My collection so far

spudley112 · 2019-11-10T19:04:36.000Z

Convoy C8

Lightbringer · 2019-11-10T19:41:17.000Z

WK30.

Photonica · 2019-11-10T21:34:58.000Z

Lumintop Pico / Olight I1R EOS - both about $15 - 20, shorter than an AA battery, 100+ lumens for 1/2 hour. Built-in USB recharger.
When you’re done playing with it, hook it on your jacket’s zipper pull and always have a flashlight.

Wurkkos WK30 Lightbringer suggests is a great choice, White, Red, UV!

or go for another multi-emitter, like the Sofirn C8F (21700) or Lumintop FW3A.

So many ways to go - wall of light, thrower, something with Aux lights, super small,

patmurris · 2019-11-10T23:08:17.000Z

Good start! Welcome to the bright side…!

Print this picture and nail it somewhere. In a couple years you likely won’t be able to line them up on the carpet anymore. You’ll need a couple bags and a vehicle to go in an open space for the grand shooting.

BTW: the 5000K M3 looks a lot warmer…?

RobertB · 2019-11-10T23:29:23.000Z

It needs more C8

spudley112 · 2019-11-10T23:31:34.000Z

Photonica:

Lumintop Pico / Olight I1R EOS - both about $15 - 20, shorter than an AA battery, 100+ lumens for 1/2 hour. Built-in USB recharger.
When you’re done playing with it, hook it on your jacket’s zipper pull and always have a flashlight.

Wurkkos WK30 Lightbringer suggests is a great choice, White, Red, UV!

or go for another multi-emitter, like the Sofirn C8F (21700) or Lumintop FW3A.

So many ways to go - wall of light, thrower, something with Aux lights, super small,

Olight I1R is the best keychain light I have ever had! I carry mine on a ball chain around my neck when out and about. It makes a nice backup light.

saypat · 2019-11-11T00:00:27.000Z

Emisar
Fireflies
Zebralight
Lumintop
?

BrightBoy · 2019-11-11T02:52:16.000Z

That’s a nice collection. You’ve got something from small to large.
I don’t really have a recommendation as I’m also new to this light game.
Possibly a Convoy C8+ as someone else has mentioned - it’s bigger than what you have so at least it won’t be a repeat?
I’ve got a C8+ (among several others) on the way.

I’ll be making a ‘my collection so far’ post here in about 2 months when everything arrives lol.
I’ve got a BLF Q8 and it’s such a solid light. Far superior to what I expected it to be.

peg_matite · 2019-11-11T03:19:41.000Z

Sofirn-heavy - not a bad thing.

Two extremes:

Sofirn SP70? It is a tank. It is the clublight everyone should have.

Or - maybe MecArmy SGN3? Small, rechargeable and has red and a useful 365 nm UV light.

spudley112 · 2019-11-11T03:39:24.000Z

RobertB:

It needs more C8

I can’t say enough about my Convoy C8+! Easy to carry and the throw it has…I was surprised. And it is hard to beat the price!

Johm · 2019-11-11T05:02:28.000Z

Yes, a Convoy C8+

but also definitely consider getting a light with Anduril UI, like the FW3A, EC01, lots of others.

HenrysCat · 2019-11-11T20:43:24.000Z

Thanks all, leaning towards an FW3A, but the Convoy C8 is only £10.99 on Aliexpress right now, and I really fancy the Wurkkos WK30, always wished there was a multicolour flashlight and it turns out there IS :)

Edit: just ordered the FW3A, 35% off 11:11 sale on ali

f0xx · 2019-11-11T21:02:39.000Z

FW3A is nice. I like the few I have. If you have trouble on arrival, search here for the FAQ/Troubleshooting thread. There are some tips that may be helpful in getting it to work. Biggest thing for me was making sure the driver retaining ring was tight and aligned.

Convoy C8/C8+ is great for the $.

As for potential other lights, check out some right angled headlamps (my favorite type of light these days).

Jaxman E1
Convoy H1
Sofirn SP40
Wowtac A2S
FireFlies PL47G2
Skillhunt H03

Another one to consider (when it becomes generally available) is the BLF LT1.

Something a little less deviated from your current collection, but different enough to be interesting:
Emisar D4v2
Emisar D4Sv2
Noctigon K1
Astrolux MF01 Mini

HenrysCat · 2019-11-11T21:04:34.000Z

Yeah I have had my eye on the Emisar line also, will own one eventually I'm sure.

Fox · 2019-11-11T21:10:45.000Z

I want to have some of them! Good one

Yokiamy · 2019-11-11T21:18:38.000Z

Eager waiting for the Noctigon K1

spudley112 · 2019-11-11T21:33:04.000Z

I pretty much added an array of lights to cover most situations. At the moment, I am in the market for a headlamp. The lights I seem to gravitate toward are those that have the Sofirn SP31 form factor.

RollerBoySE · 2019-11-11T21:42:21.000Z

Emisar should be next in line.
D4V2, D4SV2 or D18 depending on which size you want.

Majoroverkill · 2019-11-12T06:25:18.000Z

The new Convoy C8+ with the SST40 at 2000 lumens is a must. Its a great thrower.

klrman · 2019-11-12T21:20:21.000Z

RobertB:

It needs more C8 !{width:100%}https://i.imgur.com/1FGlI30.jpg!

Have a couple myself. It may be the most useful, practical and best priced mini thrower out there.

As for another light, WK30 is the one I would recommend.