Zebralight H501 Part 1
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LowBat
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Re: Zebralight H501 specs
If additional 1cm of length is ok for you, the green DX GITD tailcaps have the exact diameter of
the H501 head, so no need to cut them:
With the cap attached one would need to use more force to click the switch, which isn't
necessarily a bad thing. I'm now waiting for the black ones to compare how they will look like.
If additional 1cm of length is ok for you, the green DX GITD tailcaps have the exact diameter of
the H501 head, so no need to cut them:
With the cap attached one would need to use more force to click the switch, which isn't
necessarily a bad thing. I'm now waiting for the black ones to compare how they will look like.
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
I noticed the box on mine says: Zebralight LLC, Arcadia, California
Will that Arcadia location be a US distributer? Maybe soon we won't have to wait for them to come over on the slow boat from China. 🙂
I noticed the box on mine says: Zebralight LLC, Arcadia, California
Will that Arcadia location be a US distributer? Maybe soon we won't have to wait for them to come over on the slow boat from China. 🙂
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
That would be great. I am specifically looking to see if the 501 throws any more with the 80 degree than with the 120.
Thanks a million.:twothumbs
That would be great. I am specifically looking to see if the 501 throws any more with the 80 degree than with the 120.
Thanks a million.:twothumbs
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
I got mine yeserday. I am an electrician, not a tint guy, so I just want to illuminate what I am working on. I have every Zebra made and find them to be the most used and useful lights in my light collectiion. color rendition is mosty useful for outdoors and long range ID, so I have my Leef body with a Fivemega G4 D26 SUNLIGHT
I got mine yeserday. I am an electrician, not a tint guy, so I just want to illuminate what I am working on. I have every Zebra made and find them to be the most used and useful lights in my light collectiion. color rendition is mosty useful for outdoors and long range ID, so I have my Leef body with a Fivemega G4 D26 SUNLIGHT
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
Yes it does. My Warm white H501w throws further than my cool white H50. Also the H501w is rated at 80lm and the H50 at 66lm. Although I'm not sure how they achieved that with the same runtime. Maybe they got a batch of Q3's and Q5s with much lower Vf? :thinking:
Throw might be the wrong term though. It doesn't even begin to compare to a traditional flashlight.
Yes it does. My Warm white H501w throws further than my cool white H50. Also the H501w is rated at 80lm and the H50 at 66lm. Although I'm not sure how they achieved that with the same runtime. Maybe they got a batch of Q3's and Q5s with much lower Vf? :thinking:
Throw might be the wrong term though. It doesn't even begin to compare to a traditional flashlight.
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
if you have to choose one for camping, strictly around camp site, for cooking and washing dishes, which one you think is more useful and why? Still trying to decide between the two:thinking:
if you have to choose one for camping, strictly around camp site, for cooking and washing dishes, which one you think is more useful and why? Still trying to decide between the two:thinking:
LowBat
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Re: Zebralight H501 specs
I was however able to field test the two ZebraLights clipped to my backpack. The 80 degree spread of the H501 was still adequate when walking. Even though the light beam moved side to side as I walked, it was still wide enough to keep the trail lit at my feet and directly in front. The throw isn't much more than the H50 in my opinion. I could just slightly see more detail ahead with the H501 when compared to the H50.
My final test was to hang the H501 from a branch and illuminate a picnic table and the immediate area. The 80 degree spead was more than adequate to do the job. I'd say ZebraLight made the right choice in narrowing the beam from 120 down to 80. It didn't need to be that wide in the first place and the side glare was an issue for me on the H50.
Wapkil, thanks for the GITD cap picture. I think I already found a solution by putting a GITD dot on the tailcap. It may not be on the switch, but at least I can find the H501 in the dark.
EDIT: I just discovered the NiMH cell I had in the H501 is defective. I replaced it and big difference! Now I can see the H501 definately has more throw than the H50. Guess I'll have to take them out to the woods and try again. If only I knew someone with a good camera.
