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good and cheap
Posted by
jordinett
on 2/14/2010
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Pros: I tested this item with a normal video camera with infrared function and was really amazing, the room where we tried the flaslight with the normal night vision was almost dark, but when we switched on the flashlight.. incredible! we saw the room perfect, everything! I was really surprised, that flashlight works really good!
Cons: maybe the build quality, but I think it's enough, I can't complain about that so far. maybe after using it for one year.. but not now.
Other Thoughts: It heats up a little. I can't talk about the battery life, because we changed the batteries before, they were from a remote control. I will find out this later.
Bottomline: If you want to combine this flashlight with a nighvision camera, is a perfect choice. it's cheap, the build quality is not so bad.
I recommend to buy this item.
Nice for the price
Posted by
switchdoctor
on 2/2/2010
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Pros: I have a very advanced IR scope which is incredibly sensitive anyway, and with this light I am able to see floods of light that cover almost 1/4 mile! It does not get too hot either.
Cons: I wish it uses AA batteries (more available!) and I had to custom make a filter for it which reduced the red glow visible to the naked eye. It should come with this filter in order to truly be IR.
Other Thoughts: Wrapped with a large heatshrink tubing and a magnet, this mounts quickly, and is very useful. It is well worth the price. The rear clicky makes it possible to stand on end if desired, as well as being operable when wrapped.
Bottomline: very good for the price.
Nice IR illuminator for the price
Posted by
lustreking
on 7/30/2009
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Pros: I haven't come across an IR Flashlight cheaper than this one. It works great with Niteshot on a Sony Handycam. It greatly extends the usable distance of the Niteshot, while costing a fraction of what Sony's illuminator does.
Cons: I don't have too much to complain about.
Other Thoughts: I use two of these with my Handycam. The flashlights do produce a spot pattern, and I wouldn't mind if one of them was a spot, and the other was more of a flood pattern. I imagine that using some type of diffuser might help spread it out a little, but I haven't tried it yet.
Bottomline: This is a great value for an IR illuminator.
IR flashlight
Posted by
weetsiesalt
on 7/6/2009
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Pros: - easy to use
- pretty decent build quality
- bright enough for my application
- small enough to fit in your pocket
- quite light aluminum case
- hole for attaching a strap or something if you need it.
Cons: the leds glow red as there not 100% IR but this is not really a con for me but might be for you.
not as bright as it could be yet still bright enough.
heats up quite a bit.
not huge battery life.
Other Thoughts: i wonder if this is 500 characters yet, i should probably write this sentence just in case it isn't.
Bottomline: buy this if you need it.