Preon P1 MKIII

[Chauncey Gardiner]

One shouldn't expect a dramatic increase from 60 to 100 lumens. The runtime of 1 hr for Burst needs to be changed on the website.

Brightness Levels

(With 1xAAA NiMH battery) Low: 1 lumen, 45 hrs Medium: 15 lumens, 5 hrs High: 60 lumens, 1.2 hrs Max: 100 lumens, 1 hr- Burst: 100 lumens, 1 hr

[Got Lumens?]

One shouldn't expect a dramatic increase from 60 to 100 lumens. The runtime of 1 hr for Burst needs to be changed on the website.

CG is right. Let's not forget everyone's eyes are also different. Without tools the easiest way to view it is by focusing on the brightness of the spill of the beam, and not the hotspot.

[Mgizler]

Thanks for the info guys. I understand now. I guess initially I was looking for a greater difference between the two settings. But finally realized its there just a minor change.

I’m still enjoying the light. It’s hard sometimes to not want crazy lumens. I carried a olight sr2 for quite some time. But I always seem to come back to a AAA light because of the ability they have to disappear in the pocket. And 100 lumens is more than enough light for every day use. But again.....it’s hard not to crave the Big lumens of a larger light sometimes.

[Chauncey Gardiner]

Thanks for the info guys. I understand now. I guess initially I was looking for a greater difference between the two settings. But finally realized its there just a minor change.

I’m still enjoying the light. It’s hard sometimes to not want crazy lumens. I carried a olight sr2 for quite some time. But I always seem to come back to a AAA light because of the ability they have to disappear in the pocket. And 100 lumens is more than enough light for every day use. But again.....it’s hard not to crave the Big lumens of a larger light sometimes.

Crazy lumens, you say. Boy have I got a light for you!

900 to be exact. MiNI MK III

[Chauncey Gardiner]

Excellent picture. Provided for size reference.



Photo Credit: SNES

[Mgizler]

Very nice. I had one of those when 4sevens first came out with them. Can’t remember what happened to it. I almost ordered one but decided on the preon.

[Mgizler]

Great picture btw

[cave dave]

Did the mode memory problem on the P1 MKIII ever get fixed?

[Got Lumens?]

Did the mode memory problem on the P1 MKIII ever get fixed?

I have sent the lights on to Flfrk. They should arrive Friday. Short review: the newest Preons are excellent. The P1 and P2 both have easily accessible burst modes, (unlike my first-production-run examples,) so it appears the bugs are all worked out now. I was surprised by just how well the P2 disappears into a pocket. I will probably buy one sometime, when either the silver or copper is on sale. (Black doesn't appeal to me, or I would have bought one at 20% off the other day. Why only black?...) Longer review with pictures to follow.

The Foursevens Preon P1 P2 Pass-Around n GAW is still going.

[defloyd77]

Well the iinevitable finally happened and my P1 fell out of my pocket somewhere. I should have learned my lesson not to EDC it anymore after a bunch of close calls.

Sorry, but until this flaw is fixed, I have no intention on buying another Preon.

[RUSH FAN]

What did you not clip it correctly to yourself?
I have NEVER had problems losing the light.

Well the iinevitable finally happened and my P1 fell out of my pocket somewhere. I should have learned my lesson not to EDC it anymore after a bunch of close calls.

Sorry, but until this flaw is fixed, I have no intention on buying another Preon.

[Got Lumens?]

I've lost lights. They've gotten snagged on my seatbelt . Found one, a preon1 I dropped in the fall on a gravel driveway that next spring. Changed the cell and worked fine, just a little dinged up.

[defloyd77]

What did you not clip it correctly to yourself?
I have NEVER had problems losing the light.

Yeah, that's probably what happened, I must have forgotten how to use these high tech, fancy pants clip doohickeys.

It's the ONLY light I have had this much trouble with staying clipped to a pocket.

[berfles]

Anyone know where you can find the copper one? Prometheus gave me the lovely answer of "we don't when our own items will ever be in stock"and I can't find it anywhere else.

[Got Lumens?]

Anyone know where you can find the copper one? Prometheus gave me the lovely answer of "we don't when our own items will ever be in stock"and I can't find it anywhere else.

Have You tried a WTB post?

[berfles]

Have You tried a WTB post?

I haven't, I'd rather wait for them to be in stock vs getting someone's used light. Just wish there was any sort of ETA at all.

[Got Lumens?]

I haven't, I'd rather wait for them to be in stock vs getting someone's used light. Just wish there was any sort of ETA at all.

