Flashlights

I agree with you N2K. Anyone can get better output with more batteries. Now do that with one and I'm impressed :)

I thought about buying a PD35 a couple times. And now my wait for the HDS Rotary 200 is a much better welcoming and saving to my pocket book
 
kwazyjuice said:
I agree with you N2K. Anyone can get better output with more batteries. Now do that with one and I'm impressed :)
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You should be very impressed, for the past few years, flashlight manufacturers have wrung more power from a ______ and more efficient LEDs than they ever have before (insert AAA, AA, CR123, etc. for ______). Five years ago, they weren't generating 500+ lumens from a single CR123 and LED.

So, what amount of output is your goal and do you consider reasonable for your cell choice?
 
I think 200 is plenty for my needs. And I prefer cr123a batteries. I also like that I can use rcr123a batteries if I choose.

I say that cause I have a streamlight protac 2l that uses 2 cr123a batteries with less lumen output
 
kwazyjuice said:
I agree with you N2K. Anyone can get better output with more batteries. Now do that with one and I'm impressed :)
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Yep, if we could get reliable and honest performance from the foreign mass-produced lights; some of their claims on paper look darn nice. Buy the light and use it for awhile and you start to see you typically get what you pay for.

Custom lights and customizing lights may lead to better matching what I personally am looking for but...it's a hobby in and of itself to tackle. Time consuming and gotta be timely for many opportunities are limited runs, etc.
 
This is my best flashlight:
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Regarding OP's question: "What lights have you found that work best for a small, powerful, feature-filled device?" I say a flashlight app on the smartphone. It uses the phone camera flash to illuminate continuously. Powerful enough for most applications and zero size.

I confess that I like the small flashlights posted above. Still didn't found the rational to carry them around since I discovered these flashlight phone apps. What's your view?
 
Lamina said:
This is my best flashlight:
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Regarding OP's question: "What lights have you found that work best for a small, powerful, feature-filled device?" I say a flashlight app on the smartphone. It uses the phone camera flash to illuminate continuously. Powerful enough for most applications and zero size.

I confess that I like the small flashlights posted above. Still didn't found the rational to carry them around since I discovered these flashlight phone apps. What's your view?
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My view? I'll put your post into the category of glad you found what works for you.
 
Final Option said:
I don"t know about plastic app lights for smartphones, I like solid things !
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I carry that same M11R (mine is modded with an XM-L2 5000k LED which is a really nice tint IMO). It is simple enough and efficient and a good value for a Ti light.
 
Nice set up RDA, I picked mine up on the exchange, for the money I am very satisfied. The Maratac copper is also solid performer.
 
My one rotary I tend to palm and one-hand w/ index finger and thumb. I tend to have something else in the other hand most of the time. Plus, it seems to defeat the purpose of having a compact light and need to use two hands..
 
AZ2AK said:
My one rotary I tend to palm and one-hand w/ index finger and thumb. I tend to have something else in the other hand most of the time. Plus, it seems to defeat the purpose of having a compact light and need to use two hands..
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That's how I roll and why I asked.

Unless it's too small or the rotary dial is not smooth to operate, that is.

Then there are the tiny lights with twist bodies, those are two-handed...but I only pocket them on commercial flights and such, they are not my primary illumination tool choices.
 
Need2Know said:
You guys palming and one-hand operating those rotarys or two-handed control?
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The Sirius M11R Ti indexes very well using the pocket clip as a guide. The magnetic ring is just forward of the clip and can be manipulated with ease using your index finger and thumb. On the Maratac the fluted head makes rotating the head with your thumb and index finger quite easy. With both lights the torch is already nestled in the palm of your hand pointing toward your intended target, with a simple twist of the ring voila, light. Additional manipulations will give you different lighting options.
 
Final Option said:
The Sirius M11R Ti indexes very well using the pocket clip as a guide. The magnetic ring is just forward of the clip and can be manipulated with ease using your index finger and thumb.
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+1

I would add that I would be happier if the ring was slightly more tactile/discernible but I suppose if it was, it would more easily accidentally turn on in the pocket.
 
UnivTex34 said:
Just got shipping notification of a Mac's Custom Tri-EDC. Will be here after the holiday.
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Cool. He has yet to respond to my e-mail requesting info. on his Cerakote service; so I won't be ording mine until sometime in the new year, if at all.
 
wowcoop said:
FO you're a bad influence....now i've got a copper Martac inbound.....
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Wowcoop, I think with your occupation the requirements most probably dwarf what most of us really need. The Maratac is a fun light ( and moderately priced), that being said, I would not hesitate recommending the M11R Sirius, but realistically the HDS in the flavor that most closely aligns with your needs still remains top of the list. But wait, I think you already have that base covered, damn these things, think I'm a latent flashaholic, there, I said it :)
 
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