Welcome to the Bright Side V3!!!

We have our own Forum Site called MYCPF @ http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/
This V3 corner is our prime hangout area.

Link to the Bright Side V2. V2 has attracted many new and old flashaholics (including me) and our community has unexpectedly grown! It has been a splendid experience! Let's continue our flashaholism into this brand new V3 thread and into MYCPF!

The first 6 posts will be a central hub of information (links to internal and external sources), both general and selective, for any new or old members that might have missed it. So you don't have to go look thru the entire thread. Information compiled will be our collections, local dealers info/contact, new specific releases, group buys, personal item sale, gatherings, etc. This is still a work in progress and I'll begin to fill in information as time goes.

If you are new to LED and Incandescent Flashlights, here's a place where you can start and learn about its technology - The Welcome Mat - a FAQ

At the moment, I'll recap some of these eye candies from our previous posts:

alantch's collection:


jwyj's collection:






More will be coming with links

Cheers and enjoy your stay here!

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Dec 18 2009, 01:13 AM

Local Flashlight Dealers (updated 3-Feb-10)
People and companies that you can get a hold of some of the coolest flashlights from.
Link to MYCPF - Local Dealers in Malaysia


Personal Item Sale: (Updated 5-Jan-09)

Great deals/offers:
Selective interesting offers will be posted here for reference. If a product is nominated for Group Buy (GB), it will be removed from here. Please view the group buy section and latest posts.

Posted on 8-Dec-09: Post #23 - SST-50 EDC Light 2nd Run
Posted on 2-Nov-09: Nitecore Tiablo Year End Sales

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Useful Information

- Post #604 Nite-Ize Maglite rubber grip
- Post #592 Nite-Ize Maglite belt holder
- Post #544 Battery adapters
- Post #299 E Series Micro Tower
- Post #216 Battery Time Calculator
- Post #200 Suggested not to use UCL for incans
- Post #110 Tailcap & rubber boot removal/replacement howto
- Post #66 JETBeam RRT-0 Runtime Graph

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Feb 3 2010, 09:40 AM

Flashlight Collection
It doesn't matter if you have just one or a hundred. If you have love for lumens, then you're a flashaholic! It doesn't matter if it's expensive or a cheapo, as long as it was there when you really needed a light!

*Links to all our members' collection will be posted here.

strinq's (with image):
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=27931316 (all)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29902771 (Quark 123 Titanium)

alantch's (with images)
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1313758 (all)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29981621 (elite stuff)
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1339386 (HID)
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1352678 (E1E rocket)
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1362222 (malkoff)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31251600 (Surefire M3, C2, M2, E1L)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31205312 (Beamshots: Mod KL6, replaced Lux V w/ MC-E LED wired in 2S2P config)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31623423 (FiveMega (M6) bodies)

pseudoblue's (with images)
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1434221 (all)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28445683 (with Optimus Prime)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30550834 (Fenix TA21)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30652826 (LF Seraph SP-6)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31459839 (Diffusers, Jetbeam RRT0, Q Mini 123, NW & CW comparison)

susuman's (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...0#entry28891675 (all)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28803066 (with VF-1J)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry29440889 (SS Bezel)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry29094007 (Beamshots from 7 lights)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=32758106 (Seraph and SKyray lights = Twins)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=32833538 (EDC Preon Ti and pocket knife)

jwyj's (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28514479 (all)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28516163 (all)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28709760 (simple beamshot test)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28988156 (LumensFactory lego)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29013274 (xenon goodness)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29021502 ("smallest" MCE DIY)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29225912 (MG RX-1)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29568480 (P60 specific lights)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29869959 (new additions)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29922910 (JET I PRO NW CW beamshot)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29923781 (4x MCE lights)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30011498 (3x SSC-P7)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30011782 (more beamshots)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30201535 (collection update)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30202365 (collection update)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30351832 (new additions)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30439566 (MCE dropin)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30610284 (deerelight MCE, D-Mini VX Ultra, Tiablo Q5 closeup beamshot)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30621372 (Surefire L2 w/ 14500)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30621610 (JETbeam M1x w/ aspherical lens)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30713347 (Surefire E1L w/ KL1)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30919086 (CR2 lights)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30919377 (various lights with their extenders)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31246318 (JET I PRO, SF A2, SF LX2, Nitecore SR...)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31362647 (E2D Defender, LX2)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31424914 (Surefire Wine Lights)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31687978 (More Surefire & Wine Lights - all lighted up)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=32630393 (Opticshq flashlight and turbo head lego with Surefire)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=32632560 (more opticshq lego)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=32834246 (EDC lights, Swiss and leatherman)

