Hey everyone,
I want to buy for me my first thrower flashlight,and the Crelant 7G5 V2 look very nice,
but I have some questions:
1.Why did crelant write on the box of the flashlight that it has only 500 lumens? isn't it 850 lumens?
2.Has the crelant 7G5V2 really 850 ANSI FL1 Lumens? or is it Manufacturer rated?
3.what is the real tactical runtime of this flashlight?
4.how is it compared to Sunwayman T40CS? (throw,runtimes,build quality,UI etc.)
5.Has the flashlight really good build quality? or has it chineese XXXfire quality? can I trust the flashlight to work in any situation?
6.Can I trust Crelant?,are they well known company? or are they a budget lights chineese company? how it compared to Sunwayman and Fenix?
7.Why doesn't the flashlight listed on Ebay? GoingGear? Amazon? why aren't there almost any video reviews of this flashlight on Youtube?
thanks advance...
Sorry, just logged in today, here are your answers:
1. It's about 700+ to 800+ lumens depending on the battery configuration you have it on. For Max Output, use two 18650's or two IMR 18350's.
2. You can check out Selfbuilt's reviews from his website to the review here in the forum posts.
3. I've never used this light straight until it ran out of juice, but i know runtime depends on the capacity of battery you use. Hence the higher, the longer the runtime.
4. I hear that the throw is nearly identical to the T40CS. What would actually beat both in the same two 18650 format is the Olight M3X, which even at 750 lumens has higher LUX ratings than the 7G5V2 and T40CS. There are better throwers, but these are the 3x18650 like the TN31 and the 7G9.
5. It's actually a good light, good anodizing, ive been using mine regularly for more than half a year now.
6. Crelant made the legendary Tiablo's. If you've been a flashaholic long enough, you'd know these lights. Their quality is good. Never had any problems with any of their lights and should you encounter problems, their distributors Madecov (USA) and Hank (INT'L OUTDOOR) will be there to support you. Crelant is not like Fenix or Sunwayman or Jetbeam is that they do not have a plethora of lights to choose from, but the ones they do make, are good!
7. Crelant lights are only for those who are really flashaholics and want the best bang for the buck light that wont cost an arm and a leg. I got mine coz I was looking for a good enough thrower that was not too expensive but had good quality, and Crelant answered.
You can find Crelant in Ebay, Madecov's got a shop there and is actively selling. Marshall's (GoingGear) not going to carry this light (he said). There aren't many lights that can be found in Amazon. Self-built does have reviews on his site and in Youtube, just search Crelant.
If youre in the US you can order from Madecov. He's a regular here.
You can also order from Hank at International Outdoor Equipment.
Selfbuilt's review made me pull the trigger on the 7G5, unfortunately, it was the V2 available when I finally ordered it. The V1 is actually a better thrower than the new V2. But you'd be hard-pressed to find a new one being sold online because Crelant themselves have said they stopped manufacturing that in favor of the new V2.
Also, should you go and pull the trigger, do yourself a favor and include the Collimator head. This extends the throw of the 7G5V2 from 48k lux to 98k lux. So you have a light which can easily throw about 700 meters in ideal situations.
Alot of us 7G5V2 owners are excited (or already have) to receive our Collimator heads. It's a "MUST HAVE" to make your light a better thrower.
Oh yeah, this light is available in both neutral white and cool white versions. (I recommend getting the cool white for better throw) (I own both types)
Let me know if you still have any questions.
