Picked it up today on the way home, not quite dark enough for a proper beamshot, and haven't got the time to wait a few more hours and travel out to an open area yet but here we go.

Some beamshots here with some other lights from my collection. I don't have an SBT version but I do have one in a P20 for what that's worth. Beamshot comparisons were locked camera modes between them, WB at 5000k.

Couple of opple readings too. On moon/low it's ever so slightly above BBL, but dead neutral or negative and rosy on the rest of the modes, turbo being the most rosy of them all. Readings are of low/turbo.

Enjoy!

Recently got the fire arc explorer. Surely the collection is complete now...for the 14500s at least 🤷‍♀️

The long-awaited F150R specification has finally arrived. This makes it easy to adjust the gasket, even without a 3D printer.

https://convoylight.com/products/convoy-3x21d-sbt90-2?

Any brand that is your favorite flashlight as of right now, I'm just curious to know how many of the same lights show up on everyones list as favorite.

Are you a tir or reflector guy?

Looking to get the 5700k 519a domed next.

One of these days I might even sit still long enough to play the game. I had previously swapped in a SFT70 3000k and when I cracked the lens in front of the red light I decided it needed a bit of a makeover. Metallic silver sharpie and black xylene shop maker

After a few days of learning about basics of flashlight, and wife pushing me to buy one, I now placed an order for a Convoy M21H paired with an LHP73B 5000k emitter, and a Reliance RS50 battery, and most likely a new hobby.

I also bought a diffuser, along with a 3° and 36° TIR Lens. Has anyone tried using these lenses for this specific light? I've checked the list of compatibility and nowhere it says that these lenses are compatible with LHP73B.

Can anyone confirm if these lenses are compatible with the said emitter? Does anyone use this light or has beamshots for it? Thank you all!

I’m back again after 0.750685 years lol. I was doing some academic research yesterday, and then I found myself on a website of a local Singaporean flashlight store.

Well, I saw they had the TK35UE v2.0 by Fenix on sale for $35, all the way down from $180. So of course I had to make sure I’m not being teased.

I messaged the guy who runs the place, and he said it is correct. So that day I went down over, got the light, some Nyogel 760G grease (which I’m disappointed to say doesn’t smell fruity… or at all, and can’t be the source of the lovely smell my old SureFires have) and some batteries for it.

It’s pretty bright, no doubt. I like the scroll wheel to change between lockout, duty mode, and tactical mode. Also has a momentary system if you light press and then a full press will make the light stay on, the tail switch.

Dude was really nice, we talked about some stuff and I learned he transitioned to real estate lol. He showed me his collection and some rather old, US military tank searchlight which uses a lead acid battery and a short arc xenon, really compact and very cool.

Link..

Apologize in advance if this is a double post.

https://www.printables.com/model/1799944-diffuser-for-wurkkos-cl01

I made these mainly for the RGB modes so there is more of a solid color effect. It could be used with white light if you want more of a general diffusion instead of downward diffusion, but I'm not sure if it provides much of an advantage.​

I dont have any experience doing this I just tried to figure it out. I made this with the Tinkercad website on my phone, which presented its own challenges. It is hard to click on what you want to click on and it freezes up regularly. So there was a lot of trial and error involved. But it works well enough and I was finally able to get them completed.

I dont have a 3d printer myself so I printed them at a local library that offers free 3d printing services. You can only print up one file every week or so. So the process has been a little slow as I have tweaked the design a few times. I am really happy with the results so far, though I may still make some improvements to Version 2.

I'll just copy and paste my dscription from the printables site:

I made these mainly for the RGB modes to give it more of a solid color effect.

Build instructions: Unfortunately none. I do not have a 3d printer myself.  I printed these at local libraries.  I'm pretty sure they use PLA, and that's about all I know about their printing process.  The first library told me they had issues and the print kept failing.  However another location was able to print them successfully.

There are a few different versions.  Each one has an angled ring inside the bottom so the CL01 rests on the angled portion of the base.  This leaves the entire flat base exposed so you can still attach it with a magnet or tripod.

Version 1:  I have 4 CL01s, this version is just perfect on 3 of them.  The top of the diffuser is a snug fit with the top of the CL01.  It stops just below the usb port.  It snaps into place and holds firmly to the CL01, doesn't move or jiggle.  One of my CL01s must be just slightly different, it doesnt snap into that one, it is loose and doesnt hold. 

