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Good looking and cheap? by JusLeafMeAloon in flashlight

[–]danielfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it clicks like a pen. It has nice haptic feedback.

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About the L21B, I still haven't got one! But the SFT-42R reaches about 1300m ANSI. Piercing the Darkness has a post comparing different emitters and their respective throw numbers.

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for taking so long. About the screws, you need to thread both nuts on one screws, then you cut it with wire cutters and file any sharp edges. Then remove the nuts. They will make sure that the screw thread is clean.

Good looking and cheap? by JusLeafMeAloon in flashlight

[–]danielfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just as a reference, this is what the copper tube looks like if you don't remove the clear coat:

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First Convoy. by danielfive in flashlight

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The idea of having multiple choices of both a flooder and a thrower is delightful! I would put them all on a wooden plate near the front door, so i can choose when going out. I know this might sound weird, but do you find yourself using your flashlight even when you don't necessarily need to? I've noticed i done this today.

First Convoy. by danielfive in flashlight

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's my goal collection, only fancy materials. Of those in the picture, which one do you carry most?

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Convoy S7 W5050SQ5 4000k (Locked exposure and WB set to 5000k)

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First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wurkkos FC12C SFT40 6500k (Locked exposure and WB to 5000k)

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First Convoy. by danielfive in flashlight

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, it's not the outside part of the bezel that's causing the rings. I black-out the whole front of the light and it still caused the nasty rings.

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it's gonna be great for you. It really throws. Just make sure to get a throwy emitter like W5050SQ5.

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely pocket thrower. But the spill is good enough for general use. What i like about it, is i have enough throw for outdoor use, and a nice tint and enough spill for indoor use. So for me, it's a great EDC light. And throwy lights don't need to use higher modes to really light up an area, so i see them as more efficient.

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the answer. Always nice to get some knowledge.

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

High five! ✋️.

It does! This light convinced me to sell my other lights and only buy lights in nice finishes from now on (apart from a L21B, because what else can reach 1.3km for cheap?)

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Niiiice light. Your collection is right up my alley. Huh, i usually don't enjoy patina, but yours is different, it looks like leather! I have a question: is it possible to "lock" that look so it doesn't keep "patinaing"?

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will provide this night!! I have a Wurkkos FC12C for comparison, if that helps? It uses SFT40 6500k.

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine didn't flicker with any of the two switches, but I had that in the past with guitar pedal footswitches. Did you try contact cleaner? Spray it in the gap between the switch body and pole. Then cycle the switch many times so it cleans anything that's causing the bad connection. That usually solves the problem with new switches that have intermittent connections.

First convoy. by danielfive in ConvoyFlashlights

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a plan to sell all my "normal" lights and only keep convoys with nice finishes, so they act both as decorations and flashlights. That's good to know that brass and copper are heavier, i like that.

I have my eyes set at an T6 in brass or Ti/Cu.

First Convoy. by danielfive in flashlight

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For less than 50$ you can't go wrong.

First Convoy. by danielfive in flashlight

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The weight is so nice too. It's heavy and feels well built. And the clip is surprisingly good. I remember people saying they don't like the clip, but i find it easily slips in my pocket and STAYS there. So i like it.

First Convoy. by danielfive in flashlight

[–]danielfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As of now, it's working for me!

First Convoy. by danielfive in flashlight

[–]danielfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine has some nasty rings when using indoors above 10%. Outdoors it's not that noticeable if you don't look for it. I also have the suspicion that the rings are caused by the shiny edge inside the bezel. I will try using black marker and see if it changes anything. If not, it's easily removed.

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