I've just been wandering down dark alleys to test my new D-Mini SE and I must say I was expecting more from it next to my M3 with the Turbohead. Both using new primaries and smooth reflectors, there was really no obvious difference in overall brightness or throw, which is not what I'd expect comparing a 175 lumen light and a 100 lumen light (LP's figures).
Do I have a dud Q5, or is the difference really that imperceptible? I can understand not seeing a 20-30% difference in lumen output, but going from 100 to 175 I'd expect more of a smile on my face!
Other than that, I like the D-mini form and UI a lot but it might not stay with me for long if I can get similar throw and longer runtime from my M3, which also has a nice warm tint to its emitter. Any other 1-cell throwers worth considering (and no, I can't stretch to a SF L1)?
Do I have a dud Q5, or is the difference really that imperceptible? I can understand not seeing a 20-30% difference in lumen output, but going from 100 to 175 I'd expect more of a smile on my face!
Other than that, I like the D-mini form and UI a lot but it might not stay with me for long if I can get similar throw and longer runtime from my M3, which also has a nice warm tint to its emitter. Any other 1-cell throwers worth considering (and no, I can't stretch to a SF L1)?