Could you try split screen also, so that we can see the various lights at the same time?
@DocOnHoliday865 жыл бұрын
Having a picture of the flashlight with it's corresponding beamshot is a great idea. It helped a lot with my understanding of the product. Having the light's name would also be a plus.
@TexasAce5 жыл бұрын
Yes, pictures would help a lot. Even knowing flashlights fairly well, I don't even try to remember the model numbers for most lights.
@nw76965 жыл бұрын
Yup, good idea to show the light for a few seconds! 😊👍🏻
@lorriecarrel99624 жыл бұрын
The picture in the corner is a good idea but your videos are great and I have never had not one complaint,I swear bud you are the best at what your doing,nobody tops you
@LRJ885 жыл бұрын
It helps a fair bit being able to see the light on-screen when you do the beam shots, it helps you focus on the vid as well instead of trying to remember which light was what model number.
@dubv69025 жыл бұрын
Yes, a picture/name of light being used is very helpful
@ChristIsKing217r685 жыл бұрын
I really like how you put a picture of each light at the bottom of the screen while shining that particular light. That's honestly the only way I can get which one you're shining.
@sonnymontigny71944 жыл бұрын
I like the pics at the bottom. Gives extra visual of which one you"re using. 👍
@smithtech22105 жыл бұрын
If you're video editing software has the option, white text with a black outline so it can be read regardless of the background video brightness or color.
@FLASHAHOLIC_TV5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see Matt Smith stroke it on screen too.
@lrodd2475 жыл бұрын
@@FLASHAHOLIC_TV What?? You're gay? I mean it's cool if you are but I always thought that was your girl when you enter the " dangerous place" in your vids😅
@FLASHAHOLIC_TV5 жыл бұрын
@@lrodd247 No lol, though if Matt isn't familiar with photoshop it'll seem an odd comment.
@lrodd2475 жыл бұрын
@@FLASHAHOLIC_TV Oh, got it! 😅 Keep up the good work you do as well! 👍
@Vekselbass5 жыл бұрын
Picture in the corner is a super idea! Thank you for your videos, i always watch them with great pleasure.
@jmv20155 жыл бұрын
It does help ! I'm glad you placed that little extra info with the pic of the light for us. Thanks !
@GeorgeTorres4 жыл бұрын
I love that you have a picture of the light in the video frame
@MrAngeline113 жыл бұрын
DM70 is very impressive and performs as advertised. Very happy 👍
@ashe18c205 жыл бұрын
Yes please add a picture of the light. It helps a lot.
@davidlabedz20464 жыл бұрын
The DM 70 does better than the FW3A. I could see the FW3A step down quickly. The DM70 stayed in turbo and appeared to have greater throw and more spill. Nice lights! The insert pic of the light being used is a great idea.!!!!
@rengar565 жыл бұрын
I really like the picture of the flashlight your testing. Nice improvement if you ask me. strong work bud.
@JL-qo7cs5 жыл бұрын
That DM 70 is impressive as a floody light. Good video, as usual. Good humor man. They looked sort of big.
@williamjohnson74145 жыл бұрын
I would rather see the name in the corner rather than a picture. Great review as usual, THANKS!
@deevsv67745 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt! I like the idea of adding a picture of the light, as well as adding the name written beside the picture. One of the things that I am looking for in flashlight reviews that I usually don't find easily available is the brightest sustained mode (that doesn't thermal throttle). I don't really care how many lumens a light puts out if that number is going to decrease within the first few minutes of use. I would really appreciate it if that were a metric added to your already fantastic reviews! Thanks!
@Yaxez5 жыл бұрын
Illustrations are always nice 👍
@uniquesoundsolutions5 жыл бұрын
Good review. Thx for taking time to do this. Your review is just fine. I respect that you took the time to do. My EDC is a Nitecore MH 20. 1000 lumens. Wow thats alot of light for that size.
