ZebraLight - H30 or H50?
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Re: How many people here keeping both H30 and H50
Yes -i have and will keep both -the H50 as an emergency or lend light.
I have both sitting on the night stand -you can easily guess which would be first picked up
Having the button on the H30 is a MAJOR bonus.
Yes -i have and will keep both -the H50 as an emergency or lend light.
I have both sitting on the night stand -you can easily guess which would be first picked up
Having the button on the H30 is a MAJOR bonus.
WadeF
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Re: How many people here keeping both H30 and H50
I have both, and I plan to buy more of their future releases. I keep them hanging on the side of our bed's headboard. I can tap the button on the H30 to light up my night table. Since it comes on in low it gives me plenty of light to see what I need and it doesn't disturb my wife. Another push of the button and it's off. I'm thinking about ordering a 2nd H30 to keep on my keychain. They are both handy lights.
I have both, and I plan to buy more of their future releases.
I keep them hanging on the side of our bed's headboard. I can tap the button on the H30 to light up my night table. Since it comes on in low it gives me plenty of light to see what I need and it doesn't disturb my wife. Another push of the button and it's off. I'm thinking about ordering a 2nd H30 to keep on my keychain. They are both handy lights.
adirondackdestroyer
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Re: How many people here keeping both H30 and H50
Wade,
I'd wait a few months, because Zebralight said they're going to be making an actual flashlight that is pretty much the same as the H30 (or maybe it was H50 I forget).
I really like my H50, but I'm waiting for the first headlamp they make that uses a reflector.
I have both, and I plan to buy more of their future releases.
Wade,
I'd wait a few months, because Zebralight said they're going to be making an actual flashlight that is pretty much the same as the H30 (or maybe it was H50 I forget).
I really like my H50, but I'm waiting for the first headlamp they make that uses a reflector.
matrixshaman
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Re: How many people here keeping both H30 and H50
I've got 2 of each and plan on keeping all of them. I have a lot of use for them in the next year and even then I like their function and usefullness so much that they are definitely keepers. Having both AA and RCR123 format for such useful lights is a big plus too.
I've got 2 of each and plan on keeping all of them. I have a lot of use for them in the next year and even then I like their function and usefullness so much that they are definitely keepers. Having both AA and RCR123 format for such useful lights is a big plus too.
Programmergeek
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H30 and H50?
Ok I am getting hooked on flashlights here Dang you people! Kiddn...
Anyhow I am looking to get a Zebralight. I want it for EMT duty since it fits a shirt pocket nice and to use working in the house with the headband.
I like the form of the h50 but the h30 has the button and better lumins. What would you get?
will the h30 feel to squair sitting in a shirt pocket?
Ok I am getting hooked on flashlights here Dang you people! Kiddn...
Anyhow I am looking to get a Zebralight. I want it for EMT duty since it fits a shirt pocket nice and to use working in the house with the headband.
I like the form of the h50 but the h30 has the button and better lumins. What would you get?
will the h30 feel to squair sitting in a shirt pocket?
Alero
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Re: H30 and H50?
I'd go for the H30 (and some rechargeables!) for the beam pattern and so I wouldn't have to use the little shade thing that comes with the H50 to keep the glare out of your eyes.
I think either one would feel fine in the shirt pocket, but I'd be afraid of losing it there. Yikes!
I'd go for the H30 (and some rechargeables!) for the beam pattern and so I wouldn't have to use the little shade thing that comes with the H50 to keep the glare out of your eyes.
I think either one would feel fine in the shirt pocket, but I'd be afraid of losing it there. Yikes!
WadeF
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Re: H30 and H50?
The H30's button makes it easier to activate, shut it off, etc. I think in a situation where you may not be able to get both hands on the light the H30 will be much easier to deal with.
The H30's button makes it easier to activate, shut it off, etc. I think in a situation where you may not be able to get both hands on the light the H30 will be much easier to deal with.
umc
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Re: H30 and H50?
I went with the H30 but am still waiting for it to ship from the Fenix Store, it's back ordered and when I called them to get an idea of when it may be in they were exactly sure and stated that there was an issue with the H30 that Zebralight was fixing. He made it sound like it was fixed and was just waiting on the shipment. He also stated that he couldn't find any issues with the H30's they've been playing with......
