howsa bout a list of 18650 cree/seoul based lights?

[mkphc]

I have a D-mini w/18650 body and have eaten up 2 led modules, are there any other lights in this platform out there under $200?
Mike

 

[Gunner12]

DX has many 18650 lights ranging from $17(Ultrafire WF-502) to $70(Unwarranted MRV, they also have the D-mini but it is also unwarranted)

The Lumapower M1-R might be a better choice for you.

 

[Torcherman]

I have a D-mini w/18650 body and have eaten up 2 led modules, are there any other lights in this platform out there under $200?
Mike

Don't waste any more time and money Tiablo A8 with q5 LED (up around 20,000 plus lux @ 1 meter) Actually 26,000 at 1 m that's huge...that's on my meter that confirms 7500 lux for the u2 8 mode copy from deal extreme with 2 x C123 rechargeables-- so my meter seems OK---
The A8 is regulated all the way until the battery is spent. --awsome unit

So you don't really need a list if you are serious about an 18650 unit.
Cheers Have fun

 

[Steve L]

+1 on the A8 regular or Q5, the best lights on an 18650 I know of.

 

[KnOeFz]

There's a sticky with many (if not all) cree/seoul based lights currently available listed... it's easy to highlight in red text all the 18650 models there (by adding the &highlight= tag behind the web adres in you browser... like this
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=147393&highlight=1x18650

Hope this helps :huh:

 

[LightScene]

If you prefer more of a combination of throw and spill, the Dereelight CL1H has received a lot of accolades. It uses a replaceable P60 drop-in module, making upgrades very easy and relatively cheap (currently $25). Look in the Reviews forum. You can also do a search in this forum for Dereelight.

 

[mkphc]

Don't waste any more time and money Tiablo A8 with q5 LED (up around 20,000 plus lux @ 1 meter) Actually 26,000 at 1 m that's huge...that's on my meter that confirms 7500 lux for the u2 8 mode copy from deal extreme with 2 x C123 rechargeables-- so my meter seems OK---
The A8 is regulated all the way until the battery is spent. --awsome unit

So you don't really need a list if you are serious about an 18650 unit.
Cheers Have fun

Thanks!
I'm sorry I don't speak lux, can you offer me lux on the d-mini as so I can compare for me to have a reference to?

 

[mkphc]

There's a sticky with many (if not all) cree/seoul based lights currently available listed... it's easy to highlight in red text all the 18650 models there (by adding the &highlight= tag behind the web adres in you browser... like this
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=147393&highlight=1x18650

Hope this helps :huh:

Duh! I wish I knew that trick, pretty slick!
Thanks for taking the time!

 

[mkphc]

There's a sticky with many (if not all) cree/seoul based lights currently available listed... it's easy to highlight in red text all the 18650 models there (by adding the &highlight= tag behind the web adres in you browser... like this
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=147393&highlight=1x18650

Hope this helps :huh:

Duh! I wish I knew that trick, pretty slick!
Thanks for taking the time!

 

[jayb79]

DX has many 18650 lights ranging from $17(Ultrafire WF-502) to $70(Unwarranted MRV, they also have the D-mini but it is also unwarranted)

The Lumapower M1-R might be a better choice for you.

Unless i am missing something the D-mini is a 123 light. Is there a extension tube to make it useable with 18650?

 

[Gunner12]

Unless i am missing something the D-mini is a 123 light. Is there a extension tube to make it useable with 18650?

The extension tube is available here.

The D-Mini is around 6000 Lux with a CR123 battery and around 7000 Lux with a 3.7V rechargeable battery.

The Tiablo A8 Q5 has about 2.5-3x the Lux of the D-mini.

 

[jayb79]

Thanks for the info Gunner.
Mini-D $45 plus $55 for extension is $100, Lighthound has the Q5 Tiablo for $127 plus shipping. Seems to me the Tiablo would be a much better light.

 

[LightScene]

Thanks for the info Gunner.
Mini-D $45 plus $55 for extension is $100, Lighthound has the Q5 Tiablo for $127 plus shipping. Seems to me the Tiablo would be a much better light.

Correct.
The Dereelight is only $69. Take a look at it. The quality and brightness are amazing for the price.

 

[TeK]

+1 for the Dereelight. It is a very good compromise between throw and spill plus it's easily upgradeable. :thumbsup:

 

[Torcherman]

Thanks!
I'm sorry I don't speak lux, can you offer me lux on the d-mini as so I can compare for me to have a reference to?

Have a search on CPF and you should find some comparison photos or other reviews.

Basically off the shelf there is not much that can compete with the Performance of the Tiablo A8. There are some good reviews on this site on the A8 so take your time and soak it in. There are some other high performance LED flashlights that it compares too however when you take into consideration the A8's optics, power regulator, quality and really good value then you should be able to convince yourself the best way to go.
My advice is the A8 with q5 LED option.
Good viewings!!
Cheers

 

[sysadmn]

Thanks for the info Gunner.
Mini-D $45 plus $55 for extension is $100, Lighthound has the Q5 Tiablo for $127 plus shipping. Seems to me the Tiablo would be a much better light.

There is (or was) a 30% off coupon for the extension... search the Marketplace for "d-mini coupon".

 

[mkphc]

Have a search on CPF and you should find some comparison photos or other reviews.

Basically off the shelf there is not much that can compete with the Performance of the Tiablo A8. There are some good reviews on this site on the A8 so take your time and soak it in. There are some other high performance LED flashlights that it compares too however when you take into consideration the A8's optics, power regulator, quality and really good value then you should be able to convince yourself the best way to go.
My advice is the A8 with q5 LED option.
Good viewings!!
Cheers

I really appreciate the advice, what about the A-9? is it the same with the hex adapter? or is it totally different?

 

[mkphc]

Alright, I just ordered an A8 smooth, lanyard adapter, and 2 18650 batteries, I'll do a comparison to the d-mini w/ 18650 and let y'all know how it goes!

Thanks for the push to get a better light!!!

 

[Gunner12]

Just a question.

Was it a A8 Q5 or a normal A8?

 

[mkphc]

Q5
is that good or bad?