Streamlight 61301 Argo C4 LED Headmount Flashlight, Yellow
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Manufacturer: StreamlightModel: 61301
Color: Yellow
Product features:
- Yellow ABS Case; 90 degree tilting head
- Unbreakable Polycarbonate Lens
- 1 watt super high flux, 50,000 hour Luxeon LED
- Run time: 31 lumens for 1 hour, 15 lumens for 2-1/2- hours, 9 lumens for 6.5 hours
- 2-1/3-inches high by 3 inches wide by 2-1/4-inches deep
Description of Streamlight 61301 Argo C4 LED Headmount Flashlight, Yellow
Streamlight Argo Luxeon Headlamp with the bulb life of an LED, more range and brightness... SAVE BIG! The best of an LED and a standard bulb in one! With the Streamlight Argo Luxeon Headlamp you get a genuine Luxeon bulb that combines the incredible durability and 100,000 hour bulb life of a standard LED with the night-piercing range and brightness of a standard bulb... no compromise either way! Plus all the other functions that make Streamlight the choice of serious adventurers. More: One watt Luxeon LED with 3 digitally controlled brightness levels: 31 lumens (1 hr. runtime), 15 lumens (2.5 hrs.), 9 lumens (6.5 hrs.); 90 degree tilting head puts the light wherever you need it Durable compact ABS body; Includes both rubber and elastic head straps for use with hard hats; Powered by 3 "AAA" alkaline batteries... LED battery life indicator built in; Approx 2 1/4 x 3 x 2 1/4", 4 3/4 oz. Light up the night with one of the finest flashlights going. Order Today! Streamlight Argo Headlamp LED LuxeonTools and Hardware Reviews of Streamlight 61301 Argo C4 LED Headmount Flashlight, Yellow
Customer Review: Fantastic Headlight
Summary: 5 Stars
I already own the Streamlight 61052 Septor LED Headlamp, which I was fairly happy with (see separate review). But the Streamlight 61301 Argo C4 LED Headmount Flashlight is much better. Prices on Amazon fluctuate, but both sell for ~$30, so buy the Argo. Comparison:
Material: Both units are made from tough plastic with a rubber bumper on the front of the lens. Both have the same dual-strap headband (very comfortable). There is a separate rubber strap for attaching the light to a helmet. But I've never used it, and have no comment on it. The forehead foam pad is larger on the Septor.
Weight: Both weigh approximately the same (within two grams by my scale, ~135 grams total with batteries).
Form factor: The Argo is smaller and therefore feels chunkier. The Septor protrudes more, while the Argo sits closer to the forehead and has less downward torque. That is, it doesn't tug down as much and is better balanced than the Septor (which is fine, but the Argo is better in a side-by-side comparison).
Battery installation: Both run on 3 AAA batteries. For both units, the battery compartment is one of the best I've seen. Remove a cap; slide out a battery module from a battery chamber; insert batteries into the module; load module into chamber; and replace cap. There is a clear index arrow marking the proper orientation of the module, and there is a pair of guide rails in the chamber which slide into a pair of mating slots on the module. Beautiful. The battery compartment on the Septor is more clearly marked than on the Argo: Septor has black lettering on a yellow background; Argo has black lettering molded onto a black cap. The cap on the battery chamber of the Septor releases/tightens with a bayonet twist lock; the cap on the Argo has multiple threads. The Septor cap lock is easier to use, but there is no problem with the Argo. The Argo has a battery level readout; three lights indicate power level from the battery (1/1, 1/2, 1/5). The Septor has no readout.
Light output: This is where the Argo literally outshines the Septor. The bulb designs are quite different.
The Septor has 7 low power LEDS. There are 3 output intensities. "Low" lights up the 1 LED in the center. "Medium" lights up 3 LEDS in a line. "High" lights up all 7 LEDs in a hexagonal grid pattern. Therefore, the light pattern is very uneven. There is no strobe (blink, flash) mode. The light color is slightly cool (blue tinge, not too noticeable). The Septor is designed for relatively close-up work (inspection), within 10 feet or so. If you are using it to light up a path at night, it's useable to maybe 50 ft or so on high.
The Argo has a single, high-powered LED. Many high-powered LEDs are not useful for close-up work because they are blindingly bright. The Argo, however has three intensities. There is also a strobe mode. The light color is slightly warm (yellow tinge, not too noticeable). The Argo has an unsual combination of long throw and wide spill. For test targets, I use a mailbox at the end of my driveway (50 ft), and a stop sign at the bottom of the road (500 ft). The Argo has a uniform circular pattern with a center hot spot and a wide even field. There is no focus, as in a Maglite. There is a dark band around the hotspot, but it is not as pronounced as on my Maglites. The dark band is noticeable only when you shine the light against a flat surface (such as a wall or ceiling). Otherwise, objects scatter enough light to mask the dark band. On high, the throw is good to 500 ft, and the spill is good to 50 ft. Even at 500 ft, the spill is impressive (more what you would expect from a headlight on a car, than a headlamp on a forehead). I'm not the outdoors type. But this light would be great for hikers and cave explorers. Also as a good safety light for those who walk in the dark. As mentioned above, it's also useable for close-up inspection on low.
The only neg I have against both lights is the rachet tilt mechanism. It's stiff and has click stops, so you can't adjust the position smoothly and continuously. Longevity of the plastic spring may be an issue (I don't use these heavily, so I don't know). Since I gave the Septor a 4, I'm giving the Argo a 5. I haven't tested battery life.
Update 4/10/10
I'm still on my first set of batteries (down to 1/5 level), so I haven't had any problem with current leakage. We had a lot of snow this past winter, and I ended up having to run my snowthrower several times at night to avoid being buried. Since my driveway is not lighted, I wore this headlight. I used it on high for a total of ~4 hr in cold, wet, blowing snow. We also have had a lot of rain in the past month, and the light got drenched when I was working on a leaky sump pump connection. Toweled it off and opened it up. Bone dry inside. This product is truly a winner. After using this light for 6 mo now, I still have no neg to report except for the rachet tilt mechanism. It's become my all purpose hands-free worklight. I use it weekly to check over my car (great for checking out oil level and overall engine compartment; also, for checking out tires while your hands are holding a tire gauge or tire pump).
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