AIT Nightstar generation 2

 
 
 
         

Light Type: LED
Light Class: Emergency Use / Survival

Short Description:

This review is surperceeded by the new version of the Nightstar which contains an upgraded LED which is significantly brighter than the one in this review unit. Please see the new review for more information.

Package
Size Reference
Bezel picture
Special Picture

Beam picture at 1 Meter taken with night time balance on camera

Nightstar gen1 (top), Nightstar gen2 (bottom)
Nightstar gen2 (left), Nightstar gen1 (right)


Quick Facts Table:

Review Date ............................. February 2002
Case Material ........................... Polycarbonate
Case Features .......................... Anti-roll tab, lanyard hole
Case Access Type .................... n/a
Switch Type ............................. Glow in the dark magnetic reed slide switch
Reflector Type ......................... Silver smooth
Lens Type ................................

Convex clear

Bulb Type ................................. 1 x white LED
Beam Type ............................... Spot
Beam Characteristics ............... Smooth center with rings on edges
Throw (Lux) at 1m (click for description) ~ 22 at beam center. (4.20 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Overall Output (click for description) ~ 30 (0.30 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Battery / Power Type................ Magnet/coil/capacitor - charge with 30 seconds of shaking
Battery Life (advertised) ........... 20 minutes usable light
Environmental Protection ......... Completely sealed against contaminants
Special Items of Note ............... Strong magnetic field
Warranty .................................. 5 years
Retail Cost ................................ $40.00 US
 

 

 
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