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Thanks for the feedback. I got one on the way. Overall, the SD10 sounds about like we expected. Pretty solid. Shame about the AA holder. Hope Hank sells the X3 one seperate. I take it the light did not come with a holster? Any accessories included? A pic beside an EA4 would be great ;)
I don't have a EA4. Nothing came with it but a box, O-Ring and a Silver lanyard.
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If I had to guess I would assume they used alkies purely because they are far more common. It seems like D capability is more of an added perk for emergencies with this light, rather than a main power source.
Think it will run good with NiMh too. I don’t have any NiMh D cells, but plan to run eneloops when not running li-ions. It’s always nice to have options… the more the better!
What is the average capacity of good name brand alkaline D cells? I know you can order good LSD D cell NiMH’s with ~10,000mAh but off the shelf your lucky to find energizer 5000’s.
Because of the pretty simple UI and different cell capability I’m thinking this will be a great light to recommend to non-flashlight people so I figure they’re not gonna put much research into battery choice, what would they be better off with, ~5000mAh (rated so most likely less actual) NiMH’s or name brand alkaline’s? [forget about the one-time use vs. rechargeable aspect, what ones will be longest running?]
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very good output on 3x eneloops, im guessing around 500 lumen otf
Nice! By any chance do you have a Nitecore EA4 or a SWM D40A to compare it with?
i had two ea4s but sold both… its about the same size – similar output to the eye as well… beam is a little less smooth looking but build quality is top notch… (aside from flimsy battery carrier)
i like it better than the nitecore personally
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I do like the LD10 but neither of my LD10’s were as bright as the D40.
Hmm, so even on Li-Ion it’s not as bright? But I guess that stands to reason, the D40A and the EA4 are specifically designed to work with only one battery configuration and chemistry, whereas the SD10 can run on ANYTHING bigger than a button battery and smaller than a car battery, Alkaline / NiMH / Li-Ion. Jack of all trades and master of none. Almost all the multiple-chemistry compatible lights I own are less bright than their single-chemistry counterparts. But even so, I think the SD10 is going to be a very useful light, I’ve been waiting for a 1xD light for ages.
It's funny that we're disappointed about the output of a light that still probably puts out over 500 lumens. That says a lot about how far lights have come.
i seem to buy lights and batteries as if ill be without light for 3 weeks…
anyone else have this problem?
ill run out of food and water after 3-5 days but ill be able to see at night! woo
Lol! Sounds like you need to jump over to "Budget Food Forum".
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I don't have a EA4. Nothing came with it but a box, O-Ring and a Silver lanyard.
if enough of us ask hank, i bet he will get a surplus of the x3 carrier. i know i would be in for a couple more and already told him
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“A couple more” carriers does sound like a good start… i like your style.
jmpaul: I’m the same way… Not near enough water and food. Need to get on that! Don’t want those packaged freeze dried meal things though. Yuk
I like copper
Hmm! I really like this one. FINALLY a nice looking 1D light, and it even works with 3xAA and Li-Ion.
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I assume this runs ok on an alkaline D cell? Do you think the lumen rating and output are rated on alkaline use?
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1×32650
10lm / 280h
100lm / 26h
800lm / 7.5h
3×AA
10lm / 150h
100lm / 15h
500lm / 6h
1×D
2lm / 60days
30lm / 80h
200lm / 7.2h
Like the idea for an extender too!
I like copper
What I meant was, is this light rated 200 lumens for 7.2hrs on an alkaline D cell or NiMh D cell?
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Ah sorry mate. Gotcha now.
If I had to guess I would assume they used alkies purely because they are far more common. It seems like D capability is more of an added perk for emergencies with this light, rather than a main power source.
I would expect slightly less output on NiMh.
I like copper
Will this light live up to its runtime claims?
3×AA
10lm / 150h
100lm / 15h
500lm / 6h
1×D
2lm / 60days
30lm / 80h
200lm / 7.2h
I suspect they are using alkie and the hours seem long. They might be counting the slow run down as they fade out.
I like copper
I don’t want to live in a world where there are only D cells.
This seems to be a real ‘end times’ flashlight.
It certainly has that potential.
Think it will run good with NiMh too. I don’t have any NiMh D cells, but plan to run eneloops when not running li-ions. It’s always nice to have options… the more the better!
I like copper
I the “end times” there will only be C cells left.
lol probly right…. maybe a few 9 volts too
I like copper
GAH!!! Who knew?!
i got mine
its great
any battery i have will fit
18650, 26650, 32650, 3x aaa, 1x D, 1x C
talk about a doomsday light
very good output on 3x eneloops, im guessing around 500 lumen otf
Nice! By any chance do you have a Nitecore EA4 or a SWM D40A to compare it with?
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What is the average capacity of good name brand alkaline D cells? I know you can order good LSD D cell NiMH’s with ~10,000mAh but off the shelf your lucky to find energizer 5000’s.
Because of the pretty simple UI and different cell capability I’m thinking this will be a great light to recommend to non-flashlight people so I figure they’re not gonna put much research into battery choice, what would they be better off with, ~5000mAh (rated so most likely less actual) NiMH’s or name brand alkaline’s? [forget about the one-time use vs. rechargeable aspect, what ones will be longest running?]
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i had two ea4s but sold both… its about the same size – similar output to the eye as well… beam is a little less smooth looking but build quality is top notch… (aside from flimsy battery carrier)
i like it better than the nitecore personally
Have both. And D40 looks brightest, ea4 close, LD10 not so close.
What battery/batteries were you using in the LD10?
The low mode should be lower.
Well, I currently have a D40A and an SD10 on the way, and I already have the EA4W, so I’ll be doing a full review as soon as I receive it.
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cant wait. i only have the ea4w, but bought it when there was no sd10 or d40a. do have the new xintd x3, but they really are not a comparison
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Keeppower 26650
Glad a full review coming.
I do like the LD10 but neither of my LD10’s were as bright as the D40.
Hmm, so even on Li-Ion it’s not as bright? But I guess that stands to reason, the D40A and the EA4 are specifically designed to work with only one battery configuration and chemistry, whereas the SD10 can run on ANYTHING bigger than a button battery and smaller than a car battery, Alkaline / NiMH / Li-Ion.
Jack of all trades and master of none. Almost all the multiple-chemistry compatible lights I own are less bright than their single-chemistry counterparts. But even so, I think the SD10 is going to be a very useful light, I’ve been waiting for a 1xD light for ages.
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yes, but it is nice to have a jack of all trades. as some of you may know, over 2 years ago i was looking for a singe D cell light
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It's funny that we're disappointed about the output of a light that still probably puts out over 500 lumens. That says a lot about how far lights have come.
The low mode should be lower.
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