Elzetta Flashlight High Output Flood Lens Review (HD)

Published on February 15, 2014
Duration: 3:37

This review details the Elzetta high-output flood lens for their Bravo, Alpha, and Charlie flashlights. The flood lens is designed for home defense and CQB applications, offering a dispersed beam pattern without a distinct hotspot, ideal for illuminating wider areas. Installation is straightforward, involving a simple lens swap. While maintaining the same lumen output, the flood lens prioritizes spread over throw, with effective illumination up to approximately 50-75 yards.

Quick Summary

The Elzetta flood lens is ideal for home defense and CQB, offering a wide, dispersed beam pattern without a hotspot. Installation is simple, and it maintains the flashlight's original lumen output while prioritizing spread over throw for enhanced close-quarters illumination.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Elzetta Flood Lens
  2. 00:28Elzetta Bravo Flashlight Fan
  3. 00:34New Flood Lens for Home Defense
  4. 00:45Comparing Beam Patterns Indoors
  5. 00:52Acrylic Lens Construction
  6. 00:57Flood Lens Installation Guide
  7. 01:18Beam Shot Comparison: Flood vs. Standard
  8. 01:46Flood Lens Effectiveness at Distance
  9. 01:55Conclusion and Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the Elzetta flood lens?

The Elzetta flood lens is designed for home defense and CQB operations, providing a wider, more dispersed beam pattern that illuminates a larger area without a distinct hotspot, enhancing situational awareness in close quarters.

How do you install the Elzetta flood lens?

Installation is simple: twist off the flashlight's end cap, remove the old lens, insert the new flood lens with its O-ring, and tighten the end cap back down. Ensure the flashlight is off and batteries are removed before starting.

Does the Elzetta flood lens change the flashlight's lumen output?

No, the flood lens maintains the original lumen output of the Elzetta flashlight model it's installed on. For example, a Bravo model will still produce 650 lumens, and a Charlie model will produce 900 lumens.

What is the effective range of the Elzetta flood lens?

While the flood lens excels at close-range illumination, its effective range for identifying targets is limited. It's generally effective up to about 75 meters, but becomes significantly limited around 50 to 75 yards due to the dispersed beam.

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