@audiogek5 жыл бұрын
As I'm not a real flashaholic I only know a few by name so the small picture in the corner really helps. And I never watch things like this(stuff I buy where visuals are the most important) on a small screen so you could even make it smaller.
@ThatOneDude3244 жыл бұрын
Good job with the flashlight comparison, itll be even better if you can take a picture or screenshot all of the lights at the same place to show the wide beam and its focus and put it side by side
@jimmyross16725 жыл бұрын
and yes put up the lights when you show us the beam please
@bobmellon5 жыл бұрын
Dude you deserve more subs, some of the best flashlight content on here
@shane74brown5 жыл бұрын
Yes on the corner picture. As always love the videos man. You do an outstanding job.
4 жыл бұрын
YES the photos help, but you need to keep the name caption up there too. What to do in 2 simple steps... 1. Show a full screen shot of the flashlight for a few seconds, right as you say the name while you're introducing the model in the narration. 2. Show the model name caption at the bottom of the screen and keep it there the whole time that model is being demonstrated. This is a concise and easy way to make it clear which flashlight is which in terms of performance. Thanks for the reviews, and... Good lux!
@frankbiz5 жыл бұрын
It helps a great deal. Super idea. 👍🏻
@NewZonaRides5 жыл бұрын
What I do is just put text on the screen when I am comparing different lights. After that it is simple to just copy paste the text over and over for me. That would work for pictures too but it would be more trouble I think.
@mnp40c895 жыл бұрын
Yes a picture and price in the corner with specs would be a great help! I have recently become a flashlight enthusiast, and would like to see a video of the best budget throwers with high candela! Or even one for pricier throwers would be nice. I current have a $150 Olight Seeker 2 pro, and a Convoy M3 $38, and actually like my convoy a lot more! The olight is a more precision build, and love the strobe feature as well as easy magnetic charging, but the light output of the M3 seems better! Love the vids man, keep them coming!
@mnp40c895 жыл бұрын
I may do a video comparison myself between the seeker 2 pro and convoy m3, just to help folks out
@annikagoodwin44865 жыл бұрын
Great video, Matt. I am consistently impressed by the amount of work your videos represent and their professional quality!
@SY_Vlog245 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that little pict at the corner of the screen.. Damn FW3A.. my next BLF flashlight that i must own 🤪
@sreekumarUSA5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Matt.
@alexheffernan9085 Жыл бұрын
I am very familiar with the names of the flashlights, but the pictures were extremely easy to follow when watching on my PC.
@keredrellit39925 жыл бұрын
The DM70 is awesome! I want, I want I want!
@mhsvz67354 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another excellent review! Yes the photos in the corner definitely help.
@tallat88885 жыл бұрын
picture of light and model number would be good.
@flyonbyya5 жыл бұрын
I’m a big fan of the brightest, shortest and thinnest possible 18650 light. Throw isn’t a particular requirement. So far...the best I’ve bought to date that meet that general requirement is the D4 and SC64. If I can’t carry a light without knowing g it’s in my pocket...it’s not ideal for edc.
@johnfunk82005 жыл бұрын
flyonbyya Emisar D4 is what you are looking for. It’s incredible at such a small size. They make a D4S also which is twice as powerful but larger in size. Alternatively there is the Olight SR1 or the SR2 both quite small but powerful.
@tiendaforense4 жыл бұрын
This guy is the Picasso of flashlights
@zacharyallawos28585 жыл бұрын
And word on the new Acebeam K75? Looks to have an LED that we havent seen before pushing over 1.5 million candela at 6300 lumens
@user-cx2bk6pm2f4 жыл бұрын
Matt !!! Yes corner pictures !!!
@brentjones99614 жыл бұрын
Right angle headtorches please Matt, you're the best
@k1ngh00p5 жыл бұрын
Yes fan of the picture in the corner!! Great videos man, keep up the good work!!
