Medical flashlight 1-2 AAA /AA

the IYP low spec I saw is 1.5 lumens (all lumens levels Im talking about are for the High CRI), and Boaz informs it drops if fed with only 1 battery
that suggests that a Tool body with the IYP head would be below 1 lumen
whereas the Tool is 3 lumen

clemences LEDs are far superior, and his diffuse beam is far more appropriate, as a hotspot with spill is not helpful at close range imo. and iirc the Virence/Clemence Jetu has a 0.9 low in Optisolis and 1.2 lumen in E21a

if you buy the optisolis, and youre happy, that cost would be the same as trying a Tool, plus your IYP, if neither works for your low mode needs

the Klarus btw says 4 lumen spec, so if you think the IYP is brighter than you want, the Klarus and Tool will be brighter, hence less to your liking

as far as starting on low first, well… the Virence does that too, but, its a twisty, so now you have yet another feature to weigh

imo, the IYP is the most cost effective solution, and the only thing you seem to want to change actually, is the mode sequence… that simply is not an option, unless you spend more money.

so, I suggest you try to sort your priorities

  1. How Low do you want to go?
  2. Twist or click
  3. 1 battery or 2
  4. Low Price

good luck with your decision, for the price and convenience, I still vote IYP
I dont think a single battery light fits a doctors pocket as well as a 2AAA, and imo, twisty is not ideal for girlfriends :wink:

tough choices, I know, you cant always get what you want…

unfortunately there is no perfect light

Wow thank you for such an informative post. You mean Tool head can be changed with iyp? That would be something. I can say that 3 lumens would do the job if i cant find anything else. I think i will try Tool. Thank you!

I do not own IYP, so not sure if Tool head works on IYP body
Boaz says the IYP head does work on the Tool body, hopefully he will inform if the reverse is true, if that is your question

The lego might only work in one direction, if the threaded portion of the IYP head is shorter than the threaded portion of the Tool Head… iow, the pill of the IYP might be set less deep than the pill of the Tool

I know for example that the head of a Worm works on a Tool, but not the reverse…

good luck with your research, Im glad you are following the intricacies of my replies :slight_smile:

be careful, cause if you listen to me too much, you are going to end up buying more than just one light… LOL!

Haha, i have already bought few lights and way too much knifes so… I’m trying to be super-carefull! Thank you a lot!

I think i will wait for lumintop, doubt they can change driver but maybe… just checked Tool, it would be cool too but also start from mid :frowning:

I also have a lot of knives, I see you understand…

note that the Massdrop Tools start on LOW

there is not a snowballs chance in hell that Lumintop is going to modify an IYP driver for you
they give Massdrop what they ask for, as part of a special order, minimum quantity 500 pieces…
Lumintop also gave Reylight whatever mode order they want, again, special order

maybe the pineapple has the features you want?, it does start on Low, the level is really really low, like 0.1 lumen

Same issue with Clemence, USA to europe taxes and shipping costs kills… Well i will see what they say. Checking pinaple

That’s interesting, I’m pretty sure that my IYP365 (about 2 years old) low is 4 lumens, they must have changed the spec after feedback from the medical profession.

That’s possible. Mine is like 1.5 y old

https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Stethoscope-Healthcare-Nursing-Students/dp/B07JK8T9Y8/ref=sr_1_23?keywords=NEXTORCH&qid=1549649730&sr=8-23

https://www.amazon.com/NEXTORCH-Doctor-Penlight-inspection-Nextorch/dp/B01LFLZIOK/ref=sr_1_44?keywords=NEXTORCH&qid=1549649794&sr=8-44

Thought about it but just seen that nexttorch Has its reseller in my country.

Ok manker also looks good. This 50 lumens on mid and 219c not b. But i will think about that, thanks!

Nitecore same - cool, good( tho when i saw better LEDs i wanted better) mid mode too strong :frowning:

NITECORE MT06MD

That would be it if 2nd mode weaker :frowning:

Check if you can get one Manker E21.
See here: Manker E21 2x AAA Flashlight 200 Lumen Nichia 219B LED

From Manker AliExpress Store (the light is not for sale there anymore):

this page says the low is 3 lumens in low cri and 1.5 lumens in high cri
http://www.lumintop.com/iyp365.html

MascaratumB, you provide excellent info!
:+1:
Moonlight: 0.5 lumen
sequence: Moonlight - Medium-High

This manker looks like this is it. ! I contacted nextorch, will see what they propose, but still this manker is way more versitile

Isn’t .5 lumens too low for a pupil check?

I have found manker in regional store, a bit more expensive but warranty included so i think it will be it. What you think Jon? You told me not to listen to you but what you suggest ? Its cooler white than lumintop i think but i dont think it will be such a difference.

I dont know how you can check it but belive me it doesnt have to be strong

I like the 0.5 lumen low, and the N219b, I dont know what makes you say it is cooler than the lumintop
I dont care for the aggressive bezel, thats a pocket tearer to me

also,

this is a 1 lumen low, and I think it starts on low, although its 219c, and I prefer 219b because it is less green tinted

were getting closer :slight_smile:
now you get to think about body styles, my vote would be for a smooth body, the manker body unfortunately is not my personal preference

Yeah i saw preon also cool with Warm price.
I meant that manker has cooler light colour, more like 5k

To be honest, when u mentioned agressive look, im thinking again to give up low-mid-high setup and stay with iyp365. Good quality, price, ok its not the top juyi etc. But do the job. You mentioned 219c and i see they are not making b now? Damn…