Im a big fan of ITP lights and i see they finally came out with a small AAA headlamp. I like it so far, but i know runtime on one AAA must not be long at all. I have a Princeton Tec headlamp that uses 2 AA cells and would love to use this around the house during a brownout.
LED Type: Cree XP-E Q5
Function: Low-Med-High
Finish: HA Type Ⅲ
Reflector: Orange Reflector
Lens:Anti-shattering ultra clear lens, anti-scratching and anti-slip
Water and Dust Resistant to IP68
Switch: Head Twisty Switch
Mil-spec: MIL-STD-810F
Battery: 1 x AAA, 1 x Rechargeable NiMh AAA, or 1 x 10440 (due to the small body size, 10440 batteries are not recommended since it may cause the light becoming hot very quickly).
Functions and Runtime Three output levels: Low 1.5 lumens (50 hours) -> Medium 18 lumens (4 hours) ->-High 80 lumens (55 minutes)
The headband and light holder look awfully similar to the ones that come with the Zebralight - I have an H50 and don't see the need for any other headlamp.
Given the size of the thing it seems to me a crazy decision to use an AAA when an AA has roughly 3x the capacity. I like the pure flood approach of the Zebralight and Mr. Admin would like the 72 hours runtime on low. At 3 lumens instead of 1.5. Just perfect for reading in bed in a place with no power. I speak from experience on that one. And a lot less hassle than lighting a Tilley lamp (Same idea as the Coleman ones in the US) for light though the kilowatt or so of heat that the Tilley produces has its uses in winter.
I just want it to eat my cereal at night......my PT is so big and i wouldnt mind having something small and light. Im really hoping they come out with an AA version as well.
An AA version needn't really be much bigger. With any luck it'll be much less expensive than the Zebralight. If it is around the $50 mark I'd go for the Zebralight instead. It really is that good.
But for its small size and the one that i have now i think it will do well. AAA's might not have the capacity as a single AA but thats why we as flashoholics keep cells on us right.
Really depends on what you want from a headlamp. For the sort of things I want one for (Given that I have 100 other lights but only one headlamp) the Zebralight approach of only flood is great. I hardly ever use it on high. Except when repairing patients' watches. then it gets used with a magnifying glass and I need both hands free. And I only wear hats when it is absolutely necessary (i.e., when I am driving a motorcycle or cutting down a tree) - I hate wearing hats so anything that clips to a hat brim is no use to me.
That's more of a 501 clone. And why did they think anyone would only want high and strobe? For the $15 more that the H50 (You can get an H50/Q5 for $45 from Zebralight just now) costs there is no contest. It really is that good. If the Ultrafire were half the price I'd buy 2. I think it is far too expensive for what it offers. I rarely use the Zebralight on high. And I can't think of a reason that would make me want to use a headlamp on strobe. Ever.
I don't own any of the 2 lights, so I can't comment on that. My headlamp is a ITP A3 in baseball hat configuration. But you are right... the mode selection is poor ... even if some sites state that it's not strobe but SOS. I want every light with 5 mode selector ring (brightness only) together with a forward clicky switch. Do you hear me HK/China?... no frakking strobes!!!
I first bought an iTP A3 and I liked it so much I ordered about 4 more. I then decided to buy a H01 and I like it also. I really like how light and comfortable it is on my head. I like how easy it is to tilt up and down to focus where I want. Great light for reading.
I bought a Zebralight H51 and it's a better light and has lots more usable modes but sometimes I prefer the H01 for reading at night.
I ordered a UF-H3 and I'm looking forward to getting it as I have a healthy supply of 18650 batteries and want a light that's a little brighter if needed and a light that gives me more run time. Headlamps are some of the most useful lights you can have.
Seems to me that any "decent" "budget" AAA EDC under 20$ is so much better than this ~30$ headlamp(runtime looks inadequate on this, why bother buying tiny headlamp with the same runtime of regular AAA flashights and pay more for it?).
IF they made it even smaller - shorter lens tube or no tube at all and somehow integrated AA into this it would be awesome headlight for the money, small and efficient, otherwise except for angling possibilities this light is useless, one can buy decent AAA EDC and headband and have more versatile setup IMO.