New lights and technology for 2021

[SKV89]

I’m hoping for a 14500 light the size of the GT Micro with SBT90.2 or quad emitter to make use of those ultra powerful Shockli and Vapcell 14500 cells released this year.

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@SKV89

I’m hoping for a 14500 light the size of the GT Micro with SBT90.2 or quad emitter to make use of those ultra powerful Shockli and Vapcell 14500 cells released this year.

I don’t think they can handle an SBT90.2 but a quad emitter 14500 light would be nice.

[leestrong]

@Photon Master

Sounds amazing! Where did you hear about that?

Sorry for the untimely reply, it’s from this post.

Manker developed a Zoom with NO MOVING PARTS (updated info)

Hello my dear friends! Manker showed me their newest development: a Flashlight that "zooms" without moving ANY part of the flashlight! the technique will work with Osram W1 LEDs (used in the prototype shown below) as well as Luminus SBT90.2 (and quite everything in between ;) ) (also LEP is on the testing plan) i have been allowed to share this videos to get your opinions: the benefits are: (compared to flashlights with a moving lens) improved stability better water / dust seali…

[Photon_Master]

@leestrong

@Photon Master

Sounds amazing! Where did you hear about that?

Sorry for the untimely reply, it’s from this post.
Manker developed a Zoom with NO MOVING PARTS (updated info)

Wow that looks sweet! I remember reading about liquid lenses that are adjusted using a magnetic field decades ago. I’ve always wondered what happened to that technology