JoeBob is right, the Arc is regulated so it gives usable brightness over a much longer time than the Photon. The Photon is cheaper because 1) it is unregulated and 2) the Arc is machined from aluminum instead of pressed from plastic. Do some searches at www.candlepowerforums.com for all the details.
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