@Nickerian915 жыл бұрын
Have had tons of imalent lights and all of them are amazing except the water resistance is bs.. They leak in the glass and buttons. They do survive of its sweetwater but any salt water is going to ruin them. Got 9x hr70 (3 broken by salt water not submerged) 4x dt70 (1 broke by salt water, charging port broken on 1) 1x dt35 (broke water) 2x rt 70 (both broke rusted under the button by having salt water on ur fingers) None submerged just have people living by the ocean and having wet hands/in boats. Reason i have so many is since we have people guarding at night
@NewZonaRides5 жыл бұрын
Isn't so many broken lights a testament to how crappy they are? After maybe 3 why not search for a more durable light for the application? Just curious. I have never seen someone say how great a light is by listing a metric crap ton of broken examples.
@Nickerian915 жыл бұрын
@@NewZonaRides the lights are great aslong as u dont use them around salt water which they should withstand with ip65. While i dont live in the province we use them daily at work without any issues. Hr 70 is my daily drive and i havent found any other light to compete with it (as a headlamp)
@DinnerForkTongue5 жыл бұрын
I'd just get a few Acebeams for what you're spending on those Imalents.
@Nickerian915 жыл бұрын
@@DinnerForkTongue havent checked all of them but the once i checked before i went with imalent didnt have any inbuild charger and didnt come with batteries (main reason i started with imalent) All new models of imalent have magnetic charger (had issue with 1of the one with micro usb dt35 before it compleatly broke)
@DinnerForkTongue5 жыл бұрын
@@Nickerian91 Ah, I think I get it. Althrough personally, if convenient rechargeability is a factor I'd go for micro USB rechargeable cells themselves. That way none of the integrity of the light's host (drop resistance, waterproofing, etc.) is compromised.
@Rodzilla53325 жыл бұрын
Of course it helps.
@justsenditbro5 жыл бұрын
Love the picture of the light idea because I screenshot the beam shots then choose which one I like most lol
@brianparshall82315 жыл бұрын
Yes I think it would help a great deal a lot of the time I hear you say the name of a flashlight but not the manufacturer some times its hard to rundown a light you want to buy so I think it would help
@rag_man6735 жыл бұрын
Using the red light on the side of you flashlight to find your flashlight while camping. 🤣
@jimmyross16725 жыл бұрын
ive always wanted a convoy c8 but i cant afford it i know its cheap but i always have something else i have to spend my money on like cat food and stuff to servive witch sucks because i really want a convoy flashlight well i hope you have a wonderful day sir god bless you and keep up the great videos
@NewZonaRides5 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of those myself and after I ordered it almost a month ago it will finally arrive today.
@nicekid95935 жыл бұрын
ditch the 🐈 go for the flashlight it'll be your bestest friend on the night
@DinnerForkTongue5 жыл бұрын
The non-plus C8 should go at a good price currently, and its reflector size and internals are the exact same as the C8+. I have one and I love it.
@NewZonaRides5 жыл бұрын
@@DinnerForkTongue Really? Now I have to get the C8 to compare it.
@DinnerForkTongue5 жыл бұрын
@@NewZonaRides David Sunshine, reliable Convoy reviewer, took measurements when I asked. Still, do it if you wish, another Convoy in your collection is never a bad thing :^3
@survivalist98185 жыл бұрын
Dm70 is nice. Thx Matt. Love the sounds of nature you got in your area.
@OneWheelMan5 жыл бұрын
I like the pictures. especially helpful for lights I'm not previously familiar with.
@GMoney-ks9up3 жыл бұрын
The FW3A will always have a place in my flashlight arsenal but, wow.. That DM70 and 35 are insane. Imalent’s are the cadillac but, Im big of the Wowtac A4 V2 and Coast XP11R fan.. Coast put out some high quality gear. My head lamp pushes like 2000 lumens!
@user-fy3pz5ew7j3 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt! Your videos are funny and specific at the same time! Yes, it would nice to edit some pictures and split screens but no if you 're gonna lose your flow! The lights behind you make you more pro but not too much! Don 't listen to anyone and keep going! I bought acebeam l17 and I want also a strong flooder without hot spot. Your suggestion?
