Lemax LX70 Searchlight

[kj2]

First of all, it isn't in production (and probably won't be) so you CAN'T buy it!
Second, with a max reach of 4 KILOMETERS, what do you expect. YES, you'll blind even people who live on the moon. Please, stop asking these same old questions over and over again, in each thread that involve a high powered light.

 

[RemcoM]

First of all, it isn't in production (and probably won't be) so you CAN'T buy it!
Second, with a max reach of 4 KILOMETERS, what do you expect. YES, you'll blind even people who live on the moon. Please, stop asking these same old questions over and over again, in each thread that involve a high powered light.

Ok, if i do you a favor, i stop asking this stupid questions.

But first, a happy new year to you, and you all here.

1 Are you a real flashaholic kj2?

I am, thats why i am here, and you too, i think.

I shine everyday with my lights outside.

RemcoM

 

[NoNotAgain]

First of all, it isn't in production (and probably won't be) so you CAN'T buy it!
Second, with a max reach of 4 KILOMETERS, what do you expect. YES, you'll blind even people who live on the moon. Please, stop asking these same old questions over and over again, in each thread that involve a high powered light.

KJ2,

I beg to differ with you on availability of this light.

I have an email from Petr Kralik that is the general manager of Lemax, that if I want a light, that's its available right now provided I make the payment. This email was followed up by one from Pornpat Bandhumastua from WorldPartners.

I'm still figuring out what other parts I may want to order at one time. With the US dollar at all time highs, I figure now is the time to purchase.

So in summation, the LX70_A4 Superpower is available now.

 

[kj2]

KJ2,

I beg to differ with you on availability of this light.

I have an email from Petr Kralik that is the general manager of Lemax, that if I want a light, that's its available right now provided I make the payment. This email was followed up by one from Pornpat Bandhumastua from WorldPartners.

I'm still figuring out what other parts I may want to order at one time. With the US dollar at all time highs, I figure now is the time to purchase.

So in summation, the LX70_A4 Superpower is available now.

Alright, that's cool
From what I've read, it wouldn't come on the market. Although specs look damn awesome, I won't expect many of them being sold to general flashlight users.
Of course, if you pick one up.. Pics! Pics! Pics!

 

[ven]

Of course, if you pick one up.. Pics! Pics! Pics!

+1000

Or its not true those are the rules...........made by me :laughing:

On a serious note, good luck with it NNA, sure it will complement your amazing collection of beasts nicely

 

[RemcoM]

Alright, that's cool
From what I've read, it wouldn't come on the market. Although specs look damn awesome, I won't expect many of them being sold to general flashlight users.
Of course, if you pick one up.. Pics! Pics! Pics!

kj2,

all my friends want this light...me include.

And what about you?

I think you like this extreme distance searchlight too.

 

[Arild]

Hope this Wil be up for sale.. want it !!

 

[Nativetexan]

The LX-70 Superpower is listed on Lemax website now in case anyone wants to see the specs.

 

[Mr. Tone]

^
Cool, thanks for the heads up.

 

[BeastFlashlight]

Can this one be used as a dive light too?

 

[PolarLi]

Specs says water resistance 2m, so more or less no.

 

[bulbmogul]

Can this be purchased somewhere in the USA or not..?

 

[BeastFlashlight]

Hmm...I'm wondering if I would prefer the Lemax LX70 regular or the Superpower?? If someone were to hand you one of these as a birthday present which one would you choose? I'm totally split on which I'd prefer, the pros & cons are of course obvious.

 

[BeastFlashlight]

Re: http://www.worldpartners.co.th/LM70Super.html

We only went "so far" (proof of concept) with that 250 watt project...it did not have a fast warm-up capability which was only communicated to us late in the project development. The higher wattage "metal halide" bulbs that are suitable do not have a fast warm-up capability, but they are very bright.

Maybe similar to my 300 Watt "Locators". Close to 15 seconds before approx 75% brightness and a full minute for boost circuit to cut out. What a gorgeous shade of violet and purple when first started!

They should make 100W version of this light. If BVH's 300W Locator is fully bright by 1 minute how bad could the delay be on 100W LX70 Superpower?? I can live with a slight delay for the added power! I think 100W would hit a nice sweet spot.

 

[eyesonfire]

why did they have to make it look so ugly? I will stay with my modified NH..

 

[XeRay]

why did they have to make it look so ugly? I will stay with my modified NH..

What do you find so ugly ? The heat sink fins ? If that's the case, if you want good ballast, igniter and battery life, excessive heat is the killer.
It is a fundamental engineering design and heat management necessity to have enough total surface area. Fins are the most effective way to dissipate the heat produced by the bulb and ballast.
Lights such as the Polarion PH-50 have had heat management issues, many comments on the forums over the years have mentioned this. So much so, they can sometimes "burn" your hand on the head (not just the glass lens), if you touch the metal during and immediately after a long run time period.
That light is only a 30/45 or 50 watt light of 4500 max lumens. 4500 lumens as they specify would likely indicate 45 watts to the bulb, and 50 watts input to the ballast.
The XV-LX70 does not share this issue of heat management with other lights, only the front lens gets too hot to handle or touch.

