New Photon microlight.

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PipeyCain

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I have just got the latest Photon Microlight called Freedon. The Freedom is the best yet. A neat little hands free clip came with the light. If you are in the need for a small light for you BOBs and kits. Id consider the latest from Photon.
Cheers!
 
I was disappointed with the photon 3, and this model is quite similar. The strobe feature may be useful as a signal device, but I found that in regular daily use it was far too easy to accidentally change the brightness or turn on the damn strobes, which requires holding in the button for 30 seconds or more just to get back to your preferred setting. From the looks of it, this problem hasn't been addressed with the latest model. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I advise caution if you intend this to be for everyday use. Personally, I highly recommend the photon 2 because of the single setting and the button lock.

Because all of the photon microlights are affordable, durable, and very light, the later models with strobes (photon 3 or this one) easily have a place in your various kits. All I'm saying is to consider your needs before deciding which model to buy if this will be your first micro-light purchase.
 
Bodyhammer: You had some good points in your last post.
The new photon freedom has the one push-several funtions feature.If you press and hold the switch you get a dim to bright beam-the the the strobe funtions and SOS mode.
I am still impressed with my original Photon II and would agree with you about daily useage.
Cheers!
 
It has an SOS mode? Now that's cool. The Freedom is probably a perfect replacement for a photon-3, then.
 
The photon 3 also has an sos feature

I personally keep mine on the auto shut off mode, so if I accidentally bump it on, it won't drain the battery.

I never seem t use the other features, but it's nice they are available if needed.

Just wish they were waterproof.
 
The Phonton -3 I had will be sent back to the pphoton compnay todat in exchange for another freedom. Ive had a lot of troublewith the modes not working.
 
The Freedom light is much better than the P3. IMO, the freedom is the best light they have made. It had not turned on accidentally yet. You can also set it up to be momentary for more safety.

It doesn't require a stupid screwdriver like the P2 to replace the battery.
 
The 2x freedom is fantastic, MAN, Is it bright!!!
In the house I am glad it can be started in low & go up from there.

They also have the photon 2 in x2.
 
From what I understand, the Freedom IS the Photon 3. The first few runs of this light were, indeed, too easily turned on, but that was remedied in later runs.

I have the Photon Freedom Covert on my neck lanyard and I've had no problems with it.

My next purchase from LRI will be the Photon Freedom Covert that is twice as bright as the normal LRI LED without any sacrifice in runtime.
 
Um, no. The III has two 'buttons' while the Freedom has one. On the III you can pre-set a function with one button and turn it on & off w/o having to run through the functions.
 
Okay, I...well, I don't get it. I know I have a Photon Freedom Covert, though. Said so on the blister package. I love mine. :D
 
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