Dedicated throwers

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

I remember Saabluster promising us some beamshots of his new lights ...

I'm still waiting on pictures, too. I want to see how the modded FandyFire STL-V6 compares to the stock FandyFire STL-V6 which I already have. When someone claims 117,000k lux for over $100 shipped, I sure want to see what I am buying beforehand. And also what happens if I buy this light and don't like it or am unhappy with the so called brightness claims; do I get my money back?


If I was going to sell these to the public, I would have already had pictures up showing my customers what they can expect.

The same goes for the TN31.

So let's see the photos.

 

[luminositykilledthecat...]

I'm still waiting on pictures, too. I want to see how the modded FandyFire STL-V6 compares to the stock FandyFire STL-V6 which I already have. When someone claims 117,000k lux for over $100 shipped, I sure want to see what I am buying beforehand. And also what happens if I buy this light and don't like it or am unhappy with the so called brightness claims; do I get my money back?


If I was going to sell these to the public, I would have already had pictures up showing my customers what they can expect.

The same goes for the TN31.

So let's see the photos.

LOL you are making me panic!
I'm relying on faith
Saabluster has a very good reputation which I'm sure he will uphold.

 

[ncristia]

I have the Fandyfire vtl-6 from saabluster and I can only compare it to my Xstar S1 and Fenix TK35 and it easily outhrows both. The Xstar has a huge amount of light, but does not have the throw the fandyfire has. I have no idea what a stock Fandyfire does. I am very happy on how it compares to the Xstar.

 

[BLUE LED]

I have the Fandyfire vtl-6 from saabluster and I can only compare it to my Xstar S1 and Fenix TK35 and it easily outhrows both. The Xstar has a huge amount of light, but does not have the throw the fandyfire has. I have no idea what a stock Fandyfire does. I am very happy on how it compares to the Xstar.

I have both the Xtar S1 and Fenix TK35 U2. The S1 production model does throw well and I am glad to hear that the Fandyfire does throw further.

I am waiting for my moded TN31 to arrive. It should prove to be an amazing thrower. I tested the stock version at the Maze at night 2 days ago and it performed really well. It is a nice combination of lux and lumens.

 

[luminositykilledthecat...]

Sounds all good!
As for the beamshots, of course it would be nice to have some, but don't we all usually rely on beamshots from forum members as apposed to manufacturers?

 

[Fresh Light]

Fresh light, I see you're the reason I can't get a VPT. Nice collection.

The Next VPT build will be October.

 

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

I have the Fandyfire vtl-6 from saabluster and I can only compare it to my Xstar S1 and Fenix TK35 and it easily outhrows both. The Xstar has a huge amount of light, but does not have the throw the fandyfire has. I have no idea what a stock Fandyfire does. I am very happy on how it compares to the Xstar.

Well maybe this will shed some light on the stock FandyFire STL-V6.

Now I use manual settings and a fairly fast shutter speed. So don't be fooled by long auto exposures that others may try and show here on CPF taken in a lot longer shutter speeds that does nothing more than overexpose the beamshots. These photos below represent just about exactly what you would see live in person with your eyes.

Here's my stock FandyFire STL-V6 at 60yds on manual 1 sec shutter f/4.5 and ISO 400.

Here it is at 100yds same settings.

And here it is at 350yds zoomed in some on manual exposure with a 1.4 sec shutter f/4 and ISO 400.

 

[luminositykilledthecat...]

Nice beamshots, how does it compare to your M3X?

 

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

Nice beamshots, how does it compare to your M3X?

The M3X will beat the it by a little bit.

Olight M3X at 60yds on manual exposure with a 1 sec shutter f/4.5 and ISO 400.

 

[luminositykilledthecat...]

That's great, thankyou.

 

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

And here's the Crelant 7G5 that is a little bit better yet. This is with 4 CR123A batteries just like I had in the M3X photo above. Same settings and at 60yds.

 

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

And the EagleTac M3C4 with the updated driver is a better thrower than even the 7G5. I'm guessing it's putting out about 65,000k. That was with 4 CR123A batteries in the tube.

Same settings but with a f/4 as the only difference.

 

[Oztorchfreak]

Sounds all good!
As for the beamshots, of course it would be nice to have some, but don't we all usually rely on beamshots from forum members as apposed to manufacturers?

This is a strange situation here where we have to rely on Saabluster's past reputation to actually buy something that we have not seen beam shots of or handled in a retail outlet.

We usually have to rely on our members beam shots a lot as we do.

We hang out waiting for the reviews by Selfbuilt and other reputable reviewers, but as yet there are probably not enough owners that are setup and have the expertise to take comparison shots of his modded flashlights.

That will probably take some more time yet as he sells more and more of his products.

For a start the members here would have to have the original pre-modded version and the new modded version to do controlled comparison beamshots.

I have a TN31 on order from his shop and I also have the original TN31, so I have the luxury of being able to do a beam shot comparison and I will do that when I receive my modded TN31.

When more members get the modded versions I am sure word will soon get around about the pros and cons of his modifications.

