What light did you carry today?

[prime77]

Not sure I agree Smiley

SF seem pretty stone age in terms of runtimes and options Undecided

Actually Mike not this Surefire. Rated at 200 lumens using the new FL1 rating standard and using one of the newer LED on the market. Built in the USA to Surefires beefy standards, thick body walls, oversized threads, really nice anodizing.






All for under $80.

 

[Benner]

I think you would actually struggle to find any brand of light that had anywhere near the amount of options Surefire has with both their own range and the aftermarket range of accessories.  The 6P for example has to be the most user customisable light there is.

But if they don't suit you the RA is a nice light too.  I just know (when funds allow) my next biggie light purchase will be a Surefire - no question.  

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

So it's dead powerful, which is obviously very cool

But there seem's a real trend by manufactures to start offering practical low lumen settings, with very commendable runtimes, SF don't seem to be going down that route, at least not yet.

[jzmtl]

So it's dead powerful, which is obviously very cool

But there seem's a real trend by manufactures to start offering practical low lumen settings, with very commendable runtimes, SF don't seem to be going down that route, at least not yet.

Mine has 10/200 lumen option, which seems pretty good as far as low lumen is concerned.

[prime77]

So it's dead powerful, which is obviously very cool

But there seem's a real trend by manufactures to start offering practical low lumen settings, with very commendable runtimes, SF don't seem to be going down that route, at least not yet.

Did I mention it had a low setting also.  

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I think you would actually struggle to find any brand of light that had anywhere near the amount of options Surefire has with both their own range and the aftermarket range of accessories.  The 6P for example has to be the most user customisable light there is.

But if they don't suit you the RA is a nice light too.  I just know (when funds allow) my next biggie light purchase will be a Surefire - no question.  

I'm pretty zonked at the moment, but I'll start a thread tomorrow (or one of you can ) about what single light you'd get if you could only have one

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

But are they low enough to read for say 30 mins without causing a headache?

I know my H50, Mini Quark, Infinity and EX10 will let me, whereas my 9 lumen LD10 hurt's my eyes (there very light sensitive) within a few minutes

[Benner]

To be fair, Surefire generally are "tactical" lights.  Bedside reading is not the general angle they are going for here. 

[prime77]

But are they low enough to read for say 30 mins without causing a headache?

I know my H50, Mini Quark, Infinity and EX10 will let me, whereas my 9 lumen LD10 hurt's my eyes (there very light sensitive) within a few minutes

You may have a point there Mike. Although I don't think I would have a problem reading for long periods of time with the low on the 6PX Pro. Different light for different needs though. There is no perfect light for all purposes. Sometime you want a throwy light, sometimes a foody diffused beam light. Sometimes a ton of light. Sometimes a ton of runtime. I think the 6PX is good in all regards. Until another light catches my eye that is.  

[prime77]

Everyone needs a surefire 

I'm actually considering selling most of my lights and getting a Ra

While I love my two RA lights. Take it from me who has had to send one in for warranty repairs twice that might not be the best idea.

[jzmtl]

But are they low enough to read for say 30 mins without causing a headache?

I know my H50, Mini Quark, Infinity and EX10 will let me, whereas my 9 lumen LD10 hurt's my eyes (there very light sensitive) within a few minutes

Diffuser. 

The problem is probably contrast, nor brightness.

[Black Rose]

iTP A3 EOS on the keychain, Fenix P2D Premium 100 in the coin/watch pocket.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Everyone needs a surefire 

I'm actually considering selling most of my lights and getting a Ra

While I love my two RA lights. Take it from me who has had to send one in for warranty repairs twice that might not be the best idea.

Really?

I'd heard that they were pretty much bombproof

[prime77]

Really?

I'd heard that they were pretty much bombproof Undecided

I don't want it to seem that I'm bad mouthing RA lights I'm just speaking from my experience. But if you really want some info to make a informed decision go over to CPF and read some of the early RA/HDS threads. People seem to forget. There were some problems when the light first came out. That was one of the problems with mine the first time.
It's still a great light and I carry one everyday as a back up light that I can clip to my hat if need be. I just wouldn't sell off all my lights to get one. In the end I think you would be disappointed.

[NutSAK]

To be fair, Surefire generally are "tactical" lights.  Bedside reading is not the general angle they are going for here.  

So, it wouldn't be fair to compare a Ra to a Surefire?  Are Ra lights not tactical?  Ra's will output lower lumens than all of the lights Mike mentioned (H50, Infinity, etc.)

My HDS can be adjusted much lower than 1 lumen, and I consider it a tactical light.

I think the point Mike is trying to make is that he wants a light that offers low output so he can read.  If that's the case, then the Ra will be a much better choice for him over a Surefire with a ~10 lumen low.