The XeVision/Lemax lights are not toys, the beauty is in the functionality and performance. This light was not designed as a "garage queen", its meant to be used often and in the harshest of conditions.
There is no light currently on the market that can come close to the refined and very practical performance capability of the XV-LX70. 50 watts to the bulb (5300 bulb lumens) at the lower setting and 70 watts to the bulb (7500+ lumens) at the higher dual output setting.

As for ~100 watts, there is currently no suitable (Xenon/metal halide hybrid) high quality bulb in production that can provide substantial instant on performance.
Most users (buyers) of these kinds of searchlights don't want to or can't wait 20 seconds to a minute before the light is ready. The XV-LX70 as it stands would be preferred to that.
Then there is the battery run time issue. The goal is to find a suitable balance between run time on a single battery and performance. This also includes the weight factor.
It is our opinion and i believe many if not most here would agree, the XV-LX70 has found that balance for the vast majority of users and applications.
The additional weight and size of the superpower variant in our opinion, is for very specialized applications where any of these or all of them (weight, size, ergonomic balance and waterproof depth) are not significant factors.

 

[eyesonfire]

No, fins are fine and necessary.. And ugly should not have been used, it is a very nice looking searchlight. I myself, just don't like the style. It's a great light, don't get me wrong, I just, for the money like my NH HID mod. I also prefer the symitry better.. It is 70 watts with a larger reflector, with a longer continuous duty... Easy to carry, well balanced. Will certainly run cooler, being it has a external rear mounted sinked ballast. Uses off the shelf LiPo battery with side mounted led display, and blow by port for added safety. Adjustable focus. Great flood and better spot, Removable clamp type tripod, also removable shoulder strap. And all at a fraction of the cost. And it is a fairly easy mod to do.. Oh yes it chops and dices...


http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...Po-batteries&p=4116057&highlight=#post4116057

 

[XeRay]

A very nice mod, converting the NH from short arc Xenon to using a Chinese HID Conversion kit bulb and Ballast.
Not trying to undermine your conversion effort. However, I can assure you that (shown) ballast in your pics, does not output 70 watts. The Chinese ballasts are know for using input watts to the ballast for their claims as well as often gross exaggeration of the watts on top of that. That ballast should have more large heat sinking fins to handle 70 watts input let alone 70 watts output. For your situation it may be adequate.
My bet that ballast you have shown, the output is in the 50 to 60 watts range. The input watts can easily be verified get simultaneous voltage and current readings from the battery to the ballast. Those number multiplied will give you input watts to the ballast, it is safe to say the most Chinese ballasts are typically about 85% efficient. Taking the initial input watts X .85 should get you an approximate idea of the watts going to the bulb.

 

[NoNotAgain]

No, fins are fine and necessary.. And ugly should not have been used, it is a very nice looking searchlight. I myself, just don't like the style. It's a great light, don't get me wrong, I just, for the money like my NH HID mod. I also prefer the symitry better.. It is 70 watts with a larger reflector, with a longer continuous duty... Easy to carry, well balanced. Will certainly run cooler, being it has a external rear mounted sinked ballast. Uses off the shelf LiPo battery with side mounted led display, and blow by port for added safety. Adjustable focus. Great flood and better spot, Removable clamp type tripod, also removable shoulder strap. And all at a fraction of the cost. And it is a fairly easy mod to do..

The thing is that the Lemax LX70 series lights are turn key. They are sold to people and agencies ready to use. I won't go out on a limb to state they are dive rated, but they are highly waterproof.k

While we flashaholics love to experiment, most users want to just push the button and get light.

The LX70 Super is on my short list to purchase this year. I already have Hellfire/Hellfighter's, Maxa Beam's, Polarion's and Zenonic's Night Hunter's, all three models.

Zenonics holdings made the change over to lithium batteries somewhere around serial number 8000. One of my NH Ones had the 22 volt lead acid batteries, the other a lithium battery pack, which I replaced with a LiPO hobby pack. I don't rely on the internal charger or the spade connectors.

 

[bulbmogul]

The thing is that the Lemax LX70 series lights are turn key. They are sold to people and agencies ready to use. I won't go out on a limb to state they are dive rated, but they are highly waterproof.k

While we flashaholics love to experiment, most users want to just push the button and get light.

The LX70 Super is on my short list to purchase this year. I already have Hellfire/Hellfighter's, Maxa Beam's, Polarion's and Zenonic's Night Hunter's, all three models.

Zenonics holdings made the change over to lithium batteries somewhere around serial number 8000. One of my NH Ones had the 22 volt lead acid batteries, the other a lithium battery pack, which I replaced with a LiPO hobby pack. I don't rely on the internal charger or the spade connectors.

Let me know when you decide to buy one of these as i also am quite sure to get one also as soon as i can find a place that sells them in the USA. Do you know where one can be purchased directly in USA and how much are they in US Dollars? Looks to be about 2500.00?