The Official Zebralight Thread .

[lampeDépêche]

batteries are cheap...

zebralights, not so much.

why risk it?

There's no risk in running your SC53 or H53 on Li-ion. Lots of people have tried it, and it works without any damage to the lights. I don't know about the SC5, so there may be some risk there.
Why do it? I run my H53 on Li-ions not because it's cheap or expensive, but because it puts out ~500 lumens that way instead of ~300 lumens. The bump in output makes it worthwhile.

 

[id30209]

Well, I don't know about the SC5's. Those used a different driver from the start, optimized for 1.2v sources. So, I'd be nervous about using a 14500 on those drivers, and I'm not going to be the first one to sacrifice my SC5 to find out.
But at least on the SC53 and H53 models and their variants, the 14500 works okay, provided the reset you mention.

SC5 does not work with 14500 and never try using it with those cells.
All other SC5x are good to go.

 

[chillinn]

But at least on the SC53 and H53 models and their variants, the 14500 works okay, provided the reset you mention.

I thought the SC53 was AA only:
Operating Voltage Range: 0.7V - 2.0V

vs. SC52
Operating Voltage Range: 0.7V - 4.2V

I've said before, but I don't really see the point of Li-ion as opposed to AA when the light is regulated. Won't top brightness be exactly the same, even if it could take 14500?

I suppose the new higher capacity INR14500 have a third more energy and cost about the same or a little more than Eneloop AA, but not considering number of recharge cycles, maybe 400 if lucky vs 2100+, respectively.

 

[holygeez03]

Several ZL's have a much higher "burst mode" when using 14500... this was supported in the H52 and SC52. The 53 series dropped official support, but it has been verified that the "burst mode" still exists with the 53's.

I use 14500 in my H52Fw and H53Fc and I really enjoy the burst mode.

 

[lampeDépêche]

Several ZL's have a much higher "burst mode" when using 14500... this was supported in the H52 and SC52. The 53 series dropped official support, but it has been verified that the "burst mode" still exists with the 53's.

I use 14500 in my H52Fw and H53Fc and I really enjoy the burst mode.

Exactly.

 

[chillinn]

How bright is burst mode with 14500?

 

[rwolfenstein]

Ive used alkies with my Zebralight headlamp and its plenty of light for what I am doing. The most I have to worry about is taking the battery out when its gonna sit for a while to prevent it from having a burst cell in it.

 

[GaryF]

How bright is burst mode with 14500?

Per Zebralight, the H52 is 500 lumens for the warm white, and 535 for the regular tint on 14500. For AA, they show 280 and 300 lumens respectively.

They don’t list any figures for the H53 on 14500, which as others have noted, was not listed by ZL as supporting the higher voltages.

 

[shane1]

Looking to get a new EDC. How is this one?

SC600w Mk IV Plus HI 18650 Flashlight with XHP50.3 HI Neutral White LED

 

[ilikeguns40]

Looking to get a new EDC. How is this one?

SC600w Mk IV Plus HI 18650 Flashlight with XHP50.3 HI Neutral White LED

It’s very nice. You’ll definitely enjoy it

 

[chillinn]

I wanted a High CRI version of that light, but Zebralight only had one similar in floody, and 1800Lm. Different enough, I don't think it was the same light, if it was, it should have been able to breach 2000Lm.

Am I the only one that wishes I could get a High CRI 3500K Zebralight? 4000K is barely ok for me, but 3500K is spot on perfect. I guess most are seduced by cool white with more lumens. Seems like almost no one appreciates warm, which is far more natural. I was raised in natural light.

 

[ScottsoSmith]

Looking to get a new EDC. How is this one?

SC600w Mk IV Plus HI 18650 Flashlight with XHP50.3 HI Neutral White LED

I have the Sc600W MkIV HI and the SC64 LE. Both are excellent EDCs in my opinion. Nice tint and color rendering on both lights. Both beam patterns are ideal for EDC with a good balance of flood and throw. The SC64 has a good bit less lumens but still plenty for typical EDC tasks. The Sc600 rides a bit bigger in the pocket. The SC64 finds it way into my pocket more often than the SC600.

 

[Batuche]

Difference in size between these three diminutive Zebralight flashlights:

SC600w IV Plus - Single 18650 - 2300 Lm
SC64w HI - Single 18650 - 1300 Lm
SC5c II LE - Single AA - 475 Lm

 

[AstroTurf]

Difference in size between these three diminutive Zebralight flashlights:

SC600w IV Plus - Single 18650 - 2300 Lm
SC64w HI - Single 18650 - 1300 Lm
SC5c II LE - Single AA - 475 Lm


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Nice!!!

 

[Batuche]

Ive used alkies with my Zebralight headlamp and its plenty of light for what I am doing. The most I have to worry about is taking the battery out when its gonna sit for a while to prevent it from having a burst cell in it.

Great idea. I can't count the number of times I've forgotten an alkie in a product and had it corrode the heck out of it

 

[Batuche]

Sorry I forgot to post this.

On 12/30/2022 I inquired with Zebralight about the availability of the SC700d and received the following reply:


Department: Sales

Subject: ZebraLight, Inc.: Update Tracking #56495

We were told by our Cree distributor that the emitter we use in the SC700d won't be available during the next 2-3 months.

Sincerely,

ZebraLight, Inc.
PO BOX 92307
Southlake, TX 76092

 

[rwolfenstein]

Sorry I forgot to post this.

On 12/30/2022 I inquired with Zebralight about the availability of the SC700d and received the following reply:


Department: Sales

Subject: ZebraLight, Inc.: Update Tracking #56495

We were told by our Cree distributor that the emitter we use in the SC700d won't be available during the next 2-3 months.

Sincerely,

ZebraLight, Inc.
PO BOX 92307
Southlake, TX 76092

I think when I read the specs on my H53C AA headlamp, they used a samsung built LED that gave it that white tone. Its rather nice.

 

[shane1]

Difference in size between these three diminutive Zebralight flashlights:

SC600w IV Plus - Single 18650 - 2300 Lm
SC64w HI - Single 18650 - 1300 Lm
SC5c II LE - Single AA - 475 Lm


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Which is your favorite for edc?

 

[Batuche]

Which is your favorite for edc?

Both the SC64w HI and the SC5c II LE slip into the coin pocket on jeans, plus their screwed on pocket clips hold/grip much better than the removable one on the SC600w IV Plus, so much less chance of losing them. So to answer your question, these are the two I carry the most. I only recently purchased the SC5c and thrilled with the amount of light it puts out.

I didn't need the SC5c but have so many eneloop AA batteries that I used that excuse to justify my purchase. Anyway, does anyone really need a reason to buy another flashlight?

 

[holygeez03]

Which is your favorite for edc?

The SC64w HI has got to be the best overall light if you must choose one... the SC600 is great around the house/yard, but it is too big for EDC... the AA sized lights are fantastic for EDC, but don't have the power for some outdoor tasks. The SC64 will fit in a pocket fine and has the power for outdoors.

I have the SC600w Plus for around the house/yard and I EDC a H52Fw or H53Fc... and I have two SC64w HI for travel, car, etc.

Sadly, it appears the SC64 offerings are scarce... hopefully that means a 65 is coming, but I'm not hopeful.

Also, in my opinion the SC600w Plus is better than the HI version.