Zebralight purchase input.

sovereignknight · 2018-04-20T02:19:44.000Z

I only found these images so far. I received the SC600fd Plus MK IV and it looks quite nice. I can’t fire it up yet as I’m waiting on the batteries. One thing I’m a little concerned with is the tail cap. Is it normal to have so much slop between the body threads and the cap threads? When I thread the cap to the body it feels quite sloppy/loose. It’s as if the threads have too much gap. It isn’t loose when you thread it to the end.If you slightly unscrew it it’s a sloppy wobble feeling. It seems to have zero resistance twards the end when the cap seals up with the oring on the body. It’s definitely different than the SC5w MK II’s tailcap / body screw on feeling. Is this normal for Zebralight SC600 ?

ven · 2018-04-20T05:20:36.000Z

I will check mine later today when I get back in. I certainly don’t recall any slop feeling in the tail cap threads. If anything super smooth will little movement to a secure feel when tightening over the O ring. Will look for it and report back.

sovereignknight · 2018-04-20T06:54:05.000Z

Thank you. I’ve put in a request to order an extra tail cap to be sure. When turning the cap on the threads it feels as if the tolerance of the threads has been set larger. It’s as if the cap can float on the threads with a fair amount of play/wiggle. On my SC5w MK II it had just a little bit of that but when you got to the o ring it would snug up to it with some resistance. With the SC600Fd Plus IV it feels like the o ring is too small or the cap was cut too much on the inside. It doesn’t feel like a tight seal at all. There is no resistance. When the cap is fully screwed on, despite the feel of poor o ring contact, it will stay secure. It just doesn’t take much at all to unscrew it from the tightened position. The threads are greased well.

ven · 2018-04-20T18:30:46.000Z

Hi there, sorry for delay, side tracked with actual sun shine here in the UK, then mowing the lawn and finally the new god of war game! :person_facepalming:

Tried both my sc600’s and both do have slop or movement in them off the O ring. Not more or less than pretty much other lights i have. Tried both the sc62 as well, also a PK light. Nothing felt untoward with the sc600’s or any worse/better. On the sc600 you can move the tail caps (wobble so to speak) and also pull/push for a little play in the threads before making the O ring.

Its a tough one, its a case of would need to compare directly to get an idea. As yours seems obvious and can presume worse than other lights with you noticing it. It does sound like you are on the end of some poor QC. ZL i am sure will sort, if not happy return for another. You wont be the 1st or the last! That is one of the reasons i try and get in the UK, in case any of the issues or LED tint etc etc crop up. I can return rather than sending China for example. Flip side is it limits me on choice and availability.

I have been pretty lucky out of the 7 or so ZL’s in total, only one i could not get on with was the sc5c mkII. The sc53w is not too far behind it either…………

Hope it gets sorted fast for you.

sovereignknight · 2018-04-21T01:25:22.000Z

Thanks for the info. I ordered some tailcaps. Will see how the work out. I got the light through Amazon so I hope I get the caps before a return window closes. It sounds like the play on the cap is common on the SC600 then. I wish that wasn’t there as it sort of takes away from the quality feel. I suppose it’s not a deal breaker so long as it doesn’t cause striping issues when the battery adds tension on the tailcap threads. Mabey I’m over thinking about the issue but I didn’t expect that from a ZL. If it is QC issues I suppose it happens.

bansuri · 2018-04-21T03:46:49.000Z

My SC62d tailcap is loosey goosey, I’ve had it for a long time and it’s never been an issue. Ano is still on the threads so they aren’t wearing prematurely.
I have a habit of pushing against a threaded connection that has a load on it to remove the pressure from the threads so my results may be different than yours.

sovereignknight · 2018-04-21T06:30:28.000Z

Ok. Glad to know it’s not an issue. I finally charged up the NCR18650GA batteries and now I’ve been able to install it and test the light. I am happy to inform that the tail cap fits fine and when installing the battery the tail cap is tight and won’t back off by accident.

I’m also happy to inform that I have fell in love with this light. The tint, the high cri, the flood, and colors, It’s fantastic!! I took some test shots on my phone and thought I’d share.

Now I see why the light was $99.00! 5000k High CRI is my favorite tint from now on!

