f22shift
Flashlight Enthusiast
i really need a decent headlamp. h501 or the fenix. which ever comes out first will get my cash. :wave:
Well I was told directly by zebralight that there will be.
If you feel that counts.
Is there any confirmation anywhere that there WILL be a H30 in AA version?
Ok, I've had several days now to check out the H30 and here is my $0.02:I just ran a search for the H30 runtimes and there currently aren't any that I could find. I did find this thread on selfbuilt's excellent review of the H5-Q5 and he indicates that it will run 2hrs+ with rechargeable NiMh batteries (Sweet!)...I haven't decided between the H50 and H30 as yet since I only just received the H30 today. Time will tell...
Thanks a lot for the review. Very helpful. :twothumbs...
I really wanted to like the H30 but, so far, I have to give the edge to the H50. Still, having said that, if I did not have the H50 and just purchased the H30, I would still say that, given the light weight, tiny size, output, runtimes and the fact that it can run on RCR123's as well as primaries, you have a real winner here. It's still a great execution of a different type of light that is easy to use and very useful.
My next tests will be outdoors, either camping or trailhead setup for my night-time mtn bike rides...
Apples to oranges, yes. But which one IYHO is easier to manipulate? Lets say your are working under the hood of a car dead winter with cold hands.Clickie vs. Twisty
- Straightforward to use, however, there when you turn on light, it always starts on Low, then you have to click-hold for about 2 sec to go to Med, then same to High
- IMHO, the one most disappointing aspect of the H30 is the following: if you are in Med and want to go to High, you need to cycle through to Low, then Med, then High - 2 sec may not seem like much but it is annoying when you switch modes and have to cycle through the other two
- On the H50: when switching from Med to High, one twist off-then on will give you High
For the scenario you indicated, it would be easier with the H30 clickie since it requires only one hand vs. two hands to turn on the H50 twisty... I think that may go without saying since it would be difficult to turn on the twisty with one hand. I play guitar but I still can't turn on my H50 with one hand!Apples to oranges, yes. But which one IYHO is easier to manipulate? Lets say your are working under the hood of a car dead winter with cold hands.
Yes, it is perceivable if you compare them one after the other but, as indicated, it really isn't dramatic and doesn't have any impact in actual usage as I used both when doing arms-length tasks and it didn't make much of a difference.Also is the 14 lumen difference in output readily perceivable?