Jul 15, 2011 #1 R river251 Newly Enlightened Joined Jun 4, 2011 Messages 27 I know these are different prices. But is there any way to tell from the specs which throws a beam farther, and wider? And has longer battery life? Thanks. If I sound like a rookie, it's because I am. Thanks! Jim
I know these are different prices. But is there any way to tell from the specs which throws a beam farther, and wider? And has longer battery life? Thanks. If I sound like a rookie, it's because I am. Thanks! Jim
Jul 15, 2011 #2 HKJ Flashaholic Joined Mar 26, 2008 Messages 9,715 Location Copenhagen, Denmark river251 said: I know these are different prices. But is there any way to tell from the specs which throws a beam farther, and wider? And has longer battery life? Thanks. If I sound like a rookie, it's because I am. Thanks! Jim Click to expand... I have compared the beams in this beamshot. For lights with ANSI/FL1 specifications, you can compare the specifications directly, except the runtime. For runtime you need a review with a runtime curve. For lights without ANSI/FL1 specifications, you need reviews to compare them.
river251 said: I know these are different prices. But is there any way to tell from the specs which throws a beam farther, and wider? And has longer battery life? Thanks. If I sound like a rookie, it's because I am. Thanks! Jim Click to expand... I have compared the beams in this beamshot. For lights with ANSI/FL1 specifications, you can compare the specifications directly, except the runtime. For runtime you need a review with a runtime curve. For lights without ANSI/FL1 specifications, you need reviews to compare them.
Jul 15, 2011 #3 M midget Enlightened Joined Apr 8, 2006 Messages 233 Location MA can't compare the battery lives for you, but i've owned both the catapult and tk35. catapult = farther tk35 = wider
can't compare the battery lives for you, but i've owned both the catapult and tk35. catapult = farther tk35 = wider
Jul 15, 2011 #4 B Bullzeyebill Flashaholic Joined Feb 21, 2003 Messages 12,164 Location CA Moving this to the LED Flashlights forum. Bill