@jabba09755 жыл бұрын
Picture helps because you can then move quickly forward and back through the video to compare lights. Thanks!
@patrickcallahan15855 жыл бұрын
I also like the small picture with the beam test
@larryprimm52043 жыл бұрын
You do need a comparison screen, but the dm70 hands down
@Billfish574 жыл бұрын
That noise in the back yard sounds like the laser guns in the 1950's "War of the Worlds" movie. Keep your eyes peeled, they follow motion.
@jadz684z5 жыл бұрын
Yes please add the picture iam terrible with letters and numbers (aka dyslexic) and forget what numbers/letters with what light
@ModernDayTemplar6065 жыл бұрын
We sure have came a long way. I still can’t get over the Beam on that little cheap Coast Inspection light.
@bryanrothe42455 жыл бұрын
I think a split screen would be the best way for us to see the comparison of two flashlights
@kyleorrko5 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you've never done any reviews on Olight Flashlights? Im sure you've had to have heard of them right? Also, the pics help alot! Thanks and hopefully you and Olight can get together soon. I have 4 of them and imo there very reputable and top shelf flashlights, but would love your opinion.
@TopDog87625 жыл бұрын
YES please, any information about whichever light is currently in the shot is very helpful. A thumbnail, a word label (Caption) on the screen anything is helpful. Thanks
@JasonWW20005 жыл бұрын
I knew 4500 lumen was not going to be real. No boosted xhp70.2 light has really gotten over about 3600 lumen. Thanks for the confirmation.The user interface seems really good and the size is way smaller than I thought.
@charlesblack21255 жыл бұрын
I would like to see the flashlight name and thanks for keeping your videos clean.
@metaljew44565 жыл бұрын
@Charles Black; Why is it important to you if he keeps the videos clean or not? Are you a Jesus freak or something? If he wants to drop an F-Bomb because of some lying China crap I wanna know.
@charlesblack21255 жыл бұрын
@@metaljew4456 Being a Christian is part of it but since I enjoy these reviews and flashlights in general, I would like to share these videos with family, friends and my kids and not worry about having to filter bad language. I agree about hating on the cheap junk that's out there but I like knowing "why" they're garbage. I don't think we need certain language to express our hatred for exaggerated outputs and "dollar store" quality flashlights.
@metaljew44565 жыл бұрын
@Charles Black; Sorry for the harsh reply by me. You could have blasted me and I would have deserved it. I definitely dig this guys channel and I am new to it. I am obsessed with LED ANYTHING and especially 🔦 flashlights. I have about 50 in the collection at the moment but as we all know that # will increase. I want one so powerful that it can start a 🔥 Fire! Have you seen those lasers?? I believe the brightest one I have is 2000 lumens. How about you? How obsessed are you? Do we need to start a AA group? No! It would not be limited to only flashlights that take double AA batteries.
@charlesblack21255 жыл бұрын
I can't say I have 50, not yet, but what I do have is quality. Starting a fire with one is my goal too. It will come it handy while camping ;)
@simonross14845 жыл бұрын
love your work matt, the maglite upgrade is awesome i got from you ! Glad to see you reviewed the big LED LENSER MT18 ....... hope you liked it Great vid on the DM70 Keep up the good work.
@azmiqasem85565 жыл бұрын
I.m very interested with the mag.lite...is there a new production from mag.lite...is it still the best production of lights...torches..
@larryprimm52043 жыл бұрын
You do need a comparison screen, but the dm70 wins hands down
@wongchiliek12624 жыл бұрын
Is that your flashlight collection in the background ?? Wow...
@joeframo33473 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt great video thanks for sharing
@Jwdude1234 жыл бұрын
This guy is a little crazy. And I like that.
@Rodzilla53325 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see some Klarus reviews by line. XT, RS, GT, etc.
@ikhwanulfikribest5 жыл бұрын
Please review blf q8.
