I can't speak for recent Photon 3's, but I know mine has the bad habit of turning on in pockets. Cycling through all of those modes is an exercise in patience, too.
FYI, I see there is a new Photon "Freedom" light... might be worth checking out... http://www.photonlight.com/
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