BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part IX)
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Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
But I just ordered a Fenix TA30 which is reportedly made to be mounted on an AK-47. Might this be a "sniper's" flashlight?
@Blackrose
I bought the same K2 for the same reason. Quality is OK functionally, but shoddy manufacture, assembly and handling. Not cuddly like the C308.
:tsk: :buddies:
It has the tightest beam of any light I have so far (21). There is a small very bright spot inside a small bright disk. The spill is small and faint.
But I just ordered a Fenix TA30 which is reportedly made to be mounted on an AK-47. Might this be a "sniper's" flashlight?
@Blackrose
I bought the same K2 for the same reason. Quality is OK functionally, but shoddy manufacture, assembly and handling. Not cuddly like the C308.
:tsk: :buddies:
old4570
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Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
Its a good P60 host .. For that price , I dont know how they do it .
Its a good P60 host .. For that price , I dont know how they do it .
Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
Either way, I'm still up in the air over whether to just replace the driver, or try an MC-E instead -- that deep reflector gives a tight enough beam that the spread from an MC-E wouldn't hurt it much for practical use, but at the same time, maxing out the throw would be fun, and even cheaper/easier.
I'm also wondering if I can find some other light whose head/bezel threads match the c3087's head/body joint -- the way the emitter is recessed when you take the head off makes for a pretty nice flood beam, if only it had a bezel and lens for protection.
I have one, and really like the tight beam, but it isn't running at full power -- it seemed much dimmer than it should be on high, and I checked tailcap current at only 0.4A on an 18650... Can anyone confirm whether this is normal for these, or do I have a defective driver?
Either way, I'm still up in the air over whether to just replace the driver, or try an MC-E instead -- that deep reflector gives a tight enough beam that the spread from an MC-E wouldn't hurt it much for practical use, but at the same time, maxing out the throw would be fun, and even cheaper/easier.
I'm also wondering if I can find some other light whose head/bezel threads match the c3087's head/body joint -- the way the emitter is recessed when you take the head off makes for a pretty nice flood beam, if only it had a bezel and lens for protection.
Looking for a floody <$20 led light
I am trying to find a decent <$20 led light with lots of flood to mount on my bike.
I would prefer that it use either 2x CR123A's or 1x 18650. The runtime needs to be at least 1.5 hours, and multi-mode is okay too.
I have tried searching cpf and dx without finding anything substantial.
Something I can keep on for it's entire battery life without having to worry about it overheating.
Thanks for any help.
I am trying to find a decent <$20 led light with lots of flood to mount on my bike.
I would prefer that it use either 2x CR123A's or 1x 18650. The runtime needs to be at least 1.5 hours, and multi-mode is okay too.
I have tried searching cpf and dx without finding anything substantial.
Something I can keep on for it's entire battery life without having to worry about it overheating.
Thanks for any help.
old4570
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Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
AW- PRCR123A 3.7v – 750mAh - $9 each
KD – PRCR123A 3.7v - 625mAh - $3.01 each .
Spiderfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $4 each .
Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $3.19 each .
Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.50 each .
Trustfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.25 each .
E-bay – RCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $2.20 each.
DX - RCR123A – 800mAh - $1.64 each .
Ultrafire – RCR123A – 880mAh - $3 each [ Ebay ]
Solarforce – PRCR123A – 880mAh - $3.95 each [ 800mAh claimed by seller ]
Just waiting on the Solarforce Batt's , then I will do a runtime test on each batt ..
AW- PRCR123A 3.7v – 750mAh - $9 each
KD – PRCR123A 3.7v - 625mAh - $3.01 each .
Spiderfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $4 each .
Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $3.19 each .
Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.50 each .
Trustfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.25 each .
E-bay – RCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $2.20 each.
DX - RCR123A – 800mAh - $1.64 each .
Ultrafire – RCR123A – 880mAh - $3 each [ Ebay ]
Solarforce – PRCR123A – 880mAh - $3.95 each [ 800mAh claimed by seller ]
Just waiting on the Solarforce Batt's , then I will do a runtime test on each batt ..
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Looking for a floody <$20 led light
I dont know how much flood you need , but there are plenty of sub $20 lights to chose from . Try and pick one with a larger head .
Id hate to try and recommend a flashlight I didnt own ...