The yard:

The other side of the yard:

The side of the house:

The huge tree near our driveway shined directly above:

ven · 2018-04-21T10:53:23.000Z

Awesome!! glad happy, yes ZL are amazing little lights and worth the money. The hard part is not wanting more!

I forgot you did not have a cell in the light, that looks like it made the difference as there as no actual force(compacting the pogo pins).

Either way sounds sorted and a happy chappy, win win!

tatasal · 2018-04-21T11:52:25.000Z

Some ZL (and other brands) on close-out sale:

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sovereignknight · 2018-04-21T15:20:36.000Z

Thanks for sharing. The lights of interest are already sold. Quite a few up still though!

sovereignknight · 2018-04-21T15:23:35.000Z

ven:

Awesome!! glad happy, yes ZL are amazing little lights and worth the money. The hard part is not wanting more!

I forgot you did not have a cell in the light, that looks like it made the difference as there as no actual force(compacting the pogo pins).

Either way sounds sorted and a happy chappy, win win!

I agree! Now I have to wait for some new light products from them. Mabey in the new 20700/21700 format!

beam0 · 2018-04-22T04:38:52.000Z

sovereignknight:

Now I see why the light was $99.00! 5000k High CRI is my favorite tint from now on!

Always good to see when a flashlight make someone happy!

Thanks for the pics, could be just because they’re phone pics but it looks a bit cool for my liking, personally I may prefer the Fc (4000K)

sovereignknight · 2018-05-01T06:50:05.000Z

I pulled the trigger and bought the SC600w MK IV Plus as well. After comparing the two lights and exchanging tail caps, It is clear that my SC600fd Mk IV Plus has a machining issue with the tail cap and the body. I’m going to send it back and buy another one. Amazon is great! I want to show some pics of the new light. It’s defiantly brighter than my SC600fd MK IV Plus.

ven · 2018-05-01T07:29:43.000Z

Very nice! and so the herd begins

I would recommend looking at older models as well, the sc62 series especially . The sc63 and sc64 are super compact 18650, which are a great edc size with 18650 benefits.

If you don’t care too much on huge output, my fav is still the sc62d with the luxeon T 85 cri.

jon_slider · 2018-06-06T20:37:31.000Z

ven:

my fav is still the sc62d with the luxeon T 85 cri.

there is one for sale

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Zebralight SC62d Luxeon T 5000K 85 CRI $70 $65 (shipping $10)

ven · 2018-06-06T21:06:25.000Z

Hi Jon, hope all is good yes seen it thank you, it’s Kim’s iirc . I can buy new in UK for £70 which is easier. So far I have held off a 2nd and tried a few different ZL’s instead. Ones I have are the sc53w,sc62,sc62d(fav),sc63w, sc600w mkIII HI and sc600fd plus. All quite different, enough to keep for a little variety. But another is not ruled out, in fact I often almost hit the buy button lol.

The Philips luxeon T 5000k 85CRI is a little gem! To my eyes nicer than the 219c 5000k, even though it is less output. I would rather have 300lm of fantastic over 1000lm of OK most days anyway.

jon_slider · 2018-06-06T21:12:35.000Z

ven:

The Philips luxeon T 5000k 85CRI is a little gem!

ven, I always enjoy your contributions

fwiw, here is the SC62d compared to some Nichias and other LEDs
image originally by twistedraven

ven · 2018-06-06T21:22:28.000Z

Thank you for kind words Jon, it’s hard to tell on that pic and my ipad. To my eyes, generally it’s clean/pure white with a very slight edge of creamy in the tint. Colours don’t look pumped up/exaggerated, but more natural. Every time I use it, my eyes are happy with how objects/colours are portrayed . Still come darker times(night), I do prefer more toward 4000k.

Firelight2 · 2018-06-06T21:44:10.000Z

ven:

…If you don’t care too much on huge output, my fav is still the sc62d with the luxeon T 85 cri.

I have one of those but the output is soooo loooow. I have keychain lights with 3x the output and 1x18650 lights with 14x the output.

WalkIntoTheLight · 2018-06-06T23:16:19.000Z

jon_slider:

fwiw, here is the SC62d compared to some Nichias and other LEDs

Oooo, that XHP35 70 CRI 5700K one… I think you need to see a doctor… quick!