[NutSAK]

Really?

I'd heard that they were pretty much bombproof Undecided

People seem to forget. There were some problems when the light first came out. That was one of the problems with mine the first time.

That problem has been resolved.  So, don't buy an early one and you'll have a fairly bombproof light.  

Similarly, there are threads at CPF that I can lead you to that describe problems with early examples of some Surefire models.  Those problems have also been resolved.

This is a good sign for both companies.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Well if I did get an Ra, it would be a new one

Thanks for the info guys

[nuphoria]

Zebralight SC30..... now that has a very low low

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Zebralight SC30..... now that has a very low low

I've been toying with getting one of those as I've been really impressed with there H50

[Benner]

To be fair, Surefire generally are "tactical" lights.  Bedside reading is not the general angle they are going for here.  

So, it wouldn't be fair to compare a Ra to a Surefire?  Are Ra lights not tactical?  Ra's will output lower lumens than all of the lights Mike mentioned (H50, Infinity, etc.)

My HDS can be adjusted much lower than 1 lumen, and I consider it a tactical light.

I think the point Mike is trying to make is that he wants a light that offers low output so he can read.  If that's the case, then the Ra will be a much better choice for him over a Surefire with a ~10 lumen low.

My point was that Surefire aren't aimed at balding men who want to enjoy a good Warhammer novel before bed.   

Just different lights for different applications.

[nuphoria]

 

Priceless!



I went out for a dog walk as the sun was going down with the SST-50 dropin in an L2P.... lit up the trees across the field

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

To be fair, Surefire generally are "tactical" lights.  Bedside reading is not the general angle they are going for here.  

So, it wouldn't be fair to compare a Ra to a Surefire?  Are Ra lights not tactical?  Ra's will output lower lumens than all of the lights Mike mentioned (H50, Infinity, etc.)

My HDS can be adjusted much lower than 1 lumen, and I consider it a tactical light.

I think the point Mike is trying to make is that he wants a light that offers low output so he can read.  If that's the case, then the Ra will be a much better choice for him over a Surefire with a ~10 lumen low.

My point was that Surefire aren't aimed at balding men who want to enjoy a good Warhammer novel before bed.   

Just different lights for different applications.

You just made my Damaz Kron you spikey haired freak

[rp252]

To be fair, Surefire generally are "tactical" lights.  Bedside reading is not the general angle they are going for here.  

So, it wouldn't be fair to compare a Ra to a Surefire?  Are Ra lights not tactical?  Ra's will output lower lumens than all of the lights Mike mentioned (H50, Infinity, etc.)

My HDS can be adjusted much lower than 1 lumen, and I consider it a tactical light.

I think the point Mike is trying to make is that he wants a light that offers low output so he can read.  If that's the case, then the Ra will be a much better choice for him over a Surefire with a ~10 lumen low.

My point was that Surefire aren't aimed at balding men who want to enjoy a good Warhammer novel before bed.   

Just different lights for different applications.

Mike, I say we declare exterminatus.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

To be fair, Surefire generally are "tactical" lights.  Bedside reading is not the general angle they are going for here.  

So, it wouldn't be fair to compare a Ra to a Surefire?  Are Ra lights not tactical?  Ra's will output lower lumens than all of the lights Mike mentioned (H50, Infinity, etc.)

My HDS can be adjusted much lower than 1 lumen, and I consider it a tactical light.

I think the point Mike is trying to make is that he wants a light that offers low output so he can read.  If that's the case, then the Ra will be a much better choice for him over a Surefire with a ~10 lumen low.

My point was that Surefire aren't aimed at balding men who want to enjoy a good Warhammer novel before bed.   

Just different lights for different applications.

Mike, I say we declare exterminatus.

Work's for me!

I've got Mr Eisenhorn on speed dial

[Benner]

Geeks...

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Geeks...

No, just better than you

[Benner]

You say that like it's an achievement. Most people are. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

You say that like it's an achievement. Most people are. 

Well that's certainly true

[ari6126]

Gold Fenix E01. Just like yesterday and the day before and the day before that and the day before that... I polished the reflector today with some Flitz. I don't know if it actually brighter now, but i think it looks brighter. It could be in my imagination though.

[gunga]

You guys crack me up.

 

My new go-to keychain light is the 4Sevens Preon Revo, in neutral tint, stainless steel.  Costly (works out to about $64, ouch!) but a great little light.  It has replaced my other EDCs (Illuminati, Maratac AAA, Fenix L0D,  etc, which were all modded with neutral emitters).

These days I carry a modded Ra Clicky (Neutral XP-G mod), but it varies, sometimes a Nitecore D10, Quark AA/CR123, Lumapower Trust 1, etc.  The pocket edc varies depending on my mood, the keychain one is supposed to be always with me.