A Ultrafire WF-501B or 502B with a 5 mode R2 is under $20 and may serve you well ...
I did post some beamshots .
I dont know how much flood you need , but there are plenty of sub $20 lights to chose from . Try and pick one with a larger head .
Id hate to try and recommend a flashlight I didnt own ...
A Ultrafire WF-501B or 502B with a 5 mode R2 is under $20 and may serve you well ...
I did post some beamshots .
Romisen RC-C3 o-ring?
Does anyone know where I can get an o-ring to fit the RC-C3? I have several that will fit on, but they're all too thick for the head to screw over. The one it came with keeps slipping and getting nipped, so I'll probably need a replacement before very long. A slightly smaller one might be better, so it doesn't slip as much.
Does anyone know where I can get an o-ring to fit the RC-C3? I have several that will fit on, but they're all too thick for the head to screw over. The one it came with keeps slipping and getting nipped, so I'll probably need a replacement before very long. A slightly smaller one might be better, so it doesn't slip as much.
Re: Looking for a floody <$20 led light
Read this blog and this forum thread.
I would recommend you Trustfire 5-mode TR-801. I own one an this is the best flood flashlight in my collection. I read in another bike forum about people who like this flashlight a lot. I replaced the stock driver with a DX 7612 (I use the 3 mode group which is low=10%, mid=35% and high=100%) and it is much better now.
Read this blog and this forum thread.
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Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
Got a MTE C2-1 and a RC-G2 the other day from dealextreme. I got both so I could use the RC-G2 tailcap (forward clicky, and smaller) on the MTE C2-1 (comes with a larger reverse clicky).
I had my doubts with such cheap lights, but these budget reviews finally convinced me to drop the whopping $30 on more lights I don't need. The tailcaps are easily swappable and I am very impressed with both lights.
I'm curious why more manufacturers don't use a lens like the C2-1. The beam is fantastic. It has a larger hotspot with great spill, I'm blown away for the price. Having the forward clicky from the rc-g2 makes it a great, compact light.
I don't know what it is about the RC-G2, but I really like it. Its big and funny looking, and not that bright, but I find myself playing with it more than the C2-1 (though "objectively," the C2-1 is a better light). It throws pretty decent due to the large reflector. I was impressed enough to order the Q5 shiningbeam version (should be here tomorrow).
I've been on a light buying spree lately, and for the first time in my life, I'm wishing summer wasn't around the corner. I'll miss the shorter days and all the pockets on a winter jacket.
Got a MTE C2-1 and a RC-G2 the other day from dealextreme. I got both so I could use the RC-G2 tailcap (forward clicky, and smaller) on the MTE C2-1 (comes with a larger reverse clicky).
I had my doubts with such cheap lights, but these budget reviews finally convinced me to drop the whopping $30 on more lights I don't need. The tailcaps are easily swappable and I am very impressed with both lights.
I'm curious why more manufacturers don't use a lens like the C2-1. The beam is fantastic. It has a larger hotspot with great spill, I'm blown away for the price. Having the forward clicky from the rc-g2 makes it a great, compact light.
I don't know what it is about the RC-G2, but I really like it. Its big and funny looking, and not that bright, but I find myself playing with it more than the C2-1 (though "objectively," the C2-1 is a better light). It throws pretty decent due to the large reflector. I was impressed enough to order the Q5 shiningbeam version (should be here tomorrow).
I've been on a light buying spree lately, and for the first time in my life, I'm wishing summer wasn't around the corner. I'll miss the shorter days and all the pockets on a winter jacket.
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
My MC-E Mini L2 Solarforce .. This will be my battery tester , Solarforce RCR123A's arrived this morning : Time to test batts .
http://www.photofreek.com/images/571_100_0276.jpg
[over-size photo replaced by link - DM51]
BB Budget Battery Test
1/ KD – PRCR123A 3.7v - 625mAh - $3.01 each
2/ Solarforce PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $3.95 each [ 800mAh claimed by seller ]
3/ Trustfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.25 each .
4/ E-bay – RCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $2.20 each.
5/ Ultrafire – RCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $3 each [ Ebay ]
6/ AW- PRCR123A 3.7v – 750mAh - $9 each
7/ Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $3.19 each
8/ Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.50 each
9/ DX - RCR123A – 800mAh 3.7v - $1.64 each .
