Emisar D2 - TINY 14500 dual channel 519A and UV flashlight!
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Order your Emisar D2 here: intl-outdoor.com
Here is a list I made up a little while ago of things I like to look at with my UV flashlights.
- I find some flowers show amazing colors/patterns that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Check them at night of course.
- My house’s Travertine (Limestone) flooring/tiles act like glow in the dark panels under the UV light. I noticed it first with my 405nm laser. You can draw with the laser on our tile, and it glows green for a few moments. I light paint on my floors with the laser/UV.
- Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) glows a bright blue. Rub a glop of it on your skin, then hit it with the UV light. Draw a secret message with the Vaseline.
- Nyogel 760g (has UV material so you can see where you spread it)
- curing UV resin
- your emitter phosphors on your flashlights (better with optics removed)
- your teeth with most likely glow if you’ve used whitening toothpaste
- Driver’s Licenses
- Bank Cards / Credit Cards
- Passports / Government documents
- anything that is very white/neon. Manufacturers often add fluorescent materials to make these things look bright in sunlight (white garments / paper / teeth whiteners)
- Tonic water (very blue, compare to regular water)
- Some Vitamins
- Chlorophyll (red)
- Scorpions (greenish, check CZcams)
- Antifreeze (added purposely so that auto investigators can track auto accidents)
- some rocks / gemstones
- proteins in bodily fluids (say no more)
- Money (dollars / pesos / euros etc)
- laundry detergent (blue)
- Olive oil glows (orange/red)
- banana spots (blue rings)
- transparent plastics
- some cosmetics
- rock salt / turmeric / honey / ketchup / canola oil
- spot pin-bones in uncooked fish
- whole milk (bright green)
Contents
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00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Size Comparison
02:34 - Weight Comparison
03:14 - Why right angle makes so much sense!
04:50 - The Button
05:36 - Mechanical Lockout
05:59 - Pocket Clip
06:35 - Magnetic Tail (no mouth carry)
07:15 - Aux Lights
09:05 - Head shape is genius
09:40 - High Aux Draw
10:27 - Battery & Charging
12:59 - User Interface
14:38 - Emitter CCT and Tint
19:16 - Beam Shape
20:40 - Lumen Test
23:04 - UV Performance
26:35 - Beamshots
29:59 - Conclusion & Where to get one - Věda a technologie
About the issue with turbo turning on both channels, that'll be fixed soon in new firmware. On some lights it's a feature, while on other lights it's a bug... so new firmware lets the user choose. On a 2-channel light like this, the user can pick anywhere from 1 to 5 different channel modes to rotate through with 3 clicks:
1. channel 1 only
2. channel 2 only
3. both (tied together, can reach 100% power on both simultaneously)
4. both (adjustable blend)
5. both (automatic blend based on ramp level)
On a light configured with white + UV, I'd recommend only having modes 1 and 2 enabled. But on a light with warm white + cool white, it makes more sense to use mode 4 and maybe 5. And on a flood + throw light, I'd recommend enabling 1, 2, and maybe 3. The idea is, no matter what LEDs the user picks, there are appropriate modes available... and the others can be turned off.
Of course, the firmware on older lights can be updated too, if you have a flashing adapter. I'm testing it right now, so the new build should be up soon.
Crazy dude, there’s literally one review on CZcams but thank god it’s this 30+ min long detail filled information fest! Thanks for taking the time to make this one!
Outstanding video, a wealth of info for me, as Im about to order my first Regulated Anduril light, also first Dual channel, and first Hank.
It did not feel too long for me, it was just right considering the wealth of info. I enjoy your presentation style, it feels fast paced, organized, thorough, and very clear. The garage beam comparisons were super informative too.
Two Thumbs Up!👍👍
Glad I could help!
Thank you for the review!
But you should use the pocket clip on it:
- You noticed no mouth use. With the clip on you can bite on the clip (you don't want to bite on metal? Use heat shrink)
- With the clip right under the head ( not as you mentioned at the end) you can clip it to your shirt collar or a shirt front pocket. That way you don't need a head band for handsfree use
- get a fitting rectangular magnet for the clip and use heat shrink tube to secure it. Now you can stick the lamp to metal and point it in any direction. Rotate the lamp in the clip and / or on the magnet it covers a half dome.
