Headlamp for painting

scsiguru

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I'm looking for a new headlamp that will provide great illumination when painting the corners or rooms. I need one that is lightweight, uses standard AA or AAA batteries, has high lumens, and of course is LED. Is there one made that has these requirements?
 

alpg88

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pretty much any high cri light will work, or at least neutral,
 

scsiguru

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Thanks for the suggestions. Will have to look at the various models. Need one that is also comfortable to wear for an extended time.
 

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What do you consider high lumens? I would avoid 3AAA headlamps myself altogether for AAs if possible. Personally I've gone 18650 for a headlamp and use a neutral white one.
 

scsiguru

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Probably around 500-750 lumens. I have a Fenix flashlight now and I use 18650's in it, albeit non-rechargeable.
 

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Probably around 500-750 lumens. I have a Fenix flashlight now and I use 18650's in it, albeit non-rechargeable.
500 lumens is tough on AAs, best to use 18650s and they ALL are rechargeable. Perhaps you are talking about 2xCR123A batteries in place of an 18650.
 

Loverofthelight

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Upon your requirements, Fenix HL18R and HL18RW would be pretty good choices - 80 grams, compatibility with AAA battery, rechargeable ability, 500 lumens output.
You deserve it!:crackup:
 

scsiguru

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I've pretty much narrowed down my search to either a Fenix or Zebralight headlamp and I will go with the models which used the 18650 batteries. So which models from the Fenix or the Zebralight lineup work best for my needs?
 

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I've pretty much narrowed down my search to either a Fenix or Zebralight headlamp and I will go with the models which used the 18650 batteries. So which models from the Fenix or the Zebralight lineup work best for my needs?

Paint a room?
I recommend Zebralight H604c
Wide beam without spot, warm color, Hi Cri led
 
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