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  From left mini-MAG , M2 , SuperFlashlight ,A2-Aviator , L4 , Scorpion |
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 Serial number on tail |
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 Efficient heat release anticipated from the numerous fins. |
 The smooth looking parts have a fine hair line finish, too. Should keep light from slipping and help heat release. |
 The battery case is rather thick |
 Even here... |
 You can replace the 6 degree Fraen (collimator) with a reflector on the 5W type I have. |
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 Compared to NX-05 |
| Brightness / beam pattern comparison Distance from tip of light to target 40cm Dimage Z1 ISO100 1280x960 1/50 f4.0 contrast low focus1m white balanceAUTO |
| It is easier to look at the '15' RGB line to compare brightness | |
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 EDITED December 11 2003This is an original looking light with a distinctive shape. The beautiful Splash Anodized body was manufactured by TnC (http://www.tnccustomproducts.com/) of The USA. It runs on a well rated X4T bin LuxeonV-Portable with 2 x CR123A batteries and a BADBOY 700, and the beam is focused by a 6 degree Fraen collimator or a reflector. When I first learned the specs from ArcMania, I was a little surprised by his choice of a Badboy700. Until then I had understood that ArcMania's Luxeon-MOD lights were designed for stability by being under driven or using large bodies to moderate heat and long bulb life. I felt curious of the small sized body combined with a Badboy700 which drives a LuxeonV-Portable at nearly the rated voltage. This was explained when I saw the rather large head and the numerous radiation fins on it. The ability to release heat looks quite effective. This should make it suitable for even larger output light sources. No surprise from the parts put together, but the performance of this light is outstanding. It emits a pure white, extremely bright. The difference of beam shape from the 6 degree Fraen and the reflector bothers me a bit. Personally I would prefer a reflector which shapes a beam pattern where the center and surrounding area part into 2 distinct stages like the MicroIlluminator. The bright center from a Fraen is wide (though the brightness itself is slightly lower than that from a reflector), and this is OK, but it does have an unevenness to it. It is nice that the lens piece can be swapped easily according to applications or taste. As you can see from the photos, the length ratio between the head and body is nearly 5:5. For this reason, the center of mass is closer to the head like with a LegendLX, and when held by just the short body, the uneven balance makes it difficult to hold. But because the body is so short, most people will probably use their thumb and forefinger to hold near the head, and coupled with the knurling it felt easy to hold. The biggest problem with this light is that although the high performance will make you want to practically use it, because it is so well built (mainly the Splash Anodize finish) and is expensive, you will hesitate to do so. (There is another variation to this light with a Downboy1000 running a bin TWOJ LuxeonIII and focusing the beam with a 2 degree collimator. There is not much to say as I do not own one, but the hotspot may be brighter than one that uses a LuxeonV-Portable.) Note: The light reviewed here is a home made light. Please note there are basically no gurantees against any trouble or malfunction.  December 26 2003I will post some photos of an unreleased HA3 version given to me by ArcMania
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