Brightest 18650 ramping light?

[scosgt]

@Harborseal

Also, some of the ramping OS can set a limit to the ramp. Is the FW3A like that? Does anyone have experience limiting it to something like 1200 Lm and seeing how long it can last there?

And there’s another light that’s an FW3A with a little longer nose that I came across but now can’t find and can’t remember the differences.

You can set the floor and ceiling to whatever you want.

[anonymous_user]

@Harborseal

And there’s another light that’s an FW3A with a little longer nose that I came across but now can’t find and can’t remember the differences.

The FW1A? Basically a single emitter version of the FW3A.

[scosgt]

Go with the FireFlies E01 from the USA warehouse.
You can have it in 3 days for $35 shipped and it includes a 21700, charger, and 18650 adapter.
It is about 1.5” longer than the FW3, and on paper it may not be quite as bright.
HOWEVER.
It is a great design. It is bright and has an excellent throw for such a small light.
Biggest point: It can 5 on Turbo for 5 minutes without a discernable stepdown and it won’t burn your hand - heat handling is excellent.
Not really a pocket light, but there are small belt holsters on Amazon that work fine with it.

Turbo is rated at 2300 lumens, but you can keep it on for an extended period, unlike some of the other lights (D4V2, FW3, E07).

http://www.ff-light.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=58&search=E01

[pennzy]

@scosgt

Go with the FireFlies E01 from the USA warehouse.
You can have it in 3 days for $35 shipped and it includes a 21700, charger, and 18650 adapter.
It is about 1.5” longer than the FW3, and on paper it may not be quite as bright.
HOWEVER.
It is a great design. It is bright and has an excellent throw for such a small light.
Biggest point: It can 5 on Turbo for 5 minutes without a discernable stepdown and it won’t burn your hand - heat handling is excellent.
Not really a pocket light, but there are small belt holsters on Amazon that work fine with it.

Turbo is rated at 2300 lumens, but you can keep it on for an extended period, unlike some of the other lights (D4V2, FW3, E07).

http://www.ff-light.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=58&search=E01

Where do you find that deal?

[scosgt]

Last night the USA warehouse appeared to be sold out. Keep checking at the link I posted.

[pennzy]

I don’t see US warehouse on that link.

[scosgt]

@pennzy

I don’t see US warehouse on that link.

Enter E01 in the search box
It will show you the US warehouse.
E07 still shows in stock in US warehouse.

[pennzy]

Thanks for the help. It is showing out of stock now. No mention of battery or charger .

[scosgt]

@pennzy

Thanks for the help. It is showing out of stock now. No mention of battery or charger .

I bought two of them. Both came with a 21700 and a charger. Battery is not hi drain, because you can’t use that in this light. But it tests out at approx 5000 Mah

[Firelight2]

@Harborseal

Thanks for the replies. As usual I didn’t explain clearly. What I meant by excluding the FW3A was that the claimed output doesn’t last long enough to be useful. It drops to half or less in microseconds, before your eyes can even adapt (seemingly). I’d be happy with something like 30 - 90 seconds of turbo which could be regained after a cool down, at the expense of short battery life.

IOW I don’t think the claimed lumens of the FW3A is an appropriate number and I can’t find any info on what the output would be that it could sustain for, lets say, a minute or 2. It might still be the best option if I knew how it performed in greater detail. Especially compared to the D4V2. The flashlight itself is beautiful so I’m disappointed a little.

I haven’t bought a light in many years so I haven’t kept up with what’s out there now. I appreciate the help.

As far as ramping goes, well, to each their own.

I’ll check out all the suggestions except the Q8

Thanks!

I recommend the Zebralight SC600w IV Plus. It features:

• Good neutral tint
• 2300 lumen output with good beam pattern
• Rampdown is very gradual and takes around 5 minutes. Stays brighter longer than an Emisar D4 or FW3A.

[pennzy]

Did it list the charger and battery when you ordered or was it a pleasant surprise? Do you see them mentioned now? Maybe that deal is over or will be back when they are back in stock. Also, I only see 5700k in US warehouse but 5000k or 5700k in CN warehouse. $28 dollars in CN, 35 in US.

[scosgt]

@pennzy

Did it list the charger and battery when you ordered or was it a pleasant surprise? Do you see them mentioned now? Maybe that deal is over or will be back when they are back in stock. Also, I only see 5700k in US warehouse but 5000k or 5700k in CN warehouse. $28 dollars in CN, 35 in US.

It did state that it included a battery.
Two weeks ago there was a total assortment available, all the same as CN.
Like I said, it comes in about three days. And for an extra $7 you get a battery and charger. Killer deal in my opinion.

[pennzy]

Sure is. Thanks for the heads up. I will be watching for it again.