I can't decide between the SFT-25R and SFT-40 emitters. The price difference between them is negligible, and every online article seems to have differing opinions on which one has more throw, spill, etc.
Also, I am indecisive on the colour temperature. 5000K is daylight coloured apparently, while 6500K is cooler (blue tinted) and 3000K is warmer (yellow tinted, only available for SFT-40). I don't like cooler lights, so I guess I will probably go with 5000K (unless 3000K isn't super warm, then maybe that one?)
I am going with the Conway T6 as it's compatible with regular AA batteries (like my IKEA Laddas), but as I understand, lights with built-in charging functions (e.g. Skilhunt EC150) usually don't work with NiMH batteries, only Li-ion 14500 batteries.* I don't think the Conway T6 has that, but I could be wrong. The T6 also cokes in a really unique purple colour!
*small edit: I meant that the charging bits don't always work for NiMH batteries for most flashlights, the light itself would still work. The wording is a little unclear, sorry about that!
Okay, I think that makes sense. So the SFT25R has a more concentrated beam (higher candela) while SFT40 has more lumens but over a larger angle and lower candela. I think I will go with SFT40 then?
Ahh, okay, I think that makes sense! So a high CRI light will make it easier to distinguish contrast between similar colours (e.g. brown on brown).
So should I go with the 3000K light w/ the SFT-40 emitter then? I have normal colour vision and like warmer lights.
3000K does look warm, which some people like and others don't.
How far away do you need to see clearly? The Nichia 519A in 5000K (daytime sunlight) or 4000K (afternoon sunlight) might be a good fit.
Enough to see the path clearly when the environment is dark. I like warm lights, and from your description, it's not super orangey or anything, so I will go with the 3000K! Thanks for all the help!
I can always return the flashlight if I find 3000K to be too warm :D
I'm not sure Convoy takes returns for non-defects. Shipping between China and presumably-not-China for a sub-$20 item just isn't worth it.
Even if they do, Convoy is a small business, not Amazon.
Returns from a local retailer, I'm not buying directly from Convoy.