Maglite 2D LED Torch - Black

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As we have already seen with the Mini Maglite Pro and Pro+, classic simplicity and modern power define the Maglite Pro series. In this review, we’ll be taking a look at the full-sized member of this family, the single-output Maglite Pro 2D LED. Using two D-cell alkaline batteries, which is the only battery configuration offered, the Pro 2D LED has a maximum output of 274 lumens and intensity of over 33,000 candela. Regulation does not necessarily mean constant output. It just means that the output is controlled, which in this case is step-down. I don’t have any more D-cells to conduct additional testing, but we’ve done similar tests with the XL200 and ML100. As long as the battery can sustain the load, cycling the light at 15 minute intervals will reset the step-down regulation. Maglite XL50: This is a simpler version of the XL100, featuring three modes that can be activated with consecutive presses of the tailcap switch. The XL50 will have a lower retail price than the XL100. Newer rechargeable batteries are low self-discharge, and for example, the Sanyo Eneloop LSD NiMH can retain 75-85% charge after three years. If you kept the light in your car and didn’t use it, I would recommend charging it every year.

On March 30, 2007, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that they would be switching to a smaller, lighter LED flashlight that cannot be used as a baton, in response to a highly publicized incident where an officer was accused of using excessive force against a suspect by using a Maglite. [6] Gallery [ edit ] The Magligte ML300LX 2 D cell torch offers a stealth matt finish which gives a better grip for tactical applications, and has 487 lumens output on the highest setting. The Maglite Pro LED is only offered with a single battery configuration, which is the compact 2D-cell version. With electronic circuitry and LEDs making large D-cell lights obsolete, this product line simplification doesn’t really surprise us (the only difference between the Maglite LED 2D-cell and 3D-cell lights is runtime).Given my needs, can you suggest a better flashlight for me? (I’m trying to keep it under 50-ish dollars.) Thanks! Maglite 2D pro 274 Lumens with a Cree XP-G rather than a Cree XP-E, increasing brightness while decreasing beam distance efficiency. The head features a plastic window and a smooth reflector. Optimal focus can be achieved by twisting the head.

If you want a dependable emergency solution, my recommendation would be to choose a light that can take lithium primary batteries (like the Energizer Ultimate Lithium). You could get a Mini Maglite Pro/Pro+, or use AA adapters in the Pro 2D. Lithium batteries are leak-free, perform well at temperature extremes, and perform much better than alkalines. So anyway, I’m skeptical that your dismissal of devices that run on non-rechargeable D-Cell batteries is either completely fair or warranted. Maglite released an LED version of the MagCharger. Features a 680 lumen output and spot-to-flood beam with a quarter turn of the head. Claimed 4 hrs of battery life on a full charge at full power. Other specs are as the Incandescent Version. [4]

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Customer service people were nice but I don’t need an explanation as to why it does that. Don’t waste your money on the 2D led with voltage reg. It doesn’t work and other people are telling you it doesn’t work. The light isn’t a total waste though, I understand you can cut the aluminum tube right behind the switch, drill and tap the end cap to 1/2×28, and make a suppressor out of it. Or, you can punch out the lens and guts out of it and make a decent funnel.

Powered by two D cell alkaline batteries, this fine instrument has a run-time of 6 hours, 30 minutes on high, and a beam that reaches up to 323 metres range. Comparing the 250mW charts is not representative of the load presented by a high-output flashlight. For the Pro 2D, you can expect about 3W of power (it’s a very rough estimate, but sufficient to illustrate the point), which means that each battery needs to deliver 1.5W. Take a look and see if they have charts for 1.5W constant power or 1.5A constant current. Alkaline batteries perform poorly with high current/power draw, so you may not even be able to find a chart for the AA.Spot to focus beam is achievable with a quarter turn of the head. Versatile and reliable, Maglite will get the job done. D and C battery models are put on the market; targeted to the public safety and industrial sectors (the 5C, 6C, 7C and 7D models are out of production)

Of course, using D-cells isn’t specifically a problem with the Maglite Pro 2D, but it is definitely a factor to consider. There are many advantages of a larger-sized light, such as being easier to grip, but large lights don’t necessarily have to be heavy. For most of our testing with the Pro 2D, we used Sanyo Eneloop AA’s in plastic battery adapters, and when used with adapters that take two AA’s in parallel, battery weight is halved and runtime is still more than sufficient. If you are considering a full-sized flashlight, we would definitely recommend purchasing a couple adapters to have the option of using AA’s. In August, Maglite announced several new models including an LED version of the Solitaire, a Mini Maglite LED 2 AAA and a new version of the 2D LED termed the 2D LED Pro promising a beam in excess of 200 Lumens. Thanks for your review. Maybe I expect too much, but the brightness line in your plot for Duracell batteries looks none-too-flat for a flashlight that’s supposed to “regulate” it’s power. Also, Darth Vader’s comments concern me. Can you confirm them? Can you show “initial” brightness levels (first 12 minutes) after 1, 2, 3 hours of use, etc?

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The V4 was released with a newly developed electronic switch enabling a Multi Mode operation and a slightly more powerful bulb producing an output of 245 Lumens. Maglite uses step-down regulation, which reduces the Pro 2D’s output to 60% during the first 12 minutes of continuous operation. When used with two NiMH AA batteries (in D-cell adapters), runtime is reduced but performance is roughly the same for the first 2h 30min. The torch will always come preset in function set #1 (general). To change to a different function set simply unscrew the tail cap until the torch no longer turns on, pause for two seconds and then hold down the switch. While still holding down the switch, tighten the tail cap until fully tight and the torch will start to blink after four seconds, the number of blinks indicates the function set. To select the desired set, wait until the torch has done the required amount of blinks (e.g. four blinks for function set #4 Tactical), and then release the switch.