Well, I got my friends camera and went in the backyard to take a few pics. I discovered the moon is way too bright and appearently will be for another week. So off I drove to a tree covered trail I know. Yup, plenty dark out here. Setup the tripod and camera and..... nuts! I though this digital camera would work, but all I get is a black picture. The ZebraLights just don't show up like a regular flashlight would. Sorry, I tried, but to get comparison pictures it'll take a camera with a good light gathering lens. Hopefully someone else with the right camera will post such pictures.
I was however able to field test the two ZebraLights clipped to my backpack. The 80 degree spread of the H501 was still adequate when walking. Even though the light beam moved side to side as I walked, it was still wide enough to keep the trail lit at my feet and directly in front. The throw isn't much more than the H50 in my opinion. I could just slightly see more detail ahead with the H501 when compared to the H50.
My final test was to hang the H501 from a branch and illuminate a picnic table and the immediate area. The 80 degree spead was more than adequate to do the job. I'd say ZebraLight made the right choice in narrowing the beam from 120 down to 80. It didn't need to be that wide in the first place and the side glare was an issue for me on the H50.
Wapkil, thanks for the GITD cap picture. I think I already found a solution by putting a GITD dot on the tailcap. It may not be on the switch, but at least I can find the H501 in the dark.
EDIT: I just discovered the NiMH cell I had in the H501 is defective. I replaced it and big difference! Now I can see the H501 definately has more throw than the H50. Guess I'll have to take them out to the woods and try again. If only I knew someone with a good camera.
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Re: Zebralight H501 specs
I can report that there evidently is a difference between an H501 wth a Q5 emitter and an H501w with Q3 5A:
Today I received a new H501w. In the first package that arrived a week ago, ZebraLight erroneously sent me
a normal tint version, instead of a warm tint one that I ordered. Now they apparently decided to correct their
mistake. What was surprising is the fact that I didn't complain about that and they didn't even emailed me, just
sent me the second light. Hopefully it's how they care about their clients (and not another error) - anyway I'm
grateful and thanked them for the second light that arrived. Needless to say that after being disappointed
about not having the warm one, now I'm happy to have both 🙂
I can report that there evidently is a difference between an H501 wth a Q5 emitter and an H501w with Q3 5A:
Today I received a new H501w. In the first package that arrived a week ago, ZebraLight erroneously sent me
a normal tint version, instead of a warm tint one that I ordered. Now they apparently decided to correct their
mistake. What was surprising is the fact that I didn't complain about that and they didn't even emailed me, just
sent me the second light. Hopefully it's how they care about their clients (and not another error) - anyway I'm
grateful and thanked them for the second light that arrived. Needless to say that after being disappointed
about not having the warm one, now I'm happy to have both 🙂
Woods Walker
The Wood is cut, The Bacon is cooked, Now it’s tim
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
Wow...Good for ZL!
Wow...Good for ZL!
Shorty66
Enlightened
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
I recieved my two H510w last week. At first, everything seemed right. I only used the one warm version which i bought for me, the other one stayed in its packege because it was meant for a friend.
But than, i opened the other box to check if everything was working and disappointingly it didnt: The light would not go on. I tried with several battery types which worked in the other H501 but it didnt work. I also noticed, that the LED was slightly displaced and not centered.
I emailed zebralight and they answered very quickly, that they would exange it.
I now decided to get a Q5 version as exchange instead of a Q3 5A. I noticed, that to me the warm white looks nice, but the brighter Q5 is just more useful.
I will give the Q3 5A i used till today to my friend as he really wants to have a wamr light.
I recieved my two H510w last week. At first, everything seemed right. I only used the one warm version which i bought for me, the other one stayed in its packege because it was meant for a friend.
But than, i opened the other box to check if everything was working and disappointingly it didnt: The light would not go on. I tried with several battery types which worked in the other H501 but it didnt work. I also noticed, that the LED was slightly displaced and not centered.
I emailed zebralight and they answered very quickly, that they would exange it.
I now decided to get a Q5 version as exchange instead of a Q3 5A. I noticed, that to me the warm white looks nice, but the brighter Q5 is just more useful.