10/ Spiderfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $4 each
Just a quick note , most expensive is the AW , the cheapest is the DX and everything else falls in between , a few make the 1000mAh claim , Spiderfire - Flea-bay - Ultrafire , the rest seem to make reasonable claims .
With so much battery snobbery etc floating around , one thought it time to put some possible BS to bed . This to me seems like a good roundup of batteries , I know its not all of them , but there the ones that are the most available , though the AW's are not so easy to buy , nor affordable , but what would a battery test be without one ?
All the CR123A's have been fully charged and rested for 2 days .
I will start testing , and post results for each batt as its completed .
No1 KD – PRCR123A 3.7v - 625mAh - $3.01 each Length = 1.400inch Dia = o.650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.09 Amp draw 1.5
05 Minutes = V 3.90 A 1.6 ...Hot - The mini L2 gets hot after 3 minutes .
10 Minutes = V 3.74 A 1.4 ..." " "
15 Minutes = V 3.68 A 1.13
20 Minutes = V 3.47 A o.93 I noticed a bit of fade at this point .
25 Minutes = V 3.34 A 0.63 Flashlight is running much cooler
30 Minutes = v 3.17 A o.35 Just about at the end , not much output + cool running now .
35 Minutes = V 2.97 A 0.25 Amps start at o.25 but quickly drop to o.15 , id say the batt is just about exhausted .
No2 Solarforce PRCR123A – 880mAh - $3.95 each [ 800mAh claimed by seller ] Length = 1.350inch Dia = o.650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.10 Amp draw 1.8
05 Minutes = V 3.89 A 1.71
10 Minutes = V 3.83 A 1.59
15 Minutes = V 3.73 A 1.4
20 Minutes = V 3.51 A 1.07
25 Minutes = V 3.00 A 0.31
30 Minutes = V 2.71 A o.o6
No3 Trustfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.25 each Length = 1.390inch Dia = o.655inch
Started @ Voltage 4.10 Amp draw 1.81
05 Minutes = V 3.86 A 1.67
10 Minutes = V 3.82 A 1.44
15 Minutes = V 3.68 A 1.32
20 Minutes = V 3.50 A 1.02
25 Minutes = V 3.04 A o.35
30 Minutes = V 2.77 A o.o8
No4 E-bay – RCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $2.20 each. Length = 1.315inch Dia = .650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.11 Amp draw 1.77
05 Minutes = V 3.87 A 1.66
10 Minutes = V 3.81 A 1.57
15 Minutes = V 3.73 A 1.45
20 Minutes = V 3.60 A 1.23
25 Minutes = V 3.46 A 1.01
30 Minutes = V 3.28 A o.72
35 minutes = V 2.84 A o.17
No5 Ultrafire – RCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $3 each [ Ebay ] Length = 1.310inch Dia = .650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.11 Amp draw 1.76
05 Minutes = V 3.93 A 1.8
10 Minutes = V 3.81 A 1.57
15 Minutes = V 3.70 A 1.47
20 Minutes = V 3.35 A o.8
25 Minutes = V 3.00 A o.1
No6 AW- PRCR123A 3.7v – 750mAh - $9 each Length 1.365inch Dia = .650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.12 Amp Draw 1.56
05 Minutes = V 3.89 A 1.51
10 Minutes = V 3.80 A 1.45
15 Minutes = V 3.74 A 1.39
20 Minutes = V 3.70 A 1.29
25 Minutes = V 3.54 A o.96
30 Minutes = V 2.95 A o.20
No7 Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $3.19 each Length = 1.450inch Dia = 0.660inch
Started @ Voltage 4.17 Amp draw 1.88
05 Minutes = V 3.91 A 1.69
10 Minutes = V 3.78 A 1.43
15 Minutes = V 3.75 A 1.3
20 Minutes = V 3.67 A 1.28
25 Minutes = V 3.23 A o.58
30 Minutes = V 2.85 A o.o6
No8 Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.50 each Length = 1.430inch Dia = .655inch
Started @ Voltage 4.16 Amp draw 1.86
05 Minutes = V 3.90 A 1.63
10 Minutes = V 3.78 A 1.49
15 Minutes = V 3.74 A 1.35
20 Minutes = V 3.68 A 1.34
25 Minutes = V 3.44 A o.90
30 Minutes = V 2.88 A o.13
No9 DX - RCR123A – 800mAh 3.7v - $1.64 each Length = 1.340inch Dia = .650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.08 Amp draw 1.71
