Delta_Knight Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Element IR VIP Strobe Review I ordered it from Ebaybanned for just under £13 or $20, took about 20 days to delivered. As I do not have a real deal to compare I’ll just review it as a product in it's own right. Top marks to Element for the presentation and contents of this product, inside the box you find the light with a built in metal clip, 2 mini zip ties to secure it to a variety of surfaces, (PALs loops and the like), an instruction leaflet that’s has clearly been copied and pasted from the real manufacturer's website, so I wouldn’t take any notice of the specification printed. What Ebaybanned did not menton howver, is that it does come with a CR123A battery to power it. Despite the fact that it is made of plastic it is surprisingly weighty as the battery compartment has a brass internal tube and cap with a rubber O ring to keep the water out. A little bit pointless as I doubt the rest of the light is water proof, but if one of you who owns one of these wants to submerge it to try, be my guest Once the battery is fitted you rotate (anti or clock wise) the bezel to turn on. The bezel has 4 positions with marks. Each position functions as follows: 12 o’clock for off 3 o’clock and the 2 IR LED will flash 6 o’clock and the 3 LED will flash green 9 o’clock and the 3 LED will stay on and a Video of the IR working: Out of the box, the bezel was really sticky to turn but a drop of silicone oil soon sorted that out. Not sure how robust or reliable the light will be in the long term, just have to wait and see. The light is quite well made but a bit pricey for what it is, but a bargain when compared to the real thing and it finishes of most kits off nicely. I've hit mine with krylon, and looks great to add details to any impression you may be working on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anuar Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 One question. Is it visible by naked eye in IR-mode? I am looking for IR-beacons for my team to use with NVG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_Knight Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Nope, the IR isn't visible to the naked eye... The video was taken in total darkness under my Camcorder "Night Mode" so that's pretty much how you'll see it under NVG's so you're good to go Word of warning however, it isn't that bright in IR mode, so don't be expecting to sport your mates from a fair distance Edited October 10, 2009 by Delta_Knight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anuar Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SantaSCSI Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 The first thing that crossed my mind was Inova 24/7 . It looks like it cant take a serious beating tho. I'm awaiting your findings in the field . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
capa Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Received mine a few weeks ago and yeah everything fine good item and well packed, looks like element might be getting it rite and getting there quality up by the sounds of things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spiggy_ Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 One major flaw: seems that the circuit works even if on the "off" positions. After some weeks of no-use, my battery was down. Other people report the same..... So, take out the battery after use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Could you paste here video with VIP when it flashing in strobe mode (green led)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_Knight Posted June 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) No prob, I'll do it later when it get's a bit darker here in the UK, don't think filming it in broad daylight will do it any justice And Spiggy, thank you for confirming that, I always had my suspicions it done that, the same as alot of other chinese circuitry, like the Com-Tac's and stuff which seem to drain when "off", which is why I always take the battery out, or just turn it round when I'm not using it Edited June 10, 2010 by Delta_Knight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Delta_Knight Posted June 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Sorry for the dodgy quality, it appears my 5800 couldn't decide where it wanted to focus, that and my shaky as *fruitcage* hand... but you get the idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Big thanks man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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