I took many shots with different settings, but only use few pictures haha. I don't exactly remember them There's a program can check right?
So generally...
1st pic: ISO600, F4.5, Speed:50, brightness 1.0, flash bounce to horizontal wall 3ft.
2nd pic: ISO800, F7.1, Speed:50, flash ceiling bounce 60 degrees (or ISO1000)..
3rd pic: ISO400, F5.6, Speed:50, flash bounce to horizontal wall 3ft.
Camera borrowed, Nikon D300 with kit lens, SB-900 flash, normal florescent lighting above. I'm not a pro but can roughly adjust settings here and there to get a usable picture I really can't remember the settings exactly, it is what I think I set it.

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extended version or regular version?

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Both

hi guys,

i'm new in this flashlight stuff but would like to get some advice from u guys. i'm moving in to a new house so i might need a good flashlight for....u know la and of course for 'protections'. any flashlights to introduce? maglite is the one i'm eyeing now but at the price of around RM149 for the 4C size. anything cheaper that i can get? also, is it normal that all alkaline batteries will drain up in months even without using it...i mean, even taking it off from the flashlight?

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Thanks

You need to provide a budget and some sort of preference (size, batt, usage, etc.)

The iTP S series is an excellent place to start looking. Look for GW2U.

Alkalines should not drain up if you're not using it. It has quite a low self-discharge rate. It will drain if your circuit is not cut off. Alkalines generally lasts for years.
But that being said, alkalines has a high chance of leakage and should never be kept in high heat areas. (Car)

What happen to philightsophy website? cannot click add to cart at all.

browser probleM? use Internet explorer or Firefox and try =)

Still not working. Seems like the add to cart buttons were intentionally disabled/removed. Off for holiday?

Thanks, below are the preference.

Size - 1 feet onwards
Batt - Size D
Usage - Normal + Self Defence
Budget - Possible below RM100 (last me for a long time)

I had saw the Maglite 3 cell D (not sure) at around RM149 which is approximately that size but it was kind of expensive since it would be normal use. Thanks for the input and possible to provide the place to get it and the price? Thanks..

How much did u pay for the tax?

Looking for a club or flashlight?

I think UncleWong means he did not taxed for that, usually small parcel will not be taxed, I guess. Btw, I thought items from Asian + China no more tax since 1st of 2010?

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Added on August 24, 2010, 9:32 amHa ha,

yothim, I think for self defense, you do not need a big light like the old day, the MagLight, you just need a very bright light with crenelated bezel will do the trick, while it is small enough to carry every day.

Like this (it is about RM75, shipped to you with registered airmail)
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.14601

Well, actually it is not the real Ultrafire, though Ultrafire it self is a knockoff from US brand.

And try not to use D cell , it will sure leak if you put them in your car, use the CR123A instead, it will have a stand by time of 10 years, while D cell the most it will be leaked in 1 year or less.

This post has been edited by susuman: Aug 24 2010, 09:35 AM

Looks like you got a very hard to meet budget. And a very weird light to buy. Haha!

At that kinda budget, I guess only Maglites are cheap enough.

Here's my suggestion. Look around ebay. You should be able to find Dmags for ~100. Look for the new LED version if possible. =)

My thoughts are that D size is weird and generally not well received. =)

Nvm kena Tax before

Hi,

One of our local favourite flashlight dealer, GW2U, has one light that may meet your security requirements, and it's using a Cree XR-E LED, and runs on 3x AA (don't have to depend on D cells). Check out this link = http://www.lelong.com.my/police-125-watt-c...7-01-Sale-I.htm RM 65 only.

There are many who have purchased this light, and once I met a buyer at their shop who purchased 6-8 units for their residential community for security night walks. The handle is long enough to use it like a baton(comes with an extender for 4xAA), and the aluminum on this light is thick and very tough. The bezel is crenelated, so you can really do some damage to the face or skull.

About your alkaline battery question, basically an alkaline battery does not discharge itself (unless it is very old, it will tend to leak by itself or leak the moment it discharges). Some flashlights (or selected electronic equipments) may have parisitic drain which slowly drain batteries even if it's in the "Off" mode. So it depends, but the light I recommend above doesn't drain in "Off" mode.

If you want to use AA alkalines, I suggest to use IKEA ones, I haven't heard or experienced battery leaks from them. I'm not sure if the flashlight I recommended above can use 3x Lithium Primary AAs (definitely not 4 though). Have to confirm with Dannie from GW2U.

Hey guys,

More eye candies

Maelstrom G5:





And this, want to know what I used this light for?


Check it out here = http://thebrightsideforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=284 (warning: picture heavy thread)

This post has been edited by pseudoblue: Aug 24 2010, 12:45 PM

where can i get cheap tripod to hold the flashlight for picture taking?

Daiso Japan! It's a short portable tripod like the one in the post before yours.

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