This is the older version. Factory Blemished, eligible for LSA. If you can find it in store, this is an incredible price.
Extended run-time-up to 30 hours of continuous run-time with 5.0Ah battery
180° swivel head-unit can be positioned in multiple orientations to direct light where its needed
Dual power compatibility-works with RIDGID 18-Volt battery or included 12-Volt car adapter
Up to 2,500-Lumens with variable power dial-powerful output with adjustable lumen level to match brightness to the job
On-board 1/4-20 thread-easily mount the unit to the RIDGID universal tripod
On-board cord retainer-for hanging the light upside down to illuminate hard to reach areas
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com.../R8694220B
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It's a great spot light, and worth it.
Bottom line up front: the old one is subjectively better, and a bargain at this price point. It's worth getting if you already have Ridgid batteries. If you aren't in the ecosystem, get a third party 18650/21700 light instead.
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The old Cannon is heavier, but I argue it's more ergonomic in the handle -- the plastic molding at the top of the grip connecting to the frame is wider, and thusly it sits on the back of your index/thumb better than the newer one (which is narrower, and cuts into your hand a bit more).
I also don't like the balance of the newer one, whereas the older one handles fine with 2ah, 3ah, and 4ah batteries. The newer one having less weight throws the battery balance off regardless of the size of the battery -- feels very bottom heavy and not in a good way.
These are small nitpicky things, but if you're carrying it for a while, you become acutely aware of it.
The newer one is more expensive, and it has slightly less weight. The new one is brighter. The new one has a stepped brightness operation -- one trigger press for high, press again for medium, one more for low, one more for off. The older one is one trigger for on, press again for off -- and to adjust the brightness, there's a rotating dial on the back of the light.
The old one is also a hybrid power -- you can use 18v batteries or a 12v car adapter. The new one lacks this.
The benefit to this light is you can set it down on a flat surface/ground, and it'll stay upright -- unlike a normal "flashlight" that'll doesn't have much ground clearance. The angled head is really nice when being used like this.
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Personal preference, I like the old one. Instant on and off, better grip, better balance, and dual power inputs are the key things that they made worse in the newer model.
The increase in brightness in the newer model is...well....not bad, but not THAT impressive. It's not worth the price increase from $30 to $100+, that's for sure.
Both the newer and old Ridgids are NOT waterproof or weatherproof in any way. Keep them 100% dry or else.
If you need something brighter than this 2500 lumen spot light -- or if you don't have Ridgid batteries - or something that's waterproof....then take a look at other lights.
My current fave is the $100 Wurkkos DL06 15,000 lumen "dive" light (which can be used on land). It has a simple rotating ring to turn it off and on (no flowcharts needed for how many button presses does each basic operation).
And 15,000 lumens is like taking the Ridgid light, turning the hottest spot twice as bright, and making it a flood light at that same brightness instead of a spot. It's a beast -- waterproof (obviously for a dive light) and much smaller in size and weight.
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