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SmallSun ZY-C41 Cree Q3-WC 3-Mode 130-Lumen LED Flashlight (1*AA/1*14500) $10.55 Free Shipping dx/sku.26930
Brand: SmallSun
Model: ZY-C41
Emitter Brand/Type: Cree
Emitter BIN: Q3-WC
Color BIN: White
Total Emitters: 1
Battery Configurations: 1 x AA or 1 x 14500 Ii-on battery
Voltage Input: 0.9~4.2V, 4.2V max
Switch Type: Clicky (Clickie); Glow-in-the-Dark
Switch Location: Tailcap (Tail-cap)
Modes: 3
Mode Memory: -
Mode Arrangement: Hi > Low > SOS
Circuitry: Digital Regulated 600mA Current Output
Brightness: 130 lumens maximum brightness (manufactuer rated)
Runtime: -
Lens: Plastic Lens
Reflector: Aluminum Textured/OP Reflector
Carrying Clip: -
Carrying Strap: Strap Included
Performance
Light output is in Light box .. Sorry !
Maratac AAA does a little over 4000Lux on Hi on a AAA Alkaline
Eveready General Purpose AA = Lo 0.42A / 800Lux - Hi 0.72A / 1400Lux
Super Cheap AA = Lo 0.45A / 800Lux - Hi 0.7A / 1200Lux
Varta Hi Energy AA = Lo 0.5A / 850Lux - Hi 1.3A / 3200Lux
Alkaline AA = Lo 0.5A / 850Lux - Hi 1.5A / 3500Lux
Sony Cycle Energy Rechargeable AA = Lo 0.5A / 850Lux - Hi 1.44A / 3500Lux
14500 Trustfire = Lo 0.12A / 870Lux - Hi 1A / 10,000Lux
Quality = I was impressed with everything but the loose internals , the tail clicky has something rattling away , and when you slap the light in your hand it turns off , another slap and it turns on again . Opening up the head to see what's loose is not possible due to the lack of slots to put something in , to turn and twist out the pill .
Overall a nice light , especially for $10 USD shipped , its freakin dirt cheap , it needs fixing to make it a good light , but for the money ? Anyhow , Im going to have to drill into the driver so my pliers have something to grip to remove the pill . Ive already had the tail clicky open for adjustment . If your not into fixing things , spending a few dollars more for something possibly more reliable may be the go .
I have one more AA light on order , the Akoray 106 5 mode [ not programmable ] .
I dont know why people like AA , there massive lights , both the SmallSun and the MTE dwarf my 1 x CR123A lights , and output with a single AA is really not that impressive .
Overall , nice , but a darn shame about the loose internals , if it was all OK this would be a fantastic buy , butt! , unfortunatley all is not ok so I hesitate to recommend this light , if your good at fixing stuff , and dont mind doing repairs to make it ok , then for $10USD , it might be a good buy .
I have mixed feelings about this light , it could be very good , but as received it has sorely disappointed .
Brand: SmallSun
Model: ZY-C41
Emitter Brand/Type: Cree
Emitter BIN: Q3-WC
Color BIN: White
Total Emitters: 1
Battery Configurations: 1 x AA or 1 x 14500 Ii-on battery
Voltage Input: 0.9~4.2V, 4.2V max
Switch Type: Clicky (Clickie); Glow-in-the-Dark
Switch Location: Tailcap (Tail-cap)
Modes: 3
Mode Memory: -
Mode Arrangement: Hi > Low > SOS
Circuitry: Digital Regulated 600mA Current Output
Brightness: 130 lumens maximum brightness (manufactuer rated)
Runtime: -
Lens: Plastic Lens
Reflector: Aluminum Textured/OP Reflector
Carrying Clip: -
Carrying Strap: Strap Included
Performance
Light output is in Light box .. Sorry !
Maratac AAA does a little over 4000Lux on Hi on a AAA Alkaline
Eveready General Purpose AA = Lo 0.42A / 800Lux - Hi 0.72A / 1400Lux
Super Cheap AA = Lo 0.45A / 800Lux - Hi 0.7A / 1200Lux
Varta Hi Energy AA = Lo 0.5A / 850Lux - Hi 1.3A / 3200Lux
Alkaline AA = Lo 0.5A / 850Lux - Hi 1.5A / 3500Lux
Sony Cycle Energy Rechargeable AA = Lo 0.5A / 850Lux - Hi 1.44A / 3500Lux
14500 Trustfire = Lo 0.12A / 870Lux - Hi 1A / 10,000Lux
Quality = I was impressed with everything but the loose internals , the tail clicky has something rattling away , and when you slap the light in your hand it turns off , another slap and it turns on again . Opening up the head to see what's loose is not possible due to the lack of slots to put something in , to turn and twist out the pill .
Overall a nice light , especially for $10 USD shipped , its freakin dirt cheap , it needs fixing to make it a good light , but for the money ? Anyhow , Im going to have to drill into the driver so my pliers have something to grip to remove the pill . Ive already had the tail clicky open for adjustment . If your not into fixing things , spending a few dollars more for something possibly more reliable may be the go .
I have one more AA light on order , the Akoray 106 5 mode [ not programmable ] .
I dont know why people like AA , there massive lights , both the SmallSun and the MTE dwarf my 1 x CR123A lights , and output with a single AA is really not that impressive .
Overall , nice , but a darn shame about the loose internals , if it was all OK this would be a fantastic buy , butt! , unfortunatley all is not ok so I hesitate to recommend this light , if your good at fixing stuff , and dont mind doing repairs to make it ok , then for $10USD , it might be a good buy .
I have mixed feelings about this light , it could be very good , but as received it has sorely disappointed .
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