LightObsession
Flashlight Enthusiast
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It's too bad that the bezel diameter has increased to 1.2" from 1" or less.
I was just looking at the Google Docs comparison page, and one thing puzzles me.
They list the soon-to-be-released H53c and H53Fc. But then they say that the H53Fc is "spill and spot", where the H53c is "floody".
Those have got to be backwards, right? They just swapped the beam descriptions?
I'm very excited about this. A little bit sad that the new H52 replacement will not accept 14500s anymore. But if they are using the same circuit as the SC5c, so that it will put out 450+ lumens, then I will overlook my disappointment. (I hope they will not bulk up the weight of the H53c--that would be a big mistake.)
It's too bad that the bezel diameter has increased to 1.2" from 1" or less.
Still 1" from what I can see. One the page and spreadsheet.
thanks for the battery weights, the 18650 is 56% heavier than the AA Eneloop pro
lets compare models with similar 90+ CRI
the SC600fd 3Plus weighs 78 grams, and offers the 90+ CRI of the SC5mk2 that weighs 49 grams (albeit w a different LED)
the 18650 light is 59% heavier, empty
SC600fd 3Plus w 18650 = 125 grams
SC5mk2 w Eneloop Pro = 79 grams
the 18650 90+ cri light is 58% heavier than the AA Eneloop light w 90+cri
the SC600fd 3Plus with One battery, weighs 14% more than the SC5mk2 w TWO Eneloop pro
did I get the math right?
I'll probably preorder this tonight. I've been waiting for the SC5 to be upgraded with a high cri emitter. It's also about 10 grams lighter according to the specs. A tint of 4000k and 93-95 cri with a 2 step MacAdam ellipse sounds like a winner to me. I'll probably sell one of my older Zebralight to make room for this one.
Something else I noticed about this light... the brightness settings have been tweaked a good deal from the old SC5 model. Medium has 79 now vs 45 lumens and has an extra mode too. Anyone else see this? Also the high mode is about 40 lumens brighter on each sub-level and the step down too.
Edit: Went ahead and placed my preorder. Hopefully I'll get in on the first shipment! It's going to be tough waiting a month for this one.
I would actually like a floody version of this My current Mk III HI is a little too throwy for most of the stuff I use it for. Looks nice... and I still might pre-order.
If I buy it, I'll do it!Review incoming? :naughty:
Very interesting... I like the new clip too (never cared for the original one)... Will have to wait for reports and beamshots once these start getting shipped and received by the end-users...
Hey what do you all feel would be a reasonable asking price for re-selling a ZL SC5w that's in excellent condition? $40?