cree torch (2 Viewers)

[manda3000gt]

The problem with many of these torches is that they are too bright for some uses. I often just want a dim light to find something in my van not a search light that illuminates the whole site.

The NiteCore P16 has 4 illumination levels, just press the large button on the side to scroll throu

 

[Terry]

Almost all the small ones that links given to have at least 3 modes =full brightness -power save mode=duller and flash mode --all you do is press button on the rear to turn on and off then simply touch the button to change mode IE not a full press Some have 5 modes
terry

 

[manda3000gt]

It also has Strobe, SOS and location beacon functions giving a total of 7

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[Jaws]

Must admit, the Cree has been an absolute revelation to me.. The only down side to my two is that they have an orange translucent bit that emits enough light to dazzle and take away from where I am looking !

 

[Taran_Las]

EDIT here another link with a charger bat and torch for £9.99 inc P&P
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Ordered. Thanks Terry

 

[iandsm]

The problem with many of these torches is that they are too bright for some uses. I often just want a dim light to find something in my van not a search light that illuminates the whole site.

I am still deciding which one so would be interested in which ones you found too be bright.

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[MattR]

I am still deciding which one so would be interested in which ones you found too be bright.

What do you want to use the torch for? Are you looking for a torch for use in your van and for walking to the shower block at night or do you want something that will double as a spare landing light for the local airport? I use my £2 ones far more than the bigger, brighter ones. I also have a big torch with D batteries for blinding inquisitive locals who take too much interest in our van or signalling friends up in the ISS.

 

[iandsm]

All of the above but I don't want another bloody great maglight, I don't want to hit anyone with it, just general use plus the occasional search for the dog on the beach. Seems to me the Led Lenser P7.2 is the best, powerful but has a low power setting.
Just wondered if you had used any that you found too powerful so I could avoid them

 

[MattR]

I have a 7 and can't get it dim enough for most of my needs; it is too bright to read with at night but it would be good for finding dogs on the beach. Maybe the 7.2 low setting is dim enough.

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[iandsm]

I have a 7 and can't get it dim enough for most of my needs; it is too bright to read with at night but it would be good for finding dogs on the beach. Maybe the 7.2 low setting is dim enough.

Thanks, think I will go with the 7.2.

 

[manda3000gt]

All of the above but I don't want another bloody great maglight, I don't want to hit anyone with it, just general use plus the occasional search for the dog on the beach. Seems to me the Led Lenser P7.2 is the best, powerful but has a low power setting.
Just wondered if you had used any that you found too powerful so I could avoid them

The P16 is less than 6" long and the lowest light setting is 1 lumen at this setting the standard battery will last 520 hours

 

[canopus]

The P16 is less than 6" long and the lowest light setting is 1 lumen at this setting the standard battery will last 520 hours

My arse it will You'll tell us owt

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[TheTwoOfUs]

I have followed this post with interest noting how some of you have bought several torches over the years. Now it got me wondering, apart from the obvious use of lighting a path what other use do you have that requires such quantities of torches? Is there a secret fetishism about which I know nothing? I have seen mention of lights being transmitted for over 250 metres. Now I've got quite a long stride but nothing that needs a beam of such proportions. Please enlighten (excuse the pun) me.

 

[iandsm]

Well the Martian spaceships don't have earth GPS so they need a little help don't they.

 

[tonyidle]

The weird inside me that makes me a motorhomer also extends to torches ......................

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[Terry]

Boys and toys
As I said I have bought and given away lots --I do mostly give away the under £3 ones and keep the tenner ones Must admit though I am not paying 50/100 quid for a torch that in 9 out of 10 that I have tried (and I have tried lots)does not outshine the 3 quid ones and when/if I find one that outshines the 3 quid ones then I bring out the under a tenner ones with the 3.7 v battery to blow them away
If anyone wants to bring there £100 P16's I am up for a shining challenge against one of my tenner ones that's if it does not get done by the £2 ones
terry

 

[Peter & Elaine]

