Surefire KL3 module for Surefire lights

 
 
 
5 Stars
Excellent
         

Light Type: Luxeon Star LED
Light Class: Outdoor / Rough Use

NOTE: Since the writing of this review, Surefire has changed the optics and I believe they have upgraded the KL3 from a Luxeon I to a Luxeon III bulb. This is an archive only. The new review is available HERE.

Size Reference
Size vs. common aluminum 2-AA light

Bezel picture
Beam Picture
 


Quick Facts Table:

Review Date ............................. July 2003
Case Material ........................... Machined Aluminum, Hard Anodize Type III coated
Case Features .......................... Fins for heat dissipation
Case Access Type .................... None
Switch Type ............................. None
Reflector Type ......................... None
Lens Type ................................

Collimator behind anti-reflective coated Pyrex

Bulb Type ................................. White Luxeon Star LED
Beam Type ............................... Wide spot
Beam Characteristics ............... Bluish center, smooth transition to edges
Throw (Lux) at 1m (click for description) ~ 477 at beam center. (21.84 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Overall Output (click for description) ~ 2450 (24.50 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Battery / Power Type................ 2 or 3 lithium 123a batteries
Battery Life (advertised) ........... Regulated: 4 hrs. on 2 cells, 7 hrs on 3 cells, diminishing light thereafter
Environmental Protection ......... O-ring sealed. Appears to be shock isolated as well
Special Items of Note ............... Need 6P, D2/D3, Z2/Z3, C2/C3, or M2 body
Warranty .................................. Limited Lifetime
Retail Cost ................................ 62.00 US$
 

 

 
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