Emisar D4s.
In fact, Emisar is the answer to a lot of questions.
They’re that good and inexpensive.
Chris
Emisar D4s.
In fact, Emisar is the answer to a lot of questions.
They’re that good and inexpensive.
Chris
Grmbl. :person_facepalming: :cry: Deep inside I fear that you’re right and the Emisar D4s will be best choice. :person_facepalming:
But I will try to save my money-pocket, so at the moment I’m thinking about these three:
- Emisar D4s
- Haikelite SC26
Any other suggestions or comments?
Not cheap.
But one I always go back to when I go out in strange lands.
IMALENT DN35. 26650 cell with 1400 high and 2200 Turbo if needed.
Good thrower clean light and plenty of spread.
$140/150ish. But on coupon last yr I turned one over for around $55/60
Including battery, and never regretted it.
It’ll cover all you want to around 150+ mtrs. (it says 250plus.)
But my eyes don’t truly see more than that in the dark. Do yours.
Those tiny rockets are fine on Turbo. for around 59 seconds.
then down to 450/600.
Based on everything you wrote, it really sounds like D4S would be a great fit. With XPL HI emitters, it has only slightly more throwiness (TK’s nomenclature, calculated as cd/lumens ) than A6, so it’s a good balance between flood and throw, IMO. Some rough comparison:
A6 throwiness: 7.9 ( 10.2kcd / 1300lm)
D4S throwiness: 10.5 (45kcd / 4300 lm)
Q8 throwiness: 22.6 (106kcd / 4700 lm)
And yeah, a light with a 26650 form factor just sits so nicely in your hand.
Mhmm. So if I would choose an Emisar D4s, which one should I choose? My biggest fear is that it will be too floody.
BTW: did I remark that I really like the beam of my BLF-A6 and that my fear is that the TIR-optics wouldn’t be a good choice for me? :sunglasses:
And that my actual Emisar D4s-choice would be too expensive for me (nearly 80US$)?
- Color - Black (smooth surface)
- Add extra tailcap without magnet - Yes
- Aux LED - Amber (or Green)
- Magnet in the tailcap - Yes
- Led & Tint - Neutral White - XP-L HI V2 3A, 5000K
Pete, thank you, but is it BLF Q8 or Sofirn Q8?
Would D4s be brighter than Sofirn SP33? I did not find any kind of comparison…
You are contradicting yourself. You are afraid D4S will be too floody, yet you like BLF A6 which is pretty darn floody, IMO.
With XPL HI emitters, the D4S will be less floody than BLF A6, but not quite a thrower either.
That’s pretty much the same as mine, except I have cyan aux LEDs. It’s the most expensive flashlight in my collection, but I don’t have any regrets.
Yes, Sofirn Q8.
Would D4s be brighter than Sofirn SP33? I did not find any kind of comparison…
Based on what I’ve seen, SP33 only puts out about 1500-1600 lm, so D4S should be notably brighter. Granted, D4S cannot sustain max output for very long due to thermal regulation, although that is configurable as well.
You are contradicting yourself. You are afraid D4S will be too floody, yet you like BLF A6 which is pretty darn floody, IMO.
I do not agree. The A6 is not that thrower than the Q8, but in comparison to my S41 it is a thrower! I like it’s deployment between center and spill. Looks quite perfect for me, but not enough lumens stable…
In misty air in the dark all my TIR-lights failed, only lights with reflector are good!
It’s the most expensive flashlight in my collection, but I don’t have any regrets.
Would not be my most expensive light, that were my Liteflux lights. And some time ago I’ve owned a customized Zip20, worth about 300US$. But sold it, way too much money for an EDC. BLF-A6, Astrolux S41, Sofirn Q8 - I like them all (Sofirn Q8 is a little bit too throwy for me). Don’t like my new Mateminco X6S - also a TIR-optics-flashlight. That’s one reason why I’m afraid of buying an Emisar D4s.
In my thoughts 80$ is too much. I have to think…
TIR beams tend to be a bit wider, and it sounds like you just prefer the beam from a reflector. A couple other multi-reflector options for you, although not 26650 lights, are the sofirn 21700 C8F, and the sofirn 3x18650 SP36.
And that my actual Emisar D4s-choice would be too expensive for me (nearly 80US$)?
- Battery - 1 * LiitoKala 5000mAh 26650 cell
Not fair adding the cost of a battery. You will need a battery for any 26650 light.
If you are worried about budget, loose the tail cap magnet.
TIR beams tend to be a bit wider, and it sounds like you just prefer the beam from a reflector. A couple other multi-reflector options for you, although not 26650 lights, are the sofirn 21700 C8F, and the sofirn 3x18650 SP36.
Yes, thank you, but at the moment I am searching for a 26650-light. I do not really like 21700. So mybe I have to wait until the next BLF-production, as those lights are really very nice!
The SP36 is nothing special to me, it’s “just” a Q8 with only three batteries. I would prefer a one-battery-light as I think I will test it as a potentially gift for others.
One-battery-lights are easier to use, and the Emisar is a little bit too expensive as a gift…
Most of the time I buy lights for myself and than someone sees it and likes it.
If we are moving away from 26650 there is the Group Buy for the PL47 —-> [♛ FreemeGB] Fireflies PL47 Gen II 4*XP-L/ Nichia/ SST20 Hi CRI 21700 Right Angle Flashlight - ENDED
GB ends in a few days.
Not fair adding the cost of a battery. You will need a battery for any 26650 light.
If you are worried about budget, loose the tail cap magnet.
With the battery you are right, but without the magnet the light is loosing one speciality.
And, Andrew, the firefly is TIr again and it’s 90 degrees. No no no…
How about the ThruNite TC20
It is $71.96 after 20% coupon, and it includes a battery. The coupon code is “20%”
Highlights:
Some good reviews:
Thrunite gets a lot of positive attention with their flashlight models. I previously didn’t have one to review until recently with the TC20. The TC20 is one of the more recent designs from Thrunite and I am glad they were able to send it to me for review. This is a 26650 based light, in neutral white capable of producing 3800 lumens and is microUSB rechargeable at 2 amps. Let’s take a closer look at it. Full Image Gallery for this Review: Thrunite TC20 - Album on Imgur Youtube Version of this …
This is the ThruNite TC20 flashlight , sent to me for review by ThruNite and NO other compensation other than me keeping the light. There is a 20% discount until January 31st using code TC20 on the main site……… Light can also be found on Amazon………. Amazon.com (both links are NON affiliated) The TC20 arrived in an Amazon box with large bubble wrap and the ThruNite box inside that. Everything was well packaged and the Thrunite box and contents in perfect condition when I received the light. …
Based on what I’ve seen, SP33 only puts out about 1500-1600 lm, so D4S should be notably brighter. Granted, D4S cannot sustain max output for very long due to thermal regulation, although that is configurable as well.
The SP33s shipping now have an XHP 50.2 and higher output. They claim 2,500lm.
I have one on the way.
Emisar D4S. It’s a game changing light: So compact. So bright. So configurable.
Excellent flood and surprisingly good throw.
If you can spring for the extra cost, I recommend getting the Cree XP-L HI V2 3A (5000K) emitters.
Hi Guys,
I am searching for a 1×26650 light and I really do not know which one to buy.
Take a look also at JKK70
also has “Short click on / Loooong click off” and in the middle has so much throw light in balance with good flood; at least this is my opinion
Take a look also at “JKK70”:
Thank you, the light does look interesting, but
also has “Short click on / Loooong click off”
that’s all things that I do NOT want! I don’t like loong click for Off and I do not like Mode-Memory! So: it’s out.