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@TheRealJohnHooper
Жыл бұрын
Just yesterday a hiker died in our country.. A young and fit person.. But it went dark and started snowing so he lost orientation.. He called for help but the rescue team with helicopter could not find him. A flashlight might save your life. Not only to see in the dark but also to signal the rescue team.. 😐
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
That's a shame. I heard there's been some serious snow storms in the states recently. Yes, agree - I also think it can be a good self defense tool, it could blind someone temporarily, giving you a few precious seconds to escape.
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Paired with a pocket knife and a small ferro-striker or whatever they're called.
@DinnerForkTongue
13 күн бұрын
Fascinating Horror has a short on the shortest Search & Rescue operation in history. They found the guy quickly, but he got lost because his torch died on him and he could've easily become a statistic because of it. ALWAYS carry a light source. You're not a bat.
@jdnotariano
2 ай бұрын
I really like the MAO finish and the warm color temp. I may pick one of these up, thanks.
@DarrenYeoYT
2 ай бұрын
It's my most used light 😃
@SuperSuperka
Жыл бұрын
Just got this Convoy s2+ MAO, 3 pieces! Amazing light. What I love is its 3rd group of modes and ability to switch off mode memmory, so it is always on in predictable mode (100% in 3rd group)
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
It's an awesome little light and I actually use it the most out of all my lights because it's a bedside light / general purpose one around the house :)
@alanrabinowitz7111
Жыл бұрын
Nice choice of light Darren! I have a MAO M21b in transit in the same emitter @4500k. Looking forward to trying it out as soon as it gets here
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Alan, the M21B is a great value light, though a little larger if you are thinking of pocketing it. I have a couple with PM1 emitters.
@DinnerForkTongue
13 күн бұрын
I have a MAO M21B with an FC40 in 4000K. It's a thing of beauty, both in form and function. It's gotten superficially battle-scarred from how much I carry it, but I love it all the more for it.
@blacklisted4885
Жыл бұрын
I love Convoy. Such great value
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, best bang for buck. Sofirn gets close, they have charging ports but nowhere near as many options for their lights. I like that you can choose a Convoy host, emitter, colour temperature..
@DinnerForkTongue
13 күн бұрын
What I like about MAO is how after it ages a bit of use, the torch looks like it came straight out of Alien or some other sci-fi film set. It has that "used futuristic" appeal. However, I don't recommend it for electronic switch lights. You don't get physical lockout by unscrewing the tail, because the MAO finish is nowhere near as abrasion resistant as regular anodizing and the finish will wear on the threads until they're metal on metal.
@DarrenYeoYT
13 күн бұрын
I hope they keep refining this finish, it's pretty amazing and I like the ceramic-like feel. Maybe they just need to use a thicker layer of coating?
@DinnerForkTongue
13 күн бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYT So do I. I love these white bodies, they're so neat.
@TheGrenadier97
10 ай бұрын
Thinking about getting a 519a, just in 4000K. I want a warm pocket flashlight that has some narrow beam, instead of full flood as in the Wurkkos TS10.
@DarrenYeoYT
10 ай бұрын
You can de-dome the 519 yourself easily. That gives it some extra throw but makes the beam warmer.
@DinnerForkTongue
13 күн бұрын
I have a 4000k 519A in an S21B. Its light is not that warm, more like "early sunset" golden, but I really enjoy it. Balanced throw/flood ratio too, pleasant to use at basically any distance.
@fluxcap4630
8 ай бұрын
If only it had a shortcut to turbo and moonlight, then it would be the perfect light.
@DarrenYeoYT
8 ай бұрын
Pre-installed forward clicky too :D
@fluxcap4630
8 ай бұрын
Nice review! Did you use auto white balance? I noticed in the alley shot that the light initially looked very "rosy" then switched to a more neutral white.
@DarrenYeoYT
8 ай бұрын
Cheer! In these earlier videos, I didn't set the white balance to manual so there's a bit of this going on.
