mpett1
Newly Enlightened
As per my scientific research I have come to the conclusion that the perfect luman output for a general flashlight or headlamp is 100!! Thoughts.
I have determind that the ultimate luman out put is around 100!!
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onetrickpony
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Add two zeroes.
mcnair55
Flashlight Enthusiast
I have given this a lot of thought before wading in and after thinking how I use my lights the ultimate lumen output to me is 200,possibly my age of 60 has something to do with it I am not sure.
As much as I require 200 lumens I really now appreciate the moon mode as well.
As much as I require 200 lumens I really now appreciate the moon mode as well.
kelmo
Flashlight Enthusiast
I agree mate.
NonSenCe
Flashlight Enthusiast
moonlight. 30-60lumen. and 200. those are all i need (well more than 95% of the times). 
so 100lm is just fine.
so 100lm is just fine.
skyfire
Flashlight Enthusiast
all my edc lights have a high mode of around 100 lumens. never really needed more than that for general use, and usually use a much lower output for most tasks.
but my work lights need around 200 lumens, preferring a tight beam as well.
but my work lights need around 200 lumens, preferring a tight beam as well.
bright star
Newly Enlightened
Well my lowest lumen light is 400 lumens on turbo. I kind of prefer this type of lumen in the dark nowadays . must be getting older lol ...
archimedes
Flashaholic
I've found that <50 lumens works for >90% of my general day-to-day tasks.
I hope you all don't mind if I repost my technical chart of the evolution of flashlight output needs ... the so-called "archimedes peak"
I hope you all don't mind if I repost my technical chart of the evolution of flashlight output needs ... the so-called "archimedes peak"
scout24
Flashaholic
That should be your sig line image... :laughing:
archimedes
Flashaholic
It's so detailed, though, that it would probably consume too much bandwidth (lol).
scout24
Flashaholic
Maybe a quoted link to the thread where it first appeared ???
archimedes
Flashaholic
Hmmm ... I'll have to give that some thought, thanks
scout24
Flashaholic
Okay, after derailing the OP's thread and giving that number some thought, my $.02 says it depends on the quality and collimation of the lumens in question. I find an MN02 at 25 "Surefire Lumens" plenty to walk my dog with most of the time. Plenty of throw, and fantastic at-your-feet spill. 65 lumen P60 or 105 lumen P90 looks like a searchlight in comparison. By contrast, during the day at work, if using a Mule a bit more output (200?) is nice to get a well-lit, even coverage.
I find an MN02 at 25 "Surefire Lumens" plenty to walk my dog with most of the time. Plenty of throw, and fantastic at-your-feet spill. 65 lumen P60 or 105 lumen P90 looks like a searchlight in comparison. By contrast, during the day at work, if using a Mule a bit more output (200?) is nice to get a well-lit, even coverage.
Kestrel
Flashaholic
Therefore: 100 lumens = One luman
GordoJones88
Flashlight Enthusiast
Your opinion is entirely mistaken.
The True Ultimate Lumen Output Modes are :
1/100/1000
The True Ultimate Lumen Output Modes are :
1/100/1000
Interesting thread here.
Interesting responses, also.
lovecpf
For myself ( age 61 ),
90+ percent of my flashlight needs are covered
with my two-setting LED flashlight providing:
-- 1 to 3 Lumens
and
-- 25 Lumens
Really !
But, don't worry --
I realize that I'm certainly in the minority here on CPF !
edited to add --
I sometimes do not wish to be
the Center of Attention . . . .
< wink >
_
Interesting responses, also.
lovecpf
For myself ( age 61 ),
90+ percent of my flashlight needs are covered
with my two-setting LED flashlight providing:
-- 1 to 3 Lumens
and
-- 25 Lumens
Really !
But, don't worry --
I realize that I'm certainly in the minority here on CPF !
edited to add --
I sometimes do not wish to be
the Center of Attention . . . .
< wink >
_
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Charles L.
Enlightened
Utter nonsense.
SparkLite
Newly Enlightened
The ultimate lumen output according to the majority of respondents on the forum is actually 0.3 Lumens...
My personal favourite output mode is zero, as it is the most efficient for runtime tests...
My personal favourite output mode is zero, as it is the most efficient for runtime tests...
