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    Emisar button as light source vs voltage indicator

    Thanks. I love the volts setting! So convenient to be able to see at a glance. I was just curious if the RGB switch adds a reliable warning during actual use? For now I've set my aux leds to be on low when 'awake', and high on lockout. This might seem odd, but the switch is so good that I don't...
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    Emisar button as light source vs voltage indicator

    I just received my first Emisar (which is also my first Anduril light) - a D4K. I've just spent a couple of hours playing with it and Anduril, and I'm blown away! Firstly, this is a seriously good light. I got the raised switch bezel, and this is the first compact light I've owned with a...
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    USB-C, high power, high CRI suggestions?

    Surely if we are going to separate 'tint' from 'color temperature', then we're really just talking about pink and green, since color temperature already describes everything from amber to blue? I don't see emitter manufacturers talking about 'tint', probably because any pink or green is an...
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    USB-C, high power, high CRI suggestions?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I think one reason I prefer a simple UI is that I'm an emergency responder, and it's quite conceivable I'll have to hand a light off to a colleague who won't be in the mood for directions. But another is that I have an awful lot of lights these days and I just can't...
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    USB-C, high power, high CRI suggestions?

    Thanks chillin, certainly not going to give anyone crap for helping! The boomer comment was just that I feel like a grumpy old git moaning about flashy modes and multi-click UI's, but I'm just over them. Same with removing batteries to charge - if I have to leave the house in a hurry it's a lot...
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    USB-C, high power, high CRI suggestions?

    Hi, I haven't bought any lights in the last couple of years but I've got the itch for an upgrade. I like the look of the Rovyvon S23 or even the Wuben X1, but I would gladly trade a few lumens for higher CRI. However it seems like high CRI generally tends toward small, single emitter designs...
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    Micro-USB charged lithium light with car cradle?

    Re: Micro-USB Charged Lithium Light With Car Cradle? Thanks for the replies, got a bit distracted over the holidays :sick2: The Klarus looks like a fair solution, but I really don't want to have to buy/carry a special cable for charging. The Pelican's onboard micro-USB is a big part of what...
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    Micro-USB charged lithium light with car cradle?

    Hi all, I've just been issued with a Pelican 7600 (I'm an emergency responder). It's the first USB-chargeable light I've used and I'm liking it. I find it really handy to keep it in the car on 'constant' (well, ignition-switched) charge. This way I always have a good light with me ready to go...
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    Single AAA clicky recommendations?

    Hi everyone, really appreciate all the suggestions. I picked up a few of them so I thought I'd post my thoughts. I ended up with: Streamlight Microstream Pelican 1910 Tool (regular) Tool (copper/Nichia) The surprise hit of the lot is the Pelican. It actually has excellent colour rendering...
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    Single AAA clicky recommendations?

    Thanks for the tips. I've ordered a copper/nichia Tool, but I'll probably get something else as well. The main thing that put me off the Ti verson was the not-quite-a-clicky switch - I had a Nitecore AA with a plunger type mechanism and it failed after a couple of years of light use. Not crazy...
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    Milwaukee M12 LED aluminum metal flashlight (2355)

    It is big, and pretty hefty. It's certainly not an EDC kinda thing, it's a 'I need some serious quality light, and I might need it for a while' kinda thing. Honestly I think a low low mode would probably be more of an annoyance on a light like this, it just isn't for that kind of work. I do...
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    Milwaukee M12 LED aluminum metal flashlight (2355)

    You're not the first to say this, but I'm not so sure. I'm in Australia so pricing is mental here anyway, but I recently nearly choked when I glimpsed the price of a rechargeable Maglite kit. It was nearly $300 Aussie. Didn't look to see what it included, but I'd guess that was light, charger...
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    Single AAA clicky recommendations?

    Thanks, will check those out. Forgot to mention that a pocket clip would be handy too, it will share a belt pouch with a multitool so it would be good to keep it in place when I'm using the tool. I find more and more things using AAA's rather than AA's these days. With improving technology in...
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    Single AAA clicky recommendations?

    I have a bunch of AA lights, but I'm beginning to find AAA more useful for the other things I carry so I'm looking to standardize. I don't need super-small or fiddly, nor a bunch of complicated programmable behaviours that I'll forget how to use. Single mode is fine, although a low reading...
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    Milwaukee M12 LED aluminum metal flashlight (2355)

    Hi all, a bit surprised not to see any mention of this flashlight here yet. It's my latest acquisition and I'm really impressed. Lovely neutral tint. Great optics and zoom action. Separate mode and power button. Onboard battery level indicator (finally, thank you universe). Uses M12 (12v)...
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    Decent hand cranked / dynamo light?

    Thanks for all the replies, it's interesting that this market segment still doesn't seem very well serviced. I am well aware how 'easy' it is to carry 'a spare' battery etc, but when you step back and look at this as a design solution, it sucks. It requires management, forethought, a system to...
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    Decent hand cranked / dynamo light?

    Before you all start on me, let me tell you this... I own a 'fleet' of expensive LED flashlights, powered by a number of different battery types, some Milwaukee and Ryobi worklights with onboard fuel gauges, and a single $5 hand cranked light - and that is the one I generally grab before I head...
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    In the dark about remaining charge?

    I still can't help but think there's a whole bunch of dinosaur thinking (damn fangled horseless carriages will never replace my trusty nag). Firstly, do we REALLY need all our lights to take standard batteries? Sure it's nice to know we can pop into a 7-11 and grab a spare, but how often do we...
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    Need 18650 charger in New York City

    Man, am I happy not to live in New York! :wow:
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    In the dark about remaining charge?

    Exactly what are you suggesting TEEJ? Actually that's a great solution. One by the back door, one by the front door, one in the car, one in the other car, one in the shed... Do they sell them by the dozen? :D

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