@prototype3a5 жыл бұрын
No press and hold to turn on at low? :-/ Otherwise the DM70 looked interesting. A small inset picture of the flashlight isn't a bad idea but it might be good to add some sort of commonly available object to the photo for scale.
@practicalguy9735 жыл бұрын
My friend got the DN35 and I was shocked that it also did not have a hold for ultra low mode. the DN versions also have a really bad button design that makes it near impossible to feel and press in the dark.
@user-cx2bk6pm2f4 жыл бұрын
You may be the coolest dude on KZbin. Keep goin man!
@practicalguy9735 жыл бұрын
Nice review Matt. I'm not a fan of that long battery or spinning rattling switch. 21700s are long enough as it is, not fitting most good chargers is not good. I would only use USB charging in a pinch. My Acebeam T27 has USB-C charging built into the flashlight and a normal sized 21700. I think that's a better smarter use of that large battery cell. Also My friend has a couple of Imalent, the DN35 and RT35 and they both under-perform. Similar to the lumen measurement you got always a couple hundred less lumens than claimed. I also dont like the strobe is so deep into the groups, imagine trying to tell the animal or criminal to wait a second while you double tap to turbo and double tap again to strobe, lots to go wrong fumbling around in a pressure situation. No moonlight mode sucks which the DN series lacks also. For the price I'm staying away, I'm sticking with Acebeam as it outperforms rather than underperforms.
@watercarepro96104 жыл бұрын
I think just having the name of the flashlight in bigger letters / numbers would be better then a pic of the flashlight, I was watching this video while walking my dog and I couldn't make out the pic anyway, but the name of the flashlight I would have been able to.... that's just my opinion.
@chrischeltenham5 жыл бұрын
I find the picture of the light is helpful but as others have mentioned having the name would also be helpful. I really enjoy your video's :-)
@themiwoodsman72225 жыл бұрын
Great review and comparison i do like the pic of the light as its being shown good idea atb john
@nitro33075 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, could you please review the Acebeam W30, and also what are your opinions about the up-and-coming LEP (Laser excitation phosphor) technology for use in future flashlights? Love your channel, by the way.
@mannixjohnson5975 жыл бұрын
*If you like the W30, you might at least consider the possibility that before too long, it would seem rather likely that someone will point one at a plane or something as serious -- and the result could be -- one day -- some sort of restrictions or regulations on them. About 2 years is my estimate until we hear some sort of disturbing media report about the misuse of an LEP light. Maybe less than 2 years. No decent flashlight enthusiast would do such a thing, but someone of another ilk certainly will. When it does happen, the media will probably NOT name the Acebeam in their report, I would hope. But they'll call the technology "an imminent danger to the public." I can hear it now...*
@Manic97LP5 жыл бұрын
Mannix Johnson I recommend the Acebeam W10 anyways. The W30 has a too much „laser-like“ beam. On distances under 500 meters, it is so bright that you even can’t see at what you are shining with your flashlight. The W10 has a beam with a higher diameter and is much more useful. And also not a danger for airplanes due to its beam distance of only 1000 meters.
@jtr29234 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah that helps!!!
@benbraceletspurple91084 жыл бұрын
I want the picture or the title of the light to stay on for the duration the light is used. I know frame fiting is tough but you know.
@ilovehotdogs1257904 жыл бұрын
the pictures help!
@cgoad5 жыл бұрын
I like the picture, but I'd prefer make and model in a simple typeface. As for the 2 flashlights under review, I like both of them from what I can see. I would prefer a tighter beam on the DM70 though.
@sawdust69685 жыл бұрын
yes the model and a pic would be great thanks
@simonci51774 жыл бұрын
Imalent VS olight beam, can you compare, please
@vinnycunt50764 жыл бұрын
I have the DM80 "32,000 Lumens" but now I need something smaller 😂 The dm70 looks very promising.
