Thank you for the review. I have tested the light on night hikes for a couple of weeks. So far I do not like the headband as it is too floppy. I replaced with a zebralight band which is much more stable. My only real compliant is that the switch cover collapsed soon after I got the headlamp. the button is a bit small for guys with bigger fingers. I do like the beam pattern and tint. The diffusers are nearly useless and will likely be broken or lost soon. I have no regrets with this torch.
I just bought one of these from manker on ebay. I plan to mod it with a dedomed XPG2 and FET driver and use it as my EDC (clipped to inside front pocket).
I took my E03H 219c outside for the first time tonight, and decided the diffusers were not meant for headband use. Or maybe that just applies to glasses wearers.
I slid the diffuser into position to use it, and I went blind. So much light was bouncing back onto the back of the lenses of my glasses, I couldn’t see a thing. Promptly removed it since I will mostly use it as a headlamp.
I LOVE this light, and might even EDC it for a while just for jollies. Besides the diffusers, the only thing I’ve been (very mildly) disappointed with is how high moonlight mode is with a 14500. I guess if I’m camping I can use an Eneloop in it at night. Or just stick with the E02H for camping, since I like it, too.
I’ve been using it for a while with a 14500. Based on this comment, I figured it was pretty safe.
I’m guessing Manker has done some upgrades, because mine works almost perfectly with a 14500. I even have all the modes, not just 1-mode turbo/dd. But moonlight was too bright. I’ll probably keep an Eneloop in it most of the time, just for proper moonlight mode.
For half the price of a zebra, I’m more than happy with my E03H.
This is paint. :-) You bake it off at 160° C for 4 minutes and it becomes hard, rubbery if you don't. Local hobby shop brand but I'm sure you could find some online.