Best for me was the dog walking part. Not because of the dog, but beacause of using the light in a real setting. Not that it’s very informative, but still something I don’t get to see in other reviews, also a nice filler while you talk.
Not USA here.
Thanks for your REVIEW and the give away !
Loved the sense of humor, content is terrific, your pooch needs special mention and more treats !
I don't think many of our members realize the time and effort, accuracy and level of understanding (flashlight, video/audio and computer skills) required to produce this kind of information.
Reviews like this are what BLF is about, sharing of ideas.
Thank You !
I'm near Chicago, USA.
another vote for “felony mode”
I do watch your video reviews and I do give an f for moonlight.
Seattle, USA
Love your reviews. Reminds me of Regular Car Reviews
Deadpan tone and nice, dry humor that you miss if you’re not paying attention. Both of which I enjoy, but they also lend an air of credibility to the review. No flash, no drama. No tossing flashlights off buildings to test the ano or shock durability. Bleah.
Anyway. Dig your reviews, hope I win.
Beer can grade aluminum. Chuckle.
The part about changing the tint.
Since, no one is commenting in the review thread … I figure I’d post once here and say thanks! A few things I’d like to address.
-Grover the dog, is not my dog. I was dog sitting for him for a week for my father in law. He is terrible on a leash and pulls like that anytime anyone walks him. Also he loves cheesebread. And yes he is the mastermind behind these reviews.
-My reviews are not as technical as others, but since there are so many other great technical reviews, I decided to do something different. But where they are a lot more technical is the technique used to make them. I have to worry about color temperature… set up lighting, balance lights for daylight, worry about using IR filters, changing the shutter angle so the OLED screen doesn’t flicker, and make sure everything is in focus. These videos actually landed me a gig doing Youtube videos for a retail site. You can see them here and here. So in a way, BLF was responsible for that. You can see my first terrible video here.
-I record the voiceover, convert it to MP3 then play it back on my iPhone so I can do the mode demonstration in realtime with my voiceover telling me what to do.
-I like using the light in natural settings, because that’s what we all do with lights right? Ideally we don’t sit down and make graphs. I use video techniques that allow real comparisons between lights, and allow you to see how a light actually behaves during the duration of it’s runtime. I figure it’s way more interesting to see night photography than my face talking or my hands on a table top. Plus, I’m learning better camera techniques as I go.
-Anyway I am on the list for the pass around review for the M43 Meteor. So expect a similar treatment.
Thanks again everyone! Feel free to post in the review thread if you have any questions or would like me to respond to a comment.
Love your review. It is (sometimes quite technical) infotainment, wrapped in a story that feels a bit like looking at a river flowing effortless into the ocean. I think it took a lot more effort than meets the eye. Also compliments for your sidekick, the old faithfull K9. Without the presence of the dog, the leading man could be just any other flashlight wielding person. The light isn’t too bad either. Certainly could use one like that, even without the law-and-order bit.
I’m in for the lights. I admit to liking your dry wit and humor on your video(s). It is intentional, right? 
country = USA
Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Excellent review, comparisons and demonstration. Great job, mhanlen! Your reviews fill a need … the tech reviews done by others are very good but, your videos with the revs, comps and demos [and humor 
] complete the picture (sheds more Light on the light :bigsmile: )!
Your reviews will now save me time (from doing multiple website research) and gas (from driving over to the ‘store’ for hands-on testing). Thank you!
I’m in for the light(s); from the good ol’ USA.
Hahahahah! You’re funny 
“It runs off of four double A batteries and not dragon tears”. WTH? Dragon tears?? lol. 2) “I guess you could use a finger if you want to, but it’s easier to use a thumb, I’m not here to boss you arround”
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I live in Trinidad but, have a US shipping address
Dragon tears, now that would be one difficult power source. I’m watching Game of Thrones at the moment with Daenerys Targaryen and her dragons.
I do like the humor. But I’m going to have to throw in another vote for Grover, the dog! Sorry man.
First I thought “Hope its not a long video I’m being made to watch :~ ” Then Saypat mentioned a dog! :bigsmile:
usa
You did a great job showing how the screen and buttons worked together (albeit confusingly), something that most reviews hint at but don’t really convey.
It was also good to see the SA04 in-hand to give a sense of size.
I’m in, thanks for the opportunity.
Count me in, the US.
Nice video review, I hadn’t seen a touch screen flashlight before. I guess I need to crawl out from under my rock more often.
Beer can grade aluminum was the best joke lol
US
another good review, keep it up!
Thanks for the giveaway. I like your dog the best. He is very patient. Very cooperative through out the video.
I am in New Jersey.
Thank you for such an enjoyable review. My favorite part? Your voice and the underlying dry sense of humor. I’m in New Hampshire, home of recent wicked winters…
USA
Your review put a different spin to “reviews”. Yours and ChibiM’s reviews together make SA04 the most thoroughly reviewed light recently.
Another very watchable review mate!
I particularly like the back-flip on not giving this light to a "jerk". But overall, really like how the entire review looks like a very natural mini-movie of "man going for a walk".
I'm in Australia.
Thanks for the giveaway, I’m in!
Favorite part: calling strobe watchers crazy @5 min.
I don’t usually watch video reviews, but yours are entertaining.
I’m in the USA.
Congrats on hitting 1K. Great to have you here at BLF.
My favorite part is the comprehensiveness of the review. Well, that or your buddy (Opps, I mean your furry assistant). It almost looks like you lead him/her with the beam at times. Tons of facts which anyone that has done reviews knows takes tons of time.
United States of America