Surefire L1 Digital Lumamax

 
 
 
5 Stars
Excellent
         

Light Type: Cree XR-E
Light Class: Outdoor / Rough Use

NOTE: Since the writing of this review, Surefire has upgraded the LED in the L1 from a Luxeon I to a Luxeon III bulb and changed the optics. This is an archive only. The new review is available HERE.

 

 

Package
Size Reference
Size vs. common aluminum 2-AA light
Bezel picture
Beam Picture

 

 

 

 

 


Quick Facts Table:

Review Date ............................. July 2003
Case Material ........................... Machined aluminum, Type III anodize
Case Features .......................... Knurled for grip
Case Access Type .................... Unscrew tailcap for battery change
Switch Type ............................. 2 stage momentary and constant on switch with lockout capability
Reflector Type ......................... None
Lens Type ................................

Collimator optics behind Pyrex lens

Bulb Type ................................. Luxeon Star I emitter
Beam Type ............................... Wide spot
Beam Characteristics ............... Bright center, smooth transition to edges
Throw (Lux) at 1m (click for description) High ~ 309 at beam center. (17.59 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Low ~ 11 at beam center. (3.26 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Overall Output (click for description) High ~ 2200 (22.00 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Low ~ 70 (0.70 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Battery / Power Type................ 1 x 123A lithium cell
Battery Life (advertised) ........... 50 (Low) or 1½ (High) hours regulated, diminishing thereafter
Environmental Protection ......... Sealed for water resistance
Special Items of Note ............... Z60 lanyard available separately
Warranty .................................. Limited Lifetime
Retail Cost ................................ 125.00 US$
 

 

 
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