Hello Joe, I am with you on collar/shirt pocket, and even think pants pocket or belt could be handy for some tasks. I would never have thought of he heat shrink or magnet solutions, so a huge thank you to you! I am not seeing how the magnet would work, so would you explain a little more, please?
@@katebloggs8243 The magnet ? You insert it inside an heat shrink tube large enough to fit both the magnet and the clip, and you heat them so that the tube tightens and secure the magnet together with the clip. Then you can fix it anywhere as you wish.
thanks for the video. I ordered the D2 in the same configuration, but green housing! It's a great flashlight, in a small footprint. Have also some D4 and D8
It's great to see that the UV out performs the Arkenfeld even with the filter since that was a UV/white light combo I would have picked up if it had a filter.
Thanks, man. That's a great and truly in depth intro (even without anduril ;). My D2 is on its way.
Love it, I've just ordered the same set as you. The UV is a nice added function, and to me the only viable really in a dual-channel light. If only Hank was also doing USB-C charging lights, that would be awesome.. There is no 14500 headlight for now with such an option, and I think it's a shame, so practical to be able to charge our lights anywhere with just a standard charger.
@@AlcoveShadow Listen, I have the MC1, the MC1 Plus, the SV2 Rocket and the VC8 from XTAR, and I maintain what I said. Taking your battery out, searching for a charger, that sucks. The little rubber port from silicone, that I can't seem to loose on my other lights ? Doesn't sucks. Nothing beats the plug-it and ready, unplug-it and ready, always-with-you comfort that a USB-C port on the light gives you. Especially with a 14500 that has a tiny tiny capacity. Obviously, I'm not buying a Hank light out of the blue, and it's not my first Emisar. But to each it's own, if you don't like the ease-of-use of just pluging a cable in the light, and you love to unscrew the super-long thread of the Emisar D2, enjoy it ! I love this light since I have it, but to me it's a pain to keep it charged and ready to go.
Wow, that's a nice light right there. I'm still a bit skittish around unprotected cells, but when I get the guts to fully do my research and give them a go, this bad boy is right at the top of my wishlist.
A protected cell has a little circuit at the top of the wrap that has programming to shut off the cell if it gets too low or the draw is too high.
Anduril has its own low voltage projection built into the driver. And you want the ability to direct drive, which is why you want the cell unprotected. Basically, you’re letting the driver handle it rather than a cheapie circuit inside the battery wrapper.
There's no real need for protected cells in a light that has protection built in. However, you will want to use a Vapcell H10 in a D2 to avoid one downside most other 14500's share with all protected cells; low discharge rate.
@@cheule do you know if protected batteries always shut off when the draw is too high, or do some just cap the draw? I emailed Hank about USB-chargeable batteries and he said he could modify the driver to fit a Lumentop USB-C charging protected battery. I assume he wouldn't have said yes if the light would just shut off under higher modes, but I'm a bit clueless when it comes to these things.
Very enjoyable video mate. I love that Hank released a 14500 light! Didn't realise it was released until I saw this.
My first instinct is to go with the magnet in the tail but in practice it scratches the tail cap really bad so for more fun lights like this I go without the magnet these days. I have a few workhorse right angle headlamps I hard use.
That UV channel puts the D2 much more firmly on my radar... I've got enough red stuff and I'm set for tint/channel ramping stuff, but a small UV in a small Hank light is much more interesting to me.
Interesting he was able to get a reflector being the ZWB2 filter, I expected it to be a UV mule!
Honestly, it’s a great light. So small and lightweight.
The D2 defied a lot of expectations.
Angle light? Okay, there's 14500 headlamps...
Dual-3535 emitters in a 14500 light? Umm... interesting choice....
Putting a reflector behind the ZWB in that tiny head? Okay, that may as well happen...
There's so many things about the D2 that sound weird, but when you actually get one in your hand and see how it all comes together, you realize how truly great this little light is.
