Spec me an LED Torch

silversurfer · 20 Nov 2015 at 17:02

I like the spikes on the front, that could be useful for standing it to light at the floor only

~Mike~ said:
What are people's thoughts on the LED Lenser 8307 M7?

It's on offer today for £21.99

Lumens: 220

Doesnt seem very impressive, I would recommend buying from amazon as you can send it back if its not quite right.

The Fenix I mentioned a year ago reduced from 60 to 10 was pretty great, very well made. The cheap chinese one is still going too almost two years though a bit wobbly now, it was only a few quid and will light up an area with a decent battery in it

Camalot · 20 Nov 2015 at 20:59

Hi,

Ive just bought an LED Lenser P7.2 for work, how do you guys rate them?

Kenai · 20 Nov 2015 at 21:14

Camalot said:
Hi,

Ive just bought an LED Lenser P7.2 for work, how do you guys rate them?

I've got one, it's very very good. Got it after the switch went on my cheap Chinese knock off. No messing about with unusual batteries etc. so you can get batteries anywhere in an emergency which is a bonus.

Most people in here will tell you it's over priced but I'm not sure I'd agree.

Deleted member 66701 · 20 Nov 2015 at 21:56

silversurfer said:
I like the spikes on the front, that could be useful for standing it to light at the floor only

Doesnt seem very impressive, I would recommend buying from amazon as you can send it back if its not quite right.

It's not all about the lumens.

My best light (Haiku XPG) is only 138 lumens.

Deluxe1 · 20 Nov 2015 at 22:06

Haven't bought anything in awhile but the Zebralight SC600 MK III is out in a couple of weeks.

http://www.zebralight.com/SC600-Mk-III-18650-XHP35-Flashlight-Cool-White_p_174.html

Sin_Chase · 21 Nov 2015 at 11:06

Camalot said:
Hi,

Ive just bought an LED Lenser P7.2 for work, how do you guys rate them?

They are excellent units, robust. I've had an MT7 in regular service for 3.5 years now. The only thing I have done is regreased the seals and torch body under the throw adjustment head.

Plenty of light output. I've got a Nitecore TM36 in my kit for serious range search and rescue work.

ThriceNightly · 21 Nov 2015 at 14:33

Hi after a nice chinese single 18650 with a side clip that can attach to trousers (don't wear a belt) something similar to this :

https://www.fasttech.com/products/1699/10018289/3778203-d-q-g-tiny-18650-led-flashlight

Cheers

Outcast · 21 Nov 2015 at 15:07

I've just ordered THIS

Probably should've read this thread first though. Hey Ho..

mrk · 21 Nov 2015 at 15:10

Yes

While it will be brighter than anything you'll get off the shelf, it won't be 3000 lumens bright, and won't be efficiently driven at that price. The whole torch is cheaper than say a SolarForce emitter alone rated at ~900 real lumens.

chaparral · 21 Nov 2015 at 16:08

Camalot said:
Hi,

Ive just bought an LED Lenser P7.2 for work, how do you guys rate them?

I have three of the 400 Lumens LED Lenser rechargeable M7R torches and think there great...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenser-LED8...TF8&qid=1448121940&sr=8-1&keywords=lenser+m7r

eek: they gone down in price compared to when I bought mine

)

I use one of them for a few hours almost everyday at work..

Camalot · 22 Nov 2015 at 06:24

Thanks for the feedback guys!!

Do i just use the regular batteries supplied or buy some rechargeable ones?

Nick1881 · 22 Nov 2015 at 08:22

Deluxe1 said:
Haven't bought anything in awhile but the Zebralight SC600 MK III is out in a couple of weeks.

http://www.zebralight.com/SC600-Mk-III-18650-XHP35-Flashlight-Cool-White_p_174.html

I want one! Love my Mk1.

chaparral · 22 Nov 2015 at 10:46

Camalot said:
Do i just use the regular batteries supplied or buy some rechargeable ones?

I would recommend buying two sets of some good rechargeable ones..
Keep one set in the torch and the spare set fully charged.

But then again I use my torches all the time and I would go through a set of battery's most days where some people only use there torch for about 5 minute once a month or so.

mrk · 22 Nov 2015 at 10:58

You guys seen this guy's 1000W DIY torch?

http://i.imgur.com/oFalyY6.gifv

Deluxe1 · 22 Nov 2015 at 12:44

Was just coming to post that, think i've just found my next EDC

2StepSteve · 22 Nov 2015 at 14:14

Deluxe1 said:
Haven't bought anything in awhile but the Zebralight SC600 MK III is out in a couple of weeks.

http://www.zebralight.com/SC600-Mk-III-18650-XHP35-Flashlight-Cool-White_p_174.html

I use my MK1 daily. It's hands down one of the nicest single 18650 powered lights around.

Destination · 22 Nov 2015 at 17:48

So in the £20-25 handheld, for side of the bed at night gift, what torch should I be considering?

Deluxe1 · 22 Nov 2015 at 21:42

Always get the urge to get a light or two once the dark nights arrive and whilst waiting for the Zebralight SC600 MkIII I've ordered this one:

http://www.banggood.com/BLF-A6-CREE...odized-EDC-LED-Flashlight-18650-p-998021.html

You can get the anodized version also:

http://www.banggood.com/BLF-A6-CREE-XPL-1600LM-7-4modes-EDC-LED-Flashlight-p-991823.html

Using code 8d7e0d and going for Priority Direct Mail the I got it for £20.45 shipped.

This was designed by the budgetlightforum and pumps out about 1200 lumens, I opted for the 3d tint.

3D Tint:

5A Tint:

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/41324

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/36667

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...d-by-BLF-%96-Cree-XP-L-in-three-tints-1x18650

Tefal · 22 Nov 2015 at 21:51

Deluxe1 said:
Always get the urge to get a light or two once the dark nights arrive and whilst waiting for the Zebralight SC600 MkIII I've ordered this one:

[u rl]http://www.banggood.com/BLF-A6-CREE...odized-EDC-LED-Flashlight-18650-p-998021.html[/URL]

You can get the anodized version also:

[u rl]http://www.banggood.com/BLF-A6-CREE-XPL-1600LM-7-4modes-EDC-LED-Flashlight-p-991823.html[/URL]

Using code 8d7e0d and going for Priority Direct Mail the I got it for £20.45 shipped.

This was designed by the budgetlightforum and pumps out about 1200 lumens, I opted for the 3d tint.

3D Tint:
[IM G]http://i63.tinypic.com/309ss5c.jpg[/IMG]

5A Tint:
[IM G]http://i63.tinypic.com/vevubn.jpg[/IMG]

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/41324

http://budgetlightforum.com/node/36667

[u rl]http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...d-by-BLF-%96-Cree-XP-L-in-three-tints-1x18650[/URL]

[YO UTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0cNfyuNjIE[/YOUTUBE]

would these work with rechargeable 18650's?

Deluxe1 · 22 Nov 2015 at 21:54

Spec me an LED Torch

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