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== Light Source == | == Light Source == | ||
Traditional flashlights have an incandescent bulb and are powered by a couple of alkaline batteries. They are On or Off. But in the past ten years or so [[LED]] flashlights have made enormous leaps in performance offering more light, longer bulb life, and greater efficiency, meaning you can use smaller batteries or that your batteries will last longer. [[Incandescent]] light bulbs have made progress too, with xenon and halogen bulbs available. | Traditional flashlights have an incandescent bulb and are powered by a couple of alkaline batteries. They are On or Off. But in the past ten years or so [[LED]] flashlights have made enormous leaps in performance offering more light, longer bulb life, and greater efficiency, meaning you can use smaller batteries or that your batteries will last longer. [[Incandescent]] light bulbs have made progress too, with xenon and halogen bulbs available. For more info, check out [http://airtoolguy.com/best-tactical-flashlight-reviews/#Light_Source here] | ||
== Reflectors and Lenses == | == Reflectors and Lenses == | ||