rookiedaddy's (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?amp;show...post&p=28213793 (Neutral whites)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28977427 (Nitecore EZ AA Red)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=29110164 (ET M2SC4)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30469858 (Fenix LD05 & AAAs)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30654483 (LiteFlux LF2XT)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30752040 (47 Preon red & Ti)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30768097 (Solarforce L2P Ori*)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31289419 , http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31291812 (SF P91, LF IMR-9, LF IMR-9L w/ D36 Mini turbo head & Beamshots)

metalzone's (with images)
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1424985 (all)

jumpstat's
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1325652 (all)

ubi's
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1350858 (all)

nanotech17 / surefire v LED's (with images)
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1351887 (inova)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30794084 (Minimag HS + KLC8 update)
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showth...750#post3210750 (Xeno Cube)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31522922 / http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31543911 (UF C3 & QMini 123 lego)

icaruz's (with imags)
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1434219 (all)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=28238286 (all)

nexro's
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1314801 (all)

bimmer's
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1314814 (all)

dreamer's (with image)
http://www.pbase.com/tsbok/image/82431404 (all)

somy nex's
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1316539 (all)

clash2's
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.ph...dpost&p=1317757 (all)

eow1973 (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30488194 (Xeno G5)

zen|th (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30511768 (Surefire M6 body)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31279138 (M6 + LF P7)

striderman (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30513307 (Surefire M6+M3+M2)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30521419 (Surefire M3)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30524921 (Surefire M2 with Malkoff M60)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30525064 (Surefire G2Z Nitrolon)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30525184 (Surefire C3 + P60L WH drop-in)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30525282 (Surefire L4)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30525386 (Olight M20)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30525552 (Fenix T1)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30525745 (Surefire M6)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30525819 (FM bi-pin bulb holder with WA1185 and several types of battery holder)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30525844 (2x Surefire M6)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30805829 (Xeno Cube)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30928157 (AAA Maglite w/ Terralux LED drop-in - Blue)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30928254 (AAA Maglite w/ Terralux LED drop-in - Black)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31367938 (P7)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31434460 (Surefire M2 & M3 with SWO2 switches)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=32797353 (Lights and knives! Surefire M2, M3, Striders and Spyderco)

polkiuj's (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30556726 (LF Seraph SP-9 with P91)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31290175 (Modded LD10 + XPG)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31480421 (Beamshots: Fenix LD10 UE X-PG Li-ion with low mode)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31617231 (Fenix LD10 UE XPG)

damonlbs'
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30562702 (LumaPower D-Mini VX Ultra)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30574462 (more D-Mini VX Ultra pics)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30771532 (47 Preon blue & Xeno Cube)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31552707 (Fenix L1T and QMini 123 lego)

hoongern's (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30581846 (all)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31358477 (Beamshots: QAA, FM D26 T1.5 module w/ Streamlight TL-3 bulb, IMR-9)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31630290 (Beamshots: Seraph SP-9 + D26-G4 module + TL3, LF IMR-9, WA1111 and WA1185)

nightstalker1993's (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30769160 (Xeno Cube)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30796256 (more Xeno Cube)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31245708 (Xeno Cube + P100A2 bike mount, sort of)

lightjunk's (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31198174 (Der Witchel P7, Surefires, FM Bodies, Pelican Case)
Detailed names here = http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31206763 (MZP7-3 & Black M6)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31352731
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31422505, http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31423212 (modded Mag 1D w/ P7)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31596488 (Beamshots: WA1111, WA1185, P7 DD & SST-90 DD)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=32158535 (M6 Family)

metalmania's (with images)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31228890 (LF SP-6 + ext + P7 Turbo Head)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31241150 (LF + Mag Lego head and reflectors)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31242539 (Beamshot LF P7 vs Ultrafire U4 Q5)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31273088 (Modded Maglite reflector for LF P7)

princecaspien's (with image)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31525435 (Seraph SP-6, Romisen RC-F4)