It really is a leap of faith jumping into buying one of his modded lights, but for some strange reason I believe in his work from his past experience at doing what not many others have been able to do.

I think that like most flashaholics, we are wanting a "GOOD REVIEW" before we "HIT" the PAYPAL button.

FAITH is all I can say.

That's my take on this situation.




CHEERS

 

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

This is a strange situation here where we have to rely on Saabluster's past reputation to actually buy something that we have not seen beam shots of or handled in a retail outlet.

We usually have to rely on our members beam shots a lot as we do.

We hang out for waiting for the reviews by Selfbuilt and other reputable reviewers, but as yet there are probably not enough owners that are setup and have the expertise to take comparison shots of his modded flashlights.

That will probably take some more time yet as he sells more and more of his products.

For a start the members here would have to have the original pre-modded version and the new modded version to do controlled comparison beamshots.

I have a TN31 on order from his shop and I also have the original TN31, so I have the luxury of being able to do a beam shot comparison and I will do that when I receive my modded TN31.

When more members get the modded versions I am sure word will soon get around about the pros and cons of his modifications.

It really is a leap of faith jumping into buying one of his modded lights, but for some strange reason I believe in his work from his past experience at doing what not many others have been able to do.

I think that like most flashaholics, we are wanting a "GOOD REVIEW" before we HIT the PAYPAL button.

FAITH is all I can say.

That's my take on this situation.




CHEERS

I agree with that. And I meant no disrespect to Michael with what I said. But any of us that may be future potential customers have a right to see and ask what we are actually buying beforehand. Anyone that slaps out over $100 on any product based on faith regardless of the seller and how great he/she tells you the product is, well let's just say that person is not very bright in my honest opinion.

And no disrespect meant towards anyone here inparticular.

 

[climberkid]

I agree with that. And I meant no disrespect to Michael with what I said. But any of us that may be future potential customers have a right to see and ask what we are actually buying beforehand. Anyone that slaps out over $100 on any product based on faith regardless of the seller and how great he/she tells you the product is, well let's just say that person is not very bright in my honest opinion.

And no disrespect meant towards anyone here inparticular.

And I appreciate your honesty, as do many. But I really don't think that kind of thing belongs in this part of the forum. Maybe start a thread in the Cafe talking about why you think it's silly to follow blindly based on reputation. I feel it's disrespectful, even if your intentions are good, to all of the members here who may feel you are directing those words toward them.
I also have a hard time forking out the cash for them without beam shots and reviews, but only because my budget only allows for so much to be spent at a time. I have followed several members opinions and suggestions here and have never been steered wrong.

 

[Oztorchfreak]

I agree with that. And I meant no disrespect to Michael with what I said. But any of us that may be future potential customers have a right to see and ask what we are actually buying beforehand. Anyone that slaps out over $100 on any product based on faith regardless of the seller and how great he/she tells you the product is, well let's just say that person is not very bright in my honest opinion.

And no disrespect meant towards anyone here inparticular.

If nobody ever bought any of his lights, how would we as members find out what they are like.

I am taking the plunge mainly because he has a solid reputation for modding that is virtually flawless.

What is $285AUD afterall, call me mad or anything but someone has to take that leap of faith or the other members that hold back waiting for other buyers opinions may never know what his products were like because he would have probably gone broke waiting for those first buyers.

If I am wasting my money diving into the "FAITH" pond then that is my problem.

If I like the modded light and I pass on my good opinions of it to other CPF members then CPF members all benefit from my investment of $285AUD and others that go where Angels fear to tread.


CHEERS

 

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

Well like I said your going off of past experience where others here may not have that luxurary yet that might want to buy one of these lights. But as with any lights, there are hits and misses regardless of past performers. New models take the place of others that might not be as good.

Again all that some here want to see are some manual exposure say 1 to 1.4 sec shutter beamshots to compare against stock lights that aren't modded. Now if that is asking too much before one commits to buying then I guess I'm in the wrong place.

I will await the photos. We will let the pictures do the talking from here on out.

 

[Fresh Light]

I ordered the modded ThruNite because I was going the regular version anyways. Besides, the lights usually don't get any cheaper. I remember when the first full size DEFT came out around 150.00 before add ons. But after analyzing time and effort put into making the lights they were closer to 425 or 450 with everything. Put it this way, a new TN31 retails without discounts for like 220, so for $65.00 more i get:

1. 2x more lux
2. Tested performance (qualitative and quantitative)
3. Domestic Support
4. Helping fund further products that we'd all like to see

 

[rufus001]

Anyone that slaps out over $100 on any product based on faith regardless of the seller and how great he/she tells you the product is, well let's just say that person is not very bright in my honest opinion.

And no disrespect meant towards anyone here inparticular.

Regardless of your intent you have actually just stated that you don't think I am very bright. How am I meant to take that as anything but an insult?

 

[ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS]

Well all I want is to remain objective and see photos. You guys buy on faith all you want. But I as others want to see some photos. No worse than driving a car before you buy.