the High/Low, with this difference that the low function is replaced by a strobe.

You can find a good video on the Elzetta website, showing the difference between the High/Low and High/Strobe switch: Elzetta.com - Products & Faq - Elzetta ZFL-M60 - Elzetta High/Strobe Tailcap Demonstration. (Edit: I saw that Coyote302 already provided this link)

Regards,

Nachtwacht.
 
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