The âheadâ of this light (as well the Q8) is MOST of the cost. The only thing left is the battery tube. Others have suggested earlier in the thread that it would be nice to have a diffuser that connects over the stock LEDs in the Q8, but that is not anything like what is being created here. Now, it has been confirmed that there is also planned a threaded hole in the base for tripod mount. The Q8 doesnât have that either. At this point, there is no part of this light that isnât âchangedâ from the Q8 design somehow, even though the parts will be made from the Q8 CAD drawings, so they will likely be able to âLegoâ together. As such, the likelihood of this being made as just an add-on to the Q8 is probably less than zero.
You are on the interest list Phlipp, number 757. I am assisting DBSAR in keeping this list updated, and have created a google doc for it. You can see the list at this link anytime. I will be sending DBSAR an update periodically so he can update the list in the first post as well.
I cant pass on the chance to own the most useful and best quality lantern ever made. I have gone from indifferent to excited for its arrival. Good job all involved. I just ordered the batteries for it.
I have not read every page so excuse me if Im being repetitiveâŚ
Was there any discussion of having an external partial/adjustable or rotating reflector/shield that could attach to the outside of the lens?
It would block light at certain angles or say 90-180 degrees to provide a dark area or âno lightâ zone. It would also reflect that same blocked light back to the rest of the unblocked area actually increasing output or allowing a lower setting to the desired areas. This would allow light to be directed to areas or parts of the 360 light pie that need it and block or black out direct light in eyes or windows on bedrooms of motorhomes or tents where people are sleeping that donât need it.
I have been in camps where there was discussion as to whether to turn the lantern up or down or off altogether for certain people who either didnât want so much light or just wanted to block it from shining directly on them. We have actually tried to hang things to block areas from being lighted in the past with standard 360 lighting. We wanted the table behind the lantern well lit and the people on the front side could have seen fine and not been blinded by the direct beam with just the reflected light bouncing off the trailer and table.
This dual purpose shield/reflector could be attached so as to rotate or possibly be raised or removed completely. It would serve to block the back side light and increase front side lighting (flat white) and could be made inexpensively.
So my attempts at sharing the list via google docs has been a learning experience. The links above required folks to request access from me to read the document, which is a PITA for the folks that want to read it as well as me. I believe this link works and folks wonât have to ask permission. You should be able to copy the text and paste it where ever you like, or search it for your (or anyone elses) name.
Let me know if you have success or not, thanks!
PS, google docs takes 5 minutes to update a âpushlishedâ document, which this interest list is.
I have not read every page either, but I donât pretty certain this in not a feature of the light as currently designed. I think it would be an interesting enhancement though . . .