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Streamlight Stylus Users...

Discussion

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Posted by Debbie Capizano on July 25, 2006 at 2:01 PM
I'm looking at purchasing the Streamlight Stylus and was wondering what difference the color of the bulb makes. Is there a visual advantage between red and blue? Or would the bulb color just be a personal choice based on color alone?

Thanks...
Posted by Bill Chambers on July 25, 2006 at 2:27 PM
I think it's pretty much personal preference. Red probably has been used longer than blue for perservation of night vision, but I prefer blue myself. A buddy of mine some years back told me that blue was actually more effective than red for night vision, but I don't know if that was based on scientific evidence, or just personal observation.
Posted by Debbie Capizano on July 25, 2006 at 6:03 PM
Thanks Bill, you've confirmed my suspicion.
Posted by Jim Erhardt on July 25, 2006 at 8:24 PM
Green is my favorite - it seems to illuminate the best.