LRI FMB Photon Freedom LED Keychain Micro-Light, Blue Beam

by LRI

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Freedom Micro is the most advanced easy-to-use micro-light from the leader in Micro-Light technology. Made in the United States, Photon Micro-Lights are approximately the size and weight as a US quarter. They feature the brightest LEDs in the world and smart-circuitry. Available in a wide variety of colored LEDs including ultraviolet and infrared.

Product Description

The Freedom® Micro is the most advanced easy-to-use micro-light from the leader in Micro-Light technology. Made in the United States, Photon Micro-Lights are approximately the size and weight as a US quarter. They feature the brightest LEDs in the world and smart-circuitry. Available in a wide variety of colored LEDs including ultraviolet and infrared. Hands-free clip and quick-release necklace included FREE!

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006JCQG6
• Item model number: FMB
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,411 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best small flashlight on the market, December 16, 2005

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C. Ivan Cooper (San Francisco Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I have been using Photon Lights for years and they are my favorite type of flashlight. The best thing about them is they're always there when you need them! They take up very little space on your keychain. The Photon Micro has fully electronic dimmer functions, strobe lights, and morse code signaling capability -- definitely a good toy for a gadget freak.

These lights last a long time (much longer than the cheapies!), even more if you have and use the dimmer when you want to preserve your night vision. It's also easy to replace the batteries with standard inexpensive CR2016 or CR2032 batteries, depending on which light you have.

There's a very convenient plastic clip mount available which you can use to attach your Photon to a hat, headband, bike or anything else. If you get the Photon Freedom Micro light, the clip and a keychain quick release are included.

Make sure your Photon Light is the new "2x brighter" edition if you're going for a white LED, or look into other colors/options. IR, UV, multicolor versions are available. There's a "covert" body style available which doesn't throw as much light to the sides - also good for preserving night vision.

Best all around is the new 2x bright white which is actually real white light (not light blue like older LED designs). The coolest looking color is probably the turquoise. The best combo for night hiking is the Freedom Micro Green (Covert).

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bright, Waterproof, and Durable, June 1, 2009

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Avid Reviewer "A Music Fan" (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LRI FMW Photon Freedom LED Keychain Micro-Light, White Beam (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've become somewhat of an avid hiker and I find the LRI Micro-Light to be absolutely indispensable piece of hiking equipment. It is bright enough to serve as a primary light source for my evening hikes. Since I attach it to my keychain, I can use it as a backup light source in case my flashlight fails.

Brightness

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I'm just AMAZED at how bright this light is, especially considering that it uses just a couple of button lithium batteries (CR-2016 or CR-2032)! The brightness is adjustable and continuously variable from dim to very bright. At the brightest setting, it is almost as bright if not as bright as a regular LED flashlight.

Battery Life

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The battery life is simply phenomenal. I've used it for about 6 hours worth of light, and so far, its brightness hasn't diminished.

Practicality

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- Waterproof

- 4 Modes

(1) Regular Mode

In the regular mode, press the button once to turn the light on, and press it again to turn the light off.

(2) Strobe Light Mode

In the Strobe Light mode, the Micro-Light can be used as a safety beacon light.

(3) SOS Mode

In the SOS mode, the Micro-Light can continously send an SOS signal · · · _ _ _ · · · (3 short pulses, followed by 3 long pulses, followed by 3 short pulses).

(4) Pulse Mode

In the pulse mode, press the switch to turn on the light; let go of the switch to turn the light off. There is one shortcoming to this mode: if the light is pressed and held beyond a predetermined period (about 10 seconds), the light goes into regular mode. You will once again have to program the Micro-Light back into pulse mode by performing a pattern of pulses outlined in the manual.

- Firm Button

The button is very firm so even if it gets inadventantly bumped in your pocket, it won't turn on the light and cause the battery to needlessly drain.

Necklace/Clip-On Light

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The light comes with a necklace and a clip that you can attach the Micro-Light to. You can use your Micro-Light like a headlamp if you clip it to a visor or hat!

Conclusion

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The LRI Micro-Light is near perfect. My only complaint is that when in the pulse mode, if the button is held beyond a predetermined time, the Micro-Light reverts back to regular mode. Otherwise, I have absolutely no other complaints. The LRI Micro-Light is bright, durable, and practical. It even comes with a necklace and clip accessories. I think it's well worth the money - highly recommended!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little light, November 9, 2009

By 

Daedalus - See all my reviews

This review is from: LRI FMW Photon Freedom LED Keychain Micro-Light, White Beam (Tools & Home Improvement)

There is plenty of light output on high, and the dimming controls work well. The flashing beacon features could be useful, too. The light is so small that it's easy to block the beam with your fingers when holding it and trying to do a two-hand operation like tying a tent guyline. It's best to use the enclosed clip and fasten it to the bill of your hat. It also would serve well as a key-chain light. Replacement batteries are MUCH cheaper in bulk online; buy 10 CR2016 batteries and you have 5 replacement sets.