BentHeadTX
Flashlight Enthusiast
I only have one multi-level light, a nFlex WX1S Luxeon V Mag. Since it puts out around 170 lumens on high, I start off at the lowest setting work my way up from there. Walking around the house at night is the lowest level, night walks with street lights is level 3 or 4 and max blast to look at things. If I use it for longer periods and need a ton of light, it is the second from the highest for longer runtime and less heat. I guess you can say 5 out of 8 settings.
For high output larger lights, having at least 5 settings is a must. An EDC small light (single AA/AAA or 123) give me 4 settings: 1 lumen "low-low" for using in absolute darkness. 4 lumen low for night time in the house, 15 lumen medium for general use and 60 lumen high for throw.
The 1--4--15--60 lumen settings will look correct to the eye and fit my needs. Now for LRI to get the AA Proton out with the 60 lumen Nichia...
For high output larger lights, having at least 5 settings is a must. An EDC small light (single AA/AAA or 123) give me 4 settings: 1 lumen "low-low" for using in absolute darkness. 4 lumen low for night time in the house, 15 lumen medium for general use and 60 lumen high for throw.
The 1--4--15--60 lumen settings will look correct to the eye and fit my needs. Now for LRI to get the AA Proton out with the 60 lumen Nichia...