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CrimsonTalon
Joined: 07 Oct 2005
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The flashlight is an important tool in a investigation for finding your way in the dark so you an avoid dangerous areas in a location and so you can find your way around a location.....Flashlights come in many styles shapes and sizes.i like the flashlights with LED bulbs they are bright and last forever(close to it) and they dont drain batteries like convenstioanl bulbs. the style of light you buy is up to you but make sure it is not some cheap thing that will break with in the first week or even year. now to what kind are good for investigations...After talking with ppl and my self useing them i have come up with some reliable and sturdy lights..i am a hunter and fisherman so i need a strong light which i also use for investigations and trust me i put them through the test so i will list a couple i found to be affective in the investigation field.
1)Headlamps:headlamps are ideal for investigations for a real good reason they let both hands to be free so you can use them for holding a camera and other equipment at the same time.Headlamps come in different powers and sizes but again the LED bulb type is best for battery consumption and they are real bright and the bulbs last almost forever some will last as long as 10,000 hours or more. the head lamp i use is
Petzl® Tikka Plus Headlamp:A 4-LED headlamp with 3 lighting levels (maximum, optimum, and economy) and a blinking mode. Ergonomically designed, comfortable elastic headband. Tilting lamp body. Water-resistant, for all-weather use. Uses 3 AAA batteries. (Around $35.)
Another good head lamp is the :
Princeton Tec® Aurora™ LED Headlamp: Weighing in at less than 3 oz., this headlamp is a contender for the most compact unit ever. Features an adjusting pivoting head, 150+ of burn time and 10,000+ hours LED bulb life. Easy switching between five output modes. Waterproof. Uses 3 AAA batteries. (Around $29)
These are just 2 of many head lamps there are bigger models but to but the light wieght is a is ideal for an investigation
2) handheld flashlights: Its good to have a back up hand held or you can use a hand held as a primary light which ever it is make sure its a good quality light here are a couple i use and have used in the woods and for looking around sites.
Princeton Tec® Impact XL LED Flashlight:Utilizes a 1-watt LED, one of the most powerful LED sources in the world, giving you a light output significantly greater than 1-watt xenon or halogen bulbs. Includes a rubber-over-molded grip, 70 hours of bulb life, impact-resistant design, and water integrity to 100 meters. Weight: 5 oz. Uses 4 AA batteries.(Around $37)
Brinkmann® LED Flashlight:Bulb supplies brilliant light intensity for over 100,000 hours. Provides up to 20 times longer battery life than standard AA flashlights. Revolutionary flashlight includes 3 snap-on lenses (red, blue, and amber), a belt clip, and 2 AA batteries.(Around $17)
also there is a new type of light out which uses a green filter which helps you keep your natural night vision since white light can make you sort of a temperay "night blind" after a period of time heres one that can clip to your hat
Streamlight® Clip-Mate™ Multi-LED Flashlight with Swivel Clip:Small, clip-on, 360° rotating light with the power of 3 super-bright, 100,000-hour LEDs. Visible from over 1 mile away. Requires 3 AAA batteries
The Streamlight also comes in hand held and head lamp models
Happy Hunting......Investigating!!!!!!!!
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Sat Oct 08, 2005 12:41 am |
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Cougar
Joined: 07 Oct 2005
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crim i have a question. investigators say that entities can draw the energy from batteries like flashlights and cam corders. There is a new flashlight on the market that uses no batteries you shake it for a minute and it lights for up to two hours then you shake it again. do you think this kind of flashlight would be good for investigations or are they more problem than they are worth. |
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:20 am |
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CrimsonTalon
Joined: 07 Oct 2005
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To be honest I have not looked into them. I don't know if they would be good or not but they might be,I would think after a while from shaking the little parts may shake loose but I'm not certain. If you plan to buy one please inform me on the quality and light output and if you like it . I would think an entity would drain that as well since it does use energy to produce the light so I would think it would be drained the same as a battery operated flashlight but the good thing i guess is all you would have to do is shake shake and your back in buisness. |
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Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:38 pm |
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naps_brandy
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I have a flashlight that you shake to charge and it works okay. But I have a flashlight that you crank and it works alot better. It is my favorite.
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Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:58 pm |
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