Agree on battery choice as @power911

The value-for money Panasonic NCR18650B I reckons should be good enough for the Zanflare.
If you want to splurge, the Sanyo GA or the LG MJ1 for slightly more capacity over the NCR B can be considered too. I don't think you'll notice any improvement if you go for the high drain Samsung 30Q or LG HG2 in this flashlight

Got my zanflare yesterday and all I can say that I am fully satisfied with the built quality and performance, for USD25. Last night I dissemble old 5200MAH Xiaomi powerbank and use its battery for my Zanflare. It uses old LGEBB41865. Think its good enough?

This post has been edited by Bombgen: Jul 4 2017, 04:31 PM

Its good enough as long as they are not some unknown cells like ultrafire

Otai 2
Can bring onboard Airasia domestic flights?

Coz read this
Note: High intensity diving lamps and normal portable diving lamps i.e. torch lights , which contains rechargeable lead acid batteries, spillable or non-spillable will not be accepted on board AirAsia aircraft as check-in nor as hand baggage as it falls under Dangerous Goods Regulation.

This post has been edited by Lurker: Jul 21 2017, 01:15 PM

Li-ions should be fine no problem. But you got to hand carry it.
Do you have battery case for your cells? If possible bring them and store your batteries outside of the flashlight.

Actually most important just hand carry. Don't put in luggage can d. (you don't wanna risk it turning on inside)
I jealous you got nice lights

This post has been edited by power911: Jul 21 2017, 10:53 PM

key words - lead acid.
small ones we use are not lead acid.

Yup, had no issues today.
Thanks for all the replies.

hi guys i'm planning to get a Fenix PD35 TAC flashlight.

thought of ordering from aliexpress which ships from China as they costs wayy cheaper than retail here. even lazada is expensive.

so anyone ordered flashlights from aliexpress before? will it be stuck at custom?

Aliexpress is ok with customs. Just ask the seller to label the package as gift or low value item.
Usually seller from aliexpress would do that automatically.

May I know why buy from aliexpress? If it is some unbranded good lights I understand la (like convoy, eagle eye, on the road, astrolux, etc)

But if lights like your Fenix PD35TAC I'd prefer to buy it locally.
Price doesn't differ much. Maybe a couple bucks more but you get warranty if you buy it here.
Aliexpress will need you to send back to china

why? because of this:

Local seller selling for RM315
https://www.lelong.com.my/fenix-pd35-tac-cr...7-01-Sale-I.htm

versus

China seller selling for RM222 (with free shipping)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fenix-PD35-...sAbTest=ae803_3


u can see our local sellers are taking wayy more cuts on flashlights therefore the more cost effective is to directly buy from aliexpress and wait 2 weeks rather than paying almost RM100 more.

mann I never knew that huge difference though. the last time I bought my LD12 price margin was only RM40
Go for it then.

Meanwhile I'm aiming cheaper budget ones like this

Anyone using Fenix FD30
any review for this baby?

this is adjustable focus, the mechanic part have any problem ?

My Convoy S2+ I bought from aliexpress just arrived last Wednesday.
It takes 22 days to arrive here in Miri, Sarawak. The custom held it but luckily it got through..

convoy s2+ dessert sand ?

I'm still find GB offer best price except they always sell 7135drivers*4. Couples with discount code from blf seem the price better than anywhere

any reason why the custom held it? do u need to pay additional fees to the custom to release it?

I had a lot of parcel from Aliexpress that gets stuck in customs but never need to pay.
It just get stuck there and got released after a very long time

Dont know what the reason but they release it.
No need to pay.

This is my Fenix FD30 album
brightness comparison

https://photos.app.goo.gl/49cIKKdMy9uHKxNp1

guys,

i wanna get a mini torch for my key chain decided on this :

SALE OLIGHT I3E EOS LED 90 Lumens Flashlight (Black)
any good? believe it uses a AAA batt, i can just buy any energizer example batt off the shelf to use with this? or i need special batt?

also i wanted a EDC torch for everyday use, needed for work and didn't want those bulky type and i need to carry with me other tools

SALE Olight S30R Baton III CREE XM-L2 LED Rechargeable Flashlight
this any good? i read it;s recharge-able, if urgent , can i just use any AA batt ?

both are going for promo price at RM42 and RM270 respectively.....

want to hear from you guy's opinion before i commit to a purchase

If I'm not mistaken, olight I3E EOS does not have any battery polarity protection. Last time i was considering this but i didn't bought. Instead i went for nitecore tube since it has internal rechargeable battery. While it could not last for long hours usage but good enough for daily use.

Other than olight, you may consider other brand such as lumintop and jetbeam. Just head over to blf forum to find good discount coupon for these lights.