theksmith
Explorer
you hold down for a moment to go to red, much better than scrolling, but not quite as good as a plain "night mode" switch would be
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you hold down for a moment to go to red, much better than scrolling, but not quite as good as a plain "night mode" switch would be
K2ZJ
Explorer
Thats cool, and I am sure it is better quality than mine. Thanks for the info.
I picked up one of these today. The batteries are charging now and I'll try it out tonight.
http://www.rigidindustries.com/product-p/rgdfll5led.htm
http://www.rigidindustries.com/product-p/rgdfll5led.htm
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
900 lumens they claim, let us know how you like it.
i really like my 200 lumen Surefire GX2, and it is really blinding and casts a good ways off.
I could only imagine 900 lumens.
All three of my bike lights are 600 or so lumens each, and those are very bright at night.
i really like my 200 lumen Surefire GX2, and it is really blinding and casts a good ways off.
I could only imagine 900 lumens.
All three of my bike lights are 600 or so lumens each, and those are very bright at night.
Here is a picture of the Diablo next to the brightest flashlight in my stable,
my Tiablo A9 which is rated at 260 lumens. http://www.tiablolight.com/a9r5.htm
I'd say that the Diablo light is about the same brightness but puts out a larger spot. The spot on the Tiablo is incredibly tight because of the depth of the reflector. Both are MUCH brighter than any Surfire I have seen. A bonus is that the rechargeable batteries that came with the Rigid light fit
in the Tiablo. Goodbye expensive SF123 batteries. The rechargeable batteries won't fit into any of my Surefire lights.
I'm happy with the purchase. It's a well built light and the rechargeable batteries will save some bucks.
The
Got one of these at Christmas and love it!
http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/myo-series/myo-rxp
I love that it has a spot beam, and a diffusion lens. And it's WAY more powerful than my old headlamp.
http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/myo-series/myo-rxp
I love that it has a spot beam, and a diffusion lens. And it's WAY more powerful than my old headlamp.
Just got a Nebo redline with all kinds of settings (strobe, SOS, dimmer, etc etc) and very compact. Three AAAs. Supposedly 310 lumens, whatever that means. Fifty bucks minus PS discount. Very bright, technical-looking, well-made.
I wonder if you can get HBO and Showtime on this thing...
I wonder if you can get HBO and Showtime on this thing...
daddyusmaximus
Explorer
I've been without a Surefire very few times in the last 10 years. My every day light now is an Executive E2D LED Defender. Probably had this one at least 6 years and I love it. I also like the strap on head lamps. I got a 3 AAA Colman LED one I like. Turn the dial clockwise, you get 3 brightness settings, low to high. Turn it counterclockwise You get Red then Blue to save your night vision.
theksmith
Explorer
received an Eagletac G25C2 MK II a few weeks ago. 1180 Lumens from 2 CR123's. well actually i got the Neutral White version which has 7% less output.
this is my second EagleTac and i'm very pleased with them. my first was a AA light several years ago, the brightest "regular battery" light at the time (180 Lumen) - this is my first CR123 light.
product page: http://www.eagletac.com/html/g25c2/index.html
on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1tbzrYQ
here's one of those little Costco "200 Lumen" TechLite's that come 3 to a pack and run on 3 AAA (on brightest setting):
here's an older TeraLux LED replacement head for a MagLite 4D (I believe it was claimed ~650 lumens for that model):
and here's the new EagleTac on it's brightest settings:
those were all taken from about 25ft distance to the wall with identical camera settings (1/8 sec, f2.0, iso 400). i can't remember which white balance i used - they are showing a little on the cool side, but not by much.
the G25C2 MKII is in the middle here:
the optional flip-back diffuser just came in the mail today. that diffuser, the light's small size with decent head diameter, and it's wide range of brightness modes should make it an excellent new "do everything" light for me.
this is my second EagleTac and i'm very pleased with them. my first was a AA light several years ago, the brightest "regular battery" light at the time (180 Lumen) - this is my first CR123 light.
product page: http://www.eagletac.com/html/g25c2/index.html
on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1tbzrYQ
here's one of those little Costco "200 Lumen" TechLite's that come 3 to a pack and run on 3 AAA (on brightest setting):
here's an older TeraLux LED replacement head for a MagLite 4D (I believe it was claimed ~650 lumens for that model):
and here's the new EagleTac on it's brightest settings:
those were all taken from about 25ft distance to the wall with identical camera settings (1/8 sec, f2.0, iso 400). i can't remember which white balance i used - they are showing a little on the cool side, but not by much.
the G25C2 MKII is in the middle here:
the optional flip-back diffuser just came in the mail today. that diffuser, the light's small size with decent head diameter, and it's wide range of brightness modes should make it an excellent new "do everything" light for me.
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amo292
Adventurer
Lights that are great to carry and have all around are larry lights. Bright LED's that have a magnet backing perfect for mounting anywhere if needing to work on the rig or just set up camp. best part is they are cheap!
http://www.amazon.com/Nebo-Larry-Light-light-Magnetic/dp/B007BP9YC2
http://www.amazon.com/Nebo-Larry-Light-light-Magnetic/dp/B007BP9YC2
fourstringfletch
Adventurer
oooooo pretty. Let's start with the one you'd grab if they were scattered through the house and it was on fire.
Then give us your best bang for the buck award.
Then give us your best bang for the buck award.
Well I might have a few suggestions. Where would you like to start?
