Beta Magnetic

A Beta QRv2 with automatic magnetic activation

it's not magic, it's science (but it's really automagical) 

Based on the renowned Beta QRv2 platform, the Beta Magnetic is designed to deliver a whole new level of Color Rendering and convenience. This project started development over a year ago and has been on my drawing board for almost four years. Time flies eh? Welcome to the future. 

The Beta Magnetic ups the CRI game with a Yuji 95+ Ultra High CRI LED. For the sake of simplicity (I think we could all use some simple right now) the light is a single mode. It's also slightly shorter than it's standard Beta QRv2 cousins. Designed for close range, this Beta variant is a "mule" as it's called in the flashlight nerd world. This delivers a perfectly even, insanely wide beam pattern by eliminating the traditional optics or reflector. All flood baby...which is exactly what you need when you are up close and personal. 

What makes the Beta Magnetic awesome?  

1. The LED: This Yuji BC3030 G04 LED (4000K) delivers best-in-class color rendering at 95+ CRI with the extended 15 step CRI measurement. It's also Yuji's newest 3030 class LED and we have early access to it! Yuji ONLY does CRI and they are the best in the world. See clearly. 
2. Magnetic activation: Simply pull the Beta Magnetic off the QR and you get light. Put it back on the QR and the light shuts off. You can also untwist the head a 1/4 turn to shut off the light...just like any twisty light. 
3. Single Mode:100% output and that's it. The Beta Magnetic clocks in at a modest 40 lumens, but it can sustain that for 2 hours. It's also plenty of light for close up detail work or walking in the dark. The output is limited by the current capacity of the (very very tiny) magnetic reed switch in the tail. 
4. "Mule" design: Why is it called a mule? No idea, but that means there is no beam shaping via optic or reflector...just a perfectly even (and insanely wide) flood of light. Mules are super popular with flashlight nerds and now us regular folks can enjoy one too. 
5. It's smaller: The Beta Magnetic is about 1/4" shorter than a standard Beta so it's even easier on your keychain. 

DON'T USE ALKALINE BATTERIES! 

Alkaline batteries release corrosive gas during discharge and are prone to leaking. Either one will destroy your light. 

If you want to get the most out of the Beta-QR, you should use our GP NiMh rechargeable batteries (or Pale Blue). You can use lithium batteries, but NOT lithium-ion rechargeable. By lithium battery I mean the "camera-type" ones you can buy in the grocery store but are really expensive...which is another reason to use rechargeable batteries :)