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=== Preon === | === Preon === | ||
'''Preon 1''' - 1xAAA 7-mode twisty with Cree XP-G S2 LED introduced in November 2010. Has a pocket clip and matte finish (no knurling) and is available in black, blue, red, yellow, and titanium. Regular operation cycles through 2, 13, and 70 [[ANSI-NEMA FL-1|ANSI]] lumens (40m throw), but if you cycle quickly through all the modes twice, you also get strobe, SOS, and high and low beacon modes. Parts are interchangeable with Preon 2, which allows use of a clicky tail. Original version introduced in November 2009 with 1.8, 8.5, and 70 OTF lumens. | '''Preon 1''' - 1xAAA 7-mode twisty with Cree XP-G S2 LED introduced in November 2010. Has a pocket clip and matte finish (no knurling) and is available in black, blue, red, yellow, and titanium. Regular operation cycles through 2, 13, and 70 [[ANSI-NEMA FL-1|ANSI]] lumens (40m throw), but if you cycle quickly through all the modes twice, you also get strobe, SOS, and high and low beacon modes. Parts are interchangeable with Preon 2, which allows use of a clicky tail. Original version introduced in November 2009 with 1.8, 8.5, and 70 OTF lumens. A high CRI version in black was released in November 2011. | ||
'''Preon 2''' - 2xAAA 7-mode clicky with XP-G S2 LED introduced in November 2010. Has a pocket clip and matte finish (no knurling) and is available in black, blue, red, yellow, titanium and titanium black (with titanium head and tail but black body). Regular operation cycles through 3, 26, and 120 ANSI lumens (59m throw), but if you cycle quickly through all the modes twice, you also get strobe, SOS, and high and low beacon modes. Parts are interchangeable with Preon 1, which allows use of a flat tail and using the light as a twisty. Original version, introduced in November 2009, used a XP-G R5 and had modes of 2.2, 22, and 160 OTF lumens. In May 2010, a limited edition with warm white XP-G Q5 LED was introduced. In June 2010, a limited edition with neutral white XP-G R4 was introduced. In October 2011, there was another run of neutral XP-G Preon 2's. | '''Preon 2''' - 2xAAA 7-mode clicky with XP-G S2 LED introduced in November 2010. Has a pocket clip and matte finish (no knurling) and is available in black, blue, red, yellow, titanium and titanium black (with titanium head and tail but black body). Regular operation cycles through 3, 26, and 120 ANSI lumens (59m throw), but if you cycle quickly through all the modes twice, you also get strobe, SOS, and high and low beacon modes. Parts are interchangeable with Preon 1, which allows use of a flat tail and using the light as a twisty. Original version, introduced in November 2009, used a XP-G R5 and had modes of 2.2, 22, and 160 OTF lumens. In May 2010, a limited edition with warm white XP-G Q5 LED was introduced. In June 2010, a limited edition with neutral white XP-G R4 was introduced. In October 2011, there was another run of neutral XP-G Preon 2's. A high CRI version in black was released in November 2011. | ||
=== Quark === | === Quark === | ||
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[[File:Quark-123-2.jpg|thumb|Quark 123² Tactical]]Quark lights were introduced in May 2009 with '''Cree XP-E R2''' LED's. Models are available in Regular or Tactical version. The power switch on the Tactical version is a forward clicky that protrudes from the back of the light and prevents tailstanding. The Regular version has a reverse clicky that does not protrude and can tailstand. The Regular version has max and strobe available with the bezel tightened while with a loosened bezel you use the reverse clicky to cycle through moonlight, low, medium, high, SOS, and beacon modes. The Tactical version has only two modes (tightened or loosened), but can have any of the 8 modes programmed in. The tactical models suffer from [[Terminology#preflash|preflash]] where sometimes if the light is set to come on in low it will flash very bright when turned on. All of the Quarks have a mild preflash in Moonlight mode where the light flashes to Low before going to Moonlight. Parts are generally interchangeable but only the head of the 123² and 123² Turbo can handle the higher voltage of 2 CR123A or 2 lithium-ion batteries. All Quarks have orange peel reflectors. The clip is reversible in the sense that the body tube is reversible (the head and tail threads are identical), therefore the light can be assembled for a bezel-up clip or bezel-down. All of the main Quarks were updated to '''Cree XP-G R5''' emitters in December 2009. In September 2011 '''Quark X''' versions of the AA² and 123² were introduced in both regular and tactical versions. For thermal protection on maximum brightness, the Quark X lights drop output to about 70% after 3 minutes. | [[File:Quark-123-2.jpg|thumb|Quark 