QUOTE(uncle wong @ Apr 15 2010, 08:52 PM)
When will 4Sevens Maelstrom coming to town ??? 
Yeah, from preliminary views I like the S1200 
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Apr 16 2010, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(pseudoblue @ Apr 16 2010, 12:58 PM) The S1200 is nice eh I'm looking for something compact-ish and bright. The Thrunite Catapult is not bad, but then the S1200 might be even nicer. Still eagerly awaiting more news and specs. If they had a neutral white version... wow... If 4Sevens decide to give a their SST-90 lights a neutral white run.. I TELL YOU! ALL OF CPF WILL JUMP FOR IT!For those of you with neutral white lights, is it that much better than the normal one? I don't have any NW lights yet. |
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Apr 16 2010, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(uncle wong @ Apr 16 2010, 02:42 PM) Bro jchong I can wait... barely I think u should wait for S1200 Untill S1200 coming to town , compare price and spec .If can not tahan , no choice lor but worth to wait for a while The S1200 size really nice . Btw ....Anyone know the estimate price for S1200 ??  The S1200 size looks nice indeed and the word is it will emit 1200 lumens (900 OTF)!Price, I'm hoping below US$200. Lower the better |
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Apr 16 2010, 05:13 PM
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QUOTE(pseudoblue @ Apr 16 2010, 03:56 PM) Compact, bright and have reasonable good runtime would be a 2x 123 light or 1x 18650 light. Going for the EagleTac P20C2 or T20C2 is like a good choice for me But the S1200 seems like a long wait. Hopefully it is something worth waiting for Yeah, I did consider also those 1x 18650 lights. The T20C2 Mk II is in my sights. This will be more for general use. But I'm also looking for a very bright (like above 700 lumens) thrower for distance use, hence something like the Catapult or upcoming S1200. QUOTE To my experience, this can be a matter of preference. But it is true that in general, the warmer tint will be more soothing to our eyes, giving a comfortable mood or feel, and to bring out certain color properties. The applicability of neutral, warm and cool white is very broad. I still personally prefer cool whites for flashlights, (yes to all neutral white guys, shocking eh Thanks for sharing your experience. ). But because of the inconsistency with cool whites in flashlights (especially greenish tint!), the neutral tint is something I best prefer now. A proper cool white light provide good clarity for objects, colors and skin tone even. Warm white however, brings out the strength in colours and depth. Again, these tints covers a very broad area of application. The only light, that has all the rich properties and accuracy and capable of changing its tint, is the SUN!    |
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QUOTE(polkiuj @ Apr 17 2010, 02:33 AM) I don't think the S1200 will be a crazy thrower. Then again, what do I know? I have no experience with the SST LEDs. =D I suppose that depends on the reflector design more than the LED itself. Anyway, I did read somewhere that the S1200 might have a more floody beam. Guess we just gotta wait until it comes out and read the reviews. |
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Apr 19 2010, 11:27 AM
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QUOTE(old newspaper @ Apr 18 2010, 08:32 PM) here's my new toys captured using my wife's new Canon EOS 550D [ this is my first ever click/shot with dslr camera Never thought I'd see the day when Maglite would come up with something like that. The UI looks interesting! ] maglite xl100 & novatac storm [ with UCL lens and stainless steel bezel installed ]  |
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Apr 22 2010, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(RookieDaddy @ Apr 21 2010, 09:23 PM) a short trip to Subang today... Nice light. Didn't know about this model until reading your post. very beautiful beam shape. more so when it's neutral white...  EDIT: oops... the white balance is a little off... I might pick one up. Where did you order from? And what's the price? |
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Apr 22 2010, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(gadgetworld2u @ Apr 22 2010, 02:11 PM) From us Ah I see. Will try to drop by your shop next time I'm in KL. Price is RM220.Our shop is in SS 15 Subang Jaya, shop map link: http://www.lelong.com.my/merchant/default....how=OurLocation |
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Apr 23 2010, 08:02 AM
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QUOTE(jwyj @ Apr 22 2010, 10:47 PM) Fo those who are involved in the LUMAPOWER D-MINI VX ULTRA SST-50 GB by old newspaper, is there anyone who wants to let go your flashlight. Dang! Another light to check out. I absolutely love it and I am looking for another and I have the following lights to exchange with you. I am also looking for another compact hi-powered light (above 500 lumens). What do you guys think between the Lumapower vs Thrunite Catapult? Both using SST-50. |