I will give the Q3 5A i used till today to my friend as he really wants to have a wamr light.
gunga
Flashaholic
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
Just got mine yesterday and started using it. I used to have an H30 Q5, so I'm used to the smooth, even beam.
Very nice. I got the H501w with proper packaging too! It seems more reddish or pinkish compared to my other Q3 5A lights, but I still like the warm tint.
Button is too sensitive though and the operation is occasionally unpredictable.
Still, a nice light. I find the button operation on the H30 to be a bit better.
Just got mine yesterday and started using it. I used to have an H30 Q5, so I'm used to the smooth, even beam.
Very nice. I got the H501w with proper packaging too! It seems more reddish or pinkish compared to my other Q3 5A lights, but I still like the warm tint.
Button is too sensitive though and the operation is occasionally unpredictable.
Still, a nice light. I find the button operation on the H30 to be a bit better.
LowBat
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
Wapkil, thanks again for another informative picture. I thought I mistakenly received a warm tint version, but after seeing your picture I now know the H501w is a significantly warm version. I guess I'm used to cool tints like my old H50, which looks a little ice blue compared to the regular H501.
Wapkil, thanks again for another informative picture. I thought I mistakenly received a warm tint version, but after seeing your picture I now know the H501w is a significantly warm version. I guess I'm used to cool tints like my old H50, which looks a little ice blue compared to the regular H501.
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
Got mine 2 hours ago, finally. I have got some pictures. No beam shot though.
Very small light; shorter than my single AAA Tank007
It even fits in the wallet where the Tank007 is carried. But carrying it in the wallet requires more effort, so it won't go there.
Another shot inside the wallet. I am an EDC guy, so carrying my toys discreetly is important. I hope Zebralight will heed my plea for an AAA version.
It's a nice light. The on/off switch is too sensitive though and can activate by accident easily. I post more impressions later.
Got mine 2 hours ago, finally. I have got some pictures. No beam shot though.
Very small light; shorter than my single AAA Tank007
It even fits in the wallet where the Tank007 is carried. But carrying it in the wallet requires more effort, so it won't go there.
Another shot inside the wallet. I am an EDC guy, so carrying my toys discreetly is important. I hope Zebralight will heed my plea for an AAA version.
It's a nice light. The on/off switch is too sensitive though and can activate by accident easily. I post more impressions later.
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Yapo
Enlightened
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
wow nice "wallet"lamp you got there! :laughing:
wow nice "wallet"lamp you got there! :laughing:
Shorty66
Enlightened
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
This seems like a very nice wallet. I always wanted to make myself a wallet - could you perhaps make a few more pictures of the wallet? I would also like to see how big it is - you could make a foto with the wallet in your hand.
Thank you 🙂
I`m a mixture of EDC and mountaineering guy ;-)
This seems like a very nice wallet. I always wanted to make myself a wallet - could you perhaps make a few more pictures of the wallet? I would also like to see how big it is - you could make a foto with the wallet in your hand.
Thank you 🙂
I`m a mixture of EDC and mountaineering guy ;-)
carl
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
Does "warm" mean peach-colored like the pics from wapkil? If so, the regular Q5 is probably the way to go for me. It may be that the Q5 which used to be really "cool" in tint has been improved, so much so that its a bit warm now. At least warm enough for me and without taking a hit on brightness.
Does "warm" mean peach-colored like the pics from wapkil? If so, the regular Q5 is probably the way to go for me. It may be that the Q5 which used to be really "cool" in tint has been improved, so much so that its a bit warm now. At least warm enough for me and without taking a hit on brightness.
Re: Zebralight H501 specs
Thanks for the attempt at some pictures.:twothumbs
I have a 501 on the way from goinggear.com and when I get it - in the next couple of days - I will post some photos comparing it and my PT EOS with the Rebel emitter.
Thanks for the attempt at some pictures.:twothumbs
I have a 501 on the way from goinggear.com and when I get it - in the next couple of days - I will post some photos comparing it and my PT EOS with the Rebel emitter.
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