bogrady
Contributor
I'm looking at taking the next step up on my light. I'm currently carrying the UK C8 eLED Plus which has a spec of 170 lumens and is a regulated light (the light output stays relativly contant and then drops at the end of baterry life). I like LED technology and want to stay with it.
I'm looking at the Dive Rite 500 Lumen and the new Hollis 3x3W LED Can light. The Hollis specs out to approximatly 375 Lumens, and according to Hollis, the design is such that it puts out a constant 375 over the life of the NiMH batttery.
I'm concerned about if the Dive Rite 500 is a true 500 lumens - regulated for a constant output, or if it would suffer from a degredation within a few hours of battery life. I've seen data on non regulated lights using alkaline batteries that have a 30% output drop in the first 2 hours - which would make this a 350 lumen light pretty quick.
Is there any data on the DR light - which LEDs does it use, and is it regulated - what does the output curve over battery life look like?
I'm looking at the Dive Rite 500 Lumen and the new Hollis 3x3W LED Can light. The Hollis specs out to approximatly 375 Lumens, and according to Hollis, the design is such that it puts out a constant 375 over the life of the NiMH batttery.
I'm concerned about if the Dive Rite 500 is a true 500 lumens - regulated for a constant output, or if it would suffer from a degredation within a few hours of battery life. I've seen data on non regulated lights using alkaline batteries that have a 30% output drop in the first 2 hours - which would make this a 350 lumen light pretty quick.
Is there any data on the DR light - which LEDs does it use, and is it regulated - what does the output curve over battery life look like?