Boys and toys
As I said I have bought and given away lots --I do mostly give away the under £3 ones and keep the tenner ones Must admit though I am not paying 50/100 quid for a torch that in 9 out of 10 that I have tried (and I have tried lots)does not outshine the 3 quid ones and when/if I find one that outshines the 3 quid ones then I bring out the under a tenner ones with the 3.7 v battery to blow them away
If anyone wants to bring there £100 P16's I am up for a shining challenge against one of my tenner ones that's if it does not get done by the £2 ones
terry

We have a new rally challenge
Just the ticket to brighten up a drunken rally evening
Health and safety is paramount so bring your own protective eyewear

 

[gus-lopez]

The problem with many of these torches is that they are too bright for some uses. I often just want a dim light to find something in my van not a search light that illuminates the whole site.

Quite right that's when the sniper gets you !

We have a new rally challenge
Just the ticket to brighten up a drunken rally evening
Health and safety is paramount so bring your own protective eyewear

I'm struggling with the vision of loads of people wearing welding goggles, at night, playing with torches.

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[MattR]

I have followed this post with interest noting how some of you have bought several torches over the years. Now it got me wondering, apart from the obvious use of lighting a path what other use do you have that requires such quantities of torches? Is there a secret fetishism about which I know nothing? I have seen mention of lights being transmitted for over 250 metres. Now I've got quite a long stride but nothing that needs a beam of such proportions. Please enlighten (excuse the pun) me.

Well, there are the small £2.50 (were £2.00) torches for general uses, finding things in the MH at night, going to the shower block etc. We have 3 in the van - one for me, one for Mrs & one for boy 2. Broken Link Removed

Then there are the LED Lenser 7 (£30-40) and knock offs (£10) for illuminating campsite signs or spotlighting deer in the next county (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001GROCFU/?tag=mhf04-21

And the one that I used the most for out door work, the head torch; we spend lots of time sitting outside, playing about with bbqs, sipping wine and watching the stars. The head torch allows both hands to be free for holding a bottle and a glass without spilling too much: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004M3DO0Y/?tag=mhf04-21

I've also got a couple of torches with D batteries but they are rarely used.

 

[MattR]

Quite right that's when the sniper gets you !

That is why I only turn the torch on twice before turning it off and using a new one.

 

[iandsm]

Quite right that's when the sniper gets you !



I'm struggling with the vision of loads of people wearing welding goggles, at night, playing with torches.

I'm struggling with the vision of what they will be doing with the other hand that's not holding the torch!

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[Peter & Elaine]

I'm struggling with the vision of what they will be doing with the other hand that's not holding the torch!

You lot need to get out more and see the light

 

[wivvy's dad]

From Thursday 18th, Aldi have a 10W Cree led torch for sale at £19.99

Comes with a diffuser allowing you to use it for reading.

 

[Peter & Elaine]

Aldi had one in today £10
I never noticed size looked about 3 inch long and took 3 aaa batterys with a diffuser

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[manda3000gt]

Boys and toys
As I said I have bought and given away lots --I do mostly give away the under £3 ones and keep the tenner ones Must admit though I am not paying 50/100 quid for a torch that in 9 out of 10 that I have tried (and I have tried lots)does not outshine the 3 quid ones and when/if I find one that outshines the 3 quid ones then I bring out the under a tenner ones with the 3.7 v battery to blow them away
If anyone wants to bring there £100 P16's I am up for a shining challenge against one of my tenner ones that's if it does not get done by the £2 ones
terry

I look forward to seeing you in a dark field real soon

 

[Floydster]

I look forward to seeing you in a dark field real soon

Won't be that dark will it!!!!

 

[Debs]

We have a new rally challenge
Just the ticket to brighten up a drunken rally evening
Health and safety is paramount so bring your own protective eyewear

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I thought it was just us that played this.......after reading this thread though I reckon we need some new torches

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[manda3000gt]

Won't be that dark will it!!!!

Not when I turn up packing 3.7v 3400mah 18650 battery, 960 lumens and a 290 metre throw all in less than 6''

 

[manda3000gt]

My arse it will You'll tell us owt

Here you go Ken read the specs in awe... In awe of the NITECORE (you know the accent ) Broken Link Removed

 

[normanandsue]

Cree torch on sale at Aldi from Thursday this week.

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