Anyone have experience comparing this light to the UK SL4 eLED? If so, thoughts on what's better? They're both about the same price.
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I have not used the UK SL4 eLED. The SecurityIng Waterproof 1000 has been a good light for diving no water intrusion problems. I have taken it on 8 night dives and down to 110'. There are better lights with more features but for the price I like it, it puts out plenty of light.
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I don't have personal experience with the sl4 but I know people that dive with them and they like the sl4. I bought the securitying and its definetly not 1000 lumen... Also the twist to turn on is not convenient it's also pretty heavy.
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I just bought 2 of each, the UK SL4 eLED and the XM-L2 LED as these dive lights are in my price range. There is a SIGNIFICANT difference in the brightness of the lights. The UK SL4 eLED is about 5 times the brightness of the XM-L2 LED. I put the same batteries in all four purchased just to make sure one wasn't a dudd or the batteries were dead. I did not take either one out diving, so I can't say how it handles at depth. Got to love Amazon Prime as the XM-L2s went back to UPS today.
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Go for the UK, I recently bought both to compare during a dive trip and while the light quality is near identical, the UK is more compact and has a switch to turn it on and off. This one's "switch" is by tightening or unscrewing the head, and the instructions say to turn it on before you enter the water and keep it on all the time. I never had any problems with it and I turned it on and off during the dive just fine, but it was a bit uncomfortable to be doing so.
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I can tell you that I like this light better than the UK SL4 eLED. I have owned the UK's for a long time, 3 SL3's and 2 SL4's, and by far, I like this light than the UK's. I hope this helps.
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The results with the 450W LED are very close to the results with the 1000 W HPS. The LED runs much cooler also. And no ballast is needed for it. Also electric costs are about $30 a month less. For me, it's a no brainer, unless you need the extra heat from the HPS.
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Big mike did a great job at explaining. Olights are fantastic lights. If you don't find what you want or need on Amazon. Talk with Dave at alphaexpeditions .com
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I have been trying to find the 90 lumen model everywhere (the one without the silver ring) and have ordered one from Amazon and one from ebay. Both came with the silver ring and both were 125 lumens. I want the regular one, as pictured, for a more tactical look. That silver ring is gaudy. I can't find it anywhere. Best bet is to buy on bunbroker.com with actual pics of the individual unit being sold.
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Also.. I got the light kit on Amazon. Unfortunatly they are rare and hard to find. A good price is about $110. If you can't get it from Amazon, a hobby dealer might be able to order it from Round 2 or Polar Lights. On the Polar Lights website the light kit lists for $187.
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As long as you buy a brand new on it should. Most Streamlight light come with a life time one. I have a SL20 that I bought in 1992. I have sent it to stream light a couple of times to have it rebuilt and all I have had to pay was the shipping. They even straighen the battery tub after it was ran over. They do not ocover the bulds or batterys. I love this light.
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Hi, the maglite xl100 is 83 lumes the xl200 is 173 lumes so if you are looking for a brighter light xl200 would be better the controls are the same I like the controls but they will be hard to use unless you use it a lot for a tactical you need speed the xl50 or better has less controls look for some thing for speed I like the maglites because they use standard batteries you don't want to fuss with controls in a situation.
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we haven't had any problems with the light. Used for about a year. Christenseen (sp?) reviewed these lights and all the inexpensive ones were rated "fair". He did not compare them to the expensive lights. This one was for sale on a flyer for $500 about a month after i bought it through amazon. I keep an alternate in case it dies.
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Both lights are excellent choice. Look at the Technical Specifications to help you select the one you want.... I picked the Cygolite because many of my cycling friends use them and they are bright and they work. I recharge the battery about once a week. I ride on average 350 miles a week (5 days a week). I only had an issue with it, it would not charge. I called Amazon and they replace it (they want the defective unit back). CAUTION: Do not STARE at it. You will be seeing "blank spots" for about 30 minutes.
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As far as I can tell, the packaging is different.Prices vary for old models of Maglites. I paid $25 for mine I think (S6D015).
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I would not know that info but I have bought another light for my emergency kit and both lights are built like tanks. The one I bought for work still runs flawless after the abuse I put it through. If warranty is really an issue for you I would suggest buying a Fenix Light there very good also. Good luck with your choice.
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I hav this same light over an evolve 4 which I have as a nano reef. Only things I don't like is the lack of on off switch and the pivot points stick a little, id be careful when moving it and such, other than that great light
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The chinese cree xml 1200 lumens is brighter but not by much. Those claimed 1200 lumens are rubbish although it is still very bright, its closer to 700 lumens and the optics are way superior con the cygolite. The cygolite is more trustworthy, realiability on those generic chinese lights is a crapshoot, especially with the battery. I have both.
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you get both mate, had em for about 5 months, great quality light, looks awesome too
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Regarding the first question, I spent a stupid amount of time researching that very thing when I was trying to decide between the two. Different ratings - different prices - one is prime, the other isn't. Googled SLV but got nothing helpful. Eventually this was followed by the slap to the head moment. IMO SLV stands for SILVER so you're correct, it's just a color difference.
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I have compared the light to the 4 cell EA4 and the Tiny monster TM26. The flashlight throws a more focused beam than the Nitecore EA4, therefore the flashlight is more of a thrower than the EA4. It does not illuminate as much as the Nitecore TM26, which has more spill than the EA8. Overall, the EA8 is a very nice, bright flashlight that will outshine most lights of the same size.
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Maglites have a lifetime guarantee. Just box it up and send it in to them if something goes wrong. If they charge you for a new LED it's worth it. They always send my lights back like brand new. Never cost more than 20 bucks with shipping. You can't beat that what a New Maglite.