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Beta QR quick release V2
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ThirstyTurtle
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1) This light has PWM, not necessarily bad. I assume that a)this is done to prevent tint shift (since the tint and high CRI is a HUGE marketing point of this light) and b)the frequency is high enough that it's not a problem. So has anyone noticed the PWM in practice?
2) What are the dimension specs of this light?! I can't find them anywhere. I primarily want length and diameter, not too worried about weight.
2) What are the dimension specs of this light?! I can't find them anywhere. I primarily want length and diameter, not too worried about weight.
Dingle1911
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9/16" head diameter, 4" long including v1 QR, 3" long detached. The v2 QR is about 1/2" shorter. I have a picture with a ruler on the first page of this thread.
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Thanks for those details! I'm pretty much set on a QRv2 Copper w/ clip to replace my iTP A3 EOS XP-G2 which I quite like but I don't find it particularly attractive and the tint is HORRENDOUS.
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ThirstyTurtle, I forgot to answer your first question. I have not noticed any PVM in the 4 that I have.
The copper on mine has developed a nicer patina.
The copper on mine has developed a nicer patina.
ThirstyTurtle
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Super! Any pics?
I just ordered a copper w/ clip and I'm thinking hard about an Alpha in the near future...definitely with a shorty tube if he's still doing them.
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Sure here is a pick of all but the black one and green one.
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Ooo pretty!
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Got my copper Beta QRv2 today!
First impressions:
1) Smoothest threads I've ever felt when the battery isn't installed. However, when a battery is installed, it's nearly impossible to twist with one hand. Super frustrating, maybe it'll loosen up after a while? The tail spring is WAY too stiff in my opinion.
2) It's absolutely GORGEOUS!
3) It's incredibly heavy for how small it is, makes it feel very fancy and high-quality but still surprised me.
4) The beam pattern and tint is wonderfully gorgeous.
5) It does this very odd thing where if I cycle through the modes very quickly (like two times all the way through), it consistently doesn't turn on after like 6 or 7 twists. It'll be cycling through and then all of a sudden I'll tighten the head and it'll flicker and not turn on no matter how tight.
So far I'm less impressed than I hoped primarily due to the hard-to-turn head and strange mode glitch. Anyways, it's pretty enough and has a pretty enough beam that I think I'll love it after I get used to the hard-to-turn head.
EDIT: After spending an evening with the Beta, I've learned how to switch modes with one hand fairly easily, just had to adjust the way I was holding it to get more leverage on the head. They head MAY have loosened up a bit as well but it's hard to say. Either way, I'm pretty used to it already even though the threads are stiffer than I'd prefer. I really think a slightly shorter spring would've solved this issue as the threads are BUTTER without a cell installed. Are Eneloops longer than other cells? The copper isn't supposed to be run on primaries anyways according to Jason so it might as well be tailored to Eneloops. Additionally, the strange mode glitch hasn't occurred under normal use, only when holding it with two hands and quickly cycling through modes multiple times.
First impressions:
1) Smoothest threads I've ever felt when the battery isn't installed. However, when a battery is installed, it's nearly impossible to twist with one hand. Super frustrating, maybe it'll loosen up after a while? The tail spring is WAY too stiff in my opinion.
2) It's absolutely GORGEOUS!
3) It's incredibly heavy for how small it is, makes it feel very fancy and high-quality but still surprised me.
4) The beam pattern and tint is wonderfully gorgeous.
5) It does this very odd thing where if I cycle through the modes very quickly (like two times all the way through), it consistently doesn't turn on after like 6 or 7 twists. It'll be cycling through and then all of a sudden I'll tighten the head and it'll flicker and not turn on no matter how tight.
So far I'm less impressed than I hoped primarily due to the hard-to-turn head and strange mode glitch. Anyways, it's pretty enough and has a pretty enough beam that I think I'll love it after I get used to the hard-to-turn head.
