jaykiRomisen RC-G2 Q5 AA
ShiningBeam (Reviewed Apr 16 2008)
Throw: 1350 lux @ 1m (1 x 1.2v AA NiMh @ 1.4v)
Lightbox: 50 lux (1 x 1.2v AA NiMh @ 1.4v)
Intro
- This is lightbug's factory customised Q5 version of the Romisen RC-G2.
- Externally, it is identical except for the new "Q5" marking on its side.
- As far as I know, the only difference is the Cree emitter used. Now Q5!
Build Quality
- Big turbo aluminium textured reflector. Glass lense. non-HAII anodizing.
- 1 mode forward-clicky. Has a good quality feel to it. Very easy to press.
- Nothing is glued at the threads. Cree Q5 is on a 16mm round base.
- Thread was a bit dirty. After cleaning and re-lubing, all is good.
- Has O-rings in all the usual places. So it should be at least spash proof.
- Comes with an orange rubber clicky. Can easily change to GITD clicky.
Light Output
- Small smooth-edged concentrated hotspot. Great thrower for 1AA light.
- Spill is clean with no rings / artifacts. Tint is neutral. Not bluish at all.
- Now it's a much more well balanced light output as spill is much brighter.
- If you wanted a brighter version without modding it yourself, this is it!
In Use
- Even after leaving it on for over 15 minutes, it isn't too hot.
- Has a nice neutral to slightly warm tint. Not white-blue. So it's good.
- It's not the smallest AA light but it feels nice in hand due to the shape.
Conclusion ★★★★★
- This is what the stock RC-G2 should have been like. Nice and bright.
- Please check out my original RC-G2 review also as a comparision.
- I give it 5 stars as it isn't as cheap as original. But it is "brighter".
- FYI: Get 6% discount using coupon code "CPFuser" at Shiningbeam! =)
UPDATE 2009
- There is a newer RC-G2 Q5 version 2 which is even brighter!
- It is only available at ShiningBeam website also.
◎ Measurements
- It pulls 1.50A from 1 x 1.2v NiMh AA.
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