Gadgetman7
Enlightened
It's titanium. It'll loosen up as you use it.
Foursevens Mini Mark II
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Weld Inspector
Enlightened
I just got my second copper mini in the mail about an hr ago, the first one came on as soon as u installed the battery and would not shut off without removal of the head.
So I've been playing with the UI and I have to say I agree with most that mode change is quite annoying my copper preon does not have these issues I'm rather disappointed,
I love the overall appearance and feel and size of the light the 2 way clip is great too (optic down in my nasty work environment) but the mode changing is super bad I've settled on mode set 2 Hi and Lo only as it seems any other it gets hung up in a mode like moonlight and has me fidgeting with it and getting annoyed with it stuck in moonlight for 3 or four twists.
The charger tho I don't need it is quite innovative and I'm happy that it came with a battery.
Overall I guess I feel lukewarm about my second 47's light has me reconsidering if I want to drop the coin for the copper bolt action
So I've been playing with the UI and I have to say I agree with most that mode change is quite annoying my copper preon does not have these issues I'm rather disappointed,
I love the overall appearance and feel and size of the light the 2 way clip is great too (optic down in my nasty work environment) but the mode changing is super bad I've settled on mode set 2 Hi and Lo only as it seems any other it gets hung up in a mode like moonlight and has me fidgeting with it and getting annoyed with it stuck in moonlight for 3 or four twists.
The charger tho I don't need it is quite innovative and I'm happy that it came with a battery.
Overall I guess I feel lukewarm about my second 47's light has me reconsidering if I want to drop the coin for the copper bolt action
I'm actually pissed at the one I received since it was a replacement for a light out for repair the past 5 months. I wanted the rainbow ti model but ended up with a plain ti model. Sucks to be me.
"Lukewarm" that is a great description for my feelings and I would guess some others as well. On one hand the Mk II is remarkably bright,nicely constructed and available in various versions that include my preferred neutral tint (A rarity from 4Sevens these days). On the other hand only the more expensive limited models offer neutral tints and the UI just doesn't work very well. If the the Mk II worked like my older Minis it would see some EDC time despite the xtra weight of the copper in my example but the need at times to use two hands for operation and the fact that the UI is unreliable keeps it sitting on the shelf.
lumenati
Newly Enlightened
I have been following the MKll, and CPF comments, since it came out. The 1000 lumens caught my attention. I fell in love with the Autumn Copper. Now, having sufficient funds and with Mom's 20% discount I have just ordered it and am looking forward to its arrival. My first expensive light (bought from Foursevens)(the first of many) was a $70 Fenix P1D CE, cr123, with roughly 90 OTF ANSI lumens. Soon I will have a Foursevens cr123, that puts out 1000 OTF ANSI lumens! And for only $60. And it includes a rechargeable battery. And a charger! And it is 5/8" shorter! And it's programmable! And it's solid copper with a PVD coating! What's not to like?! (Another Flashaholic -- off the wagon.)
So the batteries on the left are the longest and don't work with the light, whereas the ones on the right work perfectly and you don't have to torque down on the light to get it to turn on. I actually don't have a problem with foursevens or the light itself, just the way customer service at the vendor treated my problems so lightly.
lumenati
Newly Enlightened
Just received my Mark ll, Autumn Copper, and I could not be more pleased. It is beautiful! I also received its aluminum brother, which I will play with while I leave the Autumn Copper version in its heavy duty vacuum sealed package... at least for now. The amount of light that it puts out is quite impressive and while at 2.17" it is one of my smallest flashlights... it is second only in brightness to my Foursevens MMU-X3R! Simply brilliant!
lumenati
Newly Enlightened
Please excuse. I deleted a mistaken photo.
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lumenati
Newly Enlightened
A TALE OF TWO MINIS.
burntoshine
Enlightened
Got a rainbow Ti version..
Mode skipped like crazy..
But then I programmed it to be just low & hi and it doesn't mode skip anymore.
It's a lovely little light!
Mode skipped like crazy..
But then I programmed it to be just low & hi and it doesn't mode skip anymore.
It's a lovely little light!
warpdrive
Enlightened
looks like they are clearing out the special edition finishes (discounted, and limited quanities). Time to pick up the Autumn finish combo. I kind of lost interest in CR123 sized flashlights and started adopting a lot more AAA keychain lights, but this one is small enough I will consider getting one to EDC.
The autumn PVD finish looks great (less of a gaudy color than the other copper finish), and hopefully it will work well enough for switching modes. Twisty flashlights have never been my favorite when you have to switch modes, but I can live with it for an EDC that won't turn on accidentally in the pocket.