05 Minutes = V 3.86 A 1.74
10 Minutes = V 3.74 A 1.44
15 Minutes = V 3.06 A o.30 and quickly dropping .
No10 Spiderfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $4 each Length = 1.350inch Dia = .655inch
Started @ Voltage 4.08 Amp draw 1.68
05 Minutes = V 3.83 A 1.58
10 Minutes = V 3.78 A 1.51
15 Minutes = V 3.69 A 1.35
20 Minutes = V 3.55 A 1.02
25 Minutes = V 3.44 A o.86
30 Minutes = V 3.32 A o.58
35 Minutes = V 3.13 A o.33 but dropping ...
Done it ! :wave:
My MC-E Mini L2 Solarforce .. This will be my battery tester , Solarforce RCR123A's arrived this morning : Time to test batts .
http://www.photofreek.com/images/571_100_0276.jpg
[over-size photo replaced by link - DM51]
BB Budget Battery Test
1/ KD – PRCR123A 3.7v - 625mAh - $3.01 each
2/ Solarforce PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $3.95 each [ 800mAh claimed by seller ]
3/ Trustfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.25 each .
4/ E-bay – RCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $2.20 each.
5/ Ultrafire – RCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $3 each [ Ebay ]
6/ AW- PRCR123A 3.7v – 750mAh - $9 each
7/ Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $3.19 each
8/ Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.50 each
9/ DX - RCR123A – 800mAh 3.7v - $1.64 each .
10/ Spiderfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $4 each
Just a quick note , most expensive is the AW , the cheapest is the DX and everything else falls in between , a few make the 1000mAh claim , Spiderfire - Flea-bay - Ultrafire , the rest seem to make reasonable claims .
With so much battery snobbery etc floating around , one thought it time to put some possible BS to bed . This to me seems like a good roundup of batteries , I know its not all of them , but there the ones that are the most available , though the AW's are not so easy to buy , nor affordable , but what would a battery test be without one ?
All the CR123A's have been fully charged and rested for 2 days .
I will start testing , and post results for each batt as its completed .
No1 KD – PRCR123A 3.7v - 625mAh - $3.01 each Length = 1.400inch Dia = o.650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.09 Amp draw 1.5
