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  1. Jean-Luc Descarte

    Who Is A Fan: Rosy

    Yes. I can take neutral or negative duv, but I'm firmly on Team Anti-Green. Every light of mine with a positive duv has been gifted away or sold. My rosiest light is a Convoy S21B with a dedomed 519A 4000K, that I operated on because the original domed emitter was kinda on the positive duv side...
  2. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What did you use your flashlight for today?

    I always carry and store my side-button lights with the tailcap unscrewed. I had one accidental activation of an S21E and that was enough. It only has a B35AM and a 2.2A driver, but even so my leg got HOT. I don't wanna imagine the actual damage if it was, say, an FC40 or SFT70 of my other...
  3. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What did you use your flashlight for today?

    Busy night yesterday for flashlight use. I had an Olight S2 Baton that I kept as a kitchen light, but with all the Convoys I carry around it barely ever saw any use. So yesterday I gave it to my elder brother. He has an old S1 Baton I gifted him years back, but the 16340 in it shorted out and...
  4. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What was the last LED light you purchased and why?

    Yes, there's no misunderstanding. Minimum wage here is US$200 a month and economy scales accordingly. My regular annual income is less than US$15K. It doesn't translate directly into currency, but in terms of PPP it might as well be $200-ish for a yank. I saw the part on shipping and could get...
  5. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What was the last LED light you purchased and why?

    I checked out intl-outdoor. Unfortunately currency exchanges and taxes mean one of my purchases for a budget light equals a Surefire/Modlite/HDS purchase for most of this forum. 45 dollars for a D4K (without battery) plus shipping is not within my price range.
  6. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What did you use your flashlight for today?

    Felt nostalgic for The Screecher, an official mod for Don't Starve - yes, official, it was made by Klei themselves - and sort of a "flashlight simulator". To get into the mood, I picked up my Convoy T7 2700K and set up my bedroom so that it was my only light source. It's on the small side, but...
  7. Jean-Luc Descarte

    I dont have a problem, I can stop any time I want to. How about you?

    Oh I don't kid myself, I do know for a fact that I have a problem 😅 Instead of denying facts, I reality check myself. I set my sights on the new light and plan according to my financial situation and save for months if needed before I hit that final "complete transaction" button. If I have the...
  8. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What was the last LED light you purchased and why?

    Haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I'm planning to: an M26D running the SFT70 4000K. A few reasons: 1. I'm really bit by the 4000-4500K CCTs as great around-the-clock color temperature, unlike cool white that is too harsh at night or warm white that's barely usable during the day. And the...
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  10. Jean-Luc Descarte

    Which discontinued flashlights do you wish were still made?

    The Fenix TK45 "Gatling chain-light". (thumbnail, click to expand) It was a fun gimmicky form factor, especially the "cycling" emitters when you used Eco mode. The handle size would fit a 46800 battery with barely any modifications. With a high-power emitter like the SFT60 or LHP531 or even...
  11. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What did you use your flashlight for today?

    Stuck my SC13 to the convection oven's door to light up the inside of the blender cup. Last time, some pieces of a whole frozen banana didn't blend right and stuck to the wall of the blender cup, but this time slicing them into thinner wheels worked much better. The SC13's beam helped me see it...
  12. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What was the last LED light you purchased and why?

    Got me a second Sofirn SC13. Import taxes here have dropped significantly, so it was at like 2/3rds of the price it used to go for. I had to snap up a green one. It's just a fantastic little torch.
  13. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What did you use your flashlight for today?

    Stay safe. Hope you have no issues with infiltration.
  14. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What did you use your flashlight for today?

    Currently using the M21F with diffuser as a desk lamp. The M21H I typically use is currently charging.
  15. Jean-Luc Descarte

    Convoy flashlight opinions?

    Oh yes, don't get me wrong, I'm not dissing anyone's use case. Just adding my two cents to the fountain, so to speak. Related, but aye, I get not wanting or needing any B35AM lights. It's not a powerful emitter, it has atrocious heatsinking, and a slew of other problems that, say, the SFT70 or...
  16. Jean-Luc Descarte

    Convoy flashlight opinions?

    I said before, but both of mine are B35AM. I used to use OP reflectors on them, but after I switched to 15º matte and 20º beaded TIRs for the 3000K and 5700K respectively, I've found myself using them a whole lot more. Incredibly pleasant smooth beams, and useful outdoors too. NOTE: Those...
  17. Jean-Luc Descarte

    What did you use your flashlight for today?

    Went on another dog walk with my brother and his pug yesterday evening. The tan S2+ (519A 5700K) I was carrying on about 10% power was fantastic for lighting up the unpaved road ahead of us and avoid any patches of soft mud from the rain of the previous night. Actual water puddles are obvious...
  18. Jean-Luc Descarte

    Convoy flashlight opinions?

    In my experience, the 15º and 20º beaded TIRs have changed the game for me. The B35AM works beautifully with them.
  19. Jean-Luc Descarte

    Convoy flashlight opinions?

    It's aluminium with a clear coat of anodisation. And that being the case, it ages so much better than any of the other finishes. It never stops being shiny metal no matter how dented or scraped it gets. Since Convoy doesn't offer Type-III HA, I'd consider that the best finish you can ask for...
  20. Jean-Luc Descarte

    Convoy flashlight opinions?

    You should be careful about those kinds of expectations. Simon is an industrial, not a salesman. You and I are both ESLs, we both know how tough it is to pick up another language when you work for a living, doubly so when your work isn't a white-collar one at a computer where you can futz around...

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