http://budgetlightforum.com/node/4347 From this thread !
Specs:
BLF price: 15usd free HK mail post shipping
ADD 2.5usd to get a registered tracking number
ADD 1.5usd to get a stainless steel claw
Thanks
Ric
Ok , I got the light plus the claw [ Carbiner to some ]
Here is what I got , the gift box , Claw , spare clicky - lens , and 3 split rings , oh and not forgetting the light .
I have to admit , it is a slender flashlight .
The above picture shows the lens retaining ring lose , just so you know its there ...
Installing the split ring was fun ... Not !
One way to carry it , attached to keys possibly ...
And a group shot ...
Ok lets move onto performance shall we ...
AA Nimh cells
All Nimh cells pulled right around 1A , and I measured some 57 to 58 Lumen ... [ 5 cells tested ]
Alkaline Cells
Here things get a little more interesting , lowest current measured was 0.42A and highest was 0.46A and I got a very consistent 57L output
Lithium Cell
Now here it gets better again , 0.37A and some 57L output
So whats going on , obviously the light is well regulated , and is doing its best to maintain output .. The Nimh cells had the lowest voltage range , from 1.29v to about 1.31v , the Alkaline's were some 1.57v to 1.61v .. and the lithium's resting voltage was 1.71v or so ...
I dont know if this light is 10440 compatible , and wont risk such ...
The build quality looks to be excellent , the one I got , WARM and I mean WARM tint , not incan warm , but certainly on its way ..
Light will tail stand , unless you put the split ring in place . [ Which I did ]
Clicky is very solid - no issues
Nicely Machined
No battery slop
No PWM I can see
The Claw - Wow really well made , I hope you ordered one !
BLF Edition - wow hard to see the text - stealthy
Beam quality - I would rate excellent
No buyers remorse on this one
Its just a real nice light , but what it needs is a clip , dont get me wrong , it works as a keyring light , but a clip would make it a pocket light ...
Even though its stainless steel , its not that heavy , in fact surprisingly not so ..
A solid thumbs up on this one , and I cant see any reason not to give it 10 out of 10 , Im trying real hard to mark it down , but simply cant find any reason not to give the light full marks ... [ Damn ]
Always remember , the easiest thing in the world to do , is to expel hot air from your lungs and through some vocal chords ..
The resulting sound may , or may not be worth listening too ….
Thanks for sharing old4570, It does seemed a lil long compared to the Maratac, lovely light.
I knew you'd be the first to review! Thanks!
I can barely see the lettering in the group shot (the only one you used flash w/). You got a better view of it by chance?
How does it feel in the pocket w/o the claw? Hopefully unnoticeable!
Video of my UniqueFire UF-2100 vs UniqueFire G10
Video of my TrustFire X9 vs Keygos KE5
Old4570 how are you getting lumens measurements?
Thanks.
Thanks for the review and photo's! I hope engraving wasn't much of a factor in cost
haha
I might have to get one and I might be the one to take the risk with a 10440
Length is good for a Clicky torch. The maratac is a twisty, so thats automatically a 5-10mm saving there.
"like everyone else - I’m looking for my next “last” flashlight" - ohnonothimagain
did 1.5K walk , and yes , went un noticed in the pocket ...
Lumen measurement VIA light box ... [ take it as a better than rough guide ]
Sorry camera cant focus that close .. [ No macro ] There is a better shot here http://budgetlightforum.com/node/4347?page=2#comment-76589
Always remember , the easiest thing in the world to do , is to expel hot air from your lungs and through some vocal chords ..
The resulting sound may , or may not be worth listening too ….
That's true, perhaps its slenderness made it looked longer than it should.
How was your fit between the body and the tail? I have a notable lip on mine since the diameters aren't exactly the same.
I'm curious if it's just luck of the draw, or they're all like that.
Thanks Old. Glad it went unnoticed. I guess Ima have to order!
