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Tactical series of lights. Announced in January 2010, but will not come out for several months. | Tactical series of lights. Announced in January 2010, but will not come out for several months. | ||
'''G5''' - 2xCR123A or 1x18650 4-mode thrower with Cree XP-G R5 and a maximum output of 350 lumens. Two different mode groups available: H-M-L-Moonlight or Turbo-Strobe-SOS-Beacon. Modes are selected by turning the head. Introduced in July 2010. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=282390 Selfbuilt] | '''G5''' - 2xCR123A or 1x18650 4-mode thrower with Cree XP-G R5 and a maximum output of 350 lumens. Two different mode groups available: H-M-L-Moonlight or Turbo-Strobe-SOS-Beacon. Modes are selected by turning the head. Introduced in July 2010. In November 2010, a XP-G S2 limited edition was introduced. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=282390 Selfbuilt] | ||
'''S12''' - The "S" is probably for a [[Luminus]] SST LED. | '''S12''' - The "S" is probably for a [[Luminus]] SST LED. | ||
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=== Preon === | === Preon === | ||
'''Preon 1''' - 1xAAA 7-mode twisty with Cree XP-G R5 LED. Regular operation cycles through 1.8, 8.5, and 70 lumens, 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. Introduced in November 2009. | '''Preon 1''' - 1xAAA 7-mode twisty with Cree XP-G R5 LED. Has a pocket clip and matte finish (no knurling) and is available in black, blue, red, yellow, and titanium. Regular operation cycles through 1.8, 8.5, and 70 lumens, 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. Introduced in November 2009. In November 2010, a version with XP-G S2 was introduced with maximum output of 60 ANSI lumens and 40m throw. | ||
'''Preon 2''' - 2xAAA 7-mode clicky with XP-G R5 LED. Regular operation cycles through 2.2, 22, and 160 lumens, 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. Introduced in November 2009. | '''Preon 2''' - 2xAAA 7-mode clicky with XP-G R5 LED. 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 2.2, 22, and 160 lumens, 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. Introduced in November 2009. 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 November 2010, a version with XP-G S2 was introduced with maximum output of 120 ANSI lumens and 59m throw. | ||
'''Preon ReVO''' - 1xAAA 7-mode twisty with XP-E R2 LED. Regular operation cycles through 1.8, 20, and 82 lumens, but if you cycle quickly through all the modes twice, you also get strobe, SOS, and high and low beacon modes. Power is current regulated instead of PWM of the other Preons which should be more efficient. Available in black or stainless steel and has more traditional knurling instead of a smooth finish. Not to be used with a lithium-ion battery whereas the Preon 1 can be, but is not recommended. Introduced in August 2010. Review by [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=293634 Selfbuilt]. | '''Preon ReVO''' - 1xAAA 7-mode twisty with XP-E R2 LED. Regular operation cycles through 1.8, 20, and 82 lumens, but if you cycle quickly through all the modes twice, you also get strobe, SOS, and high and low beacon modes. Power is current regulated instead of PWM of the other Preons which should be more efficient. Available in black or stainless steel and has more traditional knurling instead of a smooth finish. Not to be used with a lithium-ion battery whereas the Preon 1 can be, but is not recommended. Introduced in August 2010. Review by [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=293634 Selfbuilt]. | ||
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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 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. | [[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 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. | ||
'''Limited Editions''' 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. In October 2010, '''S2 editions''' were introduced across the entire product line for November delivery (including Maelstrom, Preon and Quark MiNi) with Cree XP-G S2 emitters which are about 7% brighter than R5 bin emitters. | '''Limited Editions''' 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). In October 2010, '''S2 editions''' were introduced across the entire product line for November delivery (including Maelstrom, Preon and Quark MiNi) with Cree XP-G S2 emitters which are about 7% brighter than R5 bin emitters. | ||
'''Quark 123''' - 1xCR123A light with 0.2, 3.5, 18, and 70, and 170 lumens in addition to flashing modes. The XP-G R5 output is 0.2, 4, 22, 85, and 206 lumens. | '''Quark 123''' - 1xCR123A light with 0.2, 3.5, 18, and 70, and 170 lumens in addition to flashing modes. The XP-G R5 output is 0.2, 4, 22, 85, and 206 lumens. | ||
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'''Quark AA² Turbo''' - Comes with a larger, deeper head for more throw and Cree XP-G R5 emitter. Offered only with a tactical user interface, the output levels are 0.2, 4, 22, 85, and 206 lumens in addition to flashing modes. | '''Quark AA² Turbo''' - Comes with a larger, deeper head for more throw and Cree XP-G R5 emitter. Offered only with a tactical user interface, the output levels are 0.2, 4, 22, 85, and 206 lumens in addition to flashing modes. | ||
'''Quark RGB''' - 2xCR123A MCE head with 4 different color LED dies built in to give white, red, green, or blue output (emits from only one die at a time). Uses the regular Quark 123² body with modes controlled by twisting head loose and tight. Available in versions with regular or neutral white light in one of the dies. Announced in November 2009. | '''Quark RGB''' - 2xCR123A MCE head with 4 different color LED dies built in to give white, red, green, or blue output (emits from only one die at a time). Uses the regular Quark 123² body with modes controlled by twisting head loose and tight. Available in versions with regular or neutral white light in one of the dies. Announced in November 2009. Review: [http://www.lumensreview.com/reviews/1-led-flashlights/102-4sevens-rgb-cool-white.html Lumens Review] | ||
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The MiNi was first introduced in November 2009 with Cree XP-G R5 LED's. 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. 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 XP-G R5 version has output levels of 3, 40, and 189 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). In December 2010, a very limited edition (100 units) titanium version with XP-G S3 was introduced (there was no S2 version in titanium). | '''MiNi 123''' - 1xCR123A XP-G R5 version has output levels of 3, 40, and 189 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). In November 2010, a XP-G S2 limited edition was introduced with maximum output of 135 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). 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 R5 version has output levels of 2.7, 25, and 90 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. | '''MiNi AA''' - 1xAA XP-G R5 version has output levels of 2.7, 25, and 90 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 AA²''' - The 2xAA XP-G R5 edition was introduced after the others in September 2010. Output levels are 3, 36, and 180 lumens. Unlike other MiNi's, the AA2 includes a clip. | '''MiNi AA²''' - The 2xAA XP-G R5 edition was introduced after the others in September 2010. Output levels are 3, 36, and 180 lumens. Unlike other MiNi's, the AA2 includes a clip. | ||
'''MiNi CR2''' - 1xCR2 XP-G R5 version has output levels of 3, 40, and 180 lumens. Introduced in March 2010 in titanium only followed by an aluminium version in April 2010. 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). | '''MiNi CR2''' - 1xCR2 XP-G R5 version has output levels of 3, 40, and 180 lumens. Introduced in March 2010 in titanium only followed by an aluminium version in April 2010. 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] | ||