Information on lighting

Everything you ever wanted to know about lighting
Curious about the technical aspects of lighting? Want to know how Petzl measures the lighting performance of its headlamps? Or the difference between regulated and non-regulated lighting?

Browse thought the six sections below for a deeper understanding of world of Petzl headlamps.

Lighting performance

Petzl has developed a thorough testing protocol to precisely measure the lighting performance of our headlamps.

Adapting the lighting

There are two ways to adapt the light source to meet your needs: the shape of the beam and its brightness.

Protection and compatibility

Petzl headlamps are designed to handle the wettest conditions: high humidity, snow, rain storms, etc. Some can even handle being completely immersed.

LED lighting

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) use less energy than incandescent bulbs and have a much longer lifespan.

Lenses

Reflectors, optics, Wide Angle lens…focus the light to fit your needs.

Batteries

Alkaline vs. lithium batteries? Lithium vs. nickel rechargeable batteries? Click here to learn about the different types of batteries.