Beamshot AAA lights, June 2010



This collection of beamshots includes some known AAA lights (Preon, A3, Fenix) and a few new (Mr.Lite and EagleTac). The lights are (Same sequence as picture): EagleTac PN20a, 4Sevens Preon I, Fenix LD01, ITP A3 EOS Upgrade, Mr.Lite PT1, EagleTac PN20A2, Fenix LD05, 4Sevens Preon II

All lights are using eneloop batteries.



I have measured the light output with a ceiling bounce, this shows that most of the 1xAAA lights here are close in output (Note:PT1 is 2xAAA, but only uses one AAA for the light). With 2xAAA only Preon II is really taking advantage of the increased power with more than double light output compared to Preon I.



With all brightness settings in the same graph, it can be seen that some lights (PN20a, PN20a2 and PT1) are missing a real low setting



Measuring of lux at one meter gives an indication of throw. EagleTac are some of the better, considering that their total output is in the low end.



Beam profile
These light has some differences in the beam profile.

EagleTac PN20a, 4Sevens Preon I, Fenix LD01


ITP A3 EOS Upgrade, Mr.Lite PT1, EagleTac PN20A2


Fenix LD05, 4Sevens Preon II




Reduced exposure
With reduced exposure it is easier to see how bright the hotspot is.

EagleTac PN20a, 4Sevens Preon I, Fenix LD01


ITP A3 EOS Upgrade, Mr.Lite PT1, EagleTac PN20A2


Fenix LD05, 4Sevens Preon II




Low brightness
These pictures show the lowest brightness setting.

EagleTac PN20a, 4Sevens Preon I, Fenix LD01


ITP A3 EOS Upgrade, Mr.Lite PT1, EagleTac PN20A2


Fenix LD05, 4Sevens Preon II




Trees
Here I uses the light on the brightest setting and aim them at some trees, the difference in brightness and beam profile is obvious.

EagleTac PN20a, 4Sevens Preon I, Fenix LD01


ITP A3 EOS Upgrade, Mr.Lite PT1, EagleTac PN20A2


Fenix LD05, 4Sevens Preon II




EagleTac PN20A


This light has to brightness settings, the light is turned on in low by tighten the head, continue to tighten the head will switch to high.

Low, high, trees:


Low:


High:


Trees:




4Sevens Preon I


This light has 3 brightness settings and 3 flashing settings, the light can be equipped with either twist or tail switch.
Read more about it in my Danish review

Low, medium, high:


Trees:


Low:


Medium:


High:


Trees:




Fenix LD01 XP-E


This light has 3 brightness settings, selected by twisting off/on.

Low, medium, high:


Trees:


Low:


Medium:


High:


Trees:




ITP A3 EOS


This light has 3 brightness settings, selected by twisting off/on.
Read more about it in my Danish review

Low, medium, high:


Trees:


Low:


Medium:


High:


Trees:




Mr.Lite PT1


This light has 3 brightness settings and strobe, selected by twisting off/on. The light is also equipped with a laser.
Light and laser each has one AAA battery.
Read more about it in my review

Low, medium, high:


Trees, laser:


Low:


Medium:


High:


Trees:


Laser:




EagleTac PN20a2


This light is turned on/off with a tail switch, the two brightness settings are selected with tight/loose head.

Low, high, trees:


Low:


High:


Trees:




Fenix LD05


This light has 3 brightness settings and uses a tail switch.
Read more about it in my Danish review

Low, medium, high:


Trees:


Low:


Medium:


High:


Trees:




4Sevens Preon II


This light has 3 brightness settings and 3 flashing settings, the light can be equipped with either twist or tail switch.
Read more about it in my Danish review

Low, medium, high:


Trees:


Low:


Medium:


High:


Trees:




Notes

My EagleTac PN20a has a problem, it will not stay on high. This may affect the pictures and measurements of it.