Waited until you review it. But knew I want at least 2 of those 😊
I have been waiting for you to review this light for the longest time now. Thank you for finally reviewing it and confirming that I need to order this light!!
I opted out of the first wave because I wanted the impending UV version, which was delayed.
Cheule: “You can get whatever emitters you want for this”
Me: Hank, can you put in a couple of SBT90.2’s in my configuration?
Well, lol. Maybe I meant to say any 3030 or 3535 emitter. Got me there.
Hank : "That is fine, will ship accordingly."
Anyone with a shred of sanity : 😲
Great video, very thorough yet succinct. You have a good clear speaking voice that's easy to understand/ not annoying. Answered questions I had just as they came up. Subscribed.
Cop, bouncer, or security?
I like this setup so much, I think I'm going to buy this light just for the driver and install it in the 18650 custom that I am building.
Thanks for your praise!
I actually usually and almost think that I’ve never taken or put on a pocket clip to any flashlight where I was worried about scratching the anodization. I think maybe I’ve done it with like older beater flashlights that I don’t really care about. I’m kind of like that with certain things if they’re in my collection. I have users that I don’t care what they look like and then I have another category. And I’ve thought about a method of putting those clips on that could either completely eliminate scratches or at least help. If you take straws like drinking straws or the smaller straws that are used for stirring and you put the pointy parts of the scratchy metal into two pieces of a straw because obviously you would have to cut the straw and then you slide the straw with the clip inside of it onto the flashlight, and then you withdraw the straw afterwards with pliers or some thing that you could use to pull them off and so this way the metal would just be dropping down onto the flashlight while you remove the straw instead of you just pushing and scratching the anodization. It’s a hack. I’ve been thinking about trying for a while but I haven’t gotten around to it. If anybody tries it and has good success, let me know. And if for some reason you had trouble getting the straw out, you could probably even cut the straw and worst case scenario you’ll just have to take off the whole thing remove the straw and then you’re just stuck with the problem you had in the beginning.😊
Good tip!
@8:13 LMAO I almost spit my taco.
Even as an enthusiast it’s nice to see the model number on the flashlight. No lanyard hole is better than the dreaded ‘gouging nub’ design seen even on top models!!? - such as on the D4SV2 and K1. The D1/D4V2/D1K design looks sleeker and doesn’t dig into your palm - just by machining the hole further down from the base, thus creating the round flat tail end we all prefer. Just saying. You just sold another Hank light with this D2, the design is quite unique so it’s got to be in the menagerie. There’s just one thing, a good clip, so we can EDC. The narrow bands on these spring-style clips just don’t work, just a bump and you’ve possibly lost your little treasure of a light! You have to go wide and deep bands/channels like Olights’ Baton 3 Pro to get any good retention. I would like to see more clip designs that are cinched between the tube and tailcap with a simple loop à la the KR4. The right length, thickness, color, shape could sell more flashlights IMO. Just saying. Thanks for your thorough, informative work as per usual. Great stuff for a flashaholic. 👍🤟
Thanks for the thoughtful reply!
What a great review 👊
yessss ty!
Nice one mate. I was curious about this light from all the Reddit posts, thanks for the review!
I just got mine! Didn’t realize that it would not come with battery. Will this one from Amazon work? It’s a flat top 14500/750/3.7 v (Velrgt 750mAh Replacement Battery Compatible with Custom Battery Pack 14500/750/3.7V) ??????
Maybe I missed that part - but it would be interesting to know
if the light also works (in emergencies) when using standard 1.2V or 1.5V AA cells (with less power, of course).
3.7v 14500 only
Looks awesome, I think I will have to get one. I'm thinking with such a small optic it would do best with a throwy led like the W1, the trade off would be lumens and color profile with that pick but it should be more useful outdoors. Mules don't do well in large areas.
I use to have a K1 with W1 that could throw a beam a literal mile I believe.
I really prioritize tint and CCT, so W1 isn’t my favorite.
@cheule yea the tint from your video is perfect, the nichia is the best choice for small areas.
The w1 is a real mutt, literally all over the place but it should throw better than any other option.
