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Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

Knight_Light said:
Like I said before the Eagletac battery is an awesome battery, however it is a poor choice for this example as it is considerably shorter then most other protected cells. They can shorten the battery tube but then everybody will complain about the longer batteries not been able to fit. I personally would be fine with this decision since I primarily use unprotected cells. The best solution is to leave it the way that it is and incorporate magnetic spacers.
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This is a ridiculous argument. It makes me wonder whether free flashlights from Armytek are compromising your impartiality and credibility. Most protected batteries are only 1mm longer than the Eagletac. And Armytek ships this light with a short unprotected battery. According to Armytek it is designed to work with both protected and unprotected batteries. Cutting out with just a slight jar is a manufacturing defect.
 
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Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

tony613 said:
Thought you all might be interested in seeing this.
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If they have fixed this problem I'm both impressed and appreciative. Shutting off with just a slight jar is dangerous and completely unacceptable in a head light.
 
Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

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Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

ArcticHighlander said:
This is a ridiculous argument. It makes me wonder whether free flashlights from Armytek are compromising your impartiality and credibility. Most protected batteries are only 1mm longer than the Eagletac. And Armytek ships this light with a short unprotected battery. According to Armytek it is designed to work with both protected and unprotected batteries. Cutting out with just a slight jar is a manufacturing defect.
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You are certainly entitled to your opinion but the fact is I have criticized this light on the forum as well as in private emails to Armytek including sending the light back for warranty work due to the lockout problem as well as a proposed UI change (which seems to be what they will be going with). Now if you think a free headlamp (it’s not a flashlight by the way) is compromising my credibility and making me partial to Armytek you can just choose to avoid reading my comments, but to make those statements in a public forum is just a cheap shot especially if you consider the amount of work I’ve put into this forum to help people like you.

Your statement “Cutting out with just a slight jar” is an over exaggeration, as it needs a thump in the right place for it to happen (and yes it does happen repeatedly).
 
Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

ArcticHighlander, criticize the post, not the poster. Don't want to see any Rule 4 violations in this thread.

Bill
 
Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

Received a correspondence from Armytek and thought I would share some of the news. They informed me that next week my production sample would be ready to ship. When asked about the lockout problem and the new UI (that is described in the marketplace here http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/sh...mytek-wizard&p=4769593&viewfull=1#post4769593) they responded with "Yes. Many changes.". If this is accurate then I don't think you have much longer to wait for some of the known issues to be resolved.
 
Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

Trevtrain said:
So it now seems that it was actually a surface contamination of some kind rather than a defect in the AR coating?
If this is the case, I wonder if photographic lens cleaning tissue and/or fluid might be a better option for anyone else tempted to try cleaning it this way. Certainly, using a soft cloth and a gentle motion is the next best thing but pressing it "hard" is probably a last resort.

Not that a few minor scratches are all that serious - but anyone with camera equipment may have access to this stuff already.
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It does seem to have been a surface contamination. The 'scratches' appear to be not scratches in the glass, but some kind of thin mark in the coating. It is very hard to see them at all. At this point, I would be fine with them reprogramming my light and sending it back if they choose to. Of course, if the policy is to replace, that's fine too. I already have a few character marks, mostly from removing/installing the clip on a daily basis.

I'm looking forward to finding out what changes they made to the UI, hopefully all improvements.
 
Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

They also informed me that my replace wizard pro will be ship soon.
 
Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

There has been a lot of talk on the forums about OTF lumens and LED lumens as well as the ANSI standard. All of which to me is a bunch of nonsense and is very gimmicky. I would like to propose a challenge to Armytek to set a higher level in the industry by providing lux readings at 1 m and 25 m (on larger lights 100 m). This would tell consumers how usable a particular light is for whatever task they have in mind.

I know a lot of manufacturers will hesitate to post that kind of information because it gives consumers the ability to directly compare products. But since Armytek is one of the leaders what does it really have to lose? So what do you say Armytek are you up to the challenge? :)

Anyone that supports this standard I ask that you chime in. The more people that demand this from the manufacturer’s the greater the likelihood of it actually happening. If you support this you can voice your opinion in the CPF marketplace under the following link. http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/sh...mytek-wizard&p=4770766&viewfull=1#post4770766
 
Re: New issue with Wizard Pro, 100% reproducible

Knight_Light said:
There has been a lot of talk on the forums about OTF lumens and LED lumens as well as the ANSI standard. All of which to me is a bunch of nonsense and is very gimmicky. I would like to propose a challenge to Armytek to set a higher level in the industry by providing lux readings at 1 m and 25 m (on larger lights 100 m). This would tell consumers how usable a particular light is for whatever task they have in mind.

I know a lot of manufacturers will hesitate to post that kind of information because it gives consumers the ability to directly compare products. But since Armytek is one of the leaders what does it really have to lose? So what do you say Armytek are you up to the challenge? :)

Anyone that supports this standard I ask that you chime in. The more people that demand this from the manufacturer’s the greater the likelihood of it actually happening. If you support this you can voice your opinion in the CPF marketplace under the following link. http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/sh...mytek-wizard&p=4770766&viewfull=1#post4770766
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My comments on this have been posted in that thread.


Max
 
Just received my wizard pro XM-L2 and it sure has a stiff switch.
I'm looking at gym membership now so I can build up my thumb muscles. In a few months I'll be strong enough to turn it on and give an opinion. ;-)
 
dpc said:
Just received my wizard pro XM-L2 and it sure has a stiff switch.
I'm looking at gym membership now so I can build up my thumb muscles. In a few months I'll be strong enough to turn it on and give an opinion. ;-)
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I ended up flipping my light "upside-down" so the switch was on the bottom of the light and on the left side of my head. I find it easier to depress the button with it under my thumb instead of my index finger. May not work for everybody, as the button is a bit more crowded next to one's forehead, but it works for me.

J.
 
When is the "warm" beam version of this thing coming out?
I just can't wait to turn it on to turbo, let it heat up to scorching and then plop its waterproofed *** into a mug of water accompanied by a tea bag and watch it steep!
 
Yep. It sure gets warm. We're tossing out our electric blankets and just putting it under the covers ( on high) a few minutes before getting into bed. It takes the chill off nicely!
It is bright and solidly built. I guess time will tell if its more durable than the Zebralights, and therefore worth the extra weight, size, and the extra stiff switch.

I don't regret the purchase, but will get the H600w Mk II when it comes out. I prefer the Zebralight switch.
 
beamon said:
When is the "warm" beam version of this thing coming out?
I just can't wait to turn it on to turbo, let it heat up to scorching and then plop its waterproofed *** into a mug of water accompanied by a tea bag and watch it steep!
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Let us know if the hot lens survives being dunked in a cold liquid.

-Jamie M.
 
Yesterday night I did a mountain bike ride here in Czech rep., about 25 km long. I had no other light with me then Wizard Pro (standard, not wide), so most of the time I used it on turbo, just during slow ascending I switched to 500 or 250 lm mode. The beam was great for trail riding, it did not limit my peripheral vision so I did not feel like riding in tunnel. Only while riding downhill I would like to have another throw light on bike bars - next time I take some with me. My Wizard Pro still have the old firmware but no stepdown due to thermal regulation occurred, it was about 15 C (59 F). I needed to change battery (Panasonic 3100) once. I had no problem to use the stiff switch and even to turn the light in the holder with one hand when I firmly secured the light to my helmet. The only drawback I have mentioned is the weight of the light. But it was not really uncomfortable and one can get used to it. Overall, I am very happy with this light...
 
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