Re: Source for LED flashlights

ChaniK@No-Spam
Date: Fri Oct 31 2003 - 10:41:55 MST

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    In a message dated 10/31/2003 7:08:05 AM Pacific Standard Time,
    psterngold@No-Spam writes:
    I only see the small type with momentary switches, with the exception of
    a ridiculously expensive headlamp. Am I missing something?

    Cheers,
    Paul
    Actually, there is one photon style microlight that works well for astro use,
    called the Photon Freedom. It's due out in ~1 month and has a ramp up or
    ramp down feature when the button is held so that it can be turned on as low as
    0.2% power. These latest Nichia white LEDs make the thing about as bright as a
    maglight at full power. Also comes with a ball-joint based hands-free clip
    so the light can snapped into a holder, clipped and aimed anywhere.

    -Kurt



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