What was the last LED light you purchased and why?

[jon_slider]

Because I like to use Red Light Therapy. ;-)

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

Maglite 4D ML300L long running light. Because I didn't have a flashlight that would run so long, plus the fact that it was rated over 1000 Lumens, and had the highest candela rating of all of Maglite's offerings. Also runs on common D cells, available everywhere.

ML300L 4D LED Long-Running Flashlight- Chipboard Box

Check out the ML300L 4D LED Flashlight by Maglite. It offers 1002 lumens and patented LED Heat-Sink Technology. It can run for more than 5 hours on the HIGH setting and more than two weeks on eco-mode with usable light. It's durable and built to last, plus an iconic design.

maglite.com

 

[haveyouseenthelight]

A spare E1b-MV just in case they go end of sale. Missing them out of the catalogue got me concerned.

 

[vicv]

I just ordered a convoy M21a with 519a 5000k which I will probably dedome. Along with a battery and charger. And a lighted switch. And a diffuser. Why? Because I haven't tried the overwhelmingly popular Nichia offerings yet, and am looking for a larger more powerful light. But have no need for it

 

[scalpel_ninja]

SureFire E1D incoming. Sent out the E2D for RMA.

 

[ScottsoSmith]

What was the last LED light you purchased? Malkoff Hound Dog. and why? Because I have a sickness and just can't stop!!!

 

[RWT1405]

I have 2 that should arrive today, that I want to try out

Fenix HT32

and

Fenix HT30R

 

[Bogie]

Picked up a new EDC2-DFT for a price I couldn't pass up and all the Candela 🤣

 

[Monocrom]

I just ordered a convoy M21a with 519a 5000k which I will probably dedome. Along with a battery and charger. And a lighted switch. And a diffuser. Why? Because I haven't tried the overwhelmingly popular Nichia offerings yet, and am looking for a larger more powerful light. But have no need for it

Need?
That's a dirty, four-letter word around here.

 

[NRiyo3]

Emisar D1. I got it with a Cree 70.3 in 3000K. Head scallops are sharper than I like but it is a nice light overall.

 

[kaichu dento]

Bought another Rotary last month to replace the one I lost, and a few weeks later, thanks to the locator being on, a friend found it outside at his place and gave it back.

Got another two level E1L this summer, just because I like them.

 

[ABTOMAT]

A used Streamlight Strion LED. I really like it. Cradle-charging light the size of a 6P.

 

[jon_slider]

a few weeks later, thanks to the locator being on, a friend found it outside at his place and gave it back.

great to hear, congrats!

my latest purchase is another Novatac ;-)

Question, for a Novatac carried in a Skiing backpack, do you think CR123 is necessarily better than 16340?

fwiw, I did a test, and it did not help answer that question
I put a Novatac and one of each battery type in my freezer for 2 hours, and then tested the output of each battery in the cold light, on my Lumen Tube.

I measured no significant output difference (using mode B set to 10 lumens and mode C at 40 lumens), to when the batteries were at house temperature..

 

[Newguy2012]

Prometheus beta qr 3 ti Ice. This like mine 6th or 7th beta light. The design is too cool for me to pass up. It has a 519a 9080. I always wanted a 9080 nichia but never around to one of my lights modded with one. The led is great fit to the reflector which give it a much larger hotspot and transition in the spill like the MC-E on the Alpha.

 

[raggie33]

This from big lots because I saw it while I was in line it was 8 bucks with batteries it rotates has magnetic stand is both a lantern and flashlight

 

[Monocrom]

Emisar D1. I got it with a Cree 70.3 in 3000K. Head scallops are sharper than I like but it is a nice light overall.




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Quick question, is it true those lights never truly turn off. I heard you can put the Aux emitters on a very low setting. But they still run anyway.

 

[jon_slider]

I heard you can put the Aux emitters on a very low setting. But they still run anyway.

I think you have a misunderstanding.

Anduril has 4 brightness settings for the Aux: low, high, blink, off

Aux Off is completely off.

Although, the switch is electronic, so there is a small parasitic drain, unless you use physical lockout

here is a review that includes the parasitic drain details

 

[Monocrom]

I think you have a misunderstanding.

Anduril has 4 brightness settings for the Aux: low, high, blink, off

Aux Off is completely off.

Although, the switch is electronic, so there is a small parasitic drain, unless you use physical lockout

here is a review that includes the parasitic drain details

Thank you. Appreciate the link.

 

[Monocrom]

So, before Holiday Shipping Season goes absolutely insane, decided to purchase the following:

Streamlight Stylus 360 Pro
Klarus EC20 -and- Rip-offs belt pouch for it
Eagtac P200LR
Convoy S6 NM1
Convoy S4 light grey with lighted tailcap switch
Sofrin SC33 w/ battery
Sofrin BLF LT-1 Mini lantern w/ battery
Half dozen Convoy clips for a variety of Convoy models
No-name Flat, Magnetic, area LED light w/ bottle-opener and carabiner feature.

In case anyone is wondering, no these are not gifts for others. I could just lie and say I needed some products to test out for my YouTube channel. But, I don't! Just really wanted them. Might end up putting a few on my channel. We'll see. Gifts for others who are special to me, already taken care of. Shop early!

 

[kaichu dento]

my latest purchase is another Novatac ;-)
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The original HDS/Novatac design is still my visual favorite, but I'm a full-fledged Rotary convert when it comes to usage!