Wow Johnny! I get the impression that you like the build quality of this light! It does seem really really nice for $17 and shipping from a US warehouse is definitely a plus! I find it interesting that it doesn't run on a AA (at least not stated in specs). That could make for a nice non-flashaholic gift light. Can you confirm it won't run on a AA? Awaiting those beamshots! (Now get back to work!)
Thanks for the compliments at the early stage of the review. I have a new lux meter and a completed Integrated Sphere in addition to my old bag of tricks. Should have lots more useful information to offer in this review and future ones than I have in the past.
Once this review is completed I have another one already in the works for a different debut light (also pretty nice).
Thank you for the lovely pictures and the sweet review. But please stop here. You dont like this light and you need to put it down so I dont buy it. I love 14500 batts and zoomies. Gawd darn dang man! STOP IT RIGHT HERE!
I just lost it a few days ago and ordered for well over 100 usd. I should not order more lights or batteries right now. But I want to now. This light + proper 3 mode driver + imr 14500 * 2 so I have one to change around with. Ohh my my my. You Sir are gonna get my heinie in trouble.
LOL! True that! Honestly, true FTT flood junkies probably won’t like this light based on pure performance alone. It doesn’t have a superwide flood mode and throw junkies may or may not appreciate the larger die image the XM-L casts. Anyway, beamshot pics will be uploaded soon so people can make up their own minds. I’m just in love with the build quality for just $17. I think that alone is reason to own this light. That and the fact that it’s just sexy!
John, That was an awesome review!!! You couldn’t of shown that light any better, it’s as gorgeous as the pictures he posted. I also have this light and it’s as good as it looks a must have. If I didn’t have this light already after reading this review I would have to own one…….Great Job!!!