05 Minutes = V 3.90 A 1.6 ...Hot - The mini L2 gets hot after 3 minutes .
10 Minutes = V 3.74 A 1.4 ..." " "
15 Minutes = V 3.68 A 1.13
20 Minutes = V 3.47 A o.93 I noticed a bit of fade at this point .
25 Minutes = V 3.34 A 0.63 Flashlight is running much cooler
30 Minutes = v 3.17 A o.35 Just about at the end , not much output + cool running now .
35 Minutes = V 2.97 A 0.25 Amps start at o.25 but quickly drop to o.15 , id say the batt is just about exhausted .
No2 Solarforce PRCR123A – 880mAh - $3.95 each [ 800mAh claimed by seller ] Length = 1.350inch Dia = o.650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.10 Amp draw 1.8
05 Minutes = V 3.89 A 1.71
10 Minutes = V 3.83 A 1.59
15 Minutes = V 3.73 A 1.4
20 Minutes = V 3.51 A 1.07
25 Minutes = V 3.00 A 0.31
30 Minutes = V 2.71 A o.o6
No3 Trustfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.25 each Length = 1.390inch Dia = o.655inch
Started @ Voltage 4.10 Amp draw 1.81
05 Minutes = V 3.86 A 1.67
10 Minutes = V 3.82 A 1.44
15 Minutes = V 3.68 A 1.32
20 Minutes = V 3.50 A 1.02
25 Minutes = V 3.04 A o.35
30 Minutes = V 2.77 A o.o8
No4 E-bay – RCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $2.20 each. Length = 1.315inch Dia = .650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.11 Amp draw 1.77
05 Minutes = V 3.87 A 1.66
10 Minutes = V 3.81 A 1.57
15 Minutes = V 3.73 A 1.45
20 Minutes = V 3.60 A 1.23
25 Minutes = V 3.46 A 1.01
30 Minutes = V 3.28 A o.72
35 minutes = V 2.84 A o.17
No5 Ultrafire – RCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $3 each [ Ebay ] Length = 1.310inch Dia = .650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.11 Amp draw 1.76
05 Minutes = V 3.93 A 1.8
10 Minutes = V 3.81 A 1.57
15 Minutes = V 3.70 A 1.47
20 Minutes = V 3.35 A o.8
25 Minutes = V 3.00 A o.1
No6 AW- PRCR123A 3.7v – 750mAh - $9 each Length 1.365inch Dia = .650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.12 Amp Draw 1.56
05 Minutes = V 3.89 A 1.51
10 Minutes = V 3.80 A 1.45
15 Minutes = V 3.74 A 1.39
20 Minutes = V 3.70 A 1.29
25 Minutes = V 3.54 A o.96
30 Minutes = V 2.95 A o.20
No7 Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $3.19 each Length = 1.450inch Dia = 0.660inch
Started @ Voltage 4.17 Amp draw 1.88
05 Minutes = V 3.91 A 1.69
10 Minutes = V 3.78 A 1.43
15 Minutes = V 3.75 A 1.3
20 Minutes = V 3.67 A 1.28
25 Minutes = V 3.23 A o.58
30 Minutes = V 2.85 A o.o6
No8 Ultrafire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 880mAh - $2.50 each Length = 1.430inch Dia = .655inch
Started @ Voltage 4.16 Amp draw 1.86
05 Minutes = V 3.90 A 1.63
10 Minutes = V 3.78 A 1.49
15 Minutes = V 3.74 A 1.35
20 Minutes = V 3.68 A 1.34
25 Minutes = V 3.44 A o.90
30 Minutes = V 2.88 A o.13
No9 DX - RCR123A – 800mAh 3.7v - $1.64 each Length = 1.340inch Dia = .650inch
Started @ Voltage 4.08 Amp draw 1.71
05 Minutes = V 3.86 A 1.74
10 Minutes = V 3.74 A 1.44
15 Minutes = V 3.06 A o.30 and quickly dropping .
No10 Spiderfire – PRCR123A 3.7v – 1000mAh - $4 each Length = 1.350inch Dia = .655inch
Started @ Voltage 4.08 Amp draw 1.68
05 Minutes = V 3.83 A 1.58
10 Minutes = V 3.78 A 1.51
15 Minutes = V 3.69 A 1.35
20 Minutes = V 3.55 A 1.02
25 Minutes = V 3.44 A o.86
30 Minutes = V 3.32 A o.58
35 Minutes = V 3.13 A o.33 but dropping ...
Done it ! :wave:
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Need a 1xAA multimode (cheap)
I'm looking for a cheaper 1xAA light. Preferably about 20ish or under. I'm going to use it for loaning around the campsite, general non-essential tasks, and to not be afraid of loosing it.
I really want some sort of multi mode with 3 levels preferably. I don't need the darn strobe or SOS modes. (Of course I'll put up with them if need be)
The high would be nice to have around 60-100 lumins while the low around 5-15. I've searched the threads and have found people with almost the same exact question but the threads are sometimes 1+ years old.
I'm not really a good member here since the only real flashlights I own are a 6p w/ M60l and a Romisen RC-N3 from DX.
I looked heavily at the tacked budget thread and have decided that the following might be good starting candidates:
-Akoray AA (I'm a little fuzzy on the 3 vs 6 mode though, which is better?)
-MTE C2-1 (it's only one mode though...)
-Ultrafire C3 Cree Q3 6-Mode (Q3? Is there something better, I know I'm cheap)
I know I got some high expectations for such a low price range. Also, I'd like to find the light on some website that doesn't take 4 weeks to ship stuff if possible
(DX...)
Thanks guys!!
I'm looking for a cheaper 1xAA light. Preferably about 20ish or under. I'm going to use it for loaning around the campsite, general non-essential tasks, and to not be afraid of loosing it.
I really want some sort of multi mode with 3 levels preferably. I don't need the darn strobe or SOS modes. (Of course I'll put up with them if need be)
The high would be nice to have around 60-100 lumins while the low around 5-15. I've searched the threads and have found people with almost the same exact question but the threads are sometimes 1+ years old.