123² Tactical]]Quark lights were introduced in May 2009 with '''Cree XP-E R2''' LED's. Models are available in Regular or Tactical version. The power switch on the Tactical version is a forward clicky that protrudes from the back of the light and prevents tailstanding. The Regular version has a reverse clicky that does not protrude and can tailstand. The Regular version has max and strobe available with the bezel tightened while with a loosened bezel you use the reverse clicky to cycle through moonlight, low, medium, high, SOS, and beacon modes. The Tactical version has only two modes (tightened or loosened), but can have any of the 8 modes programmed in. The tactical models suffer from [[Terminology#preflash|preflash]] where sometimes if the light is set to come on in low it will flash very bright when turned on. All of the Quarks have a mild preflash in Moonlight mode where the light flashes to Low before going to Moonlight. Parts are generally interchangeable but only the head of the 123² and 123² Turbo can handle the higher voltage of 2 CR123A or 2 lithium-ion batteries. All Quarks have orange peel reflectors. The clip is reversible in the sense that the body tube is reversible (the head and tail threads are identical), therefore the light can be assembled for a bezel-up clip or bezel-down. All of the main Quarks were updated to '''Cree XP-G R5''' emitters in December 2009. In September 2011 '''Quark X''' versions of the AA² and 123² were introduced in both regular and tactical versions. For thermal protection on maximum brightness, the Quark X lights drop output to about 70% after 3 minutes. | ||
'''Limited Editions''' The entire line was available with '''Cree XP-G S2''' emitters in November 2010. In May 2010, '''warm white''' (tint 7A3 or 7B4) XP-G Q5 LED's were shipped after a pre-order period (Preon2, 123² Tactical, AA² Tactical, MiNi 123, MiNi AA, MiNi CR2, 123² Turbo, and AA² Turbo). In June 2010, '''neutral white''' (tint 4C0 or 4D0) XP-G R4 versions were introduced (Preon2, 123² Regular and Tactical, AA² Regular and Tactical, MiNi 123, MiNi AA, and MiNi CR2). Both of the 2010 limited editions featured "green packaging" (a ziplock bag) instead of coming in a box and were reduced in price by $2. When the standard LED was the XP-E R2, a limited edition '''neutral white''' (tint 5A) XP-E Q3 was available. A limited edition '''titanium version''' of all of the main lights came out in September 2009 featuring a Cree XP-G R4 emitter (the first 1000 were numbered) | '''Limited Editions''' In November 2011, the regular interface versions of the Quark 123 and 123² were available with '''high [[Terminology#CRI|CRI]]''' Cree XP-G LED's (CRI value 85+). These lights have a warm white tint and less output (4Sevens did not release output measurements) than the standard XP-G R5. In October 2011, neutral versions of the four Quark X lights as well as neutral XP-G versions of the 123² and AA² regular and tactical Quarks were introduced. The entire line was available with '''Cree XP-G S2''' emitters in November 2010. In May 2010, '''warm white''' (tint 7A3 or 7B4) XP-G Q5 LED's were shipped after a pre-order period (Preon2, 123² Tactical, AA² Tactical, MiNi 123, MiNi AA, MiNi CR2, 123² Turbo, and AA² Turbo). In June 2010, '''neutral white''' (tint 4C0 or 4D0) XP-G R4 versions were introduced (Preon2, 123² Regular and Tactical, AA² Regular and Tactical, MiNi 123, MiNi AA, and MiNi CR2). Both of the 2010 limited editions featured "green packaging" (a ziplock bag) instead of coming in a box and were reduced in price by $2. When the standard LED was the XP-E R2, a limited edition '''neutral white''' (tint 5A) XP-E Q3 was available. A limited edition '''titanium version''' of all of the main lights came out in September 2009 featuring a Cree XP-G R4 emitter (the first 1000 were numbered). | ||
'''Quark 123''' - 1xCR123A Cree XP-G R5 light with output is 0.2, 4, 22, 85, and 205 OTF lumens. | '''Quark 123''' - 1xCR123A Cree XP-G R5 light with output is 0.2, 4, 22, 85, and 205 OTF lumens. | ||
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The MiNi was first introduced in November 2009 with Cree XP-G R5 LED's and was updated to the XP-G S2 in November 2010. These lights are more compact due to the absence of a clicky switch. All are twisty. By default they are 3-mode lights, but if you cycle through the modes twice by twisting the head on and off quickly, it becomes a 7-mode light with the addition of strobe, SOS, and high and low beacon modes. | The MiNi was first introduced in November 2009 with Cree XP-G R5 LED's and was updated to the XP-G S2 in November 2010. These lights are more compact due to the absence of a clicky switch. All are twisty. By default they are 3-mode lights, but if you cycle through the modes twice by twisting the head on and off quickly, it becomes a 7-mode light with the addition of strobe, SOS, and high and low beacon modes. | ||
