Thread: Maxtoch Torch and Batteries

Originally Posted by gadgetman

They don't sting a lot really from what I've found. The banks hit you harder. I use a debit card.

I think the Olight is a more established/recognised brand so set a higher price, but the Maxtoch is getting better known. They are getting a lot of orders now from Police, Search and Rescue and the likes. Led Lenser are on a whole new level of price and under performance.

That yellower light makes a huge difference.

When you say "That yellower light makes a huge difference."
In what way (obviosly for the better - but why ??

Originally Posted by Sarvo

When you say "That yellower light makes a huge difference."
In what way (obviosly for the better - but why ??

It is nearer the red part of the spectrum which spooks animals less. It doesn't seem to reflect so much off moisture and dust particles in the air, and as a result seems to cut through the air better. The yellower colour is a result of the de-doming, but cannot be done to the LED in the Olight. With the XM-L and XM-L2 the de-doming also increases the intensity of the hot spot by about 110%.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

It is nearer the red part of the spectrum which spooks animals less. It doesn't seem to reflect so much off moisture and dust particles in the air, and as a result seems to cut through the air better. The yellower colour is a result of the de-doming, but cannot be done to the LED in the Olight. With the XM-L and XM-L2 the de-doming also increases the intensity of the hot spot by about 110%.

That is interesting!!
I was out with thermal last week - 4am - saw Deer at 3-400M in regen cutover crap - when I used the light - not 1 eye reflection.
Not that I was going to shoot as it was to far and really in un-retrievable terrain (by oneself)
There was however a very slight fog/mist (which I only noticed when turning on light)
I will take both next time and test out.