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Type
for diving
for diving
Specs
Lamp typelED with reflectorlED with reflector
Peak luminous flux650 lm800 lm
Lighting range300 m300 m
Brightness levels33
Power supply
Power source1х186501х18650
Operating time (Low mode)5 h5 h
In box
In box
strap
strap
General
Shockproof
Water protection++
Materialmetalmetal
Length15.3 cm15.3 cm
Weight227 g227 g
Color
Added to E-Catalognovember 2014november 2014
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Glossary

Peak luminous flux

Luminous flux (measured in lumens) can be described as the total amount of light produced by an LED or other light source and emitted in all directions the source shines by itself. In practice, this means a flashlight’s capability depends not only on luminous flux but also on beam angle. For example, a relatively weak flux can be concentrated into a narrow beam to achieve good throw; while effectively covering a wide area will inevitably require a large number of lumens.

Peak luminous flux is the short-term maximum brightness a light source can deliver with a fresh battery and low temperature, usually in Turbo mode. It’s used to gauge instantaneous burst output. Unlike sustained (long-term) luminous flux, the peak lasts seconds or minutes and then drops due to heating down to High mode, so for real-world use it’s more important to understand how many lumens a flashlight can maintain steadily. You can see this with EDC models: a stated 2000 lm is impressive for a quick outdoor search, but for a long walk the device will switch, say, to 1000 lm, keeping a comfortable body temperature and solid runtime.

It’s also worth keeping in mind that high flashlight brightness is far from always justified, and you should choose this parameter based on real conditions of use. At short distances, very bright light can be a hindrance: it tires the eyes and can dazzle people nearby. In addition, increasing brightness usually requires more powerful sources of both light an...d power, so the flashlight’s weight and overall dimensions go up.