I have several of the $19.99 spotlights but would like to get something that's brighter, lighter and with a longer run time. It appears that HID is the way to go, especially for the longer run time.
I'm looking at the Titanium Innovations L35 35W 3500 Lumen.
http://www.batteryjunction.com/titanium-l35.html
It seems to have the longest run time, illumination... Specs below.
Anyone have a spotlight they like? Anyone have one they don't like?
Titanium Innovations High Intensity Discharge Spotlight L35
NEW! Now available in Coast Guard Orange (Pantone 179C) with the same great rubberized finish!
This giant killing HID (High Intensity Discharge) light easily holds its own with lights costing 3-6 times the price! We know of no other light that can offer this level of portability, performance and run time at less than $895. With it's removable/swappable Lithium Ion battery pack, the L35 is much smaller and lighter than other lights of comparable output; it's truly in a league of its own!
This super powerful HID spotlight emits a light so strong that can be seen for miles. The L35 is capable of emitting an effective beam over 800 yards while simultaneously offering huge amounts of peripheral lighting. Secondary navigation LED's offer lower levels of lighting for short-range usage, navigation and emergencies. The L35 is supremely portable; weighing in at less than 3 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 of what its 'competitors' weigh!
The L35 uses a super-efficient 35W Xenon Metal Halide HID bulb with a very long life, up to 3000 hours, which is at least 550% longer than a comparable halogen bulb while using 60% less power!
The 4200 Kelvin (4200K) bulb color temperature used in the L35 is much closer to natural sunlight than the 6000K -7000K bulbs many competitors use which are very blue and leave colors looking washed out resulting in poor color separation and a low CRI (color rendering index). Natural sunlight is 5000K; the L35's 4200K color temperature's more natural color results in far superior color rendering of illuminated objects; it's also friendlier to photography, film and video.
Primary applications include; Military, Tactical, Police, Security Guard & Patrol, Search & Rescue, Camping, Fishing, Land and Marine Navigation, Customs & Border Patrol, Crime Scene Lighting, Aircraft Maintenance & Marine Interdiction
Features:
* 3500 Lumen HID lamp throws light to enormous distances
* Reflector optimized for a mix of throw and spill/flood with a Hardened glass lens
* Secondary LED array for short-range or emergency use.
* High Impact ABS thermoplastic housing with matte black rubberized finish
* Memory-free, maintenance-free & lightweight Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack - can be recharged up to 500 times. Field changeable - buy extra batteries for extended runtimes
* Highly weather resistant
* Footed base for hands-free use
* 100-240V 50-60Hz Autoswitching AC adapter included - works worldwide with only a plug adapter. (European version has a standard 2 pin plug)
* 12V DC Car Charger included - charge on the go.
* LED Battery Status Checker: Shows remaining battery life at the press of a button
* LED Charge Status Indicator displays charging status shows red for charging, green for charged
* Safety tested and certified by ETL Labs.
* CE & RoHS compliant (lead free) for the EU market
I'm looking at the Titanium Innovations L35 35W 3500 Lumen.
http://www.batteryjunction.com/titanium-l35.html
It seems to have the longest run time, illumination... Specs below.
Anyone have a spotlight they like? Anyone have one they don't like?
Titanium Innovations High Intensity Discharge Spotlight L35
NEW! Now available in Coast Guard Orange (Pantone 179C) with the same great rubberized finish!
This giant killing HID (High Intensity Discharge) light easily holds its own with lights costing 3-6 times the price! We know of no other light that can offer this level of portability, performance and run time at less than $895. With it's removable/swappable Lithium Ion battery pack, the L35 is much smaller and lighter than other lights of comparable output; it's truly in a league of its own!
This super powerful HID spotlight emits a light so strong that can be seen for miles. The L35 is capable of emitting an effective beam over 800 yards while simultaneously offering huge amounts of peripheral lighting. Secondary navigation LED's offer lower levels of lighting for short-range usage, navigation and emergencies. The L35 is supremely portable; weighing in at less than 3 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 of what its 'competitors' weigh!
The L35 uses a super-efficient 35W Xenon Metal Halide HID bulb with a very long life, up to 3000 hours, which is at least 550% longer than a comparable halogen bulb while using 60% less power!
The 4200 Kelvin (4200K) bulb color temperature used in the L35 is much closer to natural sunlight than the 6000K -7000K bulbs many competitors use which are very blue and leave colors looking washed out resulting in poor color separation and a low CRI (color rendering index). Natural sunlight is 5000K; the L35's 4200K color temperature's more natural color results in far superior color rendering of illuminated objects; it's also friendlier to photography, film and video.
Primary applications include; Military, Tactical, Police, Security Guard & Patrol, Search & Rescue, Camping, Fishing, Land and Marine Navigation, Customs & Border Patrol, Crime Scene Lighting, Aircraft Maintenance & Marine Interdiction
Features:
* 3500 Lumen HID lamp throws light to enormous distances
* Reflector optimized for a mix of throw and spill/flood with a Hardened glass lens
* Secondary LED array for short-range or emergency use.
* High Impact ABS thermoplastic housing with matte black rubberized finish
* Memory-free, maintenance-free & lightweight Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack - can be recharged up to 500 times. Field changeable - buy extra batteries for extended runtimes
* Highly weather resistant
* Footed base for hands-free use
* 100-240V 50-60Hz Autoswitching AC adapter included - works worldwide with only a plug adapter. (European version has a standard 2 pin plug)
* 12V DC Car Charger included - charge on the go.
* LED Battery Status Checker: Shows remaining battery life at the press of a button
* LED Charge Status Indicator displays charging status shows red for charging, green for charged
* Safety tested and certified by ETL Labs.
* CE & RoHS compliant (lead free) for the EU market