@The570Experience5 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of powertac Flashlights...ever test any?...they make a single 18650 light that puts out 4800 lumens it's called the warrior g4
@satsuinohado41055 жыл бұрын
Yes it helps,also does the high lumen decrease throw a little or is it just the reflector? Or is it just a blinding effect of the flood?
@Lumencraft-5 жыл бұрын
Yes the XHP35 HI has 500kcd beam distance while the XHP70.2 has a 235kcd beam distance.
@JasonWW20005 жыл бұрын
The DM70 uses a very big led. This is why it's so bright, but a big led is hard to focus into a narrow beam. That is why it does not travel as far a distance. Everything has tradeoffs.
@benbraceletspurple91085 жыл бұрын
Better job this time Imalent
@gordoneaton5644 жыл бұрын
Captions in the corner rather than picture.
@kennedy679515 жыл бұрын
Here is my problem with lights and a question or two for you. All these lights and there are a ton of them on the market. Most are way out of budget for me and, most likely for a lot of other viewers looking for good light source. Can you cut through all the bull and tell us what is the best LED lights from head lights to hand held lights that are cheap and long lasting? Also, you really don't get into how long the batteries really last under full load. Can you also tell us who makes the best batteries at the cheapest price and where to buy? Could you say if it would be better to make your own light source? If so, where would you buy all the parts needed for the build including plastic or glass lenses or light amplifiers? I would like for you to do a show over UVC, UV and INFERRED lighting. Is this possible for you too do? Thank you mate. 'I do enjoy your video's.
@Lumencraft-5 жыл бұрын
A rock solid low cost good quality all around light in my opinion is Convoy S2+ . On full power you will get a little over an hour run time if you use 3500ma cell. Shop at lillumn.com or mtnelectronics.com for batteries. 100% of the batteries they sell are genuine. If you go with the S2+ because the current load is only 3000ma basically good quality 18650 is fine to use in that light. The S2+ also has low voltage protection so you could use an unprotected cell if you want. It will fit most protected cells if you dont want.
@kennedy679515 жыл бұрын
@@Lumencraft- Now that's a review. Down to earth and to the nittygriddy of things. Thank you mate.
@kennedy679515 жыл бұрын
@@Lumencraft- Do you have another place to shop than lillumn.com? This site does not exist anymore. Could not get it to come up from google. Thank you for your time mate.
@JasonWW20005 жыл бұрын
It's illumn.comThere is not really any "best" light. There are many lights for many needs. It might be best to go to a forum like BLF.com and look around.
@informedcitizen86875 жыл бұрын
The lights are cool but what's with all that racket you have going on in your backyard.
@annikagoodwin44865 жыл бұрын
I think maybe you are referring to all the katydids making the racket. They are tremendously noisy at night.
@littleacorn984 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your reviews 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠
@JP-db7wo5 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Bushnell Pro 400 flashlight and it takes two CR123A lithium ion batteries. Is there a rechargeable battery that i can use instead?
@JasonWW20005 жыл бұрын
How does this help?
@JP-db7wo5 жыл бұрын
@@JasonWW2000 are you asking me or the guy that left the other comment?
@JasonWW20005 жыл бұрын
It should be obvious. I'm asking the guy who posted a nonsensical answer. Did you see his link? It has nothing to do with your question. It helps no one. Plus, why would I ask if a question helps? I'm sorry. I thought everything was clear.
@jyesucevitz4 жыл бұрын
you kinda coasted right over that 1300l lumen discrepancy between listed and actual lumen. any thoughts?.
@picklewiickle.15835 жыл бұрын
yes better with pictures
@jthunderstudios79695 жыл бұрын
Yes picture please!
@blake_00075 жыл бұрын
Yes that helps
@WILLIAMPERRELLI5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the pic and the name!
@nonjaninja49044 жыл бұрын
Could you review the Dorcy 1000 lumen wide beam flashlight? It's like 50 bucks and has up to a 220 degree beam. No real good reviews on it on here. Amazon has the 850 lumen version for like 30 bucks. Seems like it would be a good trekking light, aside from the so-so battery life.