Anyway, I picked the H30 because I like the button over the twisty and it has slightly better output and run time.
I went with the H30 but am still waiting for it to ship from the Fenix Store, it's back ordered and when I called them to get an idea of when it may be in they were exactly sure and stated that there was an issue with the H30 that Zebralight was fixing. He made it sound like it was fixed and was just waiting on the shipment. He also stated that he couldn't find any issues with the H30's they've been playing with......
Anyway, I picked the H30 because I like the button over the twisty and it has slightly better output and run time.
bwm
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Re: H30 and H50?
I would go with the H30.
I have a H50 (with an H30 on order). The clip with the H50 holds well with a heavy flannel shirt but falls right off one of my office shirts. Also, it is almost a 180 degree flood and though there is a rubber glare shield for the H50 it was designed with headlight use in mind not shirt pocket use so You will likely get the flashlight shining in your eyes with it mounted on your shirt pocket.
Brian
I would go with the H30.
I have a H50 (with an H30 on order). The clip with the H50 holds well with a heavy flannel shirt but falls right off one of my office shirts. Also, it is almost a 180 degree flood and though there is a rubber glare shield for the H50 it was designed with headlight use in mind not shirt pocket use so You will likely get the flashlight shining in your eyes with it mounted on your shirt pocket.
Brian
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Re: H30 and H50?
Well that is is a no brainier thanks everyone.
Well that is is a no brainier thanks everyone.
WadeF
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Re: H30 and H50?
Zebralight did fix the issue with the H30 and the new units are on their way to Fenix-store. I hope you enjoy the light and I hope it serves you well and helps you save lives. Let us know how it works out for you.
Zebralight did fix the issue with the H30 and the new units are on their way to Fenix-store. I hope you enjoy the light and I hope it serves you well and helps you save lives.
Let us know how it works out for you.
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Re: H30 and H50?
I have my H50 and I love it. I know its not as bright but i think its still very useful.
I like the twisty because its reliable, less things to go wrong than a button. AAs are also easy to find!
I might end up getting the H30 anyway.
I think it would be nice for them to make an attachment where you can slide a reflector on to use it as a thrower when needed.
Does anyone know if the H50 will work with 14500 liIon cells?
I have my H50 and I love it. I know its not as bright but i think its still very useful.
I like the twisty because its reliable, less things to go wrong than a button. AAs are also easy to find!
I might end up getting the H30 anyway.
I think it would be nice for them to make an attachment where you can slide a reflector on to use it as a thrower when needed.
Does anyone know if the H50 will work with 14500 liIon cells?
Re: H30 and H50?
My main issue with the H30 is strapping a lithium battery to my head which may explode as been discussed numerous times on this board. It's one thing when a cell explodes in my hand, but another when it's strapped to my head....
Mo
My main issue with the H30 is strapping a lithium battery to my head which may explode as been discussed numerous times on this board. It's one thing when a cell explodes in my hand, but another when it's strapped to my head....
Mo
gadgetnerd
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Re: H30 and H50?
I'm holding fire on another Zebralight until they come out with the H51 or whatever it's called, which will essentially be the AA version of the H30.
I really like the H50: tiny, simple, well designed and well made. It's my preferred bedstand light.
I'm holding fire on another Zebralight until they come out with the H51 or whatever it's called, which will essentially be the AA version of the H30.
I really like the H50: tiny, simple, well designed and well made. It's my preferred bedstand light.
marcdilnutt
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Re: H30 and H50?
You are very unlikely to have an explosion of the type most commonly encountered with CR123s in a single cell light. These incidents are normally associated with reverse charging occuring in multicell applications.
You are very unlikely to have an explosion of the type most commonly encountered with CR123s in a single cell light. These incidents are normally associated with reverse charging occuring in multicell applications.
Re: H30 and H50?
+1 and if you buy only brand name CR123, the chances are VERY low.
DM51
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Re: H30 and H50?
Welcome to CPF, Programmergeek.
I'm going to move your thread for you, from the 'LED' section into the 'Headlights' section.
Welcome to CPF, Programmergeek.
I'm going to move your thread for you, from the 'LED' section into the 'Headlights' section.
