Just opened a new Thrunite th20 pro nw.
Can't have enough AA/14500 headlamps.
A bit of dc fix gets the beam about where I like them.
Can't have enough AA/14500 headlamps.
A bit of dc fix gets the beam about where I like them.
What was the last LED light you purchased and why?
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I have been getting a lot more into fitness as I've been recovering from some injuries (long story), so I finally switched from my Apple Watch to a Garmin Epix Pro so I'd get more battery life and more analysis and flexibility/compatibility with other fitness devices (bike computer, radar tail lights, etc.).
Anyway, it has two white LEDs and one red LED, all controlled with buttons on the watch, so technically that's the most recent LED light I purchased lol. I've been using those LEDs for tons of things around the house instead of carrying my larger Fenix lights around all day. And my battery life on the watch is still about 11 days which I'm pretty happy with.
Anyway, it has two white LEDs and one red LED, all controlled with buttons on the watch, so technically that's the most recent LED light I purchased lol. I've been using those LEDs for tons of things around the house instead of carrying my larger Fenix lights around all day. And my battery life on the watch is still about 11 days which I'm pretty happy with.
Ray_of_Light
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Latest acquisition - an Acebeam P18 Defender.
It is incredibly throwy for a quadruple LED setup, because it use four domeless diodes which have a very small point source.
This light use a coaxial barrel to enable a dual tail cap switches. This allows the use of a standard 21700 cell; in contrast with the Nite core et al. - which use a modified 21700 (with + and - terminals at both sides of the cell) to achieve the same functionality. The modified cell system technically is much better because it remove the parasitic resistance of the tail cap spring, of the switch and of the contact, which is something when you're pumping 20 Ampere into the driver.
This P18 light can sustain 1000 lumens output indefinitely, and 5000+ lumens for more than one minute. It can operate while charging - it has an external USB-C charging port, hidden behind the screw-on protection; the entire light is rated IP68 which is great.
Greetings,
Anthony
It is incredibly throwy for a quadruple LED setup, because it use four domeless diodes which have a very small point source.
This light use a coaxial barrel to enable a dual tail cap switches. This allows the use of a standard 21700 cell; in contrast with the Nite core et al. - which use a modified 21700 (with + and - terminals at both sides of the cell) to achieve the same functionality. The modified cell system technically is much better because it remove the parasitic resistance of the tail cap spring, of the switch and of the contact, which is something when you're pumping 20 Ampere into the driver.
This P18 light can sustain 1000 lumens output indefinitely, and 5000+ lumens for more than one minute. It can operate while charging - it has an external USB-C charging port, hidden behind the screw-on protection; the entire light is rated IP68 which is great.
Greetings,
Anthony
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I took a break from buying new lights for a while—not intentionally, but I wanted to take some time to really appreciate the ones I already have. Also I had an eye infection for a few weeks making it very hard to read anything flashlight related (the horror!). My last addition before this spree was a Wurkkos TD03 back in December. However, this month has been a great one for flashlights! 
Here's what I added to my collection:
I've had my eye on Reylight for a while, and when I saw the LANapple, I knew I had to have it. The bright blue color is stunning, and the output with the 519a emitter is impressive.
The HD01 is my first flat light, and I thought it would be a fun addition to my collection. It's a solid performer.
As for the WK03, I picked it up this morning. It's not particularly special, but it was on offer for less than $10, making it hard to resist as a loaner.
Happy with my new lights and excited to put them to good use!
Here's what I added to my collection:
- Olight Baton 4
- Reylight LANapple
- Wurkkos HD01
- Wurkkos WK03
I've had my eye on Reylight for a while, and when I saw the LANapple, I knew I had to have it. The bright blue color is stunning, and the output with the 519a emitter is impressive.
The HD01 is my first flat light, and I thought it would be a fun addition to my collection. It's a solid performer.
As for the WK03, I picked it up this morning. It's not particularly special, but it was on offer for less than $10, making it hard to resist as a loaner.
Happy with my new lights and excited to put them to good use!
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MidnightDistortions
Flashlight Enthusiast
Just got 2 Coast HX5 1AA lights because I got too many older NIMH batteries that need using and they do pretty good with exercising the weaker cells.
jon_slider
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haveyouseenthelight
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I'm waiting on a SureFire EDC1-DFT, which I'm pretty excited about. It took me a long time to pull the trigger... it's a big investment and I couldn't decide between the EDC1 with the 18350, and EDC2 with the more common 18650 battery. In the end the EDC 2 seemed too big for my typical pocket carry.
fuyume
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Today, I received a Nitecore NWE30 emergency beacon, and that, I think, completes my backpacking & camping light kit. Fenix E12 v2.0 handheld, Fenix HM23 headlamp, Nitecore LA10 CRI lantern, and Nitecore NWE30 beacon.
