I’ve been sitting on the code for the MF02 for a while but haven’t acted because of the few documented issues THEN this baby comes along….does the MF03 offer the best of both worlds in a flashlight that many of us are looking for ?
I wonder how the throw compares to the MF02
I hope the price is good and not too expensive
Perhaps the MF03 offer the best of both worlds. It will be a good flooder. But it wont be a good thrower because the inner reflector is much smaller than the MF02 of cause.
It will add a bit throw to the floodie beam. Or you can use the throw-led only and safe battery capacity.
If you want an expensive price, than you should wait for the X70
It is a similar design, but with more XHP70.2 and overlapping reflectors: http://acebeam.com/x70
If you compare both flashlights, the MF03 would be more rational, reasonable and oldschool.
I’ve been sitting on the code for the MF02 for a while but haven’t acted because of the few documented issues THEN this baby comes along….does the MF03 offer the best of both worlds in a flashlight that many of us are looking for ?
I wonder how the throw compares to the MF02
I hope the price is good and not too expensive
Perhaps the MF03 offer the best of both worlds. It will be a good flooder. But it wont be a good thrower because the inner reflector is much smaller than the MF02 of cause.
It will add a bit throw to the floodie beam. Or you can use the throw-led only and safe battery capacity.
If you want an expensive price, than you should wait for the X70
It is a similar design, but with more XHP70.2 and overlapping reflectors: http://acebeam.com/x70
If you compare both flashlights, the MF03 would be more rational, reasonable and oldschool.
x70 discontinued…
Ignore that. It has not been released yet.
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I like lumens, but the real problem with these lights is that the sustained output is not linear with the max output.
A 1,000lm light can easily handle 600lm/60% after initial drop, but beyond several thousand lumens this number becomes 30% or less. So we are paying for those 3 or 5 minutes of 30K lumen glory, and afterwards it comes a ~6,000 lumen light.
I’d much rather have 3x large reflectors fitted with XHP35HI and then 3 smaller reflectors with XHP70.2.
Anyways, would be nice to have the XHP35 HI working on max load in modes higher than 4,000lm, instead of having it to get brighter along with the 70.2. This way it can ge consistent throw even if the XHP70 are being driven low. Would be a nice way to keep it cool and efficient.
I also see it as a good thing. Even if the head of the light were a meter in diameter and could handle 10 thousand watts sustained, I still want a 30 thousand watt turbo mode.
In this case, it’s a very good thing that they used more emitters since they’re much more efficient at lower currents. For a flooder, pack in as many emitters as the budget allows.
It’s crazy that now we have people saying this won’t throw well. Just a couple years ago this would have been a solid thrower. I’d expect that XHP35 to be pushing 2000 lumens, and that’s actually a decent sized reflector. It’s never going to match the BLF GT, or even the Thrunite TN42, but that’s hardly the point of this light. As long as those XHP70.2’s are off, the throw will be very usable.
I can’t see this knurling happening. It’s too hard to machine in a way that’s inexpensive and good. Even if it’s just .0001 inch off, it’s going to look bad imo. In the picture with the flags you can see the ridges. Maintaining that kind of tolerance for something that’s done this way for cosmetics is crazy. If it’s too hard to make it look like it does in CAD, it should be changed. Using the kind of knurling on the TN42 and GT would be smarter.
He’s working on making his own boost driver. Here is what he told me.
I’m hoping it will be able to run NarsilM, but I haven’t heard back from him on that.
Lift its tail, wipe its ass and slap it on my plate!
Sounds like a few dates I’ve been on.
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x70 discontinued…
I would not toss pennies!
No fornication here *sigh*
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Ignore that. It has not been released yet.
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I like lumens, but the real problem with these lights is that the sustained output is not linear with the max output.
A 1,000lm light can easily handle 600lm/60% after initial drop, but beyond several thousand lumens this number becomes 30% or less. So we are paying for those 3 or 5 minutes of 30K lumen glory, and afterwards it comes a ~6,000 lumen light.
I’d much rather have 3x large reflectors fitted with XHP35HI and then 3 smaller reflectors with XHP70.2.
Anyways, would be nice to have the XHP35 HI working on max load in modes higher than 4,000lm, instead of having it to get brighter along with the 70.2. This way it can ge consistent throw even if the XHP70 are being driven low. Would be a nice way to keep it cool and efficient.
USB power meter/tester thread
Some people see this as a bad thing. I see it as a good thing.
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I also see it as a good thing. Even if the head of the light were a meter in diameter and could handle 10 thousand watts sustained, I still want a 30 thousand watt turbo mode.
In this case, it’s a very good thing that they used more emitters since they’re much more efficient at lower currents. For a flooder, pack in as many emitters as the budget allows.
It’s crazy that now we have people saying this won’t throw well. Just a couple years ago this would have been a solid thrower. I’d expect that XHP35 to be pushing 2000 lumens, and that’s actually a decent sized reflector. It’s never going to match the BLF GT, or even the Thrunite TN42, but that’s hardly the point of this light. As long as those XHP70.2’s are off, the throw will be very usable.