Great News!!!!
The recent kickstarter for the Titanium Preon 1 will allow a pre-order of the Copper Preon 1 and Copper Preon 2 at a discount. Check it out Here.

[SmCaudata]

Great News!!!!
The recent kickstarter for the Titanium Preon 1 will allow a pre-order of the Copper Preon 1 and Copper Preon 2 at a discount. Check it out Here.

Thanks for this. Grabbed one of each. These are great lights to scatter around the house. I have a black one already.

Sent from my SM-G975U using Candlepowerforums mobile app

[Mgizler]

I don’t see the Kickstarter on the link

[Got Lumens?]

I don’t see the Kickstarter on the link

Not sure what happened, but the link will take You to the product page, then click on the pre-order store button.

[Got Lumens?]

Shipping Notice gotten.
Titanium MKIII P1 on the way!

[Rstype]

Shipping Notice gotten.
Titanium MKIII P1 on the way!

very happy about it too! It’s kinda cool they went with 5000k I believe for the Ti preons.

[Got Lumens?]

I haven't, I'd rather wait for them to be in stock vs getting someone's used light. Just wish there was any sort of ETA at all.

I'll ask for You if they plan on stocking the website
Just got mine. really cool. The new Copper MKIII's have their own unique plastic insert to accommodate the sealed light.

[JimIslander]

Shipping Notice gotten.
Titanium MKIII P1 on the way!

Love mine. No issues. Beautiful little jewel of a light.

[JimIslander]

RUNTIME ON LOW = 40 hours

Tested twice with the included 450 mA paleblue battery. Should get much more with Eneloop or primaries.

Time is plus/minus 15 minutes, since that is about how often I checked the light. At ~40 hours she goes dark. Looks like about 1 lumen the entire time, but that is just looking at it.

[Got Lumens?]

I haven't, I'd rather wait for them to be in stock vs getting someone's used light. Just wish there was any sort of ETA at all.

The Titanium P1's are in stock

RUNTIME ON LOW = 40 hours

Tested twice with the included 450 mA paleblue battery. Should get much more with Eneloop or primaries.

Time is plus/minus 15 minutes, since that is about how often I checked the light. At ~40 hours she goes dark. Looks like about 1 lumen the entire time, but that is just looking at it.

That sounds good. I'd like to hear your Eneloop(?ReCyko) results. I'll give Lithium Primaries a test and get back here.


Edit: Thursday 16:00hrs started runtime on Low with an Olight Lithium Primary cell
. . . . Friday . . 16:00hrs Low output still strong
. . . . Saturday 16:00hrs Low output still strong
. . . . Sunday . 16:00hrs Low output declined but still stable

[Got Lumens?]

The Titanium P1 runtime on Low

~ 81 - 86 hours using Olight Lithium Primary cell.

Edit: Thursday 16:00hrs started runtime on Low with an Olight Lithium Primary cell
. . . . Friday . . 16:00hrs Low output still strong
. . . . Saturday 16:00hrs Low output still strong
. . . . Sunday . 16:00hrs Low output declined but still stable
. . . . Monday . 01:00hrs Low Stable
. . . . Monday . 05:00hrs Lights out

New Edit:
. . . . If You're a Promethean, Watch for the new pass-around of the FourSevens Preon 1 in Titanium. . .
. . . . A clever clue for You all beforehand

[cave dave]

Did the mode memory problem on the P1 MKIII ever get fixed?

To answer my own question from August 2019 the P1 MKIII single AAA light arrived 29Jan, 2021 and the memory bug is still there. Quark MkIII 16L LiIon 16670 light that arrived today does not have this problem.

[Got Lumens?]

To answer my own question from August 2019 the P1 MKIII single AAA light arrived 29Jan, 2021 and the memory bug is still there. Quark MkIII 16L LiIon 16670 light that arrived today does not have this problem.

Memory Bug ???
Please elaborate. First I have heard.

[cave dave]

Memory Bug ???
Please elaborate. First I have heard.

I think part of the confusion is that two threads got merged, the titanium version discussion and the original discussion.

Memory bug after turbo discussion starts at post 337, defloyd77 first explains what I see in post 338.

Interesting. When I do it with low, it comes on in med. med comes back on low and high also comes back on in low.

You join the discussion in post 339

It sounds like the light is thinking there is an extra click. Try double dap(press) and hold without clicking. The light should be on momentary burst, while still holding complete the click. Does the level change or light flicker? If so there is something causing a switching trouble.
Try making sure the switch is fully seated by using a flat pencil inside the battery tube. If the switch is not fully seated You will have trouble because the amount of finger travel will be greater and affect it's switching ergonomics. All else fails send support an email and they will take care of You.