'''MiNi 123''' - 1xCR123A | '''MiNi 123''' - 1xCR123A XP-G R5 twisty with output levels of 3, 40, and 189 [[Terminology#OTF|OTF]]. A limited edition neutral white version with a Q3 5A emitter was released in December 2009. A titanium version started shipping in January 2010 (cool or neutral). A limited edition XP-G S2 version, introduced in November 2010, had output levels of lumens 8, 43, and 135 [[ANSI-NEMA FL-1|ANSI]] lumens. In December 2010, a very limited edition (100 units) titanium version with XP-G S3 was introduced (there was no S2 version in titanium) which should have output of 144 ANSI lumens (though it was not tested). Also in December 2010, S3's were put in limited edition satin finish (bead blasted) titanium 123's (also Quark Turbo 123²'s). A version with a Cree XM-L LED (called a '''MiNi X 123''') with 210 OTF lumens of output was announced in December 2010 (their first light to use this LED). In February 2011, a satin finish titanium version with XP-G S2 was introduced. In October 2011 neutral versions of the MiNi 123 and Mini X 123 were introduced. A high CRI version of the MiNi 123 was released in November 2011. Review: [http://www.lumensreview.com/reviews/1-led-flashlights/107-quark-mini-aa-a-mini-123-review.html Lumens Review], [http://www.light-reviews.com/4sevens_quark_mini_cr123/ Light Reviews], [http://www.light-reviews.com/4sevens_quark_mini_cr123_ti/ Light Reviews (titanium)] | ||
'''MiNi AA''' - 1xAA XP-G S2 version has output levels of 4, 21, and 66 ANSI lumens (51m throw). The original XP-G R5 version had output levels of 2.7, 25, and 90 OTF lumens. A limited edition neutral white version with a Q3 5A emitter was released in December 2009. A titanium version started shipping in January 2010 (cool or neutral). A limited edition XP-G S2 edition was introduced in November 2010 with maximum output of 70 ANSI lumens and 51m throw. Reviews: [http://www.lumensreview.com/reviews/1-led-flashlights/107-quark-mini-aa-a-mini-123-review.html Lumens Review], [http://www.light-reviews.com/4sevens_quark_mini_aa/ Light Reviews], [http://www.light-reviews.com/4sevens_quark_mini_aa_ti/ Light Reviews (titanium)] | '''MiNi AA''' - 1xAA XP-G S2 version has output levels of 4, 21, and 66 ANSI lumens (51m throw). The original XP-G R5 version had output levels of 2.7, 25, and 90 OTF lumens. A limited edition neutral white version with a Q3 5A emitter was released in December 2009. A titanium version started shipping in January 2010 (cool or neutral). A limited edition XP-G S2 edition was introduced in November 2010 with maximum output of 70 ANSI lumens and 51m throw. A high CRI version was released in November 2011. Reviews: [http://www.lumensreview.com/reviews/1-led-flashlights/107-quark-mini-aa-a-mini-123-review.html Lumens Review], [http://www.light-reviews.com/4sevens_quark_mini_aa/ Light Reviews], [http://www.light-reviews.com/4sevens_quark_mini_aa_ti/ Light Reviews (titanium)] | ||
'''MiNi AA²''' - 2xAA XP-G S2 version introduced in January 2011 with output of 3, 36, and 190 OTF lumens. Unlike other MiNis, the AA2 includes a clip. The XP-G R5 version was introduced after the others in September 2010 with output levels of 3, 36, and 180 OTF lumens. In October 2011 a neutral version with XP-G LED was introduced. | '''MiNi AA²''' - 2xAA XP-G S2 version introduced in January 2011 with output of 3, 36, and 190 OTF lumens. Unlike other MiNis, the AA2 includes a clip. The XP-G R5 version was introduced after the others in September 2010 with output levels of 3, 36, and 180 OTF lumens. In October 2011 a neutral version with XP-G LED was introduced. | ||
'''MiNi CR2''' - 1xCR2 XP-G S2 version has output levels of 3, 43, and 193 OTF lumens. Originally introduced in March 2010 with a XP-G R5 in titanium only followed by an aluminum version in April 2010. Output of the original versions was 3, 40, and 180 OTF lumens. Price of the titanium version includes a Batteries4Life subscription where 4Sevens sends the owner a new CR2 battery every 6 months for 10 years (3 years only outside the USA). Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3407333 Selfbuilt] | '''MiNi CR2''' - 1xCR2 XP-G S2 version has output levels of 3, 43, and 193 OTF lumens. Originally introduced in March 2010 with a XP-G R5 in titanium only followed by an aluminum version in April 2010. Output of the original versions was 3, 40, and 180 OTF lumens. Price of the titanium version includes a Batteries4Life subscription where 4Sevens sends the owner a new CR2 battery every 6 months for 10 years (3 years only outside the USA). A high CRI version was released in November 2011. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3407333 Selfbuilt] | ||
==Past Lights== | ==Past Lights== | ||