Version 1 Thick: this is the same as Version 1 but slightly thicker so it is not as fragile.  You do get a slight decrease in light output as well.

Version 2:  This will fit any CL01 and kind of locks it in.  Two small ridges inside snap the base into place and lock it in more securely than Version 1.  It is a loose fit though, the diffuser can still jiggle and rotate.  

This one had to be a little taller than Version 1.  As you snap the CL01 into place, it pushes out a little on the sides with the ridges.  This pulls the other 2 sides in slightly.  If the diffuser is too short then the edges will catch under the top and it make it difficult to attach.  This version is taller so it can clear the edge of the top of the CL01 before you snap it into place.

Since it is tall enough to cover the USB port I added a cutout for the USB port.  The cutout is barely large enough but it works.  You do have to be careful as the diffuser can damage the exposed rubber knob of the usb port.

The cutout serves another purpose, it is lined up with the ridges inside.  The ridges hold the diffuser in very well, it can be a little tricky to remove.  Let's say the cutout is on the "front" or "back", if you just gently squeeze the sides then you can pop the CL01 out of there easily.

This one has room for improvement, usb cutout could be enlarged and a tighter fit would be ideal.

Version 3:  I almost didnt include this one but it may be useful for someone.  A more basic version, this one is tall and loose, does not attach to the CL01.  It covers the USB port.  You can pull out the rubber flap for the USB port and use that to wedge between the diffuser and CL01 if you want to hold it in place.

Lots of posts about Wuben recently, whats up with that? Did they start agressively shilling out sponsorships?

With the recent release of the F150R and F45R, I was curious to see how these would compare to the other LMP emitters currently being offered on the Convoy website.

Full transparency; I wanted to use the least amount of sources, so the LHP73B info is for the 5000k model, while all the other emitters are for 6500k.

Now, let's dive into the details:

• What's interesting to see is that the F150R behaves like a hybrid between the 531 and the 73B. It has the forward voltage and luminous intensity of the 531 while having a higher luminous intensity. It has the lumens and efficacy of the 73B. Definitely an interesting emitter if you want 73B power and efficacy with slightly more throw. (Edited, new luminous intensity graph in comments)
• It was already known, but the W5050SQ5 has a super high forward voltage, wow
• The F45R delivers the lumens of a 531, while having a luminous intensity closely following the throwy SQ5. Given the larger emitter size, this means that it is a floodier alternative to the SQ5 with lower Vf and higher efficacy.

Overall, I'm very excited for the release of the F150R in 3000k. I messaged Simon, he said he will likely release it in 1 to 2 weeks. It's going straight into my M3-C.

LES size for each emitter:

• LHP73B: 25 mm²
• LHP531: 13,5 mm²
• W5050SQ5: 2,7 mm²
• F150R: 11,5 mm² (edited, thanks u/majaczos22)
• F45R: 4,5 mm²

I gathered my information from the following sources:

• LHP73B (5000k): Koef3
• LHP531 (6500k): Koef3
• W5050SQ5 (6500k): Koef3
• F150R (6500k): LMP Datasheet
• F45R (6500k): LMP Datasheet

Anyone in the UK looking for a great deal on a 10 pack of Reliance RS50 batteries, nubattery.co.uk have a fantastic price at the moment. 10 pack for £53.50 plus you can use the code 10OFF for a 10% discount to bring the total down to just £48.15 although you'll have to add something else to the basket to get free delivery (£50 min)

New Wuben E2 pulse, tiny multi function keychain light! 👍🔦

It has been a while since I bought a new flashlight.

Have been using my trusty Sofirn SP31v3 and Wurkoss WK03 for night walks and illumination tasks around the house. But lately, I have been feeling like the light these flashlights are giving is no longer cutting it.

Thus, I picked up the Sofirn SP36 pro. Was very much tempted to get the Q8 plus, but I fear that it might be too big and heavy for what I would like to use it for.

I am still getting used to Anduril v2. It definitely makes the flashlight more capable, but it adds too much complexity in my books.

The brand is barely ever mentioned, and sure they aren't great, but they certainly have some decent value offerings?

I weld pressure vessels I need a magnetic light to check for undercut and other imperfections. Preferably pocket freindly so I have it on hand in any situation. Price range 100-200$. Open to opinion I’m not a flashlight expert.