Inon has announced the LF1100-W LED light. The new light is the first wide version in the LF series with a maximum output of 1100%20lumens and an angle of 85 degrees. The light uses 3 AA batteries. The light is native 5000K and can also be used as a dive light with its low mode setting.

For a limited time Inon is also running a sales promotion of an optional Dome Wide Filter LF-W with each LF1100-W purchased.

Press Release:

LF1100-W INON INC. is pleased to announce official release of the third version of durable and user-friendly LF series LED flashlight the “WLF1100-W” and its optional accessory on October 23rd, 2014.

The LF1100-W runs on 3 x AA batteries providing maximum 1100%20lumen(*1)/85 degree coverage from its handheld compact body.

Features ●Powerful 1100%20lumen (*1), 85 degree coverage, two power setting Only with 3 x AA batteries supporting handy yet great cost performance

The LF1100-W runs on 3 x AA batteries which are readily available yet provides maximum 1100%20lumen (*1) and approx. 85 degree coverage with on board Cree’s latest power LED “XM-L2”.

Simple yet durable switch provides two power setting(FULL/LOW). Depending on application, either LOW mode with longer burn time or powerful FULL mode is selectable.

The rated practical burn time(*2) with “eneloop pro” (BK-3HCC) rechargeable batteries, is approx. 50 minutes at FULL mode or approx. 235minutes (3hrs 55 min) at LOW mode.

(1) FULL mode with “eneloop pro” rechargeable batteries (BK-3HCC). (2) Average measured time to get half brightness when continuously turn ON the product underwater (approx. 25℃/77°F).

●Natural 5000K beam for photography/videography Selectable beam coverage/color with compatible filters

Carefully selected LED produces color temperature approx. 5000K (kelvin) to benefit improved color reproducibility(*3) and is able to lit a subject in natural color without any color filter.

The LF1100-W is designed for underwater shooting with native ample coverage approx. 85 degree and compatible two different “wide filters” further expand its lighting performance to offer different coverage or lighting effect for various applications.

・Packaged “Wide Filter LF-W” increases native approx. 85 degree coverage to seamless approx. 95 degree coverage and also soften the light quality.

・Optional “Dome Wide Filter LF-W” widens the coverage further to approx. 105 degree and spreads the beam up to approx. 180 degree direction benefitting to use the LF1100-W as a locator for other diver in poor visibility or during night dive.

Other “Red Filter LF-W”(*4) is also packaged to change color tone not to stimulate shy marine lives.

The LF1100-W supports you as serious lighting device for underwater imaging as well as powerful dive light or handheld torch on land (*5).

LF1100-W compatible filters

Left: Red Filter LF-W (packaged accessory) Center: Wide Filter LF-W (packaged accessory) Right: Dome Wide Filter LF-W (optional accessory)

(*3) Comparing to existing LE series LED flashlights with rated color temperature 6,000K listed below. ・LE700-W/LE550-W ・LE700-S/LE550-S ・LE350/LE250 ・LE240

(*4) “Red Filter LF-W” is underwater use only. NOT usable on land.

(*5) [LOW mode]only. [FULL mode] is NOT usable on land except for brief function check.

●Durable with flood-free structure The LF1100-W has a simple rotary switch with a lock ring to ensure you with reliable ON/OFF operation and greatly reduces flooding risk together with double O-ring structure for moving parts. The light head and battery box are made from aluminum alloy carrying corrosion resistance in seawater for ultra durability.

●Supported by wide range of accessories Single Light Holder LF and Strobe Light Holder LF support different combination for various lighting needs and Light Case LF 3AA benefits you to carry this flashlight standalone underwater on a belt/horse.

●Interchangeable Light Head The Light Head is designed interchangeable among 3 x AA battery operated “LF series” LED flashlight products to use for other application(6)(7).

(*6) LF1100-W and LF1000-S　as of October 2014 and will be followed by other models .

(*7) NOT usable other than 3 x AA battery operated LF series product.

■ Compatible options ■

【Holders】 ・Single Light Holder・LF ・Strobe Light Holder・LF

【Filters】 ・Red Filter LF-W (8) ・Wide Filter LF-W (8) ・Dome Wide Filter LF-W

【Case】 ・Light Case LF 3AA

(*8) Comes with the LF1100-W

■ LF1100-W Specifications ■ http://www.inon.co.jp/cgis/news/img/LF1100-W_spec_201410_En.pdf

Find the full press release here.