Thanks for the feedback! Good to hear about the tint.
Personally I prefer starting on high except in very small lights AAA/AA/14500 etc.
Added to list…
Litesam E11 Z
750 Lumen Tactical Flashlight Zoomable
This is said to be the same as Fitorch P30Z but with diamond knurling, Litesam is Fitorch’s amazon exclusive line.
I want one just for the aggressive looking knurling!
Lights looks cool. But it it suffer from square hot spot with shadow rings of light around it?
I’ve been thinking about getting this 18650 zoomie to make some mods!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Powerful-260LM-CREE-LED-Flashlight-3-Mode-Zoomable-Waterproof-Torch-Outdoor-Sports-Camping-Hiking-Size-CE01/32800850436.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.291.hVsEYH
Don’t know it it is good quality, but I’ll try it soon! I’ll probably get some other AA zoomie lights (generic shape) from their store to make some mods as well. Here are the links (all are non-affiliate):
I got a walk with my Severe Cold yesterday.
Conclusions:
- I love push pull zoomies! Who cares they are cooling-challenged and not completely waterproof? A slight hand movement directs the light where I want it, be it close or far and that’s much more important
- I love TIR optics - you don’t lose so much light when zooming in
- Out of focus this is a flooder, as expected. Focused it is not a thrower - small optics and low amount of light means that you don’t see far.
- Only once I was disturebed by the ringy beam, when looking up close
mmalive, would you please elaborate on these shortcomings you’ve described? Do you own this flashlight or have have you tried one? If not where did you hear of these issues?
The review (linked below) neither shows or mentions a square spot (even when fully zoomed out) in fact the absence of a square spot is claimed to be one of the advantages of this light, shadow rings aren’t mentioned either and I don’t see a square spot or rings in any of the beamshots.
Review: FiTorch P30Z Review (Zoomie) – The Lite Review
At the very bottom of the review under “Where to buy Links” it shows a Banggood link for the FiTorch P30Z and an Amazon link to this light, with the note:
(“Marketed under “Litesam” for their Amazon market”) identifying the Litesam version as being the same light as the FiTorch P30Z in the review.
I also don’t see any of what you describe being mentioned in any of the Amazon or Banggood reviews, all are 5-star.
I’ve also checked other forums and did a google search but was unable to find any mention of the issues you described.
All of my zoomies suffer from square hot spot and shadow rings. Atomic Beam, Harbor Freight Quantum, Tasco TX7, etc….
I’ve been eyeing this model as well, it certainly has a quality look to it for the price, it does have the look of a higher priced flashlight! Also it’s unique squared off head design (I like) caught my eye. It almost made my zoomie list in the OP but I was put off by its low output (260lm) compared to other XML lights in it’s size/price category.
However, is it possible the XP-E emitter could have better throw capability than the XP-L based lights? I don’t know the answer, but the appearance of it, and its low price also made me consider trying it for a mod host. I’m happy to see someone is trying it and I’ll be very interested to hear what you think about it!
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This one is (a different brand of) the same light I reviewed that inspired me to start this zoomie thread! (See OP of this thread)
It has a much wider flood profile than the SK68. The same light is sold under various brand names.
Here’s a link to my review of it: :Review of TactFire TS-1 Mini Zooming Flashlight (AA/14500)
Maybe what you said about this flashlight was a question and not a comment? Did you mean “Does it suffer” instead of “But it suffer”? (because the question mark at the end)?
Anyhow it sounds like you do not have this flashlight and you have not seen, read, or heard of these issues with it.
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Yes the majority of zoomies have the square hot spot, and many have a ringy beam, there are some however that are engineered to not display the square spot when fully zoomed out, and some have a smoother less ringy spill.
All the flashlights you mentioned are around $6 flashlights (not sure what a TX7 is but Tasco made an XR7) So there is not a lot of quality engineering with those, yes those type of light will “suffer” from square spot and rings (some people prefer the square spot though, it’s a bit more intense)
This light that you replied about however has a completely different optic system than those.
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Enderman and I answered your concerns above in posts #137 and #139 when we replied to your statement: _“I opted out of any future zoomies due to square hot spot and shadow rings of light on exterior of hot spot_” I even listed this light (Fitorch version - same light) in my reply of lights that don’t have a square spot.
