What's your favorite 1xAA LED light?
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DHart
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It'll be worth the wait, buddy. Do you have a 14500 or two prepped and ready to pop into your new D10?
wyager
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I don't have any 14500s.... Should I get some? I was planning on using duraloops...
DHart
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wyager... AA Eneloop/Duraloop are good cells that will serve you well. But you won't get the most performance from the light with them.
With my D10 R2 I get about a 40-50% increase in output with 14500 li-ion vs. Eneloop AA. That's a pretty nice bump. You can expect a moderate to significant bump in output with most lights which can run both 1.5v or 3v lithium primaries as well as 4.2v li-ion rechargeables. The D10 has an input voltage range that can run on 1.2v-1.5v alkaline/lithium/Eneloop as well as 4.2v li-ion.
If you decide you want the most power output from your light, you will need to go li-ion and in that case, I would strongly recommend you only buy AW 14500 protected li-ions, as the Trustfire and Doubtfire and other xxxxfire brands, etc. are typically TOO LONG to run in lights like the D10.
And, of course, get schooled up on the proper use and charging of li-ion chemistry because it's very potent technology that demands proper usage and charging. Visit the Batteries section of the forum for info.
Once I found how amazing li-ion powering could be, that's all I run in all of my lights. And remember another benefit of running rechargeable cells (li-ions, Eneloops, etc.) you can start out with a fresh battery every day, unlike primary cells which are weaker and weaker and weaker every time you run them... until they must be discarded/recycled and replaced. Over and over and over again.
If you like to use and play with your lights a lot... rechargeables make the most sense. For those who don't know much about these powering options, there is a lot to learn and understand... get to the Batteries folder and get schooled up!
Li-Ion 14500 gives the highest performance in AA lights that can run them. AA Eneloop is a very good second best.
If you must run primaries, lithium L91 is the only way to go, in my view, as alkalines are poor performing and can tend to leak and ruin your expensive light! But supporting a steady diet of L91 consumption can get expensive. And remember, every time you use the light, you're using a battery that's weaker than the last time you used it. But not necessarily too weak to use... so you're kind of in a grey area there.
With my D10 R2 I get about a 40-50% increase in output with 14500 li-ion vs. Eneloop AA. That's a pretty nice bump. You can expect a moderate to significant bump in output with most lights which can run both 1.5v or 3v lithium primaries as well as 4.2v li-ion rechargeables. The D10 has an input voltage range that can run on 1.2v-1.5v alkaline/lithium/Eneloop as well as 4.2v li-ion.
If you decide you want the most power output from your light, you will need to go li-ion and in that case, I would strongly recommend you only buy AW 14500 protected li-ions, as the Trustfire and Doubtfire and other xxxxfire brands, etc. are typically TOO LONG to run in lights like the D10.
And, of course, get schooled up on the proper use and charging of li-ion chemistry because it's very potent technology that demands proper usage and charging. Visit the Batteries section of the forum for info.
Once I found how amazing li-ion powering could be, that's all I run in all of my lights. And remember another benefit of running rechargeable cells (li-ions, Eneloops, etc.) you can start out with a fresh battery every day, unlike primary cells which are weaker and weaker and weaker every time you run them... until they must be discarded/recycled and replaced. Over and over and over again.
If you like to use and play with your lights a lot... rechargeables make the most sense. For those who don't know much about these powering options, there is a lot to learn and understand... get to the Batteries folder and get schooled up!
Li-Ion 14500 gives the highest performance in AA lights that can run them. AA Eneloop is a very good second best.
If you must run primaries, lithium L91 is the only way to go, in my view, as alkalines are poor performing and can tend to leak and ruin your expensive light! But supporting a steady diet of L91 consumption can get expensive. And remember, every time you use the light, you're using a battery that's weaker than the last time you used it. But not necessarily too weak to use... so you're kind of in a grey area there.
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GhostReaction
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So much progress in AA light especially from PRC.
But still I ll LOVE the cmg ultra gov issued.
The next single AA that will blow everything off, would be MJ extreme2 TRI xpg.
