Picked this light up last week and have been enjoying it ever since. In the past I has a Streamlight Micro, and a Leatherman Serac 2, both of which are about the size of the Preon 1. The Streamlight put out 2o lumens, while the Leatherman had two settings with 35 lumens being the top lumens. The Preon 1 has 3 light settings of 1.8 lumens, 8.5 lumens, and 70 lumens. It is more of a flood light than a narrow beam and is perfect for walking at night. I also have a Preon 2 that takes 2 AAA's and that will fit into my shirt pocket. The preon 1 does not have a tail switch, but the Preon 2 does. On the Preon 1 you have to rotate the head of it to get light. Not a large problem, and one that would not cause me to pass it up, but I would like to have had a tail switch on it.
I always wear a shirt with a pocket in it, whether dress shirt, or Carhartt T's, and this light goes with me anywhere I go.
For the price of it the Preon is well worth the cost. If you are the type that wants some light from a tiny source, it is worth checking out!
Below are the specs on the Preon 1, followed by the Preon 2;
LED: CREE XP-G R5
Max Output: 70 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens
Material: Hard-anodized Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Lens: Optical-grade glass lens with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Battery: One AAA, included (see voltage range to select acceptable batteries for this light)
Operating Voltage Range: 0.9V-3.0V
Seven Output Modes:
Low: 1.8 OTF Lumens, 23 hours
Medium: 8.5 OTF Lumens, 6 hours
High: 70 OTF Lumens, 0.8 hours
Strobe 1.6 hours
SOS 2.4 hours
Beacon (Hi) 8 hours
Beacon (Lo) 40 hours
Dimensions:
Length: 2.95 inches
Diameter: 0.55 inches
Weight: 1 ounce with battery.
Included Accessories
Removable clip
Ring for keychain attachment
Preon 2 Specifications
LED: CREE XP-G R5
Max Output: 160 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens
Material: Hard-anodized Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Lens: Optical-grade glass lens with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Battery: Two AAA, included (see voltage range to select acceptable batteries for this light))
Operating Voltage Range: 0.9V-3.0V
Seven Output Modes:
Low: 2.2 OTF Lumens, 23 hours
Medium: 22 OTF Lumens, 6 hours
High: 160 OTF Lumens, 0.8 hours
Strobe
SOS
Beacon (Hi)
Beacon (Lo)
Dimensions:
Length: 5.05 inches
Diameter: 0.55 inches
Weight: 1.5 ounce with battery.
Included Accessories
Removable clip
Ring for keychain attachment
I always wear a shirt with a pocket in it, whether dress shirt, or Carhartt T's, and this light goes with me anywhere I go.
For the price of it the Preon is well worth the cost. If you are the type that wants some light from a tiny source, it is worth checking out!
Below are the specs on the Preon 1, followed by the Preon 2;
LED: CREE XP-G R5
Max Output: 70 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens
Material: Hard-anodized Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Lens: Optical-grade glass lens with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Battery: One AAA, included (see voltage range to select acceptable batteries for this light)
Operating Voltage Range: 0.9V-3.0V
Seven Output Modes:
Low: 1.8 OTF Lumens, 23 hours
Medium: 8.5 OTF Lumens, 6 hours
High: 70 OTF Lumens, 0.8 hours
Strobe 1.6 hours
SOS 2.4 hours
Beacon (Hi) 8 hours
Beacon (Lo) 40 hours
Dimensions:
Length: 2.95 inches
Diameter: 0.55 inches
Weight: 1 ounce with battery.
Included Accessories
Removable clip
Ring for keychain attachment
Preon 2 Specifications
LED: CREE XP-G R5
Max Output: 160 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens
Material: Hard-anodized Aircraft-grade Aluminum
Lens: Optical-grade glass lens with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Battery: Two AAA, included (see voltage range to select acceptable batteries for this light))
Operating Voltage Range: 0.9V-3.0V
Seven Output Modes:
Low: 2.2 OTF Lumens, 23 hours
Medium: 22 OTF Lumens, 6 hours
High: 160 OTF Lumens, 0.8 hours
Strobe
SOS
Beacon (Hi)
Beacon (Lo)
Dimensions:
Length: 5.05 inches
Diameter: 0.55 inches
Weight: 1.5 ounce with battery.
Included Accessories
Removable clip
Ring for keychain attachment