Favorite Light of 2007

[Dadof6]

I am interested in knowing what light from 2007 has been your favorite light and the reasons why.

I have purchased a number of lights this year. I am impressed with the new Surefire L1. I like that Novatac finally came out with lights that were more affordable than HDS' original very similar lights. I bought a McLux, I bit on the Nitecore defender (not too pleased with that) but my favorite light for 2007 was . . . the Zebra light.

I like that it is small, uses an AA, has three good levels, and is dependable. It is my first head light, but it also has a pocket clip. I like it because I use it.

So what's your favorite light of 2007?

Added: LowBat's request to nominate the lights using this format:
--- Please copy and paste the list below and use it in your reply ---


My nomination for "The 2007 Flashlight of the Year" is:

My nomination for "The Best LED Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Incandescent Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best HID or Spotlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Custom or Modified Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Headlamp of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Bang for the Buck of 2007" is:
(best value for full retail price)

My nomination for "The Best EDC Flashlight of 2007" is:

 

[Valpo Hawkeye]

Given that I've always been a sucker for L1's, the L1 Cree was my favorite.

What I like:
Still have tight spot like gen 2, but actually has some useful spill, unlike gen 2
SF changed the "coffin" circuit to the shorter config, a la the A2, to shorten body
The tint (on mine) is warm and gives good color rendition

What I don't like:
The low level is a touch too high. 3-4 lumens would have been better

 

[kelmo]

Lets see, this year I got a Arc AAA DS, Fenix P1 CE, Novatac 85P, KX2 module, and a P60L.

Envelope please, and the winner is...

Arc AAA DS!!!

The best (IMHO) just got better.

 

[Kilovolt]

Right now I realized that this year I bought 23 flashlights. :sigh:

My favorite is SF Titan not only for its nice U.I. and right size but most of all because of the beam, clean, smooth and with a perfect white tint.

 

[Thujone]

This year is tough. But I would have to say my Novatac 120p.

 

[ViReN]

I personally Use NovaTac EDC 120 P, LRI Photon Freedom, Fenix P1 Q2, Fenix L1P CE Almost on a Daily Basis.... I also occasionally use Orb Wee, LiteFlux & JetBeam C-LE

According to my Site Stats Here is the list of Top Ten flashlights of 2007

 

[JCup]

Re: Favorite Light of 2007 - Zebralight Q5

I've been flashaholic in some ways a long time...

I had one of the first Photon Micros, owned a Surefire 9P and a SL Ultrastinger for years, many, cheapo LED's - mostly the 3xAAA with multi 5 mm LED's)

But I got on this forum in early December, bought the Fenix L2D-CE, the L0D Q4, the Taskforce 2C, a Zebralight Q5, plus some DX MTE's and Romisens inbound.

I'm amazed at how far these lights have come in the last twelve months. I was never very impressed with the 1W Luxeons (never bought any) as they were too hot, and not well developed in the final packaged. What Cree has done is a real breakthrough.

The L2D is an amazing light. Easily outperforms the SF 9P, and very well made. Kudos to Fenix.

I like all those mentioned, and I guess the favorite is the Zebralight. This little gem is so handy, I used it this morning when I was replacing the flush valve in a toilet. It produces such a nice even light, and it weighs nothing. Every time you reposition yourself, you have light.

Good thing I got that Costco deal on the Eneloops, or I would be battery poor in 2008.

 

[Big_Ed]

I have a few favorites that I got in 2007. I really like my Surefire L4. Just a great wall of light. A big punch in a small package. I also like my recently acquired Surefire L1 Cree. Another big punch in a small package. I'm also a fan of the MagLED modules I bought this year. It makes an already classic and durable light even better.

 

[MikeLip]

My favorite in terms of sheer utility is by far the L1 Cree. I am not ever going to part with this one. Well until they upgrade the emitter

The light that just makes me giggle like a lunatic whenever I turn it on is my Amondotech N30 HID.

Vote for most awesome handful goes to the M6 with MN21 HOLA.

 

[Brozneo]

The light I have loved this year is my Milky ML-1, so it's not a stock light but for me it's been an excellent discovery!

 

[Burgess]

(my 2007 favorites, in no special order)



ZebraLight H50 headlamp



ArcMania's 2AA-SMJLED upgrade module for Mini-Maglite

(available from Sandwich Shoppe, here)

http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.c...j+2aa&osCsid=dfeb8f91fe4d1e8774f974239e7264e2



Fenix L2D-CE flashlight. This is also dandy with a 1-cell body.



Certainly was a fun year to be a Flashaholic. :wave:

_

 

[Lightguy27]

Well, I only got my first real light in Feb.(My L1,Im a recent flashaholic) it would have to be my tried and true L4. Wall of light, sexy as hell, tough as nails, what more could ya want??

