Videos tagged with Light Output

This video provides a technical comparison between the Streamlight TLR-1 HL and TLR-1 HL-X weapon lights. It highlights that while both share a 1.5-hour runtime and 20,000 candela, the HL-X offers a higher lumen output of 1500 compared to the HL's 1000 lumens. The HL-X also produces more light spill, making it brighter but not more intense. Both are considered effective and blinding at close range.

This video demonstrates beam tests for the Phoenix GL19R v2.0 weapon light. The presenter details the setup, including a calibrated 100 Lumen light source, and shows the beam pattern from approximately 10 feet away, noting an intense hotspot about 2.5 feet wide. The beam throw is also assessed, with the light clearly illuminating a telephone pole 120 feet away.

This video compares the Streamlight TLR-7A and the new TLR-7 HLX weapon-mounted lights. The HLX offers double the lumens (1000 vs 500), a brighter and tighter hotspot for better throw, and a larger head that can function as a standoff device. Battery replacement is simplified by twisting off the head, and the HLX features a rechargeable battery compatible with common chargers.

This guide, presented by Civilian Tactical Host, visually explains the difference between lumens and candelas using firearms analogies. Lumens represent total light output, like the total number of shotgun pellets, while candela signifies light intensity focused on a target, akin to shotgun choke patterns. The demonstration uses a Streamlight Strion 2020 and a GForce 1 shotgun with birdshot to illustrate these concepts, highlighting how chokes affect pellet spread and thus light concentration.

This guide details how to test the durability and reliability of weapon lights, specifically comparing a budget Amazon clone against a genuine Surefire Scout Light. It covers recoil resistance, water immersion, tape switch functionality, and light output comparison, emphasizing the importance of proven gear for critical applications. The assessment is based on practical testing protocols.

This review of the Goonbeam V1 weapon-mounted light, presented by a firearms instructor, highlights its high Candela rating (80,000) and tight beam pattern, suggesting potential for long-range performance. However, the reviewer finds its overall light output (700 lumens) mediocre and its usability significantly inferior to competitors like the Streamlight HLX Pro, especially in realistic scenarios requiring broader illumination. The V1's lack of compatibility with Streamlight switches and deceptive marketing imagery are also noted as significant drawbacks.

This video aims to clarify the differences between lumens, candela, and lux, and why understanding these metrics is crucial when evaluating flashlights. The creator addresses the common misconception of conflating lumens with suitability for specific uses, emphasizing that this often leads to inaccurate assessments. By educating viewers on the correct way to evaluate flashlight performance, the video intends to help them make better purchasing decisions, particularly in contexts where light output is critical.