Zebralight SC52 Owner's Thread

[markr6]

Re: Sv: Zebralight SC52 Owner's Thread

Does anyone wish the SC52 had a different clip? I just noticed my new H52w has a nice deep pocket carry clip and that slight different is HUGE in terms of comfort. There's almost nothing sticking out of the top pocket so it doesn't poke you in the waist/hip when you sit down. Unfortunatley, I plan on using it with the headband only. But it got me thinking why ZL didn't use a different style clip. Still happy with my SC52w though.

 

[holygeez03]

Re: Sv: Zebralight SC52 Owner's Thread

Yes markr6, a deep-carry pocket clip is a very desirable feature for me as well... one of the major reasons I EDC my H52Fw over my SC52w... I personally hate the screw-on clip of the SC52 since it has the protruding screws and creates a sharp edge where it attaches... but others prefer the security.

 

[Etsu]

Re: Sv: Zebralight SC52 Owner's Thread

Yes markr6, a deep-carry pocket clip is a very desirable feature for me as well... one of the major reasons I EDC my H52Fw over my SC52w... I personally hate the screw-on clip of the SC52 since it has the protruding screws and creates a sharp edge where it attaches... but others prefer the security.

The Quarks design uses a secure clip without screws. ZL could do something similar, though maybe it's more expensive than screws.

 

[holygeez03]

Re: Sv: Zebralight SC52 Owner's Thread

Agreed Etsu... I carry a Quark AA Tactical Neutral (using 14500) with a "deep carry" clip quite often... I'm amazed that I still use such an old light, but a good tint, good output, and comfortable carry option has given it a lot of life... Now that the SC52w competes with the overall output and offers a better UI when I need multi-modes, I would prefer to carry it more, but it's just not comfortable in work slacks due to the clip design.

 

[reppans]

I think the Quark clips look like sh1t... but they are functionally the best I've use too.

Reversible, spring steel flexible enough to use on a thick brimmed baseball caps (headlamp), no risk of stripping tiny screw heads/threads, and best part is that they're field repairable. Every so often I snag my flashlight clip on a seat belt or something and over bend them - the Quarks can easily be bent back without any tools.

 

[markr6]

I have my SC52w at work today and noticed a spare AAA alkaline in my drawer. I figured I would kill it just for fun! It's been running on "high" for the past 3 hours. Obviously, by now it has stepped down to one of the low modes. Still useable in the dark. No data or anything scientific to report here, but pretty amazing! Interested to see how long it will go.

 

[EZO]

I have my SC52w at work today and noticed an AAA alkaline in my drawer. I figured I would kill it just for fun! It's been running on "high" for the past 3 hours. Obviously, by now it has stepped down to one of the low modes. Still useable in the dark. No data or anything scientific to report here, but pretty amazing! Interested to see how long it will go.

Don't hold your breath, it may surprise you! :)

 

[markr6]

Don't hold your breath, it may surprise you! :)

Good thing I didn't! It outlasted me, still going solid on low...I'm outta here! I figured the initial high mode would have killed the battery too much for the low mode to last very long.

 

[Etsu]

Good thing I didn't! It outlasted me, still going solid on low...I'm outta here! I figured the initial high mode would have killed the battery too much for the low mode to last very long.

High may suck 95% of the energy out of the battery, but that still leaves a lot of energy to keep a low mode going for awhile. I've noticed that all my lights that are moonlight-capable can go a very long time after they no longer function on high. They just get dimmer and dimmer until the voltage or current drops too low to operate. Since a ZL has a very, very low moonlight mode, that might be a long time.

I've noticed that turning a light on needs more voltage or current than it does to run them once they're already on. So, leave the light on for as long as it will stay lit, if you want to squeeze every last bit of energy you can out of a battery.

 

[steveg270]

I don't own a SC52 myself but will get one shortly. I did recently purchase one for my son in law who did not own a EDC or a good light at home either. I decided it was time to get him "involved" I did a lot of research and decided that this light would be small enough for him to "break in with" but more importantly it needed to have enough cool features and output to impress him. Well my thoughts were right on. I gave him the light for his birthday and he took to it like a fish to water. He thinks it's "cool" Anyway he showed it off to my other son in law (also no EDC ) and so now I just ordered one for him as well to give to him on his upcoming birthday. I know I have one convert and my guess is I will have two before long. This light is pretty amazing.... of course I played with it a bit before i gave it to him LOL This will be my next purchase for myself as well. PS I went with the sc52W I like the neutral light over a cool white. Plus I read the F version is a greenish tint.

 

[Oztorchfreak]

I don't own a SC52 myself but will get one shortly. I did recently purchase one for my son in law who did not own a EDC or a good light at home either. I decided it was time to get him "involved" I did a lot of research and decided that this light would be small enough for him to "break in with" but more importantly it needed to have enough cool features and output to impress him. Well my thoughts were right on. I gave him the light for his birthday and he took to it like a fish to water. He thinks it's "cool" Anyway he showed it off to my other son in law (also no EDC ) and so now I just ordered one for him as well to give to him on his upcoming birthday. I know I have one convert and my guess is I will have two before long. This light is pretty amazing.... of course I played with it a bit before i gave it to him LOL This will be my next purchase for myself as well. PS I went with the sc52W I like the neutral light over a cool white. Plus I read the F version is a greenish tint.