-Evan

 

[LowBat]

Nominate the Best Flashlights of 2007

There are eight categories and you may place one nomination in each category. After a week of accepting nominations this thread will close at 3 am (PST) on January 8th. The top 10 nominations for each category will then be compiled.

After we close this nomination thread we will start voting. One new thread per category will be created in General Flashlight Discussion. Each thread will be setup poll style and given an expiration date of one week. The results of the voting will be computed automatically and displayed with a bar graph.

EDIT: By request the category "The Best EDC Flashlight of 2007" has been added.



--- Please copy and paste the list below and use it in your reply ---


My nomination for "The 2007 Flashlight of the Year" is:

My nomination for "The Best LED Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Incandescent Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best HID or Spotlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Custom or Modified Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Headlamp of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Bang for the Buck of 2007" is:
(best value for full retail price)

My nomination for "The Best EDC Flashlight of 2007" is:

 

[Kilovolt]

Re: Nominate the Best Flashlights of 2007

My nomination for "The 2007 Flashlight of the Year" is: Surefire Titan

My nomination for "The Best LED Flashlight of 2007" is: NiteCore Defender


:wave:

 

[Frank_Zuccarini]

Re: Nominate the Best Flashlights of 2007

My nomination for "The 2007 Flashlight of the Year" is: LumaPower MRV (in all iterations)

My nomination for "The Best LED Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Incandescent Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best HID or Spotlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Custom or Modified Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Headlamp of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Bang for the Buck of 2007" is:
(best value for full retail price)

 

[Rzr800]

I personally Use NovaTac EDC 120 P, LRI Photon Freedom, Fenix P1 Q2, Fenix L1P CE Almost on a Daily Basis.... I also occasionally use Orb Wee, LiteFlux & JetBeam C-LE

According to my Site Stats Here is the list of Top Ten flashlights of 2007

Thanks for the info; very informative. I'd like to see the same popularity-based information compiled over here at CPF for the year; as it would certainly be a great companion thread for the voting go on right now.

 

[powernoodle]

Re: Nominate the Best Flashlights of 2007

My nomination for "The 2007 Flashlight of the Year" is: Fenix P1D Q5

My nomination for "The Best LED Flashlight of 2007" is: Fenix P1D Q5

My nomination for "The Best Incandescent Flashlight of 2007" is: Surefire X10

My nomination for "The Best HID or Spotlight of 2007" is: Acro X990

My nomination for "The Best Custom or Modified Flashlight of 2007" is: Mac's "Torch"

My nomination for "The Best Headlamp of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Bang for the Buck of 2007" is: Streamlight Propolymer 4AA Luxeon

Adding my own category which doesn't count :

My nomination for "The Best EDC of 2007": Arc AAA.

 

[Hans]

Re: Nominate the Best Flashlights of 2007

My nomination for "The 2007 Flashlight of the Year" is: L2D Q5

My nomination for "The Best LED Flashlight of 2007" is: Surefire L1 Cree

My nomination for "The Best Incandescent Flashlight of 2007" is: ---

My nomination for "The Best HID or Spotlight of 2007" is: ---

My nomination for "The Best Custom or Modified Flashlight of 2007" is: ---

My nomination for "The Best Headlamp of 2007" is: Zebralight Q5

My nomination for "The Best Bang for the Buck of 2007" is: Zebralight Q4
(best value for full retail price)

Like powernoodle I'd like to add my own category:

My nomination for "The Best EDC of 2007": LOD Q4

 

[Lightguy27]

Re: Nominate the Best Flashlights of 2007

Good evening Ladies and Gentelman, Here are the Nominees,

My nomination for "The 2007 Flashlight of the Year" is: L1 Cree

My nomination for "The Best LED Flashlight of 2007" is: L1 Cree

My nomination for "The Best Incandescent Flashlight of 2007" is: SF M6

My nomination for "The Best HID or Spotlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Custom or Modified Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Headlamp of 2007" is: PT Apex Pro

My nomination for "The Best Bang for the Buck of 2007" is: Lowes Task Force 2C
(best value for full retail price)


-Evan

 

[digitaleos]

Re: Nominate the Best Flashlights of 2007

My nomination for "The 2007 Flashlight of the Year" is: Novatac 120P

My nomination for "The Best LED Flashlight of 2007" is: Surefire L1 Cree

My nomination for "The Best Incandescent Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best HID or Spotlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Custom or Modified Flashlight of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Headlamp of 2007" is:

My nomination for "The Best Bang for the Buck of 2007" is: Novatac 85P
(best value for full retail price)