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Brightest flashlight.
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The Surefire E2 is definitely smaller than the Streamlight Scorpion. They are very close in brightness, the Scorpion might be a bit brighter, but not by much. The real difference is the Scorpion can be focused, wide or narrow spot, while the E2 (all Surefires) has a fixed spot.
Also note the AA Mag is using a Brinkman Nextstar lamp, about 1/3 brighter than the standard lamp. The AA Mag also has fresh lithium AA's in it again making it brighter than normal.
Brock - http://www.uwgb.edu/nevermab/flash.htm
Also note the AA Mag is using a Brinkman Nextstar lamp, about 1/3 brighter than the standard lamp. The AA Mag also has fresh lithium AA's in it again making it brighter than normal.
Brock - http://www.uwgb.edu/nevermab/flash.htm
Why don't you visit www.CandlePowerForums.com and check out this post:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000170
Beat me to it!
Brock's posted the above info at this Forum!
CPF is always worth a look if you're interested in Flashlights or anything that lights...
Thanks Brock!
Al
P.S.
Check out Brock's site for great reviews, including the SureFire E2.
I'll be getting some of these Beauties!
Word is that they'll be at dealers in about a fortnight...
[This message has been edited by Size15s (edited 02-19-2001).]
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000170
Beat me to it!
Brock's posted the above info at this Forum!
CPF is always worth a look if you're interested in Flashlights or anything that lights...
Thanks Brock!
Al
P.S.
Check out Brock's site for great reviews, including the SureFire E2.
I'll be getting some of these Beauties!
Word is that they'll be at dealers in about a fortnight...
[This message has been edited by Size15s (edited 02-19-2001).]
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Thats a neat comparison. For years I have sworn by my AA mag-lite but now I may have to change my tune.
What kind of batteries do the Scorpion and E2 use and what kind of battery life do they get (compared to an AA mag)?
Also are they very tough?
What kind of batteries do the Scorpion and E2 use and what kind of battery life do they get (compared to an AA mag)?
Also are they very tough?
Well... That's the problem for most people. The E2 uses 2 Lithium 123A's. You can find them online for about $4.50 a pair, or less if you buy a bunch at once. The run time on a set (it uses 2) is about 75 minutes in the E2. So it cost's more to run than an AA mag, but once you get one you won't regret it. The beam quality and brightness is amazing. It is about the same weight as an AA mag, maybe a bit lighter and it is shorter.
If you are not familiar with lithium batteries they are great because unlike alkaline they stay at their voltage until they die. For example in a Mag the light will yellow and dim as time goes on, I usually replaced my batteries about 1/2 way through their life and they were already much dimmer than when they had started. Now lithium batteries will be about 95% of new at 70 minutes, then all of a sudden they poop out. Another way to think of it is an alkaline's output is a slope downhill, right from the start, while lithium is a plateau, then a cliff.
Brock - http://www.uwgb.edu/nevermab/flash.htm
If you are not familiar with lithium batteries they are great because unlike alkaline they stay at their voltage until they die. For example in a Mag the light will yellow and dim as time goes on, I usually replaced my batteries about 1/2 way through their life and they were already much dimmer than when they had started. Now lithium batteries will be about 95% of new at 70 minutes, then all of a sudden they poop out. Another way to think of it is an alkaline's output is a slope downhill, right from the start, while lithium is a plateau, then a cliff.
Brock - http://www.uwgb.edu/nevermab/flash.htm
Now if you use Lithium AA batteries, which Brock has used in his Maglight with the 'super' lamp, these Li AAs are more expensive than normal Alkaline AAs.
I paid $11.22 for four L91 Energizer e2 Lithium AAs at Wal-Mart. They are well worth it.
You will not regret the advance to Lithium. The SureFire E1 & E2 are superb for carrying constantly, and are small enough to keep with you - hardly noticed until you need them.
The light output - beam quality; brightness and whitness are second to none.
Unlike other companies, when SureFire say a runtime, it's pretty much spot on for "constant-on" time-trials. This is useful high quality output.
Most Alkaline battery powered flashlights become increasily pathetic rather too quickly for my high demands.
For me, SureFire are the best.
Alastair
I paid $11.22 for four L91 Energizer e2 Lithium AAs at Wal-Mart. They are well worth it.
You will not regret the advance to Lithium. The SureFire E1 & E2 are superb for carrying constantly, and are small enough to keep with you - hardly noticed until you need them.
The light output - beam quality; brightness and whitness are second to none.
Unlike other companies, when SureFire say a runtime, it's pretty much spot on for "constant-on" time-trials. This is useful high quality output.
Most Alkaline battery powered flashlights become increasily pathetic rather too quickly for my high demands.
For me, SureFire are the best.
Alastair
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WHAT? No mention of Pelicans?? I have numerous pelicans . . . 8k-100k candlepower output. They are excellent lights and are fairly inexpensive. I have never had one fail and STRONGLY recommend the 4aa Stealthlight!!
Oop's the stealth is a nice light, even nicer when you consider the $, and it is waterproof. The spot is to tight for my taste and it doesn't have much spill light. It is worth mentioning though.
Brock
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Brock
[This message has been edited by Brock (edited 02-25-2001).]
Coming from me [who throws StealthLites out of 3 story windows of hotels in Switzerland on to tarmac carpark whilst completely drunk - just to see it would break (it didn't) so there...] Anyway!
Coming from me, I have two Pelican StealthLites. I've never broken a Lamp (touch wood) and although they're not SureFire quality, they blow Maglight away.
I'm disappointed that the Energizer L91 Lithium AAs don't make them any brighter (only 40g lighter) I've yet to compare how the brightness/whiteness decreases compared to Duracell Ultra [note that using both these battery type/brand "invalidates" the safty ratings - oh well
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I [unlike Brock] prefer tighter beams. I suppose SureFire quality has meant I take the superb surround beam for granted - therefore I can have both. The Pelican Magnum has a stupidly thin beam though...
Someone said that another [maybe UKE??] 4AA flashlight is brighter than the StealthLite?!
I've always fancied the Pelican Super SabreLite 3C, but I'm concentrating on saving for some more SureFires (E2, 10X etc) before I buy into Pelican again.
Al
Coming from me, I have two Pelican StealthLites. I've never broken a Lamp (touch wood) and although they're not SureFire quality, they blow Maglight away.
I'm disappointed that the Energizer L91 Lithium AAs don't make them any brighter (only 40g lighter) I've yet to compare how the brightness/whiteness decreases compared to Duracell Ultra [note that using both these battery type/brand "invalidates" the safty ratings - oh well
I [unlike Brock] prefer tighter beams. I suppose SureFire quality has meant I take the superb surround beam for granted - therefore I can have both. The Pelican Magnum has a stupidly thin beam though...
Someone said that another [maybe UKE??] 4AA flashlight is brighter than the StealthLite?!
I've always fancied the Pelican Super SabreLite 3C, but I'm concentrating on saving for some more SureFires (E2, 10X etc) before I buy into Pelican again.
Al