Are you running a Li-Ion battery like a 14500?

If you use AA batteries they are safer for young or new users.

I have had the SC52 since it first came out and it has not missed a beat and I run my one on a 14500 Li-Ion battery to give me more brightness but less runtime.

I carry spare 14500 batteries in my bag anyway so runtime is not a big deal.

I bought the updated SC52 L2 (XM-L2 LED) recently and it is a bit brighter with some changes to how it operates.

I also have the SC600 MKII (XM-L2 LED) and it is a lot brighter and I have had no problems with any of them.

The SC52 L2 is my EDC light nowadays.

Once you get used to the Zebralight user interface it is a breeze to work with as you have many levels to pick from.



CHEERS

 

[markr6]

You'll love the SC52w steveg! The green tint just depends on the emitter provided by Cree, so it's hit or miss. Some are great...I finally got a really nice one on my 52w. I think the f version would be too floody anyway; the sc52w is already plenty floody IMO with the huge hotspot


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[twin63]

I picked up an SC52w L2 a couple of weeks ago. It's my first ZL. So far, I like it. It seems to be well constructed and I don't find the UI overly complicated. I think it will get it's share of pocket time.

 

[Derek Dean]

twin63, welcome to the forum. The SC52w is a great little light. I hope you enjoy your "first" ZL :devil:.

 

[twin63]

twin63, welcome to the forum. The SC52w is a great little light. I hope you enjoy your "first" ZL :devil:.

Thanks! My only concern with the light, at first, was the pocket clip. It's a very tight fit, so I was concerned about pocket wear (and having to use 2 hands to remove the light from the pocket). However, after wearing shorts with loose pockets, I'm glad it's tight. The light was actually pushing up and out of my pocket when I sat down. No concerns losing the light with this clip!

 

[steveg270]

Are you running a Li-Ion battery like a 14500?

If you use AA batteries they are safer for young or new users.

I have had the SC52 since it first came out and it has not missed a beat and I run my one on a 14500 Li-Ion battery to give me more brightness but less runtime.

I carry spare 14500 batteries in my bag anyway so runtime is not a big deal.

I bought the updated SC52 L2 (XM-L2 LED) recently and it is a bit brighter with some changes to how it operates.

I also have the SC600 MKII (XM-L2 LED) and it is a lot brighter and I have had no problems with any of them.

The SC52 L2 is my EDC light nowadays.

Once you get used to the Zebralight user interface it is a breeze to work with as you have many levels to pick from.



CHEERS

I set him up on standard AA. I think the light had plenty of power on AA. If he really gets into caring it maybe I will introduce him to the higher power cells but for now I feel he is well off on AA. Thanks for your updates on your lights. take care

 

[steveg270]

You'll love the SC52w steveg! The green tint just depends on the emitter provided by Cree, so it's hit or miss. Some are great...I finally got a really nice one on my 52w. I think the f version would be too floody anyway; the sc52w is already plenty floody IMO with the huge hotspot


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I am going to give my second son in law his SC52w next week on his birthday then both my son in laws will own one. HopefullyI will be ordering one for myself as well shortly. I would do it today if I didn't have so many other expenses at the moment. I really love that light. Thanks

 

[bmo]

New member here. I was previously EDC'ing an older streamlight protac 1L but I wanted to move on to something that used rechargeable AA's (eneloops in particular). Hadn't done any research on flashlights in a few years and was pleasantly surprised to see that LED tech and AA lights had come a long way.

After lots of reading here and watching a number of videos I discovered Zebralight and the SC52w. I originally wanted a tailswitch light just because that's what I was used to, but the specs on the Zebralight were too impressive to ignore. 280lm on a single AA? Wow. At any rate, took a chance and bought a SC52w.

I have to admit I was confused by the UI after reading about it, but in practice it's very intuitive and effective. One of my other requirements for a new EDC light was that it had to be able to turn on in high or turn on in low. The SC52 makes this extremely easy. Then there's the neutral tint. I wasn't 100% sure I'd like the neutral tint without having tried one first, but everything I'd read about it said it was awesome. It really is. Then the size of the light is one of the more impressive aspects. This thing is tiny!

At any rate, having been so impressed with my SC52w and having fallen in love with the Zebralight UI, I already have the SC62w on order to give my Fenix PD35 some competition in the 1x18650 battery class. Can't wait to get it. :)

 

[Derek Dean]

Howdy bmo, and welcome to the forum!
I guess beauty is the eye of the beholder, but I think my new little SC52w is cute as a button. Even so, I to have an SC62w on order. They're kind of like potato chips, one is never enough. Have fun.

 

[Rod911]

I have switched to using 14500 with my SC52w. I found that the highest output with AAs was a bit lacking for me and sometimes, I needed a bit more. I bought a pair of Trustfire and unprotected Sanyo 14500s. So far so good. I was a tad bit worried that the Trusfires won't fit but they fit fine and power the light up on high ok as well. I will be keeping that one AA in those 4*AA cases as back-up.

I don't seem to have any sort of flickering problems has documented by Selfbuilt's review on his SC52. However, I do now see how "green" the tint is on this thing. When comparing it with a C8 I built that has an XP-G2 R5 5A2, the tint in the SC52w's neutral is green. I really didn't notice it before though until I made the comparison shots on the ceiling.