Hi everyone, thanks to your forum and a random Google search, I've discovered the world of flashlights. Yet again, I have another expensive hobby that only few understand.
Before last week, my few flashlights were nothing above 5 bucks. I was at Wal-Mart and ran across the flashlight section. I saw a 1,000,000 candle flood and decided to by it. It was just incredible, for the 10 minutes it lives prior to recharge.
It was heavy, and fairly large, so needed something else. Ran across your forum, and because of you, I've now spent a over $200 at Battery Junction.
I just purchased, and received a:
Thrunite Catapult
Olight Special edition T20 (impulse buy)
Catapult
I'd like to think I'm a typically guy, fairly tough (golden gloves boxer), yet when I turned the Catapult on in the park next to my house....I giggled like a school girl. It is just incredible the amount of throw this light has! Yet I'm also surprised at how it manages Spill to Throw. While I have no knowledge for comparison, the light is solid and that's that. I became very self-conscious in the park with this thing....It would be a spectacle to anyone passing by. I've seen where people have an opinion that the dual tube should be made into 1. While I'm sure that is a sturdier design, I love the flexibility provided by the extremely small profile it has running on 1 battery. The output is obviously reduced, but I like options. I would be upset to see this go to only 1, long tube.
T20
Yes giggling was present here as well. I am a huge fan of the approach taken to combine a smooth, with orange shell reflector. With a light this small, it has the ability to throw a beam extremely far. I really am a fan of the output adjustment via the head, with it's memory function. This light is brighter than any Mag, or light I've had...which are just massive in size, by comparison.
Question to all,
On my T20, I've noticed a fairly pronounced whine coming from the switch. I listened, and it is present on the Catapult, just no where near as loud (almost need your ear on the thing). With the T20, I can hear it with my arm fully extended, or even a few steps back from it being on a counter top. Is this common? I suppose I don't mind, yet want to ensure it isn't a symptom of a larger problem.
Now, anyone figure out how to make their girlfriend understand? She thinks I'm just absolutely crazy for buying these. She doesn't understand why my 5$ flashlight doesn't get the job done. For me, there is no use for these, other than the enjoyment I get with ridiculous and fairly expensive electronics. Nothing better than opening that box up and seeing what you got! Well, maybe the removal of that film sometimes placed over sensitive parts. That is always a good time. Ha!
My next want is a HID, yet they are still a little pricey, and big for me. I've learned that efficiency is increased, so I'll want the 35 watt models. Looks like Wolfeyes has a good one...
I will need to hold off, as there is something my GF can provide that a flashlight can't. OK, OK.....Now I'm sure the joke following what I just said has already been killed to death here. But I don't want to use a cheap rubber attachment on my torch.
Before last week, my few flashlights were nothing above 5 bucks. I was at Wal-Mart and ran across the flashlight section. I saw a 1,000,000 candle flood and decided to by it. It was just incredible, for the 10 minutes it lives prior to recharge.
It was heavy, and fairly large, so needed something else. Ran across your forum, and because of you, I've now spent a over $200 at Battery Junction.
I just purchased, and received a:
Thrunite Catapult
Olight Special edition T20 (impulse buy)
Catapult
I'd like to think I'm a typically guy, fairly tough (golden gloves boxer), yet when I turned the Catapult on in the park next to my house....I giggled like a school girl. It is just incredible the amount of throw this light has! Yet I'm also surprised at how it manages Spill to Throw. While I have no knowledge for comparison, the light is solid and that's that. I became very self-conscious in the park with this thing....It would be a spectacle to anyone passing by. I've seen where people have an opinion that the dual tube should be made into 1. While I'm sure that is a sturdier design, I love the flexibility provided by the extremely small profile it has running on 1 battery. The output is obviously reduced, but I like options. I would be upset to see this go to only 1, long tube.
T20
Yes giggling was present here as well. I am a huge fan of the approach taken to combine a smooth, with orange shell reflector. With a light this small, it has the ability to throw a beam extremely far. I really am a fan of the output adjustment via the head, with it's memory function. This light is brighter than any Mag, or light I've had...which are just massive in size, by comparison.
Question to all,
On my T20, I've noticed a fairly pronounced whine coming from the switch. I listened, and it is present on the Catapult, just no where near as loud (almost need your ear on the thing). With the T20, I can hear it with my arm fully extended, or even a few steps back from it being on a counter top. Is this common? I suppose I don't mind, yet want to ensure it isn't a symptom of a larger problem.
Now, anyone figure out how to make their girlfriend understand? She thinks I'm just absolutely crazy for buying these. She doesn't understand why my 5$ flashlight doesn't get the job done. For me, there is no use for these, other than the enjoyment I get with ridiculous and fairly expensive electronics. Nothing better than opening that box up and seeing what you got! Well, maybe the removal of that film sometimes placed over sensitive parts. That is always a good time. Ha!
My next want is a HID, yet they are still a little pricey, and big for me. I've learned that efficiency is increased, so I'll want the 35 watt models. Looks like Wolfeyes has a good one...
I will need to hold off, as there is something my GF can provide that a flashlight can't. OK, OK.....Now I'm sure the joke following what I just said has already been killed to death here. But I don't want to use a cheap rubber attachment on my torch.