EDIT: After spending an evening with the Beta, I've learned how to switch modes with one hand fairly easily, just had to adjust the way I was holding it to get more leverage on the head. They head MAY have loosened up a bit as well but it's hard to say. Either way, I'm pretty used to it already even though the threads are stiffer than I'd prefer. I really think a slightly shorter spring would've solved this issue as the threads are BUTTER without a cell installed. Are Eneloops longer than other cells? The copper isn't supposed to be run on primaries anyways according to Jason so it might as well be tailored to Eneloops. Additionally, the strange mode glitch hasn't occurred under normal use, only when holding it with two hands and quickly cycling through modes multiple times.
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Dingle1911
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I am glad that you are able to operate the light one handed. I have never experienced the mode glitch you mentioned under normal use. With two hands and fast mode switching, ie playing around I have had a few weird things happen.
How do you like the pocket clip? How do you typically carry the light?
How do you like the pocket clip? How do you typically carry the light?
Just ordered my second beta. This time EN which will look better on my keychain than the copper I have now. Also ordered a sweet pocket clip so will move the copper to pocket duty.
These lights are just too awesome. By far my favourite AAA. The threads are just so smooth and the beam awesome.
These lights are just too awesome. By far my favourite AAA. The threads are just so smooth and the beam awesome.
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Does anyone know if the Ti clip for the V2 spins around easily, or does the cap hold it firmly in place?
Str8stroke
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Dwg, when you use the QR the new version doesn't rotate easily. It can rotate with force. The spring holds it pretty firmly. In time with repeated removal I envision it would loosen up. Hence why he sells spare springs.
I ordered a clip, and should arrive today or Monday. Let you know for sure then if nobody else chimes in.
"5) It does this very odd thing where if I cycle through the modes very quickly (like two times all the way through), it consistently doesn't turn on after like 6 or 7 twists. It'll be cycling through and then all of a sudden I'll tighten the head and it'll flicker and not turn on no matter how tight."
My brass one does the same. My older versions don't do this. If you go slowly it works just fine. Kinda strange. I cleaned the contacts and it improved just a tad.
I ordered a clip, and should arrive today or Monday. Let you know for sure then if nobody else chimes in.
"5) It does this very odd thing where if I cycle through the modes very quickly (like two times all the way through), it consistently doesn't turn on after like 6 or 7 twists. It'll be cycling through and then all of a sudden I'll tighten the head and it'll flicker and not turn on no matter how tight."
My brass one does the same. My older versions don't do this. If you go slowly it works just fine. Kinda strange. I cleaned the contacts and it improved just a tad.
gunga
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My brass one does the same but not all the time. Just once in a while. Better after I cleaned it.
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Str8stroke
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Ok, got it in the mail and installed. It looks awesome, I will get a pic shortly. I would say MINE rotates much more easily than the keychain stud. It is secured well. It doesn't feel like it is loose or about to come off. No wiggle. But it will spin with a little pressure. But, it doesn't bother me at all.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
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Dirty wage guy
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Very nice!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Dingle1911
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The blue looks great with the Brass.
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Anyone know how much the copper weighs, off the QR, empty? Anyone own an Olight i3s that can post the two beams to compare? Thanks!
found weight here
http://www.everydaycommentary.com/2013/09/prometheus-beta-qr-review.html
With batteries it weighs in at 1.2 ounces
and a review that says the copper uses PWM
http://www.laymanslights.venturous.org/blog/2014/06/prometheus-beta-qr-trifecta/
and beam pic
http://edcforums.com/threads/promet...hain-aaa-and-an-optic-reflector-study.116256/
found weight here
http://www.everydaycommentary.com/2013/09/prometheus-beta-qr-review.html
With batteries it weighs in at 1.2 ounces
and a review that says the copper uses PWM
http://www.laymanslights.venturous.org/blog/2014/06/prometheus-beta-qr-trifecta/
and beam pic
http://edcforums.com/threads/promet...hain-aaa-and-an-optic-reflector-study.116256/
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