@feijaohumanofrases1016
9 ай бұрын
Just got my 519a S2+! But I noticed something, this light gets pretty toasty even on lower levels, like 20% to 35%, is it safe to use it on these levels for long periods of time? Could it somewhat damage the LED or something? Thanks!
@DarrenYeoYT
9 ай бұрын
Hi, I read that these electronics can comfortably take up to 70 deg C. The issue is the battery getting too hot. At 30% it should still be ok to use for extended periods. On full blast 100% I'm not comfortable operating the light for long periods as the battery gets way too hot.
@XiaoPangZi
7 ай бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYTwhat is concidered long periods?
@DarrenYeoYT
7 ай бұрын
@@XiaoPangZi 5 min+
@feijaohumanofrases1016
10 ай бұрын
Three months ago I got my first proper flashlight, A Sofirn SC31T, and it is pretty amazing for the price, quite a throw with a good amount of flood, but now I want to try this Nichia 519a, do you think this Convoy with the 519a would be more floody than the sofirn (SST40)?
@DarrenYeoYT
10 ай бұрын
Congrats on your first proper light :D the 519a produces less light maybe 1/2 the amount of the SST40. Both of them in a small host like the S2+ are going to produce more floody beams. But you still get a decent sized hotspot.
@chicoy12
8 ай бұрын
do you know how to clean the MAO finish of the flashlight. the usual scratches and chips are ok w me. but theres a kind of coating fomed that looks dirty. do you know how to clean it? if yes. tips are appreciated. thanks bro
@DarrenYeoYT
8 ай бұрын
Hey bro, yeah so it seems to have formed a slightly off white colour where I hold it most. It's not too obvious. The MAO finish seems to absorb stains more easily. Compared to normal anodising. Maybe it's the oils in our hands. There are some chips and scratches now on both my MAO lights. I think if they applied a thicker coating, this wouldn't happen...
@DinnerForkTongue
13 күн бұрын
You could try washing it with dish soap and a toothbrush, it'll wash most stains off. Convoys have no IP rating but I found all of them (except the M2) to be nicely waterproofed.
@300ZCorradoVR6Z
Жыл бұрын
Get the 18350 tube and the S2+ will be even more impressive and much better to EDC.
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Hi Corrado, just saw that the MAO 18350 tube is up on aliexpress :D I'm actually thinking of getting another M2 with CSLNM1.F1 for max throw.
@300ZCorradoVR6Z
Жыл бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYT My S2+ 519A 5000K is my EDC light and ever since I got the 18350 tube I only used the 18650 in two situations where I needed the extra runtime. It's pretty perfect with the 18350 tube. I'm planning to build another 2 S2+s, one with the Cslpm1 5A driver and another (which will be my new EDC) will be the Ti version whenever Simon releases it, I plan to use his new 17mm 6V boost driver and XHP 50.3 Hi 5000K and OP reflector, all in 18350 form of course! :)
@Timmy_Turner
Жыл бұрын
Hi, flashlight is a new hobby for me. What does the 18350 do on the S2+. Why is it better for edc? Thank you!
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
@@Timmy_Turner Hi, it makes it shorter, easier to pocket. But you'll need to buy the 18350 tube from Aliexpress + a 18350 cell. External charger as well. I can recommend XTAR VC4 or VC8.
@300ZCorradoVR6Z
Жыл бұрын
@@Timmy_Turner You sacrifice runtime for a smaller light, which for an EDC i much rather have a smaller light since I don't really need extended runtimes at once daily on my EDC.
@gauge-vx4wq
Жыл бұрын
Really helpful thanks
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate
@SuperBoobaloo
11 ай бұрын
I've just ordered an S2+ with this exact spec, but what confuses me is that the datasheet for the Nichia 519a seems to suggest an absolute maximum current of 2.2 A. But the driver is pushing 5A through it. Am I missing something here?
@DarrenYeoYT
11 ай бұрын
I have to check the spec sheet but it's probably overdriven then. Check out this test where it produces peak output at 6.5A: www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/scntbw/nichia_519a_light_output_compared_with_other/
@michaelcarrion5962
10 ай бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYTso does it damage it if it has more power to it?
