Emisar D1V2 - Best Mini Thrower?
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Emisar updated the D1, and now it's new. It might just be the best mini thrower flashlight you can get right now, with great build quality, ergonomics, performance, and Anduril. Is it better than the Noctigon KR1? I think so...
Price starts at 38$. This light, a D1V2 with Osram W2 blue (CSLMP1.14) was sent to me free of charge for review by Jackson Lee:
jlhawaii808.com/collections/e...
You can also order the light directly from the creator Hank Wang at intl-outdoor.com/new-emisar-d...
Noctigon KR1:
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(The triple-slot tailcap shown in this video is only available from jlhawaii's store)
This light was sent to me free of charge, but all opinions here are my own. I was not otherwise paid for this video.
If you enjoy Anduril and want to support the creator, consider joining ToyKeeper's official Patreon: / toykeeper
You can also consider joining my own Patreon, though I'm basically just going to steal your money: / luxwad
For more information about these lights, please consider visiting
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TIMESTAMPS:
INTRO: 00:00
Overview: 00:10
Build - What's Different?: 00:53
Tailswitch or Sideswitch?: 01:50
Performance: 02:47
BLUE LED: 03:07
Which Emitter Should You Get?: 03:37
Assessment: 04:11
Music used in this video:
"Smokey Eye" - Cheel
"Ether" - Bobby Renz
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Camera: BMPCC4K
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Auto-Vivitar 35mm f/2.8
Auto Tele-Lentar 135mm f/2.8
Edited in Davinci Resolve Studio 18 - Věda a technologie
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I got an FC40 in one of my D1’s. I kinda got it “just because”. I didn’t have an FC40 in my collection. It was quickly become my favorite light for my nightly runs. I put a little story yesterday on Reddit about how it literally saved my a$$ from getting seriously hurt.
Also I have a W2 blue and green. They are great fun.
I actually saw your post about it, that's awesome it was able to save you like that... Not fun that you needed it to in the first place though 😬
FC40 does seem like a good option, I just personally think B35Am is better, BUT it's like half as bright as FC40 so not as good for that particular application
@@LuxWad B35AM can smoke during turbo so there is a problem. I would avoid using turbo if you plan on getting one.
@@g3force782 I just tested this on my DM11 and it started smoking as well :(
I went with SFT40 and couldn't be happier. It's an excellent midrange thrower, good spill, good hotspot size, it does everything I need in a thrower.
glad to see you putting out more videos recently! its always good just to hear your thoughts on these things (:
Yes! Love it when you have a new video!! And I was just on the site looking at these a moment ago.
Thank you for the awesome review! Loved the comment about the amazing CRI of 0!
You definitely deserve more subscribers. I absolutely love your work, your video are amazing ! Keep it up 😁
Great review as always!
Glad you liked it!
I have the FC-40 for testing. It's incredible. High output and 98 cri with a beautiful beam.
Thanks for this video. This is the LED I wanted to see.
I ended up getting one with W2. Just love the brightness. I doubt this one will be my only one though.
Awesome review 👏
You should make a video on the KR1. I would be so happy if you did this since your videos are my absolute favorites when it comes to flashlights/torches. You always cover everything I would have questions about.
I am glad you enjoy the videos! I don't have any plans to make a dedicated review for the KR1 since I already covered it in the thrower comparison and a bit in this video as well. It will probably show up in some more videos though.
je collectionne les flaslights depuis quelques temps ( moins de 2 ans ) , et je n'avais encore jamais vu ou rapprocher de cette marque avant , mais avec ta vidéo , cela à titillé ma curiosité et je suis donc allé voir le site , et maintenant ? je veux toute la collection emisar 😂
ce que je préfère ?
un énorme choix d'options afin de faire sa flaslight à notre propre goût !
je suis un fan fe thrower flaslight sans le flood bien sûr ,
et le fait de voir que pour chaques modèles le client peut choisir la led préférée de son choix , et ensuite il peut même acheter plusieurs fois la même flaslight , mais avec différentes perles de lampes !
je suis tombé amoureux direct !!!
Tout ça au final pour te remercier de ta superbe vidéo , donc un grand merci à toi , un abonnement à ta chaîne , un pouce bleu bien mérité :)
et je sais que tu aime le bleu maintenant 😂 et moi aussi d'ailleurs 😂
j'ai déjà un quinzaine de sbt90 , mais la avec ce site ‹ je vais m'orienter sur des osram et même me prendre une sft40 ( ma perle de prédilection après sbt90 , j'ai environ 25 lampes avec sft40 )
mais rien que pour le fun , je vais tenter ta w2 bleue , même si cela ne sert strictement à rien , juste pour le fun , ça va me prendre plusieurs semaines avant d'acquérir toute la collection noctigon , mais maintenant je suis super motivé l'ami , je vais aller voir ce que tu proposes dans tes autres vidéos .
Just ordered one of these with B35AM 4500K, excited to try it out in this light. Was considering the GT-40, but I have a few lights with that already that I love, and I heard Hank's bins weren't the best. Excited after owning 5+ D4V2s!
