Review: FandyFire STL-V3 CREE XM-LT6 5-Mode

Mine pulls 1.57A from 2 x 16340 TF Flames (2.2A from 18650)

How do you like it so far ?

Nice review old4570!

I can confirm the relative lux readings: FF STL-V3 gives ~150%of Keygos KE5, but ~50% of FF STL-V6 (my readings for these three were something like 17kcd, 25kcd and 50kcd measured at 2m and converted back to 1m)

Edit: There might be something wrong, since 17kcd for Keygos sounds a bit too little. Have to check again later.

So far so good. It's small, almost pocketable, has a clip, is bright and throws well. My favorite 1x18650 thrower at the moment.

Ps. I was about to write a review next weekend but you were faster. :)

16340

Hi- 1.66a

Med- 0.71A

Low- 0.16A

Ceiling bounce 71Lux

throw 33800Lux

So there is a nice little boost from 8.4v / would love to see a extension tube ... for 2x18650

It's not too little. My U80 does that but with the under reading meter.

Plus you definitely cannot measure at 2m.

Actually I have the same under reading meter. :)

..and I know that 2m is too little for real throwers, but that was the best I could do yesterday. (I was just curious to see if STL-V3 really outshines KE5 by that much, and considered 2m as "good enough" for relative throw figures)

Updated with some nice outdoor beams !

Have you ever tried 2*IMR 18350's?

Dont own two 18350 IMR [ or one even ]

I just got mine yesterday. Definitely nice finish. Yeah, I was measuring the tailcap amps and it read around 1.8 A on high which I was kinda disappointed with. Was really hoping the driver was actually regulated at 2800 mAh like it says, but alas it is not the case. Still really bright though. I was hoping this would be like the X9 but with a better driver that I wouldn't need to replace to get over 2 amps. So is this driver regulated or not? How to find out?

I would say @ 8.4v or 2x16340 etc , it would be regulated ...

With a single 18650 , probably not so

Test regulation - Buy a light meter , and a Multi Meter .. Test battery voltage and then test output , where output drops , flashlight falls out of regulation ...

Hi there old, sorry I missed this review. Very well done as usual. Frontpage'd and Sticky'd now.

How does this stack up against the Uf980 in straight-up output?

Its only just dawned on me that this is supposed to be a (Q5) clone of the Fandyfire STL-V3. An XM-L mod of it may provide similar results for about half the price...

And what's about this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1300Lm-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Lamp-Light-/300641203038?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item45ff9cb35e

Now it isn't alive, but after the spring festival I will order one.

Nice find , same with the Ebay light ---

Why not this one?

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jacob-a60-cree-q5-3-mode-310lm-white-led-flashlight-w-strap-black-1-x-18650-114268?r=43033281

It has a bigger reflector and looks well-made. I have one on order.

That looks very well-made, especially for that price.

Please write a review when you get it, ok?

By the time I get it, I'll forget any promise made. Wink

But yes, of course!