Compact 1xAA Zoomies

SK68 looks like this:

EDIT: Better shot here:

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Hello, Raccoon city,
In my opinion of most of cheap multi-modes AA LED flashlights, you can bypass “Multiple modes, disco modes or Next Mode Memory.” by parallel a resistor (~100K Ohm) on driver board’s capacitor. Actually, resistor will discharge the capacitor very quick after turn OFF the light, so it will only turn ON in 1st mode.
Just remember to choose a flashlight will turn ON at highest for 1st mode.
Hope it helps.

The XTAR WK007 is a good AA zoomy. Has memory, and disco modes are hidden.
My review is here: Review WIP: XTAR WK007 (Zoom, AA/14500)
(Still need to finish runtime tests and outdoor beam shots).
Starts to significantly dim after 65mins on high using NiMH AA.

Looks like it has a nice build quality...

but I don't know about that UI.

Decent UIs are somewhat lacking in the compact zoomy department. The XTAR has one of the better ones, but is far from perfect.

I don’t know if the lumens specs are really accurate…but, this seems to look a bit like what you want!
AA, just ON / OFF (at least no other indications of modes), zoom.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Extendible-3-Core-850NM-Zoomable-Infrared-Night-Vision-LED-Flashlight-with-Golden-Flower-Head-Lanyard/32314027869.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.PCMSwI

Maybe you can contact the seller to ask if the it is really on/off :wink:

Hope this helps! :wink:

Looks promising.

Here's the same flashlight on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/SecurityIng-Zoomable-Waterproof-Adjustable-Flashlight/dp/B010UQDP0A

Good for those in the U.S.

raccoon, are you going to get one of those? I’m interested in knowing if it’s a decent quality host or not.

I probably will the next time I order something from Amazon, but I don't know when that will be.

And here's the flashlight on eBay...

From China:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000LM-SecurityIng-CREE-XP-E2-LED-Flashlight-3-Modes-Zoomable-Torch-AA-Battery-/362050695949

From Kentucky:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000LM-SecurityIng-CREE-XP-E2-LED-Flashlight-3Modes-Zoomable-Torch-w-AA-Battery-/311637813404

EDIT: Should I pay an extra $2 to get it from the U.S.?

UPDATE: I made an offer on the China auction.

It sure does :smiley:
Somehow, the “SecutiryIng” (or Securitylng) seem to have some cool lights! Gotta take a look at them :wink:

I guess you’ve noted but those from Ebay are 3 modes (eventually High-Low-Strove, as usual…) .
The one I sent the link seems to be 1 mode only!
I sent a message to the seller asking if it is really just 1 mode and if it takes 14500 batteries as well!
When they answer me, I’ll let you know if you want it! :+1:

It surely takes more time to be delivered than those from Amazon or even Ebay, but if it does make the difference in terms of the UI, or quality…I don’t know if you’d be willing to give it a try :wink:

BTW, DavidEF, I’ll probably get one, depending on the seller’s answer. If it is a 3 mode, I’ll pass :arrow_right:

The sellers might be thinking that On/Off, Zoom In, and Zoom Out make three modes.

That's what I'm hoping.

Eheh, some really consider it as modes! So instead of 1 we get 3, instead of 3 we get 5 :smiley:

I ordered 2 of those securitying zoomies from ebay, thanks for the tip. I think they may make good hosts, what is promising is that I see a standard tail with PCB and screw-in retaining ring.

I have one of those Securitying AA zoomies. My impressions:

1. Anodizing is excellent. It’s a perfect matte black. the words “Securitying” are very crisp and clear. Looks much higher quality than the finish on a typical Sipik 68.
2. Overall shape of the light feels good. It’s a bit long for a AA light. Still usable, but defnitely not in the miniature category either.
3. It has a twist zoom rather than a push-pull. This makes the zoom harder to cycle with one-hand, but allows more waterproofing since the stiffer zoom can stay in place even against air pressure changes.
4. Been awhile since I looked inside, but my recollection was that the aluminum pill is very small. I think even a 15mm driver needed some filing at the edges to fit. I don’t recall if I had to also file the star down.

Is yours On/Off or High/Low/Strobe?

Hum, the twist zoom is not so fun, but no problem with that, though.
Does it have 1 or 3 modes?
Thanks for your input in this :wink:

Sounds good to me! Thanks Firelight2!

Hey, I received confirmation from the seller (my previous message). It only has On/Off and only takes AA battery, not 14500 :wink:
I guess I’ll order one, just to try them! Maybe the host is nice, or maybe I’ll stick with the stock light :wink:

Hope this helps!
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