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Apr 23 2010, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(pseudoblue @ Apr 23 2010, 09:18 AM) The D-Mini VX Ultra is smaller than the Thrunite Catapult, even with its 18650 tube and even more compact with its 123 tube. D-Mini does pack a punch in brightness for its size but good fo a short time, it has a wider beam and does not throw as well as the catapult. The catapult is brighter though. I found a pic and yes the VX Ultra is quite a bit smaller than the Catapult. It's really a pocket rocket.GW2U will be bringing in Lumapower lights soon The Catapult performs really well on 2x 18650, but that would make it even longer and even less compact compared to the VX Ultra. Yeah, I know the Catapult is more of a thrower. Hmm... any of you guys around PJ area? Wouldn't mind meeting up to check out the VX Ultra. |
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May 9 2010, 03:31 PM
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QUOTE(uncle wong @ May 9 2010, 02:52 PM) Shipping with DHL is very fast Yeah I think "Clearance processing complete" means passed customs already. So you should be getting tomorrow 8/5/10 Pick-up from HongKong 9/5/10 Already arrived Malaysia and Clearance processing complete at Penang - Malaysia   already go through custom right ?  |
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QUOTE(uncle wong @ May 8 2010, 12:07 PM) Thrunite Catapult V2(New Version) Group Buy This is good news. Glad I waited a while, now got V2 already. Put me in the wish list:Rm370 + Rm10 Shipping = Rm380 (Retail Price Rm528 Not Yet Plus Shipping) Minimum Order 5pcs Choose OP or Smooth Reflector » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Wish List 1) Bro jwjy 2) Uncle Wong 3) jchong |
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May 14 2010, 11:08 AM
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Yeah, a lot of poison due to that Varapower 2000.
However, the tests show that it is nowhere near the claimed 3000 lumens. In fact only half that  Ok lah, the 3000 lumens is probably emitter lumens (better marketing). Normally the loss is 20-30%, so OTF should be 2100. But now only about 1500. |
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QUOTE(damonlbs @ May 14 2010, 11:20 AM) read the thread, Thanks for the clarification. Didn't know those spheres have max limit depending on size.the reading was max out  they want to build a new 1 that can go 3000 lumens http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpo...5&postcount=464 |
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QUOTE(polkiuj @ May 21 2010, 09:45 AM) Never though I'll see the day a P60 reach 1000 lumens O.o!! Yeah that Moddoo triple drop-in is quite amazing. What would be a good 1x 18650 host for P60 drop ins?With no drop in output? Madness. |
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QUOTE(heng84 @ May 21 2010, 12:33 AM) thank you very much uncle wong for the great work.. haha really hope to deal with u in future again.. btw.. you got v1 and v2 catapult .. any difference for the output both on max?? v2 is 100 lumens brighter than v1. It's about 11% more, but don't know how visible it is. I think to be quite noticeable visibly, you must have at least 50% more.This post has been edited by jchong: May 21 2010, 11:08 AM |
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QUOTE(uncle wong @ May 21 2010, 11:44 AM) Very amazing , 1x18650 with 1k lumen I read the run time is 30 mins and it does get quite hot. How the batt run time & heat sinking Hope lightjunk can share his experience. |
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QUOTE(damonlbs @ May 24 2010, 01:04 PM) Just read the review. I'm surprised he said "Overall, the V2's maximum output has been slightly lowered". I thought the output was increased from 900 to 1000 lumens because they drive the emitter harder now. Hmm... I wonder if his sample was defective because later he updated to say "ThruNite has contacted me stating that the damaged LED will lose some lumens. Currently awating their own testing process to verify this." |
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Thanks for the pic. That TF head is HUGE!
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Going by % terms, I guess the V2 is as claimed. ThruNite claims the V2 is about 11% brighter than V1 (1000 vs 900 lumens). From selfbuilt's numbers the throw is 9% higher and ceiling bounce is 9.8% higher.
But the disappointing thing is that in absolute terms the OTF lumens is only 600 (vs 1000 as claimed). So ThruNite's claim is way overstated. This is not good. |
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