I also have the dw4 and I gave it dual channel with flood and throw. Works perfect as a headlamp, it's just too heavy.
I wear a headlamp for work, got many armyteks, they just don't have the throw I often need.
Mine should be here in a day or two! Shame I couldn't get cyan though, but 519a and UV is going to be awesome.
I’ve got an D2 with 519a 4500k Floody optic and W1 throw optic
I don’t have a pc only a phone and I can’t see the video you tagged into the video to have turbo not turn on both emitters. Can you perhaps send me the link here? I would really appreciate it!
That's a good combo. How's the throw on the W1? Had you checked?
@@TheGrenadier97 I love it! With the floody optic the 519a is a mini mule and the w1 has a nice throw.
I love my flooders so i don’t have a lot of throwers. This is a nice piece in my collection ;)
I actually think the firmware is perfectly fine for new users one click on one click off and click and hold to ramp up or down. It can be super complicated but it really doesn't have to be and I've given my light to like my kids to try and use and they got it right out the gate so I totally understand where you're coming from but if you break it down it can actually be pretty simple. Just one man's opinion
Hand one of these to a grandparent. They’re confused in minutes. Then calling you in a matter of days “the light only flashes when I hold the button now.”
@@cheule You're probably right. I've had pretty good luck so far with letting people use them but if they accidentally click one too many times they could be in a world of confusion. I personally am just an Anduril lover so, the complexity/posable simplicity, is what I live for. But I do agree there are plenty of amazing UIs. Zebra light is another one that can be considered a little confusing that I love.
I agree about grandparents (and most people) but I really agree with Dario that an Anduril light could be a great gift for a kid! Has all kinds of educational benefits, too, like sneaking spinach into a fruit smoothie, heheh.
You said the button backlight is warm white, but it looks red. Are you sure it is warm white?
Should I get the frosted or spot optic with this light? Looks like you had the spot optic and it's pretty floody
You could always add scotch tape to a spot to diffuse it
I’m trying to separate the UV from 519A. Can you share how you did that?
Chuele, do you do emitter swaps for other people? I have a couple of jetbeams (rrt2 raptor and ko-03) with sst-70 emitters that are very green, especially at lower power settings. Thoughts on what could replace the sst-70 emitters?
I have, but I’ve been so busy lately that I’ll refer you to a good friend instead. Email me on my channel email and I’ll give you his info.
When the auxiliary light is programmed as a battery indicator, can it be set to different colors? For example: yellow for full; orange for half; red for empty. Is it a 3 or 4 light color indicator?
If I were to get the top emitter in a 519A 4000K and the bottom emitter in a 660nm Red, would both emitters have auxiliary lights?
The colors for battery voltage are set. If you wanted to change them, you’d have to recompile the firmware and reflash the hardware.
@@cheule What are the colors set to?
@@cheuleWhat are the lumen output specs?
Bro is casually doxing himself 24:44
I love this light. But sadly with Anduril and without onboard charging it’s a no for me.
Anduril isn’t for everyone, for sure.
I wonder if the head spring could be replaced with a little brass button to allow for button top batteries.
If you look closely when I show the driver side of the head, there is a brass button inside the head spring. And to be sure the spring is all the way compressed when the tail is tightened, and the battery is still barely fitting.
Is there trit shortage again?
It’s not great, but try mixglo.com
Im not a mouth user i put my flashlight under my chin
Your content is goo, but oh my God your audiolevels are all over the place, especially when you shout, it jump scares.
You can even out your audio by using a "compressor".
dont waste your money on hank lights. bad quality and ugly. there are so much better brands and company for cheaper light with better quality and materials.
Ugly is subjective, but saying they are bad quality isn’t true at all. Hank uses superior bins of emitter, and builds them to order. I challenge you to find another brand that allows you to pick exactly what you want for your emitters, drivers, button colors, and ano colors.
What brand do you recommend?
Blasphemy
lol this like looks so cool i want it send it to me please and thank you im sure you can afford another unlike 60 percent of Americans who live pay check to pay check and 30 percent of american dont even have jobs and then the rest are rich like you lol so help the world out and send a poor person one of these light please an thank you