Single AA tri xpg, try top that I guess :nana:
But still I ll LOVE the cmg ultra gov issued.
The next single AA that will blow everything off, would be MJ extreme2 TRI xpg.
Single AA tri xpg, try top that I guess :nana:
wyager
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Thanks DHart-I've used Li-ion stuff before (I just sold the 18650 laser I built), so I'm not a complete noob. My technique has always been to use a crappy charger with a good AW protected battery, and I haven't had any explosions yet. I would probably keep doing that... :nana:
I suppose the cost of the batteries could be worth the extra lumens... I'll keep it in mind.
I suppose the cost of the batteries could be worth the extra lumens... I'll keep it in mind.
ama230
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Even though im still trying to find where to get it as it was supposed to be released this quarter, its the coast p5r. Its a AA form factor but takes a 14500 rechargeable. Its the same as my M7R with a 18650 but in a smaller size of course but with a little less runtime.
If anybody knows if they are out yet and where to get it please let me know. As far as i know its the longest throwing aa. Also let me know if i am wrong but 600+ft is pretty far with a size this small.
These lights are awesome as coast is pretty looked down at.
As far as the nitecore pic above, that is one slick light and the features are great. Love the trit just peeking out.
Just love the new charging features on these lights(magnetic, don't like macbooks but this feature is fool proof) and being able to choose between constant current and energy saving as it dims according to usage to save battery. Three hours @ 200+ lumens on a 14500 is pretty good for a cree XR-E?
If anybody knows if they are out yet and where to get it please let me know. As far as i know its the longest throwing aa. Also let me know if i am wrong but 600+ft is pretty far with a size this small.
These lights are awesome as coast is pretty looked down at.
As far as the nitecore pic above, that is one slick light and the features are great. Love the trit just peeking out.
Just love the new charging features on these lights(magnetic, don't like macbooks but this feature is fool proof) and being able to choose between constant current and energy saving as it dims according to usage to save battery. Three hours @ 200+ lumens on a 14500 is pretty good for a cree XR-E?
yowzer
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Nightcore D10 R2, of course. Though assorted Zebralights are strong runners up.
Paul_in_Maryland
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From what I can see, it's still sold only in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Your best bet is to find a store in those regions that will ship to the USA...then tell us the name of the store. I must say, the Coast P5 is the one 1xAA light that could dislodge my Shiningbeam Romisen focusable 1xAA from my keyring. While its beam isn't as warm as my Romisen's 5A tint, its head is 25mm head is 5mm narrower, and it's easier and quicker to focus.
Yes, Quark AA Neutral w/ 14500, my favorite so far. Too bad it was so expensive to put together!
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Is this the Coast P5 you are looking for? http://www.batteryjunction.com/led-lenser-coast-p5.html
DHart
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Quark AA tactical has made me pretty happy this summer. It's just a great simple UI, with predictable runtimes. Keeping it mostly on medium with the occasional high burst, this has been the first year I've been camping and haven't been left in the dark by a AA light. I keep switching back and forth between neutral and warm heads, I can't decide which I like more.
I can't wait for the sunwayman m10a! I have a feeling I'm going to like it more than my Quark. Too bad it's only a cool tint emitter right now.
I can't wait for the sunwayman m10a! I have a feeling I'm going to like it more than my Quark. Too bad it's only a cool tint emitter right now.
wyager
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Also too bad it's called a "sunwayman" m10a. :nana:
"Quark" is a cool name... "Sunwayman" sounds like a rip-off superhero. 😛
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Got my D10, It's great! Two problems I notice right away though are that A:ramping up is too fast, all the ramping needs to slow down when it gets to the lower levels. Also, the momentary mode appears to be high-only. Tactile feedback is weak on normal mode. They're basically minor issues. I can't wait to pop a 14500 in there...
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B0wz3r
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My favorite 1xAA light is my new Zebralight SC50w+. 😀
It's gonna live clipped in my pocket, taking the place of my EZAAw.
It's gonna live clipped in my pocket, taking the place of my EZAAw.
Paul_in_Maryland
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No. That's the standard version; the poster was seeking the P5R (rechargeable).
