Egsise
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jbrett14 those lumens and runtimes were with cool white leds, for outdoors I would use neutral white led, the difference is huge.
Another question: How come none of these lights come with a thumb-operated clickie on the side of the light, rather than the end? Seems more logical (& ergonomical) to me to be able to operate the light while holding it as most folks hold a flashlight (in the most comfortable and natural position).
jbrett14 those lumens and runtimes were with cool white leds, for outdoors I would use neutral white led, the difference is huge.
When you say "the difference is huge", do you mean the difference in the quality of light, or do you mean the difference of lumens and runtimes being huge?
I do like the neutral better for outdoors but I did not think the lumens and runtime would be that big of a difference. Less, perhaps, but not huge.
Jonny
For the money and quality and output you can't beat the MTE C3-907. I have one and love it. Just be sure to buy it from an authorized US distributer so you don't get a phony one. Max 170 Lumens. Great Light my EDC.Would love to hear your opinions on what would be the best overall flashlight for under $50.
My preferences would be:
1) AA or 123 batteries
2) Throw \ runtime \ light output (in order of importance)
3) Clickie
Main uses would be for camping & hiking.
I was researching the Fenix L2D-CE. Is this an old model? How does it compare to the Streamlight Stylus Pro? or the Streamlight ProPoly Lux 4AA?
Added note regarding #. 2 above: Although these are listed in order of importance, all three are important to me. Hence the reason I listed them at all. Things that are not important to me were not listed at all, e.g. housing material, color, knurling, whether the light can stand up on it's end, etc.
Thanks!
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The T100C2 MkII SMO/neutral is the only light I have two of.
It's a Top 5 light under $100,... and easily the Best light under $50!!
I wish I had seen this earlier:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/235171
Although the reviews are fantastic for the runtime graphs, etc. there is nothing like having real world photos of beamshots.
Jonny
I suspect the T20 is indeed the one I might like the best of this bunch (hard to tell until I see some better photos of beams in the outdoor world). However, according to the reviews, it actually has the worst runtime of the bunch. The P20 actually has a longer runtime on CR123's. The P100 actually has the best runtime.
Is it safe to assume that a 220 lumen light is 4 times brighter than my 55 lumen Argo or is it not that obvious?
Out of curiousity, and desiring to learn more about how lights are reviewed, why is it that the P20 & T20 get lower scores (light-reviews) for light output than the P100 & T100?
I sent you a PM with the discount page.
Doesn't have to be a problem, especially with plastic-bodied lights, where the switch side can be ribbed etc. to make it easy to feel at once. Definitely a good argument against Mag and similar -- smooth round body + more-or-less flush side-switch + gloves = rolling the thing around for 10 or 15 seconds looking for the switch.Nobody answered this with the most important point: you can never FIND the switch on the body without fiddling around. Most of us like our light to come on right away when we need it, and the only place on the whole light that is obvious and always the same is the end. If we're shining them at walls, sure, we know where the switch is before we use it, but pull any light out of a pocket or bag, the way you actually use it, and tell me which one comes on more quickly and conveniently. Rolling the light around looking for the switch is just silly.
+1imo, the best flashlight for $50 is buying a used $100 light.... for $50
smooth round body + more-or-less flush side-switch + gloves = rolling the thing around for 10 or 15 seconds looking for the switch.
A few more questions regarding the EagleTac T100C2 MKII:
I am unfamiliar with 18650 batteries, but understand that some have button ends and some are flat. Does it matter which kind are used in this light?
Once charged, how many days (approx.) will these batteries hold their charge without being used?
Is there any advantage to using CR123 batteries in this light instead of the 18650's?