Zebralight SC5Fc measurements (AA, warm tint)

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Thank you for great review!

 

[StorminMatt]

I also think that the SC5 is a bit too large and heavy. Just get the 18650 model of your choice. Those are just a tiny bit longer.

Agreed. Not only is the SC62/SC63 just a tad longer. It's also smaller in diameter (which can be more important for an EDC light than length). But most importantly, you get MUCH more runtime and, generally, greater brightness. Even the high CRI Philips Luxeon SC62c/SC62d are fairly comparable in terms of maximum brightness to this light. But they will both run for three hours on a full charge with NO STEPDOWN (and the regular SC62/SC63 lights feature PID control rather than timer stepdown, like the SC5). The longer runtime makes small 1x18650 lights GREAT EDC lights that work well for that unplanned night hike or roadside emergency. Granted, the SC5 is one nice and well-built light. But for real world use, the SC62/SC63 is more practical. Even in emergency situations (where you may run out of battery power), Li-Ion offers easier solar charging. So the fact that they don't use a common battery isn't much of a liability. Without the ability to use a 14500, you just have to REALLY like AA batteries to prefer the SC5.