Zebralight plans MKIII's and SC63 release for this year

[Beacon of Light]

Any idea of when Zebralight might incorporate their line or even a flagship model light that will offer the fully programmable UI like that? 2016? 2017?

I think I had heard they wanted to make all the levels programmable. So, instead of quick press to H1, you can do quick press to L1. I'm unsure that will be in these releases though. Major changes like that may not come for a while...

 

[Beacon of Light]

I can't imagine it being that hard to do considering the old Novatac or HDS? lights that had that easter egg to turn the regular ones into the pro models where you could customize every mode and this was a light that is over 10 years old. Surely technology had made GREAT leaps since then. I love those lights but I mainly use headlamps now, so would be great to have a UI that was customizable like that (without having to do 250 clicks to get into the UI)

 

[thburns]

Specs look to be on the ZebraLight spreadsheet now for the SC600 MKIII and HC600 MKIII. The HC600 MKIII says 8/15 for the release date, and the SC600 MKIII says 9/15.

 

[markr6]

All old news. Man, we really need to combine these ZL threads!

 

[insanefred]

All old news. Man, we really need to combine these ZL threads!

These threads were originally for different models, one of them clearly has gone off topic.

 

[markr6]

The SC63 really got buried. No news or talk and still not on the spreadsheet. Hopefully it pops up soon.

 

[Overclocker]

there's really not much to improve upon on the sc62. it's almost perfect except for the lack of PID on the strobes. that should be easy to fix in software

 

[moozooh]

there's really not much to improve upon on the sc62. it's almost perfect except for the lack of PID on the strobes. that should be easy to fix in software

Is there even any need for using PID on the strobes? The 4 Hz and 19 Hz strobes emit default H1 brightness at a 50% duty cycle I believe; does it ever get hotter than what H1 typically gets?

 

[WarRaven]

Strobe, Pwm cooling ☺

 

[uofaengr]

there's really not much to improve upon on the sc62. it's almost perfect except for the lack of PID on the strobes. that should be easy to fix in software

I agree. I think they hit it out of the park with this one and why I went ahead a couple months ago and got one instead of waiting for the 63. A fully programmable UI is about the only other thing I'd want BUT I'm perfectly fine with the way it is. I'd never want the head any bigger nor the body any longer or fatter...perfect the way it is.

 

[markr6]

No need to say it but I will. GREAT LIGHT! I had one, loved it, bought another. Then for some reason I sold both...crazy. I just got one from another member and decided I just need to keep it this time!

I even played around with some filtering: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-Changing-tint-with-DIY-quot-tape-quot-filter

 

[Overclocker]

Is there even any need for using PID on the strobes? The 4 Hz and 19 Hz strobes emit default H1 brightness at a 50% duty cycle I believe; does it ever get hotter than what H1 typically gets?

yep try it. gets hot

 

[WalkIntoTheLight]

yep try it. gets hot

Just how long do you plan to strobe someone, before your light starts to get hot? If he doesn't walk away after 10 or 20 minutes of strobing, he's probably blind and you're just wasting your time.

 

[markr6]

Just how long do you plan to strobe someone, before your light starts to get hot? If he doesn't walk away after 10 or 20 minutes of strobing, he's probably blind and you're just wasting your time.

I can see the slower flashing for riding a bike maybe during the day for safety? A strobe, I dunno...but I'm sure there are some creative uses out there!

 

[Overclocker]

here's a tip. the olight TW10 cone diffusers fit the sc62 very well. take the orange one TW10-O, 4hz flash on the 62. tons of uses

but heats up

 

[WalkIntoTheLight]

I can see the slower flashing for riding a bike maybe during the day for safety? A strobe, I dunno...but I'm sure there are some creative uses out there!

Yes, I can see a slow flash being useful on a bike, though wind cooling would make PID moot. A disco party is the only other thing that comes to mind.

 

[ozzie_c_cobblepot]

Count me in that group as well. If I want high, I want it NOW. For low, I don't mind a brief wait. I have been using ZL's interface for a while, and I have no trouble consistently entering low mode with the long press.

Runtime is so good with any decent modern LED light that it doesn't matter TOO much (at least to me) and plenty of other lights have similar brightness, compact form, floody beam, etc. The interface is the single truly unique feature that makes Zebralight so special.

That's the thing about the ZL UI - you get both instant low and instant high (low is even quicker than high). When you do a quick press-release (single click) the light goes to low on press and high on release, without any waiting on either one. So while a single click is a very deterministic way of getting to high "NOW", the low actually comes faster, though with more of a mental math tax.

This is also the problem with considering a "single click for low" type of UI. They would have to really re-do their whole timing. Because while a press-release where the press goes to low and the release goes to high (their current setup) is fine, the opposite is not fine. (If you want a single click for low and long-press for high, then the light would HAVE to go to low when you first press it.)

 

[eraursls1984]

I think I had heard they wanted to make all the levels programmable. So, instead of quick press to H1, you can do quick press to L1. I'm unsure that will be in these releases though. Major changes like that may not come for a while...

I'd love to just be able to reprogram the L1, M1, and H1 modes.

I'll still suggest a "blacked out" version. Brought this up a couple hears ago. Lose the shiny bezel ring and switch surround, give me a titanium stonewashed clip, or a black one. NOT PAINTED! Dark screws, too. Chrome has it's place, it looks cheesy on otherwise fine products. I think ZL has their UI down pat, and their build quality has been good for a long time now. Even do a pre-order, or a special run with limited numbers going to dealers. Send them out as a feeler. Trial balloon. I bet they would sell like hotcakes.

They need to switch to a stainless bezel ring with AlTiN coating, and the same with the clip and screws. Keep the body the dark grey they seem to be consistent with now and they would look amazing.

And I would like to see 2*18650 side by side. Maybe with 2 leds or with one. We are posting, but are there zebralight's representative from Zebralight Do they read this thread?

Kinda like the Fenix LD50. It would need two buttons with one LED for throw and the other for flood.

I missed out on the s6330. Always wanted one!

What was the original price on these when they were available?

A ZL aaa light would be very special indeed.

I'd love to see a single AAA Zebralight, and even a 2 x AAA penlight.

There's no doubt that TIR lenses would work perfectly for ZL lights, especially considering how they allow a more compact housing which is a priority for ZL.

I'd love to see TIR to further reduce the size of the SC32, SC52, and SC62(63).

One more thing. Since the anodizing varies so much, I wish the would just switch to black. The very dark olive/greyish color is cool when you get it, but more than half the time you get a olive-goldish color, almost transparent since the anodizing is so weak.

I thought they have gotten better recently with the dark grey natural anodizing. Mine is a perfect dark grey. No light grey or olive color at all.

I would prefer to advance to the next mode rather than start over at moonlight, which might as well be "off" after walking with the H600w on medium.

This, and being able to reprogram H1, M1, and L1 are my most wanted features. Also the ability to have all modes enabled, or more than just 2 low, 2 medium, and 2 High would be nice as well.

 

[UMDTERPS]

I just hope they release a MK with the ability to use CR123 batteries, that's why I ultimately sold my MKII.

 

[markr6]

I just hope they release a MK with the ability to use CR123 batteries, that's why I ultimately sold my MKII.

I ran my SC62w on 2x123 for 10 seconds or so. No problems, but who knows what would happen for an extended period of time. I don't want to possibly blow $85 to find out!