Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS +

[Lite_me]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Just in case there is confusion, switch the light on into the highest mode. Then just double click switching between high 1 and high 2. On the seventh double click you should see the light begin to cycle through the different options each time you double click. Once you pick the desired High 2 mode simply turn off the light and it will be saved as the default high 2 mode.

Except in the case of strobe. Strobe can not be saved as the default high mode. It will be saved, but as H2, accessible by dbl clicking once you are in high.

 

[srfreddy]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Except in the case of strobe. Strobe can not be saved as the default high mode. It will be saved, but as H2, accessible by dbl clicking once you are in high.

Isn't that the case for everything?

 

[Lite_me]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Isn't that the case for everything?

Well not everything but most probably, but I'm not familiar with all the lights that have a strobe mode. I was just clarifying what you indicated. I have 2 JetBeams that will remember the strobe mode, as well as a NiteCore, so there may be others.

 

[Flying Turtle]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Tried the trick with my SC50w+, with no changes.

Geoff

 

[mrlysle]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Works just fine on my SC51 and my SC60w. Hey selfbuilt. Any crystal ball visions of your reviewing the SC60/SC60w anytime? Would love to see your review of that series! Most of the lights in my meager collection are the result of one of your reviews. You do a superb job my friend! I read all your reviews, even if it's not a light I'm considering for purchase. The SC51 was such a light. Hadn't really considered it until I read your review. Them BAM! I'm poorer now! lol! Excellent work. My hats off to you!

 

[russprechtl]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Well not everything but most probably, but I'm not familiar with all the lights that have a strobe mode. I was just clarifying what you indicated. I have 2 JetBeams that will remember the strobe mode, as well as a NiteCore, so there may be others.

My DST TLR Ti will remember it as well. It will save it in any of the three programmable positions you desire.

 

[selfbuilt]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Well not everything but most probably, but I'm not familiar with all the lights that have a strobe mode. I was just clarifying what you indicated. I have 2 JetBeams that will remember the strobe mode, as well as a NiteCore, so there may be others.

It's rare for most multi-level selectable lights to allow a strobe mode as the first mode accessed (i.e. to be set as default). Case in point - my recent review of the Thrunite Neutron series shows mode memory is present for the head-loosened state, but not the head-tightened state (where strobe is located). In contrast, most fully programmable lights allow this, as it is part of their programming structure (e.g. Jetbeam IBS, Novatac/HDS/Ra, LiteFlux, Armytek Predator, Ray D1, etc.). Nitecore is bit more variable, depending on the model.

Zebralight falls into their intermediate category that is somewhat programmable, but still really a selectable multi-level light. But ZL also has a tendency to change feature sets between model revisions, so you never know what may be coming.

My DST TLR Ti will remember it as well. It will save it in any of the three programmable positions you desire.

That's because the DST TLR Ti uses the original Jetbeam IBS circuit. 😉 See my review here.

 

[pageyjim]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

I am new to this forum. Thanks to all for the reviews and well informed questions and answers. At first I thought these lights were ugly but now not so much since mine should be in my mailbox any day.

 

[Rinspeed]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Except in the case of strobe. Strobe can not be saved as the default high mode. It will be saved, but as H2, accessible by dbl clicking once you are in high.

Works fine with my SC51.

 

[Lite_me]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Works fine with my SC51.

Please enlighten us as to what series of clicks enables strobe mode to be turned on with a single click from off. Mine won't do it, and it even states on the Zebralight website under their Features and Specifications section that this is not an option.

° Advanced Operation and Configuration

Double click to toggle and select between the two sub-levels for that main level. Sub-level selections (except the strobe) for the 3 main levels are memorized after the light is turned off and through battery changes.

 

[Rinspeed]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Please enlighten us as to what series of clicks enables strobe mode to be turned on with a single click from off.

I shouldn't have quoted you as I was just agreeing that the strobe works fine as the default high second mode.

 

[Lite_me]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

I shouldn't have quoted you as I was just agreeing that the strobe works fine as the default high second mode.

Ok, I now see why I was confused. 😉

 

[Deal4]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Just thought I would update that I have now gotten my SC51 from illuminationgear! Highly recommend them! Free shipping and pretty quick delivery time.
I totally love the light! Perfect EDC light! I really like how I don't have to use a clicky on the end of the light to turn it on. For EDC purposes there is no reason that this light needs a rear clicky, and I am a huge fan of the rear forward clicky! Zebralight has made a believer out of me!
I can't believe the light that comes out of such a small package!

 

[Rej]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Ahh...finally got my SC51, it took 6 weeks...but it was worth it!
Boy is this thing small and bright.
And best of all...perfectly centered LED with no clouding....I'm happy again.

 

[Federal LG]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

I just pulled the trigger in one SC51w... but I have a doubt:

Here in Selfbuilt´s review he said: "Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral)...", but there is no SC50w in Goinggear website. I bought a SC51w. Is it the same light?? Or is it a new model?

By reading the specs in GG website, high mode of their SC51w looks higher than Selfbuilt´s sample...

Another question: what kind of LED my new SC51w has?

Thanks!

 

[srfreddy]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

I just pulled the trigger in one SC51w... but I have a doubt:

Here in Selfbuilt´s review he said: "Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral)...", but there is no SC50w in Goinggear website. I bought a SC51w. Is it the same light?? Or is it a new model?

By reading the specs in GG website, high mode of their SC51w looks higher than Selfbuilt´s sample...

Another question: what kind of LED my new SC51w has?

Thanks!

It's the new one, the SC51 except neutral. So its probably R2 ish, maybe Q5?

 

[Glow_Worm]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

I just pulled the trigger in one SC51w... but I have a doubt:

Here in Selfbuilt´s review he said: "Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral)...", but there is no SC50w in Goinggear website. I bought a SC51w. Is it the same light?? Or is it a new model?

By reading the specs in GG website, high mode of their SC51w looks higher than Selfbuilt´s sample...

Another question: what kind of LED my new SC51w has?

Thanks!

Selfbuilt's review was done before the production SC51 & SC51W hit the commercial market, so his measurements & specs don't necessarily match up exactly to what is currently available. I *think* that the production SC51 has a XP-G R5 and the SC51W (actually more of a "neutral") has a XP-G R4. This also equates nicely to the 7% output difference between the two.

I have both, and the SC51 is very-slightly brighter, but you won't notice the diff. in real use (unless comparing them side-by-side), and the tint of the SC51W is definitely nicer IMO.

Both are fabulous lights, and I'm happy w/ each!!

 

[selfbuilt]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Selfbuilt's review was done before the production SC51 & SC51W hit the commercial market, so his measurements & specs don't necessarily match up exactly to what is currently available. I *think* that the production SC51 has a XP-G R5 and the SC51W (actually more of a "neutral") has a XP-G R4. This also equates nicely to the 7% output difference between the two.

That's right, my review was written when the SC50w (XP-E) was currently shipping and the SC51 (XP-G) was in development. The currently shipping SC51w should be a neutral XP-G, but I don't know what the output bin would be (ZL typically doesn't specify).

 

[Federal LG]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

Great!

Thanks for the info! Can´t wait to get mine...

 

[RedForest UK]

Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT

So, has anyone recieved an SC51 or H51 with faster PWM on L2 yet? Mine is still in the 40hz range I would estimate.