I've been away from the flashlight scene for some time now, quite impressed at some of the improvements that have happened since I was previously active.
Was looking at the best flashlights of 2017 thread, and the Emisar lights seemed to come up a few times. They are also reasonably priced, so I'm interested...
Just wondering if someone could explain all the options available?
So there is the d1, d1s and d4? I assume in terms of throw d1s>d1>d4 , with the d4 being a more floody light? I think I prefer the more sleek profile of the d4. And then there is a the d4vn, which I assume is more throwy version in a d4 body? How does this compare to the d1 in throw?
Next question is the difference between the emitters. Nichia 219CT, XP-G2 S4, XP-L HI V3, XP-L HI V2 . In terms of max lumens, throwiness, runtimes, any artifacts in the beam? Is it still that the higher CRI and warmer tints have less max lumens than the cooler tints?
I see they recommend unprotected batteries. If so what is currently the "best" ones available (in both 18350 and 18650). Do I need IMR or standard li-ion okay. I assume IMR still has less capacity than the best li-ion?
Was looking at the best flashlights of 2017 thread, and the Emisar lights seemed to come up a few times. They are also reasonably priced, so I'm interested...
Just wondering if someone could explain all the options available?
So there is the d1, d1s and d4? I assume in terms of throw d1s>d1>d4 , with the d4 being a more floody light? I think I prefer the more sleek profile of the d4. And then there is a the d4vn, which I assume is more throwy version in a d4 body? How does this compare to the d1 in throw?
Next question is the difference between the emitters. Nichia 219CT, XP-G2 S4, XP-L HI V3, XP-L HI V2 . In terms of max lumens, throwiness, runtimes, any artifacts in the beam? Is it still that the higher CRI and warmer tints have less max lumens than the cooler tints?
I see they recommend unprotected batteries. If so what is currently the "best" ones available (in both 18350 and 18650). Do I need IMR or standard li-ion okay. I assume IMR still has less capacity than the best li-ion?