The autumn PVD finish looks great (less of a gaudy color than the other copper finish), and hopefully it will work well enough for switching modes. Twisty flashlights have never been my favorite when you have to switch modes, but I can live with it for an EDC that won't turn on accidentally in the pocket.
warpdrive
Enlightened
got my clearance priced Cu Autumn Mini MkII combo. It's so CUTE. Now I have to rethink what flashlight to EDC
At the clearance price, thinking of picking up the titanium too. I still prefer the beam from the Surefires but the Mini is such a powerhouse for its size.
At the clearance price, thinking of picking up the titanium too. I still prefer the beam from the Surefires but the Mini is such a powerhouse for its size.
Woods Walker
The Wood is cut, The Bacon is cooked, Now it’s tim
I have a normal copper one in the mail at the discount clearance price. Hope it runs good.
Crazyeddiethefirst
Flashlight Enthusiast
I have the Autum PVD Copper, rainbow Titanium & regular Titanium en route. That's in addition to the Cr2 Bolt & Mini-Bolt with a Titanium AO Atom with neutral led....between PayPal Credit & the Four Sevens sales I am in real trouble...
Hey Woods Walker, as long as the threads and O rings are kept lubricated these lights are rock solid for dependability. I picked up the Mini-Turbo a few weeks back and man is it an impressive little light. Considering how your lights appear to get the majority of their time in "real life" on the trail, instead of Safe & secure inside your home, the charger should be highly practical-you just pop the magnetic caps onto your 16340 & connect the USB to your portable power bank without regard to the positive or negative poles of the battery(the charger automatically determines polarity). Have you tried out the Four Sevens head band? It allows the mini's to be used as head lamps for hands free usage?
Hey Woods Walker, as long as the threads and O rings are kept lubricated these lights are rock solid for dependability. I picked up the Mini-Turbo a few weeks back and man is it an impressive little light. Considering how your lights appear to get the majority of their time in "real life" on the trail, instead of Safe & secure inside your home, the charger should be highly practical-you just pop the magnetic caps onto your 16340 & connect the USB to your portable power bank without regard to the positive or negative poles of the battery(the charger automatically determines polarity). Have you tried out the Four Sevens head band? It allows the mini's to be used as head lamps for hands free usage?
weez82
Enlightened
I received the Rainbow PVD Titanium and I must admit that Im not happy with it :(. The beam and tint are good and the brightness levels are good and the build quality is good. The problem I'm having is the head is way to difficult to twist. I have the WW Mini 123 and that is easy to twist and Ive had the AA and AA2 mini's and those were all easy to twist but this one is almost unusable :(. Maybe its because its Titanium and not Aluminum? I dont know.
Tachead
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'm surprised they didn't revise the UI before releasing these and give them a slower cycle time. They clearly have an issue with cycling modes. Even David himself appears to have trouble using them as can be seen in this video...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfWlqk4l-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXfWlqk4l-w
Tachead
Flashlight Enthusiast
Titanium tends to have less smooth threads then most other materials. It should smooth out a bit with use. Also, try lubing the threads and o-ring thoroughly with some Nyogel 760G, or the like, that should help:thumbsup:
My Autumn PVD copper is difficult to twist as well and my guess is the titanium models are worse since Ti has such a poor reputation in twisties anyway. I find the Mini Mk II is best as a 1 or 2 mode light , I do wish it worked better like the old minis. On the positive side the Mini Mk II is very bright with the supplied high discharge battery. I went ahead and ordered a Rainbow Ti at the clearance price so I guess I will find out if I can break it in over time, the Autumn PVD is a little on the heavy side for EDC afiac but I do love the finish. Figured that the Mini Mk II was worth it at the clearance price for a collectible even if it doesn't see much carry time.
Woods Walker
The Wood is cut, The Bacon is cooked, Now it’s tim
I pack both a headlamp and a flashlight so already have a headlight in my kit but will check it out. I have an Olight UC and think the 4/7 is the same product made by the same company though beyond physical description can't be sure. But the Olight UC works great as a solar charger and fine for AA/AAA as it seems to pulse charge those at .25A which is good. In any case wanted a second one for another kit so happy to get it with the light. Also the 2XAA Mini is one of my favorite pack lights when going UL and running AAs. That's one sale as well. Just got this... Figured for a few extra dollars I can try an Atom and use the headband for the Mini. Who knows maybe I will like the Atom more. Wonder if it runs Lithium ion?[TABLE="width: 100%"]
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Woods Walker
The Wood is cut, The Bacon is cooked, Now it’s tim
Just checked... 1 to 4.2 volts so lithium ion should work with the Atom though got it for the headband.