@DarrenYeoYT
10 ай бұрын
@@michaelcarrion5962 will lower the lifespan of the LEDs and at worse burn it out
@timnosgirg7017
3 ай бұрын
Does this take button top 18650s?
@DarrenYeoYT
3 ай бұрын
Yes it does
@ExPsy
4 ай бұрын
Hello. Do you know if the driver on this has overheating protection? I know that some s2 drivers have a 55c temperature limit but I do not know if the driver used on the mao version has a temperature limit.
@DarrenYeoYT
4 ай бұрын
Yeah it does and will step down when it gets too hot. Not sure what it's set at though. Though when it steps down from 100%, the body is still quite hot.
@ExPsy
4 ай бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYT Thanks for letting me know. Hopefully it will not be too hot to turn it off.
@sign5372
Жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about LEDs but from what I have heard the nichia LED is only prefered in the S2+ UV. Is this true for the original S2+ also, or would SST40 be better?
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm not sure about the UV edition but the Nichia 519a has the highest CRI @97 (best for colour recognition). It's not as bright as the SST40 Or SFT40 which has better throw. Depends what you're using it for?
@sign5372
Жыл бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYT Thank you very much!
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
@@sign5372 you're welcome man
@vanemaster4345
Жыл бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYT so whats the advantage of the 519A? Sorry i'm not a light guy
@VandeCristo
Жыл бұрын
Excellent color rendition , high CRI, decent output and throw, as opposed to regular nichia (219b/c).
@hondaaccord8500
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m debating between sst20 and the 519a, What are your thoughts?
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Hi Andre I'd go the 519a, it has 97+ CRI and more efficient than SST-20. What are you using it for though? And in this same S2+ host?
@hondaaccord8500
Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s the same exact model. Is there any reason you went with 3000k? It seems like people are loving the 4500k
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
@@hondaaccord8500 I use it mainly as a light around the house, and point it at the room for awhile before I sleep. The 3000k is easier on my eyes as there's no harsher white/blues in there.
@hondaaccord8500
Жыл бұрын
I decided on the 519a with a 4500k emitter. I noticed it has a 5 amp driver. I wonder if it’s still a 7135 chip driver. I’m still learning about these.
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
@@hondaaccord8500 that's a nice place to start, 4500 is a neutral tint. Not sure about the driver. Might need to check on BLF forums.
@niconicoo5661
10 ай бұрын
Is there a flashlight which has warm and cool light ?
@DarrenYeoYT
10 ай бұрын
Yes convoy S21F :)
@niconicoo5661
10 ай бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYT thanks
@googlacco
8 ай бұрын
what does the finish feel like
@DarrenYeoYT
8 ай бұрын
a bit like ceramic
@googlacco
8 ай бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYT does it bother you at all
@DarrenYeoYT
8 ай бұрын
@@googlaccoit's quite nice, but it will get dirty easily if you're using it outdoors or in a workshop
@chuckshobby6516
Жыл бұрын
Does the light zoom out & zoom in?
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
No it doesn't, just one set focus with most reflector lights like this.
@DinnerForkTongue
13 күн бұрын
You're thinking of a zoomie, which the S2+ is not. The Convoy Z1 is the only good zoomie I can recommend.
@user-zu8gn4rg7f
18 күн бұрын
Is there any charger included?
@DarrenYeoYT
18 күн бұрын
Nope.
@DinnerForkTongue
13 күн бұрын
No but you can buy one pretty cheapy. I like the Liitokala ones.
@Brakballe
Жыл бұрын
Any temp protection?
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Yes, on 100% it gets hot but steps down slowly. It should do that at 55 deg C.
@cuongnguyentranhuy8117
Жыл бұрын
Did u live in Singapore?
@DarrenYeoYT
Жыл бұрын
Nah Australia
@adisabtu2110
3 ай бұрын
3000K yellow light right?
@DarrenYeoYT
3 ай бұрын
Yeah very warm white
@adisabtu2110
3 ай бұрын
@@DarrenYeoYT thanks
@VandeCristo
Жыл бұрын
White flashlight against a white background is not a bight idea
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