Zebralight H51F

[druidmars]

Hi all,

I wanted to use my introduction to the forum to let you know the response I got from Zebralight regarding my inquiry to when the H51F will be available and they wrote (as of August 3rd 2010):

"The H51F is scheduled to be released in mid-late September."

I thought that was pretty good news, although it might be postponed of course.

I already treated myself to a H51 some days ago (well, I placed the order), but I'm also looking forward to the H51F as a complementing light (preferably as a Neutral White), as it looks like it will be a very promising headlight from what I've read here so far (and both with the XP-G!).

I'm quite the newbie regarding flashlights though, I only have a very very modest collection (1 Fenix E01, 1 Eagletac P10A2, 1 ITP A3 EOS upgraded and soon the ZL H51 and a Quark Mini AA).

Regards,

silverglow

Hello all! How would the H51f compare to H60? I'm interested in understanding the difference between XR-E and the XP-G since they are (will be) both all flood. Is it just runtime efficiency? Color temp? Can anyone help? Thanks 🙂 lovecpf

 

[FroggyTaco]

Until folks actually possess a H51F in their hands, I don't think anyone can answer those questions properly.

We can all guess based on other ZL lights & web rumors but what good does that do anyone?

 

[druidmars]

Until folks actually possess a H51F in their hands, I don't think anyone can answer those questions properly.

We can all guess based on other ZL lights & web rumors but what good does that do anyone?

No no no. You misunderstood me. I was not counting on rumors. I just wanted to know what difference can I expect between XP-E and XP-G, I mean, I am just trying to learn, not to incite rumors. Pardon me if I did. That was not my intention.

 

[FroggyTaco]

Well the XP-G is 30% more efficient than the XR-E.

The color temp is likely the same since ZL chooses the bin they want & seem to stick with the same temperature colors as they used in the past.

 

[druidmars]

That's the kind of info I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[Trancersteve]

Any news on the H51F yet?

Was said around late September we would be seeing them.

 

[davidt1]

Any news on the H51F yet?

Was said around late September we would be seeing them.

Who said late September? I doubt it because the SC51 is just now available for pre-order. I am hoping the end of the year.

I went back and read the Zebralight email posted here. That's usually just a tentative date.

No one is more anxious for this light to come out than me.

 

[moses]

Also waiting for that light - will be my first Zeb light and have been waiting for this version for a while now.

M

 

[Trancersteve]

I went back and read the Zebralight email posted here. That's usually just a tentative date.

As in... they lie it seems :shakehead.

 

[Beacon of Light]

Who said late September? I doubt it because the SC51 is just now available for pre-order. I am hoping the end of the year.

I went back and read the Zebralight email posted here. That's usually just a tentative date.

No one is more anxious for this light to come out than me.

Why is there a SC51? Looks like the same light as the SC50 only costs more...

 

[davidt1]

Why is there a SC51? Looks like the same light as the SC50 only costs more...

It's a new light with XP-G and a new circuit to get 200lm OTF from an Eneloop. It will be the first single AA flashlight to be able to do so. The SC51 and the H51 are indeed making flashlight history.

 

[jonesy]

It's related in a way, but are there plans for an H31WF? That would be the one for me, and not just because I ordered a small pile of 123's recently. :naughty:

My H30 is looking kind of blue lately and could use an update!

 

[moses]

I've not followed the thread closely enough but 200 lumens OTF with one eneloop? I'm don't believe it. Anyone tested one? That seems too good to be true.

M

 

[davidt1]

I've not followed the thread closely enough but 200 lumens OTF with one eneloop? I'm don't believe it. Anyone tested one? That seems too good to be true.

M

The SC51 and H51 are rated at 200lm OTF. There is no information on the H51F, as it is not yet available.

Review of the SC51 is here:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=291124

 

[davidt1]

Now that the H51 has been available and the SC51 is on pre-order, the next light has to be the H51F. An even all flood beam is still where it's at for me. All I need is something with the same beam profile and UI as the updated H501 with a little more brightness, throw and run time. That's not too much to ask for, is it? Waiting for you, Zebralight!

 

[Beacon of Light]

I would expect the H31F to be the first "flood" model since the H31 debuted right around the time of the new handheld Zebralights SC50 & SC30 and was around months before there was a H51.

 

[jag-engr]

I went back and read the Zebralight email posted here. That's usually just a tentative date.

As in... they lie it seems :shakehead.

No, as in they can't foretell the future.

People get all bent out of shape when a manufacturer misses a projected release date. Put yourself in their shoes - they're probably more upset because they are loosing revenue. They want to make those release dates more than you want them to.

I can certainly understand why 4sevens has stopped talking about his pending projects - people will tear a manufacturer apart for missing a projected date.

 

[davidt1]

According to Zebralight, the H51F will be available in 2-3 weeks. I can't wait to see what kind of improvements it has over the H501. I hoping for something with a 60 degree flood with twice the throw of the H501 and with a hidden slow strobe. This would give me all throw I need for running while still having a wide and useful flood beam. Yes, baby! Yes.

 

[Logik]

This is good news if it comes true. "He that can have patience, can have what he will." 🙂

 

[Beacon of Light]

According to Zebralight, the H51F will be available in 2-3 weeks. I can't wait to see what kind of improvements it has over the H501. I hoping for something with a 60 degree flood with twice the throw of the H501 and with a hidden slow strobe. This would give me all throw I need for running while still having a wide and useful flood beam. Yes, baby! Yes.

Any word on the H31F?