The low mode should be lower.
Martin, are we thinking that each button is going to operate their own emitter type?
Like the top button controls the xhp35 through its modes.
Then the bottom button controls the xhp70.2 through its modes.
Basically like two seperate drivers in a single light?
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Two features in design that I do not see. Hopefully they are planned.
These 4-cell carrier (more-so yet with dual carrier designs) lights need more "tooth" in the knurling for better "grip".
Another feature I notice that's missing is "anti-roll". Both mentioned need to be added.
The BLF GT turned out fantastic. It would have been better with the above mentioned.
>>>Searching for a specific flashlight? <<<
I already see this, don’t you?
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Hi Martin, any news about 9*XHP35 HI?
Thrunite has put perfect “tooth”,as you say,in its big lights,ie TN40-TN42.
I can’t see this knurling happening. It’s too hard to machine in a way that’s inexpensive and good. Even if it’s just .0001 inch off, it’s going to look bad imo. In the picture with the flags you can see the ridges. Maintaining that kind of tolerance for something that’s done this way for cosmetics is crazy. If it’s too hard to make it look like it does in CAD, it should be changed. Using the kind of knurling on the TN42 and GT would be smarter.
The low mode should be lower.
Lift its tail, wipe its ass and slap it on my plate! Looks good to me! Very good
Doug S.
I just heard that Acebeam Is working on a 12 70.2 emitter flashlight with a 35 high in the center. Sounds familiar. Anyone know what Acebeam is up to?
Doug S.
Seriously? Didn’t we just talk about this a couple of posts up? Are you not reading the posts here?
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SERIOUSLY!!! I looked a few post up!! Maybe a few more up? Did not see ACEBEAM. Time for a brake! Just a question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Later.
Doug S.
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What battery does it use? Google translator
Provavelmente 4× 18650
Make that 8× 18650. It’s way too big for just 4.
This pretty much sums up what this flashlight is.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_3:16
Flashlights:
x2 Sk68 modded 1 Nichia 319AT, 1 Cree XP-G3 - x1 Solorforce P60 drop in custom XM-L2 U4 1C, Qlight Rev.A 7135*8 3.04A Driver - x2 Lumintop EDC05 CW - x2 Jaxman E2L tripple XP-G2 S4
x1 Jaxman Z1 Zoomie, w/ Cree MT-G2 Q0 LED - x1 Acebeam K40m thrower with MT-G2 Q0 LED - x1 Xintd SC-82 V5 Limited Edition C8, XM-L2 U4 1C, Qlight Rev.A 7135*8 3.04A Driver
x1 Convoy L6 moded with a Cree XHP-70.2 P2 1D LED - x1 Rare Olight x7 Maurauder with a Nuetral White LED - x1 Astrolux MF-01 Nichia 219c - x1 Astrolux MF-01 Cree XP-G3 - x2 Zebralight SC5w MKII
x2 Lumintop Tool AA - x1 x2 Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 - x1 Lumintop ODL20C - x1 Lumintop GT mini - x1 Olight i3E EOS - x2 Zebralight SC600w Plus MK IV XHP 50.2 4500k 80 CRI - x1 Fenix CL30R - x1 Lumintop C01 Bike Light - x1 Lumintop Zoom 1 - x2 Zebralight Sc700d - x2 Lumintop Tool AA 2.0 Ti - x1 Olight I3T EOS
It will take at least two cows, to make a holster for this beast.
Hi,
What is the price for MF03 ?
Thank you
Btw,
What is the theoritical / calculated throw ?
Many thanks for the info.
Nah, there’s a holster on each leg. No stitching involved. Cut it off at the knees, peel to the hoof, and whack it.
Hang to season
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I see thank you.
thanks for the link.
Reviews: Astrolux MF01s, Haikelite SC26, Fitorch P30R, Nitecore TINI, Amutorch JM70, Utorch S1 Mini, Nitecore TIP, Haikelite MT09R, XTAR OVer 4 Slim Charger, Vollsion MR12-D, Nitecore HC33, Nitecore EC23. Lumintop SD Mini II XPL, BLF Q8, Astrolux MF-01 Nichia, Convoy C8 Clear, Convoy S2+ Desert Tan, Nitecore Concept 1, Emisar D4, Haikelite MT01. Nitecore Tip 2017, Imalent DN70, Haikelite MT07 Buffalo, Haikelite SC01, Haikelite MT02, Haikelite MT03
Sounds like a few dates I’ve been on.
I want a cool white light about as much as I want Cool Ranch Soda.
"Gerecht pointed his light. Like us, he was carrying an eyeball-melting flashlight that carried for a long ways. Monster Hunters wanted all the lumens." --Larry Correia, Monster Hunter: Siege
Good God.
Who manufactures Astrolux flashlights. I can not remember for anything. I know it starts with an M lol
Doug S.
It depends on which light as they switch companies from time to time.
The MF01 and MF02 are by Mateminco.
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