agree with bansuri again. If your wanting to hold higher levels longer you will need a bigger light.
I wouldn’t think any of the Zebras as throwers. I don’t see any beam distance numbers on there website.
SC600w Mk IV HI XHP 35 ???
Edit. I believe a light of this size with this emitter will get what throw it has from its output.
The SC600w MK IV XHp35 HI is 230 meters @ ~18,000 candela
I’d say you have a winner. If it meets your needs.
If its not what you want, they are easy to sell.
This is the video I found with more information about it.
The video wasn’t the source I got the candela and range from though. I can’t find the dang link that showed the information I got. Trying to find it!
I think he said it was good to 100 meters, but not as much throw as C8
I am not sure of how much throw you need. Looks like you have a C8 already
I got the models mixed up, It’s not much different than the MK III.
The source for the range was this post. I corrected it at 230m. Not sure why I said 275m. have another light on the brain I guess.
Yup, just the C8’s head is a bit to big to be classed as a EDC to me. I don’t need that much trow I guess.
Order it all ready. :money_mouth_face:
I’ve done my best to convince you its what you want. I don’t really care for ZL’s
But is seams like its the light you NEED. The light you MUST HAVE.
I love Zebralight and have been using them since their first AA headlamp, however, since this is BLF I have to mention a light I got recently that seems like a light I’ll never get rid of.
Jetbeam Jet-IIM TAC. I got it for $25 or so from one of our BLF deal posts and couldn’t be happier.
I have an old Fenix TK20 that’s starting to show its age and I haven’t been able to open it to swap the emitter so I wanted a backup for when I destroy it trying.
The Jetbeam has a nice finish, captured clip, great throw, has HI and a programmable 2nd level that is accessed by twisting the head, rugged build, and 1/3 the cost.
Just had to throw that out there. Not trying to derail your buying choice!
Regarding the lights you’re thinking about: I don’t think any of them are dedicated throwers but the big boys can reach pretty far just by the brute force of high output.
bansuri — I thought of suggesting other lights. I just had the feeling he needed Pushed, not turned.
I also had the H50.
Thanks guys for your input! I appreciate it all.
I have SC5w II and SC600w HI IV
both lights are nice, the SC600w isn’t much bigger than the SC5W
The tint of the SC5W is warmer, and has tint shift through the beam. The SC600W has the same tint in every part of the beam and it’s also a little cooler but still neutral.
I think you will like the SC600W HI
Zebras are fun. Here are some of my more recent ones:
If you’re looking for a light for general up-close EDC use get the 64w or 6000w IV Plus. If you want some throw get the 600 HI. If your primary goal is long-range viewing, get an Emisar D1, Emisar D1S or customize a zoomie for throw.
sc6000w ???
I think he meant to mention sc600w MK III.
I have both the SC600Fd III Plus, and the SC600w III HI. The SC600Fd III uses a XHP50 that doesn’t have the tint shift of the 50.2. Really like them both
I really like my SC600w MkIV HI for outdoor use. It throws quite well for a small light, and is a great all-purpose outdoor light. But as others have said, the hotspot is a little small for close-up use.
For EDC, I much prefer one of my smaller AA Zebra’s, such as an SC52w/53w. SC5w is also okay, but it’s a little larger, and less floody than the smaller 52/53. I prefer the SC52w, since it can take a 14500 for 500 lumen output, while being smaller than the SC5w (which can do 500 lumens on an Eneloop). The SC53 is newer, but can’t take a 14500 so has lower output.