Welcome to Laser Pointer Forums - discuss green laser pointers, blue laser pointers, and all types of lasers

LPF Donation via Stripe | LPF Donation - Other Methods

Links below open in new window

ArcticMyst Security by Avery

What lights do you have?

DTR

0
Joined
Jun 24, 2010
Messages
5,684
Points
113
Here is my newest addition. Ultrafire RL-2088

Uses 3X18650's and feel amazing to hold. Very nice host.





20100901204646.jpg


20100901204722.jpg


20100901160631.jpg


20100901140127.jpg


20100901124212.jpg


20100901124222.jpg


20100901133445.jpg


20100901133455.jpg


20100901133503.jpg


20100901133512.jpg


20100901133523.jpg


20100901133532.jpg


20100901133545.jpg


20100901180001.jpg


P1110271.jpg


And here are some beamshots

20100901172144.jpg


20100901172826.jpg


20100901172844.jpg


20100901172949.jpg


20100901173007.jpg


20100901173036.jpg


20100901173046.jpg


And finally a comparison to my P7

20100901184748.jpg


20100901185525.jpg
 
Last edited:





DTR

0
Joined
Jun 24, 2010
Messages
5,684
Points
113
I'm surprised there's not that much difference. I'd almost prefer the Aurora for size and tint... Is it that much brighter?

It is only rated for 300 lumen more than the P7. So no big gain there. But it has such a great host and it does have a nicer color light compared to the P7. Still all in all the P7 is still a great little flash light.
 

cd520

0
Joined
Aug 2, 2010
Messages
272
Points
0
What a brute of a host that is. I sense ulterior motives DTR.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DTR

DTR

0
Joined
Jun 24, 2010
Messages
5,684
Points
113
Daze them with the strobe and then whack them on the head:beer:
 
Joined
Sep 4, 2008
Messages
1,807
Points
0
It is only rated for 300 lumen more than the P7. So no big gain there. But it has such a great host and it does have a nicer color light compared to the P7. Still all in all the P7 is still a great little flash light.

So the P7 is on the left? I assumed it was on the right because of the picture right before it. Looks really nice!
 

DTR

0
Joined
Jun 24, 2010
Messages
5,684
Points
113
So the P7 is on the left? I assumed it was on the right because of the picture right before it. Looks really nice!

In this comparison shot the RL-2088 is on the left and the SSC P7 is on the right
20100901185525.jpg
 
Joined
Sep 4, 2008
Messages
1,807
Points
0
So you prefer a cooler beam? I usually just assume people like warm tints better.
 

Benm

0
Joined
Aug 16, 2007
Messages
7,896
Points
113
So many options... i just have a few rather flimsy flashlights myself, and one converted mxdl with a good Q5 emitter in it and driver to match.

I love bright lights, but in practical application i use them mostly on holidays, which poses a problem for the batteries, unless i want to take a charger along too.

Perhaps i should build something insanely bright that runs off 6 AA alkalines if need be - if i ever have time to do so ;)
 
Joined
Jul 28, 2010
Messages
77
Points
0
My 30 lumen powerhouse.. :beer:
YouTube - SEC 18 Gardenlight

This light isn't very bright, but will last a lifetime. I want to build a more complex version with supercaps when I get the money. That way I won't have to deal with the electrolyte depleting in the cells. I like efficiency and reliability more than anything, which would be useful during emergency times.
 

Benm

0
Joined
Aug 16, 2007
Messages
7,896
Points
113
For emergencies i keep a CR2032 powererd led light in my keychain at all times, but thats just one flimsy 5mm led.. good to find a keyhole, not good if you want to see anything else ;)
 
Joined
Jul 4, 2008
Messages
2,036
Points
48
So you prefer a cooler beam? I usually just assume people like warm tints better.

Most people like warm tints better... the only time I've heard of a cool beam being better is when working inside a computer case.

For emergencies i keep a CR2032 powererd led light in my keychain at all times, but thats just one flimsy 5mm led.. good to find a keyhole, not good if you want to see anything else ;)

I have a 2xCR2032 that came free from lighthound (all orders include them I think) and it is actually VERY bright for the size. Probably 5 or 10 lumens. Trust me, that's blindingly bright at night. My most used mode on my quark is the .2 lumens mode. I'm thinking about putting some super glue in all the screw holes, around the edges, etc. to make it waterproof. It would make a great disposable necklight if I wanted one (it's even power regulated, and has constant on/off with no visible switch). I don't keep it on my keychain only because I already have a maratac which is many times brighter on high.
 




Top