doess the watt of the flashlight determines the brightness?
does the max output lumens determines the brightness?
or what other criterias is important?

Hello leroy87,

doess the watt of the flashlight determines the brightness?
:: no.

does the max output lumens determines the brightness?
:: sort-of...

or what other criterias is important?
:: for me >> size, battery choice, tint/CCT, beam profile, CRI, driver, LED, throw vs flood, Optics (Collimator vs TIR) vs reflectors (OP vs SMO), material, HA vs Type II vs Coated/Painted, machining, switching machanism, after sales service, warranty/repair turn-around time
:: secondary criterias are value, country of origin

Haha, Leroy87, you asked the right person, RookieDaddy, should be able to explain details in Point No. 3 Maybe can explain details in http://thebrightsideforums.com/index.php

thanks man.. wanted to buy my first flashlight.. but of course im not going for high end ones first, js wana try the hobby..
any nice reccomendations for < RM100 ones? are ultrafires good?

Ultrafires tend to be hit or miss - you may get one which works fine, or one which doesn't. Personally, I would suggest you check out the iTp A1/A2/A3 series - They are around RM80 and are a good start in the flashlight world. I myself give them to friends because they are cheap enough, simple, and decent. The A1 runs on 1xCR123 battery, the A2 runs on 1xAA and the A3 runs on 1xAAA. You can check out the reviews here: iTp A1 & A2 review and here: iTp A3 review

Furthermore, (assuming you're in M'sia and close by) you can always go to a shop like GadgetWorld2u to test them out first before buying them (and while you're there, check out other lights!)

All the best!

thankss.. gadgetworld sells itp too will check them out! thanks guys !

http://www.lelong.com.my/ultrafire-high-po...7-01-Sale-I.htm

was wondering whether this is worth the buy since it comes with the battery and charger... what do you measure it compare to A1 or A2 iTP

This post has been edited by leroy87: Aug 10 2010, 05:06 PM

price is ok but dealextreme selling around RM94 and you'll get 1 extra battery.

got link to that dealextreme item?

yea js go dealextreme.com and search for the model number.. free shipping but gotta wait like few weeks..
anyone bought frm there bfore? any problems with tax? or lost shipment?

single mode
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16240
5 mode
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16240



no problem, the longest wait for me was around 2 weeks, the fastest was 1 week.

this is nice but more expensive.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.32749

I bought from dealextreme.com 5 or 6 times .
Price below Rm50 for each time , i received all my parcel from dealextreme.com without any problem with tax .
parcel arrive to me in two weeks time .

This post has been edited by uncle wong: Aug 10 2010, 10:38 PM

what postman will send to u? pos malaysia people?

Yes , m,sia postman .
My advice , if u buy something expensive from United State .
Ask seller ship using USPS Express Mail International .

a 18650 = AA batts?

NO .
14500 Is similair to AA Batt size .
Fully charge for one 14500 Li-Ion batt is 4.2V

okiesss.. i am not familiar with the terms used
so i am looking for 2 torches here
1xAA and another 1xAAA

budget is like what PrinceCaspien recco from the dealextreme links above.
Can giv a few suggestions?
AAA size is for key chain use
AA for house

Lurker, if you are around KL/PJ, advise to visit our one and only local flashlight retail shop >> GadgetWorld2U. they are located in Subang.

For AAA >> Fenix E01, Fenix LD01, iTP A3 EOS Upgraded, 4Sevens Preon I, EagleTac PN20a, LiteFlux LF2XT
For AA >> Fenix LD10, Fenix E10, NiteCore EZAA, NiteCore D10, ZebraLight H501, ZebraLight SC50, 4Sevens Quark AA, 4Sevens Mini AA, etc...

those in bold are my personal favorites

my LD01 SS has suffered a drop ard 2 meters high 2 weeks ago on a carpet floor and now its partially dead.. sometimes it would turn on and sometimes it just wont.. i've tried new batteries but its the same.. anyone got any idea wat has happened to it?

if I'm not mistaken, Fenix's light carry 2 years warranty period. just send back to your dealer for inspection and warranty/repair.
SS light is heavy, so the impact is greater than Al version, check your tail-spring for deform and check the front contact board for hair-line crack. There could be some loose soldering resulted from the impact that causes intermittent contact issue.

okay.. i'll send it back if its still in warranty.. i noticed if i put the body side ways, the spring would tilt to which ever direction i tilt it.. would that be the cause to the failure of the light?