Interest list update time, and welcome to more new members who’s first post was interest in this light, including Alexkram, Odyessus, Rascto, Jensen, and Arthur.
Also second post expressing interest in the lantern by blgrssby and K1NGP1NT.
I'll wait for V3...... kidding of course. V1 sounds more than good enough for me and if a V2 comes about and is a useful upgrade, may get that one too.
Once the production model is available, and if it’s even equal or better than the Prototypes i have built so far, ( Proto-V1 & V2 i have & use now) then the production BLF LT1 lantern will still be better by far than any other consumer lantern i have tested, used and seen in stores or online.
why not? if you own a digial camera,DSLR or a fillin light etc(most have alum bodies) and you have a tripod or monopod then you would do it without even think about it!!!
Tripod screws are always coated with nickel or zinc so you don’t have to worry about corrosion, and female threads are stronger then male threads so there won’t be a stripping problem. Every aluminum engine block and head has steel fasteners threaded into it.
I’m sorry to hear this. I hope things start turning around for you. With a little more hope some others here can pick up this project and have them ready to go next spring for your next outing.