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Flashlight Reviews (by members of the Bright Side)

RookieDaddy
-- My review of NU-flaRE REBEL 90 - A 210 Lumens Flashlight
-- Compare: EagleTac P10A2 Neutral vs Quark AA² Neutral
-- Photo heavy thread of some EagleTac lights
-- Quick review of Lumens Factory Seraph SP-9 Xenon

Grease/Lubricant Info:
-- Using schuster suggested test method from cpf, following is the result...
*More info

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Eye candies you may have missed
Pictures taken that are not from members' collection

- Olight SR90 Intimidator
- "The Big Mac"
- Haiku XPG R5
- #1420 Jetbeam M1X, M2S, RRT3
- #1411 Olight SR90 - more pics in link
- #1340 Fenix TK45
- #1336 4Sevens SHOTSHOW 2010 Interview by NutNFancy
- #1262 Maelstrom S1200
- #1245 Kong-12 info revisited
- Seven Sisters
- Quark Preon + Mini Ring
- #485 PhotonFanatic's
- #409 LiteFlux Titanium w/ sapphire lens + XPG
- #164 ThruNite Catapult SST-50 review link
- #141 Variable Brightness Lummi Wee XPG
- #126 Lumens Factory P7
- #96 ThruNite Catapult SST-50
- #79 Fenix Headlamp HL20
- #59 Jil Lite
- #41 Quark Minis
- #23 SST-50 EDC Light

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Mar 31 2010, 12:33 PM

Events & Gathering Info Section

Upcoming:

No announcements at the moment


Past Events & Gathering:

March 6th 2010 Gathering @ KD Trail
Information, discussions & picture links @ MYCPF

January 9th 2010 Gathering @ KD Trail
Information, discussions & links @ MYCPF

NightStalker's Pictures:
Group Photo = http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31130960
Various event pics = http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31145829
At the clearing = http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31145972
More photos! = http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31146144

Polkiuj's Pictures:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=31152362
http://shotsbypolkiuj.blogspot.com/

November 4th, 2009 Mini Gathering
Compiled information with pictures = http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.php?showtopic=727

October 24th, 2009 Gathering
Compiled information with pictures of members, beamshots and video = http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.php?showtopic=728

August 1st, 2009 Gathering
Pics and Video @ KD TRAIL (Kota Damansara Community Forest) @ http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=27680384


For more info on other Gatherings, check it out @ MYCPF = http://z3.invisionfree.com/MY_CPF/index.php?showforum=10

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Click here to view who has posted in V2

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Battery & Charger Information Section

*Work In Progress*

Simple guide to using a DMM for measurements (by HKJ)

Compiled information regarding AW's LifePO4 R123 batteries & more.

Li-ION 18650 Battery Comparison

Anatomy of a protected battery (Li-ION)

Wires and Magnets for charging Li-IONs - For Balance Charging

GT Power V5 Balance Charger for Li-ion /Polymer Ni-MH /Ni-Cd Lead Acid Battery -- Susuman's custom deck

AA Alkaline continuous discharge test (by RookieDaddy)

Li-ION Battery types and sizes:
AW Protected, AW IMR, LifePO4. Post V3 #367 (scroll down)

AW IMR LI-ION Battery Specifications:
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=191277

Regarding Li-ION 3.7v (4.2v):
More info on Li-ION, LifePO4 and IMR batteries (LiMn)
Some info about overcharging/discharging & LifePO4
By rookiedaddy V2 #47
By susuman V3 #338

Battery University - Part 1 - Basics every battery user should know
Topics: Facts about batteries; Battery chemistries; Packaging and safety; Charging; Discharging; Internal resistance; Intelligent battery; Storing and recycling; Summary table

Battery University - Part 2 - Getting the most from your batteries
Topics: Prolonging battery life; Battery applications; Battery service; Battery behavior; Comparisons; Things to come

Lithium-Ion Battery
Covers all definitions and chemistries, including LifePO4

MD's Lithium-Ion > Incandescent guide + compatability/comparison chart
This guide, represents everything I wish I could respond with, whenever a question about lithium-ion tactical flashlights is asked. Obviously, there is a lot to say on the subject. I think I have pretty much said it all here. Guide Revised 1/1/08 to reduce redundancy, and improve quality of information based on what I have learned since originally writing.

