Flashlight on Steroids

[High Octane]

UltraFire TH-1300L 7*SSC U2 3-Mode 1300-Lumen LED Flashlight (3*18650)

This is one of those things where you don't really need it, but its cool factor is so high, and it just pegs the curiosity meter.
I hope to have it in the next few weeks where I'll do my best to review it.







Another thought I had was to replace the LED emmiters with 200mW BluRay Laser Diodes.
It would look like a light sabor!

[Stuka]

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Another thought I had was to replace the LED emmiters with 200mW BluRay Laser Diodes.
It would look like a light sabor!

Yeah, and all the potential permanent eye damage that goes with it.

BAD idea....wrong forum...

Now, that many bluerays combined in a projector (with all the appropriate safety features) would be VERY cool!!

[allthatwhichis]

Now that's a flashlight, better yet a motorcycle headlight.

I'd rather replace them with 445nm diodes...

[mixedgas]

Ditch those wimpy luxeons,and get a metal halide flashlight. They are down to about 200-250$ now.

Steve

[Laserman532]

but steve, you cant pop balloons and light matches with one

[High Octane]

BAD idea....wrong forum...

The main subject is in the correct forum, I don't believe an afterthought qualifies reposting in the Laser thread.

Now, that many bluerays combined in a projector (with all the appropriate safety features) would be VERY cool!!

It would definitely be something to see!
Combining all those beams in the above style form factor would be a challenge.
However, the main subject is the flashlight and its obscene design of combining 7 SSC P4s (U2 bin) emitters in a hand held flashlight.

Anybody here into High output Flashlights? Normally Lasers and flashlight interest go hand in hand.

[High Octane]

but steve, you cant pop balloons and light matches with one

LOL, I'll bet I could! with a magnifying glass. Although the runtime on high is less than 1 hour, so it may take a few sets of batteries to do it.

Ditch those wimpy luxeons,and get a metal halide flashlight. They are down to about 200-250$ now.

Hmm, I'll have to look into those once again
But At 1300 lumens of output its equal to a AELight 24W HID Metal Halide in output and its ALOT cheaper.
Steve

[allthatwhichis]

Not me man. I got a MagLite if I need to go out side in the dark. More for the "big metal rod" than actual illumination.

[High Octane]

Not me man. I got a MagLite if I need to go out side in the dark. More for the "big metal rod" that actual illumination.

I know what your saying, I still have my 6 Dcell MagLite by the door.
I work nights and the vehicles I work on are all brown and seeing the little numbers on them is difficult for my aging eyes, so a small bright flashlight comes in handy.

[Anthony]

Not me man. I got a MagLite if I need to go out side in the dark. More for the "big metal rod" that actual illumination.

wuahaha me 2
I have a 6cell maglite i used for night fishing etc.
After 7 years of use.. the thing still works fine.

The local police officer wasn't to happy when he found the maglite under my passenger seat...
I moved it to the trunk.

:-)

[High Octane]

The local police officer wasn't to happy when he found the maglite under my passenger seat...
I moved it to the trunk.

:-)

Its not illegal is it? Nice Safety device for you though
Maybe he was just jealous of its size.

[Anthony]

Its not illegal is it? Nice Safety device for you though
Maybe he was just jealous of its size.

A six cell ML is classified as a "bat" semi legal weapon over here.
You can keep it.. and you may use it but you can't have it in "hand range" inside you car's passenger compartment...
than its classified as a weapon and not a flashlight.

The same goes for a baseballbat.
Its ok to transport one in a bag inside the trunk (when you go home from a game).
But never ever put that bag on the passenger seat because you are crewed when they pull you over.

[White-Light]

Nice looking torch.

I'd be interested to know how you find it. I have some normal powered LED torches but I've always found the light poor, very bright when looking directly at the torch, but very poor when projected onto surfaces compared to a normal bulb. I think it probably had something to do with the wavelength of the LED light. Yours is probably much better, they've probably improved as mine are a all 5 or 6 years old and were cheap ones.

