gcbryan
Flashlight Enthusiast
This is a semi-serious question.
Do you ever find the light that you want or will be satisfied with?
I've bought a few budget lights and as long as all you want is something that's not too large that puts out some illumination ... they all work OK.
Their limitations are easier to accept because I didn't spend all that much and they do work.
If you get a little beyond that and are willing to spend a little more to get something a little better does that really work?
I ask because I've looked at a few "better" lights with more specific characteristics in mind and there's always a problem. I also have read the reviews and posts of others and it seems like there is always something missing in their new purchase as well regardless of price.
So if you aren't going to get what you really want is it worth it to spend more and get a little better "quality" if it still isn't what you would really like?
I'm sure those of you who have had this hobby or interest for a while must have come to terms with this in one way or the other.
For instance, if you want a light that has very low modes or really any mode lower than high in most cases you get there with PMW. In many cases the frequency is set too low so you can actually see the pulse. In other cases you can't see it but have to hear it.
In other cases a good light will have set modes of Hi,Med,Low so if you are more interested in the low you have to ruin your night view by getting through Hi first.
You can get around that in many models depending on the UI but the PWM situation seems to be almost universal.
The Quark Mini line looks good as far as UI but the low mode isn't real low. It's good because the strobe modes are hidden. The regular Quark however doesn't have this feature but does have a lower low. They still use PWM I believe.
The Proton Pro has a variable output with lower lows but uses PWM and starts off in high.
The Itp line has high reviews but the PWM is visually an issue and it doesn't have very low lows.
Unless all you want is an on/off with an always bright beam do you ever get what you want?
Beam quality is also an issue. On the models that seem to address some issues then beam quality seems to be not so good...or it's green or green in any mode other than high.
I keep looking however!
For long time flashaholics, do you just readjust what you'll accept and get used to the situation or do you actually find what you want? Or is that how one ends up with large collections...trying to find the holy grail.:duh2:
At the end of the day I end up not buying a more expensive light because just before I do I consider if it's really going to be any better than the cheaper one's I already have.
Do you ever find the light that you want or will be satisfied with?
I've bought a few budget lights and as long as all you want is something that's not too large that puts out some illumination ... they all work OK.
Their limitations are easier to accept because I didn't spend all that much and they do work.
If you get a little beyond that and are willing to spend a little more to get something a little better does that really work?
I ask because I've looked at a few "better" lights with more specific characteristics in mind and there's always a problem. I also have read the reviews and posts of others and it seems like there is always something missing in their new purchase as well regardless of price.
So if you aren't going to get what you really want is it worth it to spend more and get a little better "quality" if it still isn't what you would really like?
I'm sure those of you who have had this hobby or interest for a while must have come to terms with this in one way or the other.
For instance, if you want a light that has very low modes or really any mode lower than high in most cases you get there with PMW. In many cases the frequency is set too low so you can actually see the pulse. In other cases you can't see it but have to hear it.
In other cases a good light will have set modes of Hi,Med,Low so if you are more interested in the low you have to ruin your night view by getting through Hi first.
You can get around that in many models depending on the UI but the PWM situation seems to be almost universal.
The Quark Mini line looks good as far as UI but the low mode isn't real low. It's good because the strobe modes are hidden. The regular Quark however doesn't have this feature but does have a lower low. They still use PWM I believe.
The Proton Pro has a variable output with lower lows but uses PWM and starts off in high.
The Itp line has high reviews but the PWM is visually an issue and it doesn't have very low lows.
Unless all you want is an on/off with an always bright beam do you ever get what you want?
Beam quality is also an issue. On the models that seem to address some issues then beam quality seems to be not so good...or it's green or green in any mode other than high.
I keep looking however!
For long time flashaholics, do you just readjust what you'll accept and get used to the situation or do you actually find what you want? Or is that how one ends up with large collections...trying to find the holy grail.:duh2:
At the end of the day I end up not buying a more expensive light because just before I do I consider if it's really going to be any better than the cheaper one's I already have.
with tons of lumens, and that niche is filled. 
for me to consider buying another light. I won't buy another one just because the switch is on the side instead of the back, or the clicky is smoother, or the led is a little bit different colour.:shakehead
