My second attempt at the ultimate “cop” belt light… we’re getting closer!

LED Flashlights – General Info
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Like the one above... but two tubed

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-t8-cree-xml-t6-3mode-floodtothrow-glass-optics-led-flashlight-black-218650-p-8796

This is getting interesting...

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Well, I ordered the first SS-A100 (and then ordered two more) and did the mod to the new 3A driver on the first one and did not notice much of an improvement over the second one I tested drawing respectable 2-2.2A... i just did a check on the third light fresh from the box and can't get more than .95A from the stock driver... same battery -double checked ... so there seems to be an inconsistency in the drivers... I hope you get a good one if you ordered one.

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What is the light to the left of EDI? Looks like the one to the right ( which I like the shape of ) except shorter.

Any news on any of the lights you have been waiting to receive?

BTW Thank You, for posting such a collection of well picked lights next to each other. I bookmarked your photo and keep coming back almost daily to check flashlights for size reference.

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The light to the left is this one:

http://www.ultraok.com/hotest-version-cree-q5-led-zoomable-adjustable-focus-3-modes-aluminum-alloy-flashlight-torch-ultra-bright_p1781.html?cPath=882_884&zenid=10f91bd1e1b991df3918fd94d2bdca30

All in all it seems most of these cheap $8-14 lights are the same –but my new favorite of the cheapies has to be the Tank 007 TK736, very well made, good o-rings, nice big sink, smooth, and above average brightness.

The Small Sun ZY-C10-S was a bit of a disappointment for me, nice tight hot spot but not nearly enough flood, there really is no reason for the design not to bring the lens right up to the LED to utilize a good size flood, that’s the point of a “zooming” flashlight.

I have been offline for a bit so just now back at it, waiting for a couple of U2 XML’s and XPG’s on 16mm stars for a couple of mod tries on the SS-A-100 and the Tank 007…so we shall see. I ground down some pre 1979 pennies that are 98% copper to add to the heat sinks and will push the amps a bit…

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This is interesting:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/26650-18650-1600Lm-CREE-XM-L-XML-T6-LED-Flashlight-Torch-Zoomable-M12-KEYGOS-/160718647607?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item256b93f137

26650 18650 1600Lm CREE XM-L XML T6 LED Flashlight Torch Zoomable M12 KEYGOS

It looks like it may have the same problem as the Z5 in that it will not bring the lens close enough to the LED to utilize the big flood advantage of the XML, I think I will wait for Manafont to get one in or someone to do a review before I order this one.

Sorry Yavi -did not mean to hijack your thread here:

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/6121?destination=node%2F7168&2419_name=9a

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Thanks for detailed reply, CopperTop.

I see they offer this Tank 007 TK736 in Q5, R5 and T6. Hmm....I don't know if T6 zoomy is really practical, Q5 and R5 should have a similar pattern and throw. After all your rave reviews my finger is itching for XML T6 TK736.

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In case you missed it:

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/w-878-xml-t6-5-mode-700lm-white-led-zoom-convex-lens-flashlight-w-strap-1x18650-3xaaa-2x26650-117766

I know you like the SS-A100 (I just ordered it because of you). This one looks like it, but also takes one 26650.

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torelu, Wow! Great find! I'd sure like to see & hear more! Now I don't know whether to go for this one or get the SS-A100! I did read the DX forum posts on this one and they confirmed the fit of a 26650.

-Garry

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Found that above light (W-878) at Manafont. Cheaper too.

-Garry

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COPPERTOP

great info here

- how good is the SS-A100 on spot and throw compared to some of your other zoomies?

- compared to an hs-0802 in throw?

- also is the lens made of glass and of good quality?

- actual lens dimensions, dia. and thicknesss front to back?

thanks

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bowhunter, CopperTop hasn't been around for awhile. Have you considered the Poppas W-878 linked above? Review here. Add's 26650 capability and has really good wide flood. I don't own the SS-A100 so I can't compare the flood or throw size. The W-878 review thread contains details on beam size and such including beamshots. I do own the W-878.

-Garry

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Thanks for the info , i am really more interested in throw than flood.but not a super small throw hot spot.

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CAN ANY SS-A100 owners out there answer any of the above questions?

- also, what size of hot spot/die size, is illuminated at 100yds/paces with the lens set on its best throw setting, 30 ft x 30ft ????,etc.

thanks