HID is certainly very bright, I have HID in my car (retro fitted). They are expensive though. You can buy a 24w HID torch in the UK for around £109. Cheap compared to what they were, but nevertheless expensive.

Must say I love a mega bright torch, something in the million candlepower + bracket. It's great if you lose something and it becomes a defensive weapon in itself as few can stand the light even from distance.

[High Octane]

Nice looking torch.

I'd be interested to know how you find it. I have some normal powered LED torches but I've always found the light poor, very bright when looking directly at the torch, but very poor when projected onto surfaces compared to a normal bulb. I think it probably had something to do with the wavelength of the LED light. Yours is probably much better, they've probably improved as mine are a all 5 or 6 years old and were cheap ones.

HID is certainly very bright, I have HID in my car (retro fitted). They are expensive though. You can buy a 24w HID torch in the UK for around £109. Cheap compared to what they were, but nevertheless expensive.

Must say I love a mega bright torch, something in the million candlepower + bracket. It's great if you lose something and it becomes a defensive weapon in itself as few can stand the light even from distance.

The new style LEDS are nothing like the old bulb shaped LEDS, they are 10 times brighter and make regular flashlights look dim in comparison.
I get all my Flashlights from HERE.

[mixedgas]

I ran a led flashlight companies R&D lab for 2 years :-)

I might just know something about reflector design, and most of the new ones suck.

Steve

[Lasernerd]

The main subject is in the correct forum, I don't believe an afterthought qualifies reposting in the Laser thread.



It would definitely be something to see!
Combining all those beams in the above style form factor would be a challenge.
However, the main subject is the flashlight and its obscene design of combining 7 SSC P4s (U2 bin) emitters in a hand held flashlight.

Anybody here into High output Flashlights? Normally Lasers and flashlight interest go hand in hand.

Yep,
I have a nice collection of flashlights.
my fav. is the POB HID!! cheap and cranks out the light big time!

[High Octane]

I ran a led flashlight companies R&D lab for 2 years :-)

I might just know something about reflector design, and most of the new ones suck.

Steve

In what way??

All of the Cree style flashlights that I have purchased have had decent reflectors. Most are more of a spot rather than a flood which is perfect for my use. 2 that I have are more of a flood. The projected beam is crisp as well...
No problems here.

[fearfair]

I have a Fenix L2D ce that has been a really good light, but I know there are way brighter options out there now. Still, I highly recommend it if anyone is looking for a less expensive option.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11343

[mixedgas]

[quote=High Octane;83418]In what way??

All of the Cree style flashlights that I have purchased have had decent reflectors. Most are more of a spot rather than a flood which is perfect for
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OK, I have high standards, I could hit a stop sign at 300+ feet with the beam from a T1-3/4 nichia white when they just came out..


I wish I could show you what I just did for a homeland security prototype, but I can't.

I don't have any pics right now of what I did, as the company folded, but here is a lame close up shot of a early unit. keep in mind this is a 2000 mCd nichia.

http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/alum.htm

Steve

[decix]

Successor of the L2D is the LD20 with some minor improvements.
I've got both and I really love 'em. Check out the homepage.

[shrad]

I'll beat you all on that one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkkU0UO3sek

[tocket]

I'll beat you all on that one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkkU0UO3sek

Sorry, but 1300 lm > 1050 lm (500x 22000 mcd @ 20 degrees = 2.1 lm * 500 = 1050 lm). Close, but no cigar.

[shrad]

the cigar is the flashlight itself, perfect for madam's handbag

it's just because that torch is so f*****g ridiculous with its size, I had to put it here

[High Octane]

Thats quite an impressive piece of work!

[ledfreak3d]

UltraFire TH-1300L 7*SSC U2 3-Mode 1300-Lumen LED Flashlight (3*18650)

This is one of those things where you don't really need it, but its cool factor is so high, and it just pegs the curiosity meter.
I hope to have it in the next few weeks where I'll do my best to review it.







Another thought I had was to replace the LED emmiters with 200mW BluRay Laser Diodes.
It would look like a light sabor!

Lol thats nothing compared to my 55 watt homebuild hid flashlight that wil light up a entire street