A friend of mine is importing these frighteningly powerful flashlights, so I can offer them here to everyone. Most of you know me, I am no spammer so you know this is not BS. And I checked with Av first and he has given this post his blessing.

HID02 Flashlight

Comes in a padded aluminum carry case with the following:
-Flashlight
-Lithium battery
-Amber dicronic filter
-Carry strap
-AC Charger
-DC (Car) Charger

High/Low power – 35W / 28W
Burn time- 70 min on high / 90 min on low
Illuminating distance – up to 1KM (high)
Lumen value – 2500
Color temp – 6000K
Starting voltage/amps – 23KV/8A
Working Voltage/amps – 12.6V/3.2A
Operating temp: -20C - 50C (Starting temp: 0C – 50C)
Full power within 30 seconds of activation
Expected bulb life – 3000 hours
Optical efficiency – 70LM/W
Weight of flashlight w. battery – 1.3kg
Flashlight dimensions - 370mm x 81mm x 46mm
Heavy duty, aluminum body
Waterproof

More info in my original post - http://www.uer.ca/...d=79466&currpage=1

I was hoping this would get posted on this board, as I have a few questions for the lighting crowd.

As mentioned in the original thread, I'd like to invest in one of these as a 'floodlight' of sorts, for night photography.

This is an example, illuminated by a nearby factory's outdoor light. I'd like to simulate the effect.

http://foamers.org/CP-4611.jpg

Straight out of the box, I imagine this light would be too focused and intense for such an application. However, would a diffuser or similar tool simulate a better floodlight effect?

Posted by TRAINS I was hoping this would get posted on this board, as I have a few questions for the lighting crowd. As mentioned in the original thread, I'd like to invest in one of these as a 'floodlight' of sorts, for night photography. This is an example, illuminated by a nearby factory's outdoor light. I'd like to simulate the effect. http://foamers.org/CP-4611.jpg Straight out of the box, I imagine this light would be too focused and intense for such an application. However, would a diffuser or similar tool simulate a better floodlight effect?

Your better off getting a cheaper light instead of diffusing this one. I kept thinking about this light, and I don't like the run time and heat issue. If you shoot digital you can get rid of the color cast using anything (led's or halogens) just shoot raw and make it a long exposure.

I scuffed the crap out of some polycarbonate from a 2-liter bottle to diffuse a HID I have with a bigger reflector (probably more focused) and got nice floody light. If you want crazy-bright light in a small package, this is it.

cost of replacement parts:

Bulb and ballast = $55 / battery = $50

Impressive. Lots-o-lumens!