And devman, it does look like your tailcap is a hair wider than the body. I wouldn't mind that since I plan on inside pocket carry. It might be easier to find the clickie end from the extra width (or lip I should say) w/o having to actually look at it or feel for the clickie.
Video of my UniqueFire UF-2100 vs UniqueFire G10
Video of my TrustFire X9 vs Keygos KE5
I want to know how you got yours so quickly. Where is mine?
Easy, man. When you're a real addict, you cheat.
I'm visiting my girlfriend in HK again, so it was actually shipped by a local courier instead of HK post.
Thanks for the review. Looking forward to getting a NW and CW here soon.
Great review! Quick question though, how did you get the lens retaining ring out? It looks to me as if there is nowhere to unscrew it or anything..
I need a girlfriend in HK
thanks for the review! when can we expect more detail photos (of the driver, led, o-rings?,..) and beamshots, please?
can't wait for mine
Raining ATM = No beams - Sorry
Lens retaining ring - grip and twist , maybe try some leather or other grip'y material
The guts , too small - looks like might be a press fit ?? truthfully , I dont want to stuff this one up ...
I will take a peak tomorrow and see if I can do it and not damage it
Always remember , the easiest thing in the world to do , is to expel hot air from your lungs and through some vocal chords ..
The resulting sound may , or may not be worth listening too ….
More pics please, if you get the time. Not of your girlfriend either, not with this crowd.
Piers said " ....but who wants enough light, when you have the option for far too much "
sorry, didn't mean to imply that you should gut it
white wall or bathroom beamshots with some other known lights would be great until it stops raining, pretty please
and are there any o rings at all? id doesn't look rainproof
Yeah no O rings , but the only way in for water would be the clicky , the rest appears to be tight tolerances ..
This is not a foul weather light , if you need to use it in the rain , protect the clicky ..
The light is small enough to fit in your hand .
White wall , yeah I can do that ...
Always remember , the easiest thing in the world to do , is to expel hot air from your lungs and through some vocal chords ..
The resulting sound may , or may not be worth listening too ….
CNQ AAA
Always remember , the easiest thing in the world to do , is to expel hot air from your lungs and through some vocal chords ..
The resulting sound may , or may not be worth listening too ….
Thanks for the beamshot... maybe a mouse-over with the Maratac on high? Do you own the DQG Tiny II (neutral) by coincidence?
Any idea where the additional power goes on NiMH compared to alkas? (heat/efficiency)
Voltage ....
Looks like the driver is working hard to maintain current to the emitter , and efficiency increases with voltage ...
1.3v x 1A = 1.3Watt
1.7v x 0.37A = 0.629W
Always remember , the easiest thing in the world to do , is to expel hot air from your lungs and through some vocal chords ..
The resulting sound may , or may not be worth listening too ….
Always remember , the easiest thing in the world to do , is to expel hot air from your lungs and through some vocal chords ..
The resulting sound may , or may not be worth listening too ….
Thanks a ton... that tint is really nice. Might have to get one... like you said... only thing missing is a pocket clip.
You collected more stuff in the yard since you took all the other photo's
haha
Thanks for the comparison. That is a nice tint, indeed. This seems to outperform the BLF Tank and at a slightly lower price even (over all, not in lumens).
And this is a single-mode which is not customized except for the faint printing.
Well.. I guess what I mean is it does what it claims to do and maybe even exceeds that. I don't really care about "BLF" printing on it. I also wasn't starting a BLF Tank vs CQG AAA flame war. I was merely comparing similar flashlights so we'll leave it at that.
Very nice review, thanks a lot Old! Only thing missing is a pocket clip and a few modes, in my opinion.
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That is a VERY nice tint..hmmm
Video of my UniqueFire UF-2100 vs UniqueFire G10
Video of my TrustFire X9 vs Keygos KE5
Sorry man. 'My' new flashlight is now riding comfortably in her purse.
Ahwell, at least I didn't get in trouble for buying another one AND I get my R5A3 back!
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