I need to spot black newborn calves at night in addition to the cows at ranges up to 200 yards. I also need to 'spotlight' feral hogs and predators at similar ranges.
The Acebeam L35 looks like a good option with its head profile and emitters. I also have a strong preference for the 21700 battery. The Cree version seems to have all the attention on forums and YouTube and it appears to have a good distribution of the Candela/Lux across the whole beam width which is great for situation awareness.
The Lattice emitter has less overall "Lumen" but, more Candela so, I'm wondering if it is better, worse, or similar for my use. I suspect the emitter itself may be smaller because it has a little more beam distance but, the extra Candela should be better for Lux density across the beam width. A smaller emitter though would provide a narrower beam width which would probably tip things back to the other emitter.
All that being said, I have mixed feelings with the look of the knurling and body so, I'm not hard set on this specific flashlight. If there is something "better" with a head size that that doesn't get too far from ~2" in diameter, I'm receptive to other suggestions. I could do a double battery light as well as I'm not particular about the battery compartment length as long as it stays in the 'Maglite C-cell" form factor (diameter and general length).
TIA,
Sid
p.s. I'm not looking for a "LIGHT SABER" to blind low Earth orbit surveillance satellites or light up road reflectors at one mile or more. I need something more practical for a holster or hand carry.
The Acebeam L35 looks like a good option with its head profile and emitters. I also have a strong preference for the 21700 battery. The Cree version seems to have all the attention on forums and YouTube and it appears to have a good distribution of the Candela/Lux across the whole beam width which is great for situation awareness.
The Lattice emitter has less overall "Lumen" but, more Candela so, I'm wondering if it is better, worse, or similar for my use. I suspect the emitter itself may be smaller because it has a little more beam distance but, the extra Candela should be better for Lux density across the beam width. A smaller emitter though would provide a narrower beam width which would probably tip things back to the other emitter.
All that being said, I have mixed feelings with the look of the knurling and body so, I'm not hard set on this specific flashlight. If there is something "better" with a head size that that doesn't get too far from ~2" in diameter, I'm receptive to other suggestions. I could do a double battery light as well as I'm not particular about the battery compartment length as long as it stays in the 'Maglite C-cell" form factor (diameter and general length).
TIA,
Sid
p.s. I'm not looking for a "LIGHT SABER" to blind low Earth orbit surveillance satellites or light up road reflectors at one mile or more. I need something more practical for a holster or hand carry.
