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    LUMONITE Compass R or Olight H2R?

    Never heard of Lumonite so I can't help you there. I do however have several H2Rs and they are amazing. Turbo is 2X the Lumonite at 2300 Lumens (blindingly bright for the small size). My only criticism is I wish they had a slightly wider beam profile for using as a headlamp. Olight is one of the...
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    Whatever Became of the Much-Ballyhooed Capacitor-Powered Flashlight?

    The 5.11 Ultra-capacitor flashlight had a limited run due to poor sales and manufacturing problems (problems with switches and capacitors). Mine lives in my car and works fine (It's been 15 years since I bought it). 300 lumens if you press and hold the on/off switch (which was quite bright back...
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    spotlight for 8 acrs

    Any of the ultra-throwers (UT) that can spec out to 700 to 2000 meters will do the job. You mentioned 5-6 acres so at 60 meters for one acre that's 300 to 400 meters. Be careful of the high powered wide beam lights like the Acebeam X80 (mentioned elsewhere in this post) as it has tremendous...
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    Fenix FD65 [review]

    Actually it makes perfect sense for the zoom to overshoot like that. This is why all telephoto/telescope lenses have their beyond infinity focus function. Under normal temperatures (20-30 deg C) the lens can normally focus past infinity making any horizon shot out of focus so a photographer must...
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    In a bit of a dilemma on deciding my next light!

    I have the Warrior M2R which is in the same category as the Warrior Pro. To be clear the X is getting into the ultra throwing class (UT) like the older M3x series so be warned, not much spill and a very narrow beam. If you look at the head on the X it's larger reflector so it can concentrate the...
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    Help me pick. Acebeam T27 Or Olight Javelin Pro.

    T27 and Javelot are definitely brighter than the M3XS-UT. It surprised me but considering the age difference it's to be expected.
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    Help me pick. Acebeam T27 Or Olight Javelin Pro.

    So spec wise they are about the same around 1000 meters. I have the Javelot (not Pro) and T27 so I can confirm your questions. Both hot spots beam profile are almost identical (Javelot is slightly smaller and more focused) and battery time with the T27 is definitely lower. I prefer the smaller...
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    Diffuser film recommendations

    I use gel sample packs for the small flashlights. You can get those at any photo/film supply store or Amazon, B&H Photo Video, Film Tools etc (usually $1 - $5). I get them for free when I go to conventions where the companies (Rosco and Lee) that make the gels have booths but that's probably out...
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    NEW released IMALENT R90C Throw king with good flood light

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    You have more version options for Acebeam T27 now!

    A VERY nice light! Slightly brighter than all of my Olight Ultra-throwers and at half to 2 thirds the size and weight what's not to like? A very practical light compared to the X80 (a very gimmicky light). Congratulations to Acebeam for a real winner! The end cap button is full brightness all...
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    What Makes A Zoomable Focus Round Rather Than As

    The "square" spot created by the flashlight in spot mode is the convex lens "focusing" (like using a magnifying glass) in on the LED die itself and is acting like a film/slide projector. It is also a clue that you're not getting the most lumen bang for the buck. The clearer the focus the less...
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    Fenix FD40 Review

    Thanks for a thorough review Alain. A couple of notes. This is one of the rare zoomables that uses BOTH the lens and the reflector to achieve the flood and spot beam profiles. Most zoomables only use the lens and forget about the reflector (in spot mode) so you never get maximum light from the...
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