What cheap light for someone, who already has all of them?

L4M4 · 2019-06-16T16:56:50.000Z

Hi

I’m in search for a light in the sub 50$ range from China.

I already have all the recommended lights - Emisar D4, D4s, Sofirn Q8, SP36, L2, L6, JKK36, multiple C8’s, multiple modded King’s, Astrolux MF01, MantaRay C8.2 …

The light must have at least a XHP50.2 (or multiple 10W LEDs) and should be a fair bit on the floody side like the D4S.

I have been looking up on the Convoy M3, S11 in blueish grey and the Sofirn SP33
But they are so similar with the two XHP50.2 lights that I already have (MantaRay C8.2 and one KD-light that is not available anymore)
The XHP70.2 are also very similar to what I already have - JKK36 and Convoy L6.

I feel like a woman that is standing in front of her closet that is filled to the brim with clothing and says “I have nothing to wear”.
I have nothing to buy

acab · 2019-06-16T16:57:30.000Z

FW3A?

Geuzzz · 2019-06-16T17:16:58.000Z

Playing the devil here. Screw the budget or sell a light/kidney/child and buy a Zebralight SC700d.

moderator007 · 2019-06-16T17:48:03.000Z

What about a Rofis MR50.

Review: ROFIS MR50 1x21700 - 2500 Lumens Other Battery Type Flashlights

ROFIS MR50 cool white Ricaricabile – 1x21700 – LED CREE XHP50.2 [image] The ROFIS MR50 was sent to me directly by ROFIS for the review. For the description and technical data of the house: http://www.rofislight.com/products/rofis-mr50/ For the manual: http://www.rofislight.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MR50_Users_Manual.pdf The ROFIS MR50 resumes the line and style of the ROFIS MR70 presented a few months ago. It uses a CREE XHP50.2 CW LED with a maximum output of 2500 lumens covering a …

I have always wanted the Eagletac DX3B but their a little pricey.

Lightbringer · 2019-06-16T18:28:08.000Z

Even Alexander The Great wept…

The original BLF Q8 is floodier and has a nicer tint than the Sofirn Q8 or Airpro DC7 (both throwier and more CW).

L4M4 · 2019-06-16T19:53:56.000Z

FW3A:
Seems to be some weaker Emisar D4 - too similar for the price

Zebralight SC700d:
I don’t see the point in spending that much money for a flashlight. Also I don’t see anything that makes this light so much better than let’s say a Convoy M3

Rofis MR50:
Seems to be a nice light, I will sleep over it, althought I don’t like high-power flashlights with zero cooling-structures

Original Q8:
Yes, this light is a bit floodier than the Sofirn Q8 - but if I need flood, I have 2 Skyray Kings with 12 LEDs + Carclo lenses and the MF01.

I think you see my dilemma - the flashlights I have seen so far aren’t different enough to them that I already own.
What a First World Problem this is

Boaz · 2019-06-16T19:55:59.000Z

Why not a decent Headlamp

L4M4 · 2019-06-16T20:27:50.000Z

well… I don’t have a headlamp yet
preferably not one with one of those right angle lights.
I just put a Headlamp oin my wishlist on AE today: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32966534576.html - that style is what I like - symetrical

Muto · 2019-06-16T23:03:34.000Z

L4M4:

FW3A:
Seems to be some weaker Emisar D4 - too similar for the price

Zebralight SC700d:
I don’t see the point in spending that much money for a flashlight. Also I don’t see anything that makes this light so much better than let’s say a Convoy M3

Rofis MR50:
Seems to be a nice light, I will sleep over it, althought I don’t like high-power flashlights with zero cooling-structures

Original Q8:
Yes, this light is a bit floodier than the Sofirn Q8 - but if I need flood, I have 2 Skyray Kings with 12 LEDs + Carclo lenses and the MF01.

I think you see my dilemma - the flashlights I have seen so far aren’t different enough to them that I already own.
What a First World Problem this is :person_facepalming:

You answered your own question brother.
You do not need to buy anything at this time.

There, just saved you $50.
That will be $10 please

Lick · 2019-06-16T23:12:01.000Z

What are they for??? If you are collecting and not being functional I like AA and AAA lights to leave around. Maybe a soldering station to mod them?

Macka17 · 2019-06-17T00:53:30.000Z

Lights aplenty.