I got the NWE30 as a FOMO/impulse purchase, really. It's discontinued and getting hard to find new. I've been thinking about getting one for a long time, and decided I didn't want to miss it, the way I missed the Nitecore EA11.
I got the NWE30 as a FOMO/impulse purchase, really. It's discontinued and getting hard to find new. I've been thinking about getting one for a long time, and decided I didn't want to miss it, the way I missed the Nitecore EA11.
jon_slider
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Skilhunt EC200s mini w Red plus White Nichia LEDs
Because: Dual channel. Regulated output w NoPWM. Built in USB-C Charging, Magnetic tailcap. Button light reports battery charge level.
Great little 18350 light. The magnetic tailcap is very useful..
I decided to dedome the 4500K 519a LEDs in mine:
Because: Dual channel. Regulated output w NoPWM. Built in USB-C Charging, Magnetic tailcap. Button light reports battery charge level.
Great little 18350 light. The magnetic tailcap is very useful..
I decided to dedome the 4500K 519a LEDs in mine:
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Jean-Luc Descarte
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A Convoy (surprise surprise lol) M21H, with an FC40 5000K.
Reasons why:
• I enjoy having a side-switch torch for a change after owning so many tail switch ones
• I want a traditional "flashlight shaped" torch, with side switch and flared head and all that ol' jazz
• I loved the FC40 in my M21B, great quality emitter even if somewhat inefficient at high current
• I want a side-switch torch that, unlike the S21E MAO I have now, actually has a physical lock-out, especially now after earlier this morning said S21E turned on in my pouch almost at 100% power and was VERY hot to the touch
So yeah, as a side note, I do not recommend any of Convoy's side-switch MAO lights. Stick with regular anodization or physical tailcap switches.
Reasons why:
• I enjoy having a side-switch torch for a change after owning so many tail switch ones
• I want a traditional "flashlight shaped" torch, with side switch and flared head and all that ol' jazz
• I loved the FC40 in my M21B, great quality emitter even if somewhat inefficient at high current
• I want a side-switch torch that, unlike the S21E MAO I have now, actually has a physical lock-out, especially now after earlier this morning said S21E turned on in my pouch almost at 100% power and was VERY hot to the touch
So yeah, as a side note, I do not recommend any of Convoy's side-switch MAO lights. Stick with regular anodization or physical tailcap switches.
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MidnightDistortions
Flashlight Enthusiast
Got another Nitecore EA81 as they don't make any more of them or the EA41 which I was looking for but not available. Thrunite I guess had TN4A but that was discontinued as well.
Craftsman Rechargeable Aluminum Penlight.
Fascinated by the design. This is a light you can clip to the outside of a shirt pocket on a stiff, collared shirt for output directly in front of you. 300 rated lumens of flood. Don't have a light similar to it. Yes, I know; it's a light made for Craftsman with the Craftsman name just tossed on there. Still, doesn't mean it'll automatically be junk.
Fascinated by the design. This is a light you can clip to the outside of a shirt pocket on a stiff, collared shirt for output directly in front of you. 300 rated lumens of flood. Don't have a light similar to it. Yes, I know; it's a light made for Craftsman with the Craftsman name just tossed on there. Still, doesn't mean it'll automatically be junk.
Jean-Luc Descarte
Enlightened
I've been EDCing a Convoy T3 14500 because I like the low profile in my pants when I don't need the power and absurd long life of a full-sized 18650 or 21700 torch. Figured 18350 would also be fun, compact and convenient as well. I was interested in this one before but never cared for the hideous SST40 in the original iteration, and it would cost me FAR more than it's worth to purchase the toolkit to make an emitter swap, so I passed on it.
Now that Sofirn came out with a 519A version, it was a done deal and would be even without the discount I got. Gimme gimme gimme.
Toulouse42
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Just ordered an Olight i3T 2 x AAA. Claimed 250 lumens.
Why? Because I have quite a lot of part used (80%) AAA batteries and I don't like waste.
Why? Because I have quite a lot of part used (80%) AAA batteries and I don't like waste.
I have an i3T 1xAAA, and M1T, just because they're the only Olights I've ever really liked. They both have their good points.
However, w/ the 2xAAA, I'm wondering if it's considered 'cool' to use potentially mismatched (alkaline?) cells in series. I honestly don't know, but most seem to avoid doing that with other chemistries. Just a thought.
Copper Tactical Personal Flood (TPF) single-AAA light by Maratac Gen.2
An older design. Been out for many years. Basically the smallest and the most compact right angle light you can buy. Should be useful for clipping to the top of a shirt pocket.... Also, while I own a brass flashlight, don't own a copper one. That's going to change real soon.
An older design. Been out for many years. Basically the smallest and the most compact right angle light you can buy. Should be useful for clipping to the top of a shirt pocket.... Also, while I own a brass flashlight, don't own a copper one. That's going to change real soon.
