Surefire E1B MaxVision discussion

[Gadgetman7]

It will run on RCR123. Doesn't seem to affect the brightness though.

 

[parnass]

I made a short review with pictures in a german forum. But since it has a lot pictures it may be also interesting here: link

:goodjob: Good photos. Thanks.

 

[jodoma]

Received mine today. Really liking the clip so far. Beam pattern is beautiful.

 

[JohnSmith]

I kind of want one of these lights now. I think a Surefire Z68 tailcap would look pretty good on it.

 

[TMedina]

Oh very nice. I was expecting a reflector similar to the Titan line.

 

[kssmith]

Oh very nice. I was expecting a reflector similar to the Titan line.

I was thinking the same thing about the reflector. I was dubious at first when it came in, and then I had to wait all day for a good test of the light. But I've had one now for around 1.5 weeks, and really love it. The beam is great, size is right. I'm really impressed with it. This and my UM2 are my two main lights to carry now.

 

[Sean]

Well, I also got a Surefire E1b MV.
It's about what I expected. I like it. The head is smaller and more tapered than recent TIR E-series heads. It works fine with a 16650 in a 2 cell E-series body. Low output in reality is about 9-10 lumens. Tint is slightly to the greenish/yellow side.

 

[archimedes]

.... How do I put up pictures using the cpf app?

If you use the "IMG" tags around an URL from a photo-hosting service, the picture will display in-line

 

[Flashlight Dave]

The Backup series was greatly in need of a broader beam pattern. I never understood the purpose of a one cell pocket light that compresses 200 lm into a space laser death ray. Generally, I need my edc light for closer tasks and I have larger, dedicated thrower type lights for distance applications. The new E1B MV is a welcome change, but I agree with Kamerat. This new light is too much like a Malkoff MD2 or an Elzetta Alpha, both of which are substantially cheaper and have fully potted electronics.

I assume you are both talking about the EDC and not the MD2. If so I was wondering if anyone new if the beams are similar?

 

[Sean]

If you use the "IMG" tags around an URL from a photo-hosting service, the picture will display in-line

Thanks, I finally figured it out.

 

[archimedes]

Thanks, I finally figured it out.

Your photos are now displaying properly, cheers !

 

[Rob Babcock]

The Backup series was greatly in need of a broader beam pattern. I never understood the purpose of a one cell pocket light that compresses 200 lm into a space laser death ray. Generally, I need my edc light for closer tasks and I have larger, dedicated thrower type lights for distance applications. The new E1B MV is a welcome change, but I agree with Kamerat. This new light is too much like a Malkoff MD2 or an Elzetta Alpha, both of which are substantially cheaper and have fully potted electronics.

Apropos of nothing I really didn't mind the narrow beam of my old E1b lights. IMO it helped make up for the fact that they were 'only' 110 lumens. Funny- I used to think I would be buried with an E1b in my pocket but now both of them are gone, replaced by three MDC's and an Elzetta Alpha. I don't want to dog on the venerable old light but the MDC is better in every way, at least for me. The new E1b MV seems like a good product but it seems to best the MDC only on max output.

And just what is "MaxVision"? I gather from this thread that it's simply a reflector with a patentable tweak in the shape? I will reserve judgement til I see one but I'm a little skeptical and burnt out on twenty-five-cent buzzwords.

 

[Flashlight Dave]

Just want to add my two cents. I got mine a couple days ago. It is wonderful! The low and high are about perfect. The low is brighter than 5 lumens. The current is 1.7 amps on high and .02 on low. I'm wondering how long the battery will last.

 

[hatman]

How is the tint -- still a greenish cool white?

Does it run well on rechargeable lithium ions?

 

[JPA261]

My high is more a white but the low does have the greenish tint.

As far as using rechargeables, can't say on account I don't have any to test out

 

[vadimax]

Funny how Surefire with that price tag manages to place a LED off center...

 

[WarriorOfLight]

Funny how Surefire with that price tag manages to place a LED off center...

I don't think the LED is off center in this particular case. For me it seems Sean does not place the lens of the camera in corresponding to the reflector center.

You can see a little bit of the "bump" in the middle of the E1B head on the left-top of the image. I think Sean knows more

 

[DAN92]

Tint is slightly to the greenish/yellow side.

I am not the only one to notice it.

 

[Sean]

How is the tint -- still a greenish cool white?

Does it run well on rechargeable lithium ions?

Mine is slightly greenish/yellow & yes it runs great on lithium ions.

Funny how Surefire with that price tag manages to place a LED off center...

Yes, it does appear to be slightly off center, but not nearly as bad as some of the Titans were. I've white wall hunted the light and could not find any consequence to the LED being slightly off center, probably due to the way the reflector diffuses the light. I do realize inconsequential things can really bother people though.

 

[hatman]

Mine is slightly greenish/yellow & yes it runs great on lithium ions.

Rechargeables, yes?