Hey all, just ordered my first real flashlight (Emisar D4)

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I didn’t know there was such a large community around flashlights. Surprising I didn’t find out about it sooner as I’m really into LEDs for creative applications and embedded electronics etc…

As far as torches go I currently have a LED Lenser P7 (had for years) and a Petzl reactive head torch, but from reading I can see these brands aren’t looked highly upon on within the community.

Anyway I stumbled across ToyKeeper’s D4 review and became interested, after a bit of research I ended up ordering one in grey with the XP-L HI V2 5D LEDs. Had to pick up some Sony VTC6s and a charger as I don’t have anything that uses 18650 batteries currently.

Hopefully in a month or two I will actually get to play with it :slight_smile:

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In fact there are many flashlight-related communities, see the ‘related sites’ section in the left banner of this page. Btw, just now I see that that banner is missing a significant one: candlepowerfoums.com :stuck_out_tongue: :party:

Welcome to BLF! You chose the best one :slight_smile:

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melainotype, welcome and I hope you enjoy your stay on BLF, a GREAT flashlight community :wink:
BTW, the Emisar D4…top flashlight! You started with a nice one :wink:
Beware, you may not be able to stop getting them after a while :smiling_imp:

Mistake or intentional = :smiling_imp: :laughing:

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I noticed that a while ago, and wondered if it was maybe deliberate, as so many people here have expressed relief at having found this friendly refuge from various CPF issues. I haven’t spent much time on CPF myself, but since coming here have barely looked over there.

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Melainotype, going straight for a D4 is starting things off with a bang! It is still on my wish list, will get there after juuuuuust a few more.

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Emisar D4… Nice! Welcome to BLF! :partying_face:

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They are a great little light i got a Nichia 219CT one and i love it, welcome to the forum :slight_smile: .

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Thanks everyone :slight_smile:

The Nichia was strongly considered for the high CRI, but as this torch is about the overkill I wanted to get the highest output. I feel like I might end up with multiple D4s though lol

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Beware. Flashlights are addictive. I started with the Thrunite Archer 2A v3 and my second flashlight is the Emisar D4 XPL-HI 4000k. I instantly got addicted to flashlights after the mind blowing Emisar and now I have many dozens of flashlights.

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I can see why!

I have the tools for flashing firmware so I might have a go at customising the UI first, that might keep me from buying more for a while!

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Ha! Hopefully not a bang from shorting the VTC6 :confused:

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Welcome to BLF!

The D4 is possibly the hottest pocket rocket these days, and the XPL version is even hotter - literally. 4k+ lumens on a high drain 18650… but only for a few seconds before it gets too hot to handle. The ramping UI is very sweet. Don’t expect more then 600 lumen continuous with such small tube lights though - which is plenty most of the time. The 4k burst is nice to have two clicks away. :slight_smile:

How about a BLF A6 (or Astrolux S1) and a BLF Q8 next…? Two must have BLF specials. :wink:

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Not forgetting a selection of S2+ models, a C8, an L6, maybe an L2, and that’s just the Convoys!

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Welcome aboard mate. The D4 is lush. I need to get my backside into great and order one……

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We're very glad to have you here, melainotype!