Surefire L2???

I found the following on the TAD Gear website:

Surefire L-2 DIGITAL LUMAMAX

L2 is fitted with a three-watt White LED
(light emitting Diode)

2 Stage light output Low output 15 lumens
High output XX lumens (*rumored to be as bright as a L4)

Powered by a single lithium 123A 3-volt battery

The LumaMax features digital current regulation circuitry and a digitally controlled two-stage switching mechanism

2 stage tail cap

Hard Anodized Type 3 body

Deep pocket clip

MSRP = $165.00

Anyone have any photos? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif


"Lux" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif

wouldn't a single 123 have problems driving a 3watter at spec?

Where on the TAD page did you see the L2 info? I just looked through their site, and saw info on the U2, but didn't see any mention of an L2. Nothing in the "what's new" section either.

-Keith

http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme%20gear/flashlights%20main/surefire_l2_digital_lumamax.htm

This also looks interesting:

http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme%20gear/flashlights%20main/surefire_u2.htm

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Lux_Luminous said:
I found the following on the TAD Gear website:
Surefire L-2 DIGITAL LUMAMAX

Powered by a single lithium 123A 3-volt battery

"Lux" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif

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I guess this is a typo at TAD, should be 2 123 cells IMHO

Klaus

I guess the Z57 can not be attached to it. 3 watter or 5 watter? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif

my Moneys on it being a 5 watter (regular KL4 bezel)

That pic above don't look like it's using a single 123. So TAD gear got the wrong info?

I would bet that's the case. A single 123 does not have the oomph to drive a 5W to spec.

I think it's 5 watter too, but the TAD info says 3.

whatever it is, it sure is long - almost as long as a UBH by the looks of it.

Hmmm...you're right, it IS a tad on the long side. Maybe it has the circuitry inside the body, like the L1/A2?

According to unnamed sources the L2 is 1.3" longer than an L1 and uses the 5W L4 Bezel Assembly driven with TWO 123s. Given the additional length and the use of a 5W I think a Super L1 that is 1" shorter and uses the PR~T reflector and LuxIII T driven by a BB917 and 2x123 is a nice tradeoff /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

It looks a little awkward being so long. That picture looks photoshopped as well... A 5watter with dual output would be nice. Seems like this is stepping on the toes of the U2 tho?

Oops,I pay more and more as the price of flashlight become more and more expensive..

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According to unnamed sources the L2 is 1.3" longer than an L1 and uses the 5W L4 Bezel Assembly driven with TWO 123s. Given the additional length and the use of a 5W I think a Super L1 that is 1" shorter and uses the PR~T reflector and LuxIII T driven by a BB917 and 2x123 is a nice tradeoff /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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I agree, Raindrop.

But, I'll probably get one of these anyway. Don is so busy anymore, and his bored out L1s are gone within hours of him putting them up for sale. The L2's body will make a nice host for my McLux heads /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

I like the L1 style Z60 lanyard setup and the feel of the L1 body geometry. Hope they produce it in black HA III.

Britt

Another Surefire ? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

Oh no ! I'll never finish my collection. I am on stand by list for an U2 and now a new L2 is announced /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon15.gif
One other to buy this year. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif

Britt, do you sell McLux Head /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif

Hi Pascal /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif

No, I am a buyer and becoming a hoarder of McGizmo anything. Just like you! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif

Britt

It seems that SF gives us the best of the L4 and the TW4.

When I talked to the guy at TAD Gear, he said that the L2 was a 3w, but I seem to remember him saying that it was indeed 2 cells, so I guess it's just a typo on the page...