I’m just a novice. Reduced them to 27 now
I reached the same point a while ago. NOT all lights.
but all My eyes could use in the price range
I am willing to put into this sport.

Hmm. Just one little/small. Astrolux AO1 maybe. just for my keyring.

Yea. I also now have around 12/14 of those bloody things.
They MORE addictive than the big ones I reckon…

Tyry one and see.
Just something different.

Everybody got BIG. Throwy.Spreaders.
They ten a penny.

L4M4 · 2019-06-17T05:07:26.000Z

Lick:

What are they for??? If you are collecting and not being functional I like AA and AAA lights to leave around. Maybe a soldering station to mod them?

Collecting and being functional
Most of my lights are ready to use with charged 18650 or 26650 in them. I already have enough AAA and AA lights - just ordered 14500’s just 2 days ago to make two of them brighter.
“sadly” I already have a soldering station, a lathe and a lot of accessories.

Macka17:

Hmm. Just one little/small. Astrolux AO1 maybe. just for my keyring.

ALready have a Nitecore Tube on my car keys and a Nitecore TIP on my house key - that is enough for me since I very rarely use them anyways
I just ordered two headlamps:
Page Not Found - Aliexpress.com mainly for modding - would be nice to change out all the LEDs, the 12 3030’s with LM301b’s to boost the efficiency
Page Not Found - Aliexpress.com with the double LED - seems to be an OK light out of the box

So the urge to order more lamps has been enervated

bmengineer · 2019-06-17T05:50:02.000Z

L4M4:

well… I don’t have a headlamp yet
preferably not one with one of those right angle lights.
I just put a Headlamp oin my wishlist on AE today: 12.27€ 46% OFF|D10 H25 1100LM LED Scheinwerfer Mini Weiß Licht Kopf Taschenlampe USB Ladegerät 18650 Batterie Scheinwerfer Camping Jagd Taschenlampe|Scheinwerfer| - AliExpress - that style is what I like - symetrical

Get a YLP Panda 2M CRI before. Better design, driver, LEDs, and quality.

Macka17 · 2019-06-17T12:40:52.000Z

Well.

Knives it is then.
They just as addictive. Specially when you elevate from folders to proper.
Fixed blades.

There’s some beautiful blades out there.
Factory. Custom and home made.
I stopped myself at 9. In those.

Japanese Kitchen knives a different story again. ($80ish to $6.000 apeice.)

DavidEF · 2019-06-17T12:53:02.000Z

I don’t have a recommendation for you, really. Especially since you said “…the urge to order more lamps has been enervated” already.

But, I feel like somebody ought to speak up for the FW3A. You said above:

FW3A:
Seems to be some weaker Emisar D4 – too similar for the price

but it is actually a bit different in a couple ways. First and foremost is the tail e-switch on the FW3A versus the side e-switch on the D4. Maybe that’s not enough for you. But for some people, the switch placement is a huge thing.

Anyway, if you do decide to get a headlight, I recommend the YLP Panda 3. The YLP Panda 2M CRI was mentioned also above, if you care a lot about high CRI. But I’ve not owned it, so I don’t know if it’s good.

pennzy · 2019-06-17T13:29:35.000Z

Amutorch X9 is a fun light.

L4M4 · 2019-06-17T15:53:21.000Z

@Macka: I already had my knife-phase and have ~15 folding knifes laying around without use (except two, one in my rucksack and one in my car)

Those YLP Headlamps look very interesting!
I prefer the Panda 3 because I very often work on a short distance where the flood will become handy.
I think, I will pull the trigger on this one!

Thank you very much!

bmengineer · 2019-06-17T16:02:52.000Z

Anyway, if you do decide to get a headlight, I recommend the YLP Panda 3. The YLP Panda 2M CRI was mentioned also above, if you care a lot about high CRI. But I’ve not owned it, so I don’t know if it’s good.

I’ve tried both the 3R and the 2M CRI and prefer the 2M. Mostly just for the nicer emitters, but I don’t have much use for the throwier beam either.

Tally-ho · 2019-06-17T16:25:49.000Z

Drop the lumens, boost the CRI.
FireFlies ROT66 nichia 219B with D-C-fix for more flood.

Macka17 · 2019-06-18T01:15:51.000Z

L4M4.

Fair enuff. Just thought I’d suggest.