MDs Rechargeable Compatibility chart/guide for popular flashlights!

NiMH Battery Shootout

Alkaline Battery Shootout

Li-ION Battery Shootout

Maha Imedions Study

Maha MH-C9000 Support / FAQ Thread

UltraFire WF-139 overcharges batteries? other option?
Ultrafire WF-139 Charger
These threads has some good info on how to safely charge Li-IONs with your Ultrafire WF-139 charger.

Can the lead-acid battery compete in modern times?

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Mar 19 2010, 03:31 PM

CURRENT ON GOING GB :





LUMAPOWER D-MINI VX ULTRA SST-50 GB - UPDATE on 12 December 2009 - MISSION COMPLETED !

XENO GROUP BUY UPDATE : - MISSION COMPLETED !

Mini US Shopping Spree update.... dateline for order placement is this Friday ya....so hurry up....the more the lower shipping cost each of us need to pay !

Old newspaper: CONFIRMED
1 x Novatac Storm from Lighthound
1 x Maglite XL 100 from amazon
1 x Novatac Protective Soft Cap from Flashlightlens

Chieftat : CONFIRMED
1 x Novatac Storm from Lighthound
1 x Novatac Landyard Ring from Flashlightlens

eow1973 : CONFIRMED
1 x Surefire Click On Lock Out Tailcap Z58 from US local store

damonlbs : CONFIRMED
1 x Olight M20 Diffuser from batteryjunction [ looking for alternative dealer as batteryjunction is not accepting orders for time being ]

LightJunk : CONFIRMED
Accessories / batteries from batteryspace.com

polkiuj : CONFIRMED
2 x Icon Modus AA from Lighthound
1 x TEC Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip - Titanium Pocket Clip

jwyj : CONFIRMED
few items from CPFMP [ ship direct to US counterpart ]
and few malkoff lights

GW2U : CONFIRMED
Various accessories from Lighthound

Proclaimer : PENDING

[ those buying from Lighthound will enjoy free shipping already cos it's way above USD75 [ free shipping to Woodstock, GA my agent place ]

This post has been edited by old newspaper: Mar 4 2010, 09:31 PM

RESERVED FOR MY GROUP BUY ACTIVITIES/UPDATE TOO.....

so be expecting year 2010 with tons and tons of GB activities.....

This post has been edited by old newspaper: Dec 7 2009, 10:46 PM

Feels like home....

oldnewspaper, i might have missed it but we need a review of Xeno G5 here...

ouch....i'm not good in doing review ......perhaps some other G5 owner here would be willing to do it for us ?

more GBs!!! into the new yearrrrrr

you should become a dealer

this Lumapower would be the last GB for this year !!! anyway there's only 25 days left before entering into next year

no la....this is not my rice bowl.....

if i become dealer, then you guys won't be enjoying the GB real deal anymore ! all profits are mine so how? still want me to become a dealer ?

wah..already v3...and im still stuck with jet-III m (Q5)

Hi guys, I'm new to this thread, do hope you guys can guide and teach me.

btw, strinq, parcel from oversea suddenly from mid of last month, all slow down. Items from HK need 20 days to arrive (Just received a solarforce L2, order on behalf for my colleague), this this because items before mid of last month arrive in normal time, HK about 1 week, US 2 weeks, now all my items are delayed. Christmas???

i want my cube >.<

Wow, I am amazed at the speed we are progressing. V2 still feels like it was a few days ago
Bravo to everyone

LumaPower D-Mini VX ULTRA w LUMINUS SST-50 LED

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showpost....53&postcount=48

anyone knows any make and model of high CRI led flashlight? preferably something greater than 90 with above 200lm output?

but......now still waiting for another pending 2 payment

More GBs, I think it is time to sell off some lights to fund for new lights.