Thanks for the reply you had me a bit worried since I just ordered the Litesam E11Z partially based on the review showing it doesn’t have a square hotspot and the beam shots show a nice beam with no ringy artifacts.
Argo, I’m sorry maybe I lost track, which light are you referring to?
Hey guys, I bought the jaxman z1 Oslon Black modded from this forum… he is a light king. Will be getting it on Friday. Will update.
Went to aliexpress and see if they got any stock… boom. They got 2 x 26650 xhp50 verison in 3 different tint… over 60 quantity available.
I like 2 x 26650 for the longer runtime.
I see the photos helped. Yes, I bought it at Academy and I was thinking 9V when I wrote 9xAA that one late night, oops!
When I saw the light with a multi-die LED, I fought the impulse buy for a few days but gave in. I was hoping for 2S, 3P for the battery arrangement but then discovered what it was. I’ve never used a 6V or 12V LED so I figured the Li cells necessary for it and then ordered from Mr. McDougal. I bought theseEFest 26500
They’re connected in series with a magnet and are definitely hi-drain.
I by-passed the overheated original wire with a silicon 22 AWG wire, soldered to the stock driver. It passes through the recessed ‘rivet’ positive contact to a piece of copper wire soldered to the contact board to make a raised contact for the flat-top battery. I stripped the wire, soldered it to the contact board and snipped the excess. The contact board is essentially held in place by the 22 AWG wire. The assembly (brown plastic piece) is press-fit into the pill. The driver is held down with this piece. I looked for another driver but decided the original will do. With the modifications, it went from a 3A light to 8A, mentioned above. Not pretty but it works.
Alliance Sports Group (contacted via nebowarranty@alliancesportsgroup.net) came through with the warranty lens and tail-cap but the cap doesn’t screw down all the way, shallower threads. Perhaps the Nebo Blast is manufactured slightly differently than the iProtec 1400 or I received a tail-cap for a different batch… a little concerning. Anyway, I can use the PCB switch, spring and switch cover for spare parts. I already received the Omten switch from Mountain Electronics. I’ve pushed the original parts too hard with Li batteries and the light is a ‘project’ but I think the driver can handle it. I’m also contemplating drilling into the pill for screws to hold the aluminum MCPCB a little better to the pill.
CountryTrails APL150 2AAA pan light at Rural King. In shirt pocket for the last couple weeks.
Utilitech 250 3AAA from Home Depot. In coat pocket for the last couple weeks.
Coast HX5 clipped to right rear pocket for the last year or so. Used several times a day.
You can see it’s unavailable.
So it was when I wanted to buy it.
I contacted the seller and they re-listed it. So it may or may not still be possible to get one.
Oh, I thought you had a bad cold… but went for a walk anyway! :person_facepalming:
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Anyway it sound like you’re happy with the light? I message’d them to see if it will be available.
Interesting store, most of their non-dive lights are re-branded models but they had a few interesting models I don’t recall seeing around, like these three (non-zoomers):
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I received a new zoomie today, had real high hopes for it, but I’m not too happy… [The Lite Review]: FiTorch P30Z Review (Zoomie) - #6 by beam0
I’ll post more about it here once I get it sorted out with the company.
Sounds good, I did a quick search for a sale thread on it here to see what u got but came up empty. I’ve heard of Olson black but I don’t know about it, it’s special for thrower?
Great. yeah 1x is compact carry too, but there’s sometimes I like the longer handle on a 2x cell.
Cool, thanks for the full explanation now it all makes sense! ……a “C” size IMR! Now you got me lookin’ at my 2-C Mag!
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I was just looking at some NEBO’s and Ray-o-Vacs at a “Batteries+Bulbs” store yesterday…
NEBO Seven-Z zoomie, This thing felt SUPER nice, was solid and heavy like a brick!
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Ray-O-Vac “Beast” Cree 2000lm, thought these might be multi-die but couldn’t get the box open to see the emitters.
The higher priced one on the right is Li-ion powered
How do you like the HX5, any complaints?
I think it may be the successor to the HP1 that appears to now be discontinued, but still available on Amazon. I’ve been wanting to grab one of those, it comes up for around $7-$8 every so often but I keep missing it.