I'm looking to buy a new edc for work so I need something small (under 4 inches) and under $100. I am looking at the lumapower incendio v3u, fenix pd22, sunwayman m10r, sunwayman m11r. What do you guys think about these lights? Any other suggestions (no variable output lights, must have set outputs)?
Best light you will ever own or need. Not necessarily the last one you will want (we are flashaholics) but the last you will need. Does it all and does it best. Fantastic build quality and the best UI I've ever handled. I love mine! :love:
since your budget is a $100 id say go for a zebralight sc600.
there is also the uf-t50 which is basically a clone with a nice magnetic bottom end but without the genius zebralight UI or warranty. i kind of want to pick one up to compare to the real thing since its half price. https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/7337 someone already did a great write up
fenix and sunwayman are good brands too but i dont own any of those smaller models just their bigger offerings.
i had the incendio v3u with xm-l but exchanged it for the sc600. incendio has great overall quality and nice accessories but the led tint was blueish purple and not driven hard. illuminationgear has great customer service and ship usps priority. i know they arent exactly a budget site that most of the BLF guys are used to but since youre looking at some quality brands i should mention they get a double thumbs up from me since they carry all of the above.
i highly recommend a small form factor 18650 light because of the huge runtime difference over cr123
for instance my solarforce l2m is 3.75" but gets 750mah compared to a 5.75" l2/l2p thats getting 3100mah. sc600/uf-t50 are only about 4" with a 18650 stuffed in
Price and size are the big two. As far as battery goes I don't have any 18650s so a light running those will automatically add on the price of batteries and charger =$$$$. I would like it as bright as possible with good runtime with decent throw. Really only need three modes (low, medium, turbo). How are the zebralights for durability in the switch? The SC600 is too big for my needs as I need something I can put in my pocket on the construction site without limiting mobility. SC51 looks nice.
RobCob, Zebralights are known for reliability and I haven’t had any issues with mine. The SC60 is barely bigger than an 18650 cell and smaller than some AA hosts. XP-G w/300 lumen in high. Until you own a Zebralight you may never appreciate how awesome they are, especially the user interface. I know I didn’t!
This light has 3 main levels (High, Medium, and Low). Each main level can be configured to one of its two sub-levels. The second sub-level of the High can be further configured to different brightness levels or strobes.
Basic Operation
Short click turns on the light to High or turns off the light.
Long click (press and hold for about 0.6 seconds) turns on the light to Low.
Advanced Operation and Configuration
Short click turns on the light to High. Short click again quickly to cycle from High to Medium, and Low.
Press and hold to cycle from Low to High, release to set. When press and hold, the light always cycle from Low to High regardless which level you are currently in.
Double click to toggle and select between the two sub-levels for that main level. Sub-level selections (except the strobe) for the 3 main levels are memorized after the light is turned off and through battery changes.
The second sub-level of the High can be configured after 6 double clicks. Double click (startng with the 7th) to cycle and select different brightness levels or strobes. Short click to turn off the light when finishing configurations. The selections for the second sub-level of the High are memorized after the light is turned off and through battery changes.
I've never used a Zebralight but they do sound like great lights.
Roche F12 is awesome from intl-outdoor but runtime on full is limited by heat generated by such a small host. NW tint, no noticeable PWM, sensible 3 mode no blinkies and great build quality.
Both nice lights but one of his requirements is 4" long or less. Neither of those lights are. If the SC600 is physically too big for him then the Solarforce is for sure.
Oh yeah, 4" is a problem but what's half an inch between friends! I'd suggest the Roche is just as pocketable, it looks more slender than the Zebra and should be about twice the lumens. Not knocking the zebra though, I'd love one