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An absolute monster regarding output, the Microfire L500R V2 puts out 2000 Lumens of light! (though drops down to ~1200 after 2 minutes, but that is still no small task). Read on for more information!
Up for review is the Microfire L500R V2 Turbo.
Here are some of the specs from Microfire's site:
Note the Output and the number of emitters. This is uncommon ;)
The L500R V2 come in a nice gift box
There are empty spots for accessories, presumably. (filter, battery, etc?)
Lasering is very well done.
here you can see the tailcap forward clicky, and the port for charging, covered.
The light disassembles into 2 pieces. battery pack and head.
Square threading on the head, oring came lubed with some sort of reddish grease. The threads are a pretty fine.
The battery pack has a led to show how much power is left.
closeups of the fins
and here are the emitters!
Microfire thought out the look of the light well. The front of the reflector is actually beadblasted -- looks good!
The charger actually changes color when it's done, and when it's unplugged.
included high quality holster.
Size Comparisons:
Comparison Beamshots: This light really doesn't have a peer.
White Wall Shots: Shutter Speed is not specified -- the white wall shots are meant to show artifacts, rings, etc in the beam, not for brightness comparison. For a 7 XP-G light, the beam is amazingly smooth. it almost seems like it's a single emitter!
Outdoor Beamshots: Microfire L500R V2 7xXP-G Rechargeable Battery Pack
Runtime:
I couldn't resist using one of the FL-1 Icons in this runtime! the drop is actually very smart - the difference is negligible and the increase in runtime, phenomenal!
Impressions: I used to have a Xtar D30 II in my collection, it is a huge huge 6x18650 light. (here's an old picture of it: http://lumensreview.com/uploads/0172SS-2010-11-16_15.46.53.jpg ). Amazingly, according to ceiling bounce tests, this little light is brighter than the massive D30 on turbo. Data wise, there is a huge drop in output in 2 minutes, but to your eye, this difference is barely noticeable. This gives this little(relatively) light a very nice runtime, and the light gets only slightly warm to the touch for extended runs. Unfortunately, the "general" mode that the light drops to is also in the mode switching : Turbo -> Low -> General -> Strobe. They should of excluded the mode as you really can't tell much of a difference. Speaking of the strobe, it pulses at a *very* fast rate - too fast for my laptop's webcam to catch! I'd debate the usefulness of such high frequency a strobe, but it affects people differently. Back to the light itself: The light is surprisingly small and it's output is no walk in the park either. Microfire's use of 7 XP-Gs is a great choice, and efficacy of this array is very high. Machining, fit, and finish are top notch - these lights are solid. The rechargeable battery pack is a very handy addition. Unfortunately, replacement packs are rather pricey, but the convenience could be worth the money. Of course, such quality comes with a price tag. It is up to the consumer to decide the worth of such a light. I personally would recommend this light for those looking for a reliable tiny medium range floodlight (it throws pretty well for 7 small reflectors) - you have to see one in person to appreciate it.
Simply put, this light is amazing - if you can afford the pricetag. in my humble opinion, it is well worth it.
This review unit was supplied by David over at Microfire.de. check out his marketplace thread.
Thank you for reading. Over and out,
Craig Shih
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