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Review: Convoy 14500 Shipping Light - the best value in flashlights today
Review: Convoy 14500 Shipping Light - the best value in flashlights today
The Convoy 14500 Shipping Light is included free of charge with the purchase of a 14500 battery from Convoy. It's a great value - one might even say an infinite value.
Emitter swap: Luminus SFT40 4000K high-CRI into a Skilhunt M200 v3
Emitter swap: Luminus SFT40 4000K high-CRI into a Skilhunt M200 v3
Kaidomain sold a handful of these LEDs last fall and I made the mistake of buying only two. Rumor has it they were engineering samples, and may never be produced in large quantities.
Unlike the 3000K model, efficiency is not much worse than the low-CRI SFT40. I see 1400 lumens from this flashlight, and 250m throw. The increased throw over the original 519A is most welcome. Color rendering index is 92, and R9 (deep red rendering) is 71, which are a bit lower than the 3000K. That's probably responsible for the higher efficiency.
I noticed a broken bond wire after I took this picture. I'm glad it has extras.
Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Spring Equinox 2025 Edition
Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Spring Equinox 2025 Edition
Happy Spring Equinox!
In honor of Spring Equinox, I've made an updated list of popular flashlights. It's alawys a good day for another flashlight, and I have some good candidates here.
Review: Sofirn SC13 - a budget EDC light with great color quality and USB-C charging
Review: Sofirn SC13 - a budget EDC light with great color quality and USB-C charging
The Sofirn SC13 is a very inexpensive pocket flashlight powered by an 18350 size rechargeable battery with a USB-C port on the flashlight body for charging and a magnetic tailcap for hands-free use.
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https://zakreviews.com/sofirn-sc13.html
NLD: red
NLD: red
After reading the post from @solrize regarding potential benefits of far-red light on cellular respiration, I bought a Convoy S2+ with the 660nm Luminus SST-20. It's red. Very red.
The Vapcell N40 18650 battery has impressive capacity
The Vapcell N40 18650 battery has impressive capacity
I tested this N40 I bought from Convoy at 1A on the Opus and got 3901 mAh. I expected a bit less since advertised capacity is usually at very low current, so I am pleased with this result.
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Review: Skilhunt EC200S (warm) - a compact 18650 EDC light with two color temperatures and USB-C
Review: Skilhunt EC200S (warm) - a compact 18650 EDC light with two color temperatures and USB-C
https://zakreviews.com/skilhunt-ec200s-warm.html
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Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Winter Solstice 2024 Edition
Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Winter Solstice 2024 Edition
In honor of Winter Solstice, I've made an updated list of popular flashlights. Today is the day you're most likely to need a flashlight in the northern hemisphere, and I have some good candidates here.
Flashlight review: The Sofirn IF24 offers two white light sources and a colorful one, USB-C charging, and an 18650 battery.
Flashlight review: The Sofirn IF24 offers two white light sources and a colorful one, USB-C charging, and an 18650 battery.
https://zakreviews.com/sofirn-if24.html
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There's a new highest-capacity 14500 battery, but it falls a bit short of advertised.
There's a new highest-capacity 14500 battery, but it falls a bit short of advertised.
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Arbitrary List of Popular Lights - Fall Equinox 2024 Edition
Arbitrary List of Popular Lights - Fall Equinox 2024 Edition
https://zakreviews.com/arbitrary-list.html
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Review: Skilhunt MiX-7 - an impractical, but fun flashlight with seven LEDs and five colors
Review: Skilhunt MiX-7 - an impractical, but fun flashlight with seven LEDs and five colors
Initial impressions of the Convoy S21E as a bike light
Initial impressions of the Convoy S21E as a bike light
I've been running my Convoy S21E (B35A 4500K, 20x65 striped TIR) as a bike light for a week or so now. I find it's a big upgrade from the Wuben B2 I had been using because the beam is a more suitable shape, and it doesn't throttle if I keep my speed up.
Of course if it doesn't throttle, runtime is 73 minutes, but it's 73 minutes of 1500 lumens of glorious 97 CRI simulated daylight. I'll bring spare batteries.
Review: Acebeam T35 - an old-school dual-switch flashlight with a modern touches
Review: Acebeam T35 - an old-school dual-switch flashlight with a modern touches
https://zakreviews.com/acebeam-t35.html
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I wonder which optic makes the best bike light
I wonder which optic makes the best bike light
I put a Nichia 719A in a C8
I put a Nichia 719A in a C8
This is an old XinTD C8. That's a retired brand from Hank Wang of Emisar fame; Convoy is the place to get a C8 these days, and they'll even pre-install the 719A (or just about any other LED you could possibly want).
It's 3000K, high-CRI and about 500m FL1 throw. I like it.
Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Summer Solstice 2024 Edition
Arbitrary List of Popular Flashlights - Summer Solstice 2024 Edition
https://zakreviews.com/arbitrary-list.html
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Review: Nitecore MH12 Pro - a relatively slim light with a big battery and a long range beam
Review: Nitecore MH12 Pro - a relatively slim light with a big battery and a long range beam
The Nitecore MH12 Pro is a relatively slim light that can put a lot of light downrange for a few seconds, but that performance comes at a cost. If you're a first responder, this light may be for you, especially if you're on call out of uniform.
Review: Etsfoma Hatlight - the Stylish Alternative to a Headlamp
Review: Etsfoma Hatlight - the Stylish Alternative to a Headlamp
https://zakreviews.com/etsfmoa-hatlight.html
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Arbitrary List of Popular Lights - Spring Equinox 2024 Edition
Arbitrary List of Popular Lights - Spring Equinox 2024 Edition
In honor of Spring Equinox, I've made an updated list of popular lights. The sun may be returning, but you still might need a flashlight.
https://zakreviews.com/arbitrary-list-2024.1.html
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