I'm not really a good member here since the only real flashlights I own are a 6p w/ M60l and a Romisen RC-N3 from DX.
I looked heavily at the tacked budget thread and have decided that the following might be good starting candidates:
-Akoray AA (I'm a little fuzzy on the 3 vs 6 mode though, which is better?)
-MTE C2-1 (it's only one mode though...)
-Ultrafire C3 Cree Q3 6-Mode (Q3? Is there something better, I know I'm cheap)
I know I got some high expectations for such a low price range. Also, I'd like to find the light on some website that doesn't take 4 weeks to ship stuff if possible
(DX...)Thanks guys!!
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Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
Looking forward to the results, thanks in advance.
But shouldn't this be posted in the Electronics - batteries included forum?
Looking forward to the results, thanks in advance.
But shouldn't this be posted in the Electronics - batteries included forum?
sol-leks
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Re: Need a 1xAA multimode (cheap)
Of the ones you mentioned, the one I have heard the best things about is the Akoray AA.
If you want another option do you think you could maybe go for a 2xAA light? Or maybe a 1xAA single-mode? That will open up some more options for you. Maybe the Romisen RC-n3 2 mode from shiningbeam, for example.
Of the ones you mentioned, the one I have heard the best things about is the Akoray AA.
If you want another option do you think you could maybe go for a 2xAA light? Or maybe a 1xAA single-mode? That will open up some more options for you. Maybe the Romisen RC-n3 2 mode from shiningbeam, for example.
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
Why ? This is a Budget Batt test ..
Why ? This is a Budget Batt test ..
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Need a 1xAA multimode (cheap)
Ultrafire A10 ...
Just surf KD and DX ...
Ultrafire A10 ...
Just surf KD and DX ...
Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
In a budget flashlights roundup. 😉
Such a detailed and very interesting test would deserve its own thread, rather than being lost in a 9 part, several hundred post thread entitled "Budget Flashlight Review Roundup".
In a budget flashlights roundup. 😉
Such a detailed and very interesting test would deserve its own thread, rather than being lost in a 9 part, several hundred post thread entitled "Budget Flashlight Review Roundup".
old4570
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: BessieBenny's Budget LED (DX/KD etc) Flashlights Review Roundup (Part 9)
Too much like hard work ! :mecry:
Ok were half way through and BS myth 1 busted / Ebay Batts Sux's
I dont think so .
Very interesting results so far
Too much like hard work ! :mecry:
Ok were half way through and BS myth 1 busted / Ebay Batts Sux's
I dont think so .
Very interesting results so far
vali
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Re: Need a 1xAA multimode (cheap)
+1 For the Akoray. Just program it to low-med-high. Feels sturdy, have a clip and you can run it with your buddies "depleted" AA. Runtime is great on low for such a cheap flashlight and is waterproof (I tested it).
I'm looking for a cheaper 1xAA light. Preferably about 20ish or under. I'm going to use it for loaning around the campsite, general non-essential tasks, and to not be afraid of loosing it.
I really want some sort of multi mode with 3 levels preferably. I don't need the darn strobe or SOS modes. (Of course I'll put up with them if need be)
The high would be nice to have around 60-100 lumins while the low around 5-15. I've searched the threads and have found people with almost the same exact question but the threads are sometimes 1+ years old.
I'm not really a good member here since the only real flashlights I own are a 6p w/ M60l and a Romisen RC-N3 from DX.
I looked heavily at the tacked budget thread and have decided that the following might be good starting candidates:
-Akoray AA (I'm a little fuzzy on the 3 vs 6 mode though, which is better?)
-MTE C2-1 (it's only one mode though...)
-Ultrafire C3 Cree Q3 6-Mode (Q3? Is there something better, I know I'm cheap)
I know I got some high expectations for such a low price range. Also, I'd like to find the light on some website that doesn't take 4 weeks to ship stuff if possible
Thanks guys!!
+1 For the Akoray. Just program it to low-med-high. Feels sturdy, have a clip and you can run it with your buddies "depleted" AA. Runtime is great on low for such a cheap flashlight and is waterproof (I tested it).
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