Throw: 200 metres with white, 120 metres with red.
Length: 170 mm
Beam Type: Aspheric – spot adjustable to flood
Australia's favourite wildlife photography and native observation torch! The red in this torch is perfect for observing animals without disturbing them, but also allows the autofocus of your camera lens to work. The red The X-Beam Red is quite a unique torch, not only does it have two separate LEDs in it, but it has a lever to move the LEDs into and out of the perfect optical position within the torch. This way you have a torch with exactly the LED you need in it, at the right time. The reason two LEDs are needed is because LEDs only produce light in a narrow wavelength (hence why they are so efficient on batteries), if you put a say Red filter over the White LED you would receive little Red out the front, as the White LED produces little in that wavelength. Filters work by holding back all but the desired wavelength, not by converting light to other wavelengths. This is the reason the X-Beam LED torch was developed, two LEDs give you good light in both wavelengths. A single say red LED torch (or white LED torch) really only allows good light in that wavelength.
We are finding we have a number of clients who obtain the Red X-Beam torch for observing natives & birds. We supply the red/white LED X-Beam torch to a number of zoos for both staff use and their night tours, we supply private individuals for observation and also wildlife photographers who use red LED for observation then quickly switch to the white LED to allow their long telephoto lenses to focus.
Light Output and Beam Pattern
The X-Beam torch gives a very wide spot out to about 200 metres on the white LED, which can be expanded even broader (with consequent shorter throw) by screwing the rotary head. The coloured (green or red) LEDs all throw approximately 120 metres, possibly a little more for those with a lot of experience.Most suggest that green LED torches throw a little further than red LED torches. Our eyes traditionally don’t perceive shapes and contrast as well with a single colour such as these, the reason for the reduced distance. Of course the coloured LEDs don’t take as much from your night vision.
Wavelengths
The red LED is 625nm The 625nm red wavelength has proven great for autofocus system on cameras, not dissimilar in wavelength to the existing red auto focus lights many cameras and flashes have, but far stronger.
Construction and Thermal Transfer Tube
The X-Beam torch is built around our brass Thermal Transfer Tube and the rest of the flashlight body covering this is made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium. The idea of the Thermal Transfer Tube is to do three things, one to strengthen the whole torch structure, with the whole being stronger than either component, two to provide good electrical conductivity and most importantly three, to drag damaging heat away from the LED and dissipate it through the mass of the torch body. LEDs can be permanently damaged by excessive heat and suffer reduced output for the rest of their life.
The torch head has a rotary adjustment so it can withstand heavy movement.
The torch body is made from 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium which is then low temperature (-20o C) Hard Anodized tactical black.
Procap
The Procap gives the ability to preselect the level of output before you turn it on (or after). This means you can select low to read without blinding yourself with glare, or select disorientating strobe before approaching an offender. The Procap is a ring around the conventional tailswitch and is easily adjusted with one hand. The Procap is unique in that it doesn’t turn off between levels, so you are never left in the dark, even for a split second, by your Wolf Eyes torch. Photographers often choose this cap as it allows you to tailor the amount of light to the job at hand.
Wildlife Photography and Wildlife Watching
The X-Beam Red is our best torch for wildlife watching and animal photography. The X-Beam has found favour with wildlife photographers as the 625nm red will provide enough light to allow their auto focus systems to operate on their long lenses without disturbing the fauna they are trying to photograph. Red has traditionally been used to observe animals as it doesn't disturb them, great for you as you can still see them without frightening them away. If you would like to use your X-Beam for this purpose we can supply it with a Procap tailcap (instead of the dual tailcap) at no extra charge. Just choose 'Red 625nm Procap (Wildlife Photography, Zoos)' in the colour section above. The X-Beam Red is also used by multiple zoos for their night time and overnight tours as it allows observation of the animals without disturbing them - with of course the white light instantly available for any emergencies.
Defence Use
If you work in one of the arms of the Defence Department and need Red light (you will know who you are), the X-Beam Red Pro may be the torch for you. The Procap allows you set the intensity of the light before turning the torch on (as well as after or while using), while the lever allows you to choose between red and white light. Or Red and Infra Red by special order. So if you are Air force, Army or Navy the Wolf Eyes X-Beam Red torch may be right for you. If you are a sailor you may have even been given one.
Regulation
The X-Beam LED torch is regulated, meaning it doesn’t dim as the battery flattens. Torches usually dim as the battery flattens, sometimes just a little and often a lot. This is because the battery reduces in voltage as it flattens. The solution to this regulation, this increases the amperage as the voltage is reduced, so the optimum power or current is always supplied to the torches LED.
Rechargeable Batteries
The X-Beam torch uses the well-known LRB168A HDB lithium ion (18650- high discharge battery) batteries which are protected for your safety. These are used in all Wolf Eyes Torches and Headlamps for total compatibility. They are energy dense, so only one is needed, enabling the friendly 25.4mm (1”) torch body size to be used, so most mounts will fit. The batteries are also protected for your safety.
Cold Weather
All Lithium Ion powered Wolf Eyes torches work well in cold weather, the X-Beam flashlight being rated from -20o C to +60o C.
Australian Approved Charger
The charger with your Wolf Eyes LED Torch is Australian Approved, meaning that you can feel safe using it and all your insurances such as Workcover, OH&S, building, will apply.
Support
Your Wolf Eyes X-Beam torch is supported with a range of flashlight spares in Australia. There is also a 1300 911 007 number for questions or queries, this number also has live answering after hours so you enquiry can be logged and attended to in business hours.