Looking for pocket-sized 1000LM to 1600LM zoom

I agree, my mistake.

BTW, my first non-maglite light was a Nebo Redline. It is still a very impressive light for non-flashaholics.

trooplewis,

The Nebo Redline was the flashlight that started me on my current quest for a better light, where I have learned that there is a host of much better flashlights out there. The variety is amazing. Decisions... Decisions... Decisions... Which LED?... Which battery?... Which supplier?... Which brand?... This is gonna be fun.

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BTW, nice pony. I had a fully tricked out '66 Mustang through '69.

In short - stay away from XM-L zooming lights. They waste a lot of light, especially in throw mode (even 40-50% of light).

Fenix TK70 - all the light you need! If I had the slightest need for that much light(and throw!!), I would buy it in a heartbeat.

Very pocketable too!

For reference, flashlight wiki has great info on brightness bins from different manufacturers:

http://flashlight-wiki.com/Brightness_Bins

as well as little more details on Cree emitters:

http://flashlight-wiki.com/Cree

and a lot of other useful info besides the links I posted. Browse that wiki, it probably answers most beginner questions on emitters.

I usually keep these two URLs open in my browser all the time, for quick reference.

Viktor

Great post, viktori.

That's the kind of info that I'm looking for.

Thanks,
John

No problem, I'm happy that I could help! :)

In return, I ask that you post your opinions and pictures and beamshots and.... whatever you feel like, about any flashlights you get. ;)

Viktor

GurusInc, welcome.

And get ready for an incredible ride of obsession mixed with experimentation! :p Lights are awesome, like an extension of yourself!

As suggested, try the Small Sun and then try the SAIK SA-9.

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/3302

Both are superb throwers and will prove extremely useful.

XM-L zoomies, in general (as already pointed out), are of little use. But in the interests of learning more about zoomies, you might read my review here on an MC-E zoomie, which does pack some punch and is quite bright (just not pocketable and with some artifacts in the beam)...

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/5873

viktori,

I'm close to a decision, so as soon as I make that decision, and order and receive the product, I certainly will post opinions and photos of the flashlight, as well as opinions on the seller.

Thanks to what I've learned here, I'm leaning away from a zoomie. More later...

John

John, If you are not in a hurry, I have Small Sun ZY-C10, Sipik SA-9 and Sipik SA-22 on the way. I'll probably compare all of them once they arrive and I can let you know the results.

Rusty Joe, do you have all these? Can you post some comparison of these 3, or at least 2?

Parallel beamshots? Compare with Sipik SK68 perhaps?

Viktor

> compare all of them

Oh please!