L1D is like $52 on lighthound, it does have the rear clickie, and then the L2D body is another $12, and the red light filter is $4. That is what I gave my brother for a shopping list when he asked what I wanted for Christmas! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
The only difference between the L1D and L2D is the body tube. And I'm w/ you 100% about the compromise between performance and battery type.
http://www.lighthound.com/index.asp?Page...amp;strCompare= Diceman,
The L2D "Premium" is rated at 175 lumens with the Luxeon Rebel LED bulb.
The L1D you are looking at has a different CREE LED bulb rated at 90 lumens.
Other than that, they are similar except for # of batteries. But, that different bulb might be a consideration.
When I was looking and saying I didn't see an L1D that was comparable, I was talking about I didn't see an L1D with the Luxeon Rebel "Premium" rating.
I am sure part of the lumens difference and rating is the 1 vs. 2 bulbs. But, generally 2 bulbs only seems to buy you an extra 15 - 25 lumens.
So, I am assuming if I get the L1 body tube, my Luxeon rating will drop from 175 to 155 - 165 or so (???). But, still more than the CREE bulb.
Not that there is anything wrong with 90 lumens and the CREE bulb, but it seems like the Premium with the Luxeon Rebel gets you a fair amount more for a couple of dollars more.
I saw some pictures and vids that showed the Luxeon vs. the CREE.
The CREE is a little more blue.
The Luxeon is a little more white.
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I called and talked to a guy named John yesterday at Lighthound. He seemed pretty objective and helpful with my questions.
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