1-yr review on $6.00, Zoom Q5 AA/14500

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DrVette

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Sipik SK68 Clone
(thx CouldUseaFlashlight)

I know how we hate "cheap" lights. INEXPENSIVE is ok.
Got this at ebay a year ago for $5~ I must say it is a decent FTT AA/14500 EDC.

I have beat the paint off it, dropped to concrete, drowned it, still works.
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Using a 14500 the range is well over 200yd, even a NiMh works fine.

Good threads, 3-mode, Hi Med & useless strobe. Med is med-hi.
Gets warm, has cooling fins. Sturdy construction.

edit: new link to a 3-mode "Ultrafire" marked light, $6.29 shipped
BEWARE of single mode lookalikes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CREE-Q5-LED...1844723?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item2572533173
 
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I guess it's all in what you want and what your expectations are. I finally broke down and got one, too, just because a lot of people talked about them and they're cheap. Mine is not that bright, the beam has halos galore, and of course you can see the emitter die at or near full zoom. The switch on mine is much too hard to operate.

I guess you could say it's not bad for 6 bucks, but for less than twice that (still cheap) you can get a far better light. I give it a 3 out of 10.
 
Mike, for sub $9.00 you can get a high quality "zoom & 3-mode" single AA unit?

Post me a link or mfg/model & I'll check em out.
Obviously quality is not super consistent as I have none of the issues you mention.

Here is nuther ebay unit, straight shaft.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300716614370
(mumbles to self, I hate this Android phone)
 
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Mike_TX said:
I guess it's all in what you want and what your expectations are. I finally broke down and got one, too, just because a lot of people talked about them and they're cheap. Mine is not that bright, the beam has halos galore, and of course you can see the emitter die at or near full zoom. The switch on mine is much too hard to operate.

I guess you could say it's not bad for 6 bucks, but for less than twice that (still cheap) you can get a far better light. I give it a 3 out of 10.
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So what?

I've been using one for 2 years at work. Like the OP's light mine has taken a battering (in my case searching for asbestos) but it still works well. The quality of these may vary but mine is certainly not a 3/10 flashlight. I'd give it a healthy 7/10, 9/10 when price is taken into account.

I would like them to make a regulated version, with maybe 2 modes - high and low.
 
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mccririck said:
So what?

I've been using one for 2 years at work. Like the OP's light mine has taken a battering (in my case searching for asbestos) but it still works well. The quality of these may vary but mine is certainly not a 3/10 flashlight. I'd give it a healthy 7/10, 9/10 when price is taken into account.

I would like them to make a regulated version, with maybe 2 modes - high and low.
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Well sire, :) you have your wish. Please note this unit Does have 3-mode.
High-Med-Strobe
 
rsilvers said:
I am confused about batteries for this. How would a 14500 such as this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GRFZGM/?tag=cpf0b6-20 compare to a Sanyo Enloop for brightness and run time?

Thanks.
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The 3.6v Li-On gives about 25-40% more lumens~
Issue is "protected" cells quit w/o warning.
Non-protected Li-On may catch fire upon charging if discharged to much.
Charge them in fireproof o container or safe area.
Carry spare cells, alkaline, Ni-Mh etc

Mine works great on Any Ni-Mh AA.
Long run & never find myself fumbling for a spare.
I must say that I depend upon flashlights Every night.
Living in backwoods USA has ups & downs.

DrVette
 
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Thanks DrVette, these lights are awesome! I got a couple for my Dad. They were originally called a Sipik sk68.

How do yours come on? Mine cycles to the next mode (M--> H--> Strobe). This is a bummer: if you switch OFF from High, you'll turn ON again in Strobe. :o

One of them is branded "Ultrafire" and the other unit looks identical, but just says "CREE." The one branded UltraFire is much better to operate. :thinking:

There is also an 18650 w/ XML version, originally called the Sipik sk98. Those are great too, but the larger XML's don't throw quite as well....still a nice package for $7!!
 
Strobe is incredibly useless and annoying and having to cycle past it is maddening. I can only think that a flashlight has it because people who are not into flashlights think it is a useful feature.
 
Definitely a strobe hater, but the mode has its uses in a glove-box light.

If you're stuck working on the roadside, point the strobe toward the backside of your car, away from traffic. Draws attention to your reflectors without blinding folks. :thumbsup:
 
rsilvers said:
Strobe is incredibly useless and annoying and having to cycle past it is maddening. I can only think that a flashlight has it because people who are not into flashlights think it is a useful feature.
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If you guys crapping my thread had Read the 1st posting, you'd seen my comment "useless-strobe"
Note there is no "edit post" either.

I do find fun with the strobe, sometimes I see a pal who I know "might" have open-container etc..I might place 2 strobing lights flashing thru the windshield tint.

This is Very bright as signs respond big time..

Now I said I "might" do that:)
 
rsilvers said:
Strobe is incredibly useless and annoying and having to cycle past it is maddening. I can only think that a flashlight has it because people who are not into flashlights think it is a useful feature.
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You do not have to cycle past strobe on this unit as it's last in order.
Just FYI
 
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