My D10, which I wrote about last year, just isn't cutting it for my work. I'm not sure if it's defective or not (it fires up on fresh Eneloops, but not on ones that have been used for 10 minutes, then put away for a day with the light switched off - very disappointing, and I feel like I wasted 50 bucks, but I guess it's out of warranty now and not worth sending in). It's just not a light I would trust at all, unless I could somehow carry a bucket (and yes, I would probably need a bucket) of fresh batteries with me.
Anyway, the question is, is there anything in this size range which is more high-end than a maglight which doesn't require you to have a supply of fresh batteries on hand every time you want to use it? And doesn't cost $200? I was looking at the Fenix lights (e.g. the L1T) and the Quark AA, but I'm just looking for input on whether I'm going to be throwing money down the drain again based on my expectations, or whether these are going to be lights which will switch on every time, even if in moon mode or half-power etc.
Actually being able to switch on and provide some light, even with 30% battery charge, takes ultimate priority for me, rather than high power.
Any input welcome! Thanks.
Anyway, the question is, is there anything in this size range which is more high-end than a maglight which doesn't require you to have a supply of fresh batteries on hand every time you want to use it? And doesn't cost $200? I was looking at the Fenix lights (e.g. the L1T) and the Quark AA, but I'm just looking for input on whether I'm going to be throwing money down the drain again based on my expectations, or whether these are going to be lights which will switch on every time, even if in moon mode or half-power etc.
Actually being able to switch on and provide some light, even with 30% battery charge, takes ultimate priority for me, rather than high power.
Any input welcome! Thanks.