Just throwing this here in case you havent seen it, the B35AM has smoking issues with these drivers - czcams.com/video/0Mdv1BbltAc/video.html
Once you apply the fix though it's an excellent light, I think you'll really enjoy it
The D1v2 and KR1, in 18350 form, are definitely my favorite compact throwers. It's great being able to see things half a kilometer away at night, using a light small enough to forget about until I need it. That said though, I don't need it very often. I spend a lot more time with a KR4 or an old FW3A (back when those were still decent). KR4 with Nichia 219B sw45k emitters is pretty close to perfect for a daily general-use light.
I'm really tempted to pick up a KR4 with some 519as, it looks like a really good EDC option, it might possibly convince me to go back to a tailswitch.
It sucks though that Lumintop ruined the FWs, I really like the design of the FW3a and FW1a, they're nicer to carry than the thick Emisars :/
@@LuxWad I got a DW4 with 519A emitters... and I wouldn't recommend it for a KR4. It makes a floody beam even floodier. That's fine (even desirable) for a headlamp, but not so much for a general-purpose light. Total lumens are a bit higher, but with the floodier beam, it doesn't really look any brighter... it just uses up the battery faster. Also, the tint is unfortunately more green than I hoped, even in the tint-mixed 2700K+5700K version I got. I would have been happier with 219B or two shades of XP-L HI.
Agreed about the FWxA being nicer to carry though. Hank's designs are quite thick and heavy.
I've actually got the DW4 with the 519a in 4500K and I quite like it, but yeah it's really floody. Have you tried the emitters dedomed? Everyone seems to think they beat out the XP-L HI as a nicely tinted Thrower.
I think I might get two 519a KR4s to compare the linear and boost drivers in real use. Maybe I'll try to get a throwier optic too to see how it goes.
Jackson Lee tells me he carries the FW lights with the 7+1 driver, I'd love to do a video comparing the different versions for buyers if I can ever find the time for it
@@LuxWad So many people are still thinking about which driver to go with the 4x 519 in kr4 or d4v2. It is a pity that the large inductor does not fit into the body of these lights and the turbo mode is cutted in half on the boost version of the driver. I wonder if the boost driver is worth the sacrifice or old linear drivers are not that much worse with the battery in real life.
@@LuxWad wait, what? What happens with FW's? What has lumintop done? 🤨
Mine has the W2 green emitter. Very Cool.
Absolutely love your work and all the information you’ve provided which battery would you recommend for this D1 mini thrower?
- Bought the Molicel 21700 P42A 4200mAh 45A Battery for my D4K1 and I works great. Thanks! 👌🏻
Glad you like the videos! For the D1 I use a Molicel M35A, it provides a high capacity and enough current to power this light.
If you happen to go with an SBT90.2, I would recommend the Molicel P28A for lots of current for that LED.
just got mine this Tuesday, with the SBT 90.2. Light Saber! SFT 40 may have been the better option as EDC light. I wanted the 4000 lumen max spill, so it works as EDC. But it's a doubling in price.
SBT90.2 is such a fun LED! I like that it has a wider spill, it's not bad for EDC if you can shell out the extra cash for it
@@LuxWad the cash is aching, but it's a fantastic light.
May get my EDC substituting the D4V2 which I have with the W2 for a little throw and SST20 for little more flood.
is there stabilization?😊
You’ve convinced me to get myself my first ever enthusiast flashlight which was a D4V2. And I absolutely love it. I’ve never carried something everyday like this besides my phone and wallet. But now I’m compelled to get this D1 Mini. My first throw light. Now I’m torn as to what emitter to opt for. Im wanting good CRI and high output. What would be the best option for me?
That's a bit tricky, If you want good cri and throw there's not much you CA get for this light, B35AM and GTFC40 are much floodier than the other options, and SST20 throwy and high-CRI but much dimmer.
For high output and throw, the SFT40 is great, but color is poor. I prefer the XP-L HI or W2, XP-L HI is the most balanced. You can't go wrong with those three
This is to light up things far away. Color accuracy doesn't really matter on a thing 500 meters away
Sbt90.2
@@CVholik or even 50 m to a 100 m away.
i have 2 of these, one in SFN 60 6000K and one in SNF60 3000k and the 3000k is such a nice walking light next to my DT8 with all W2s
Awesome review as always! Looking to pick one up as well. I’ve got a d4v2 in w2/xpl hi and a dt8 also in xpl hi, so I’m thinking I’ll try out a 519A in 3500k for this guy.
What do you think about the 519A, specifically in a thrower like this? Looking to use once in a while in my edc, so good usability would be nice.
Thanks for the high quality stuff you put out!
I'm a bit mixed on 519a for this light, it's an excellent LED but because it's not as bright on its own I would still prefer the XP-L HI. The domed Nichia in here would be a nice balanced beam though
@@LuxWad I have both and (outside of tint- because I ordered a warmer 519 dedome) I don't see much difference in the beams. The shape is the same on a wall and in the woods. The XPL-HI might look a touch brighter but not much. I forgot to check the lights on my Opple before I left for vacation, so I don't have comparative numbers right now. I can say that after side by side comparing the lights in use at the lake, they seem quite similar. The XPL-HI is a bit brighter and quite nuetral (just above bbl based on my eye. Will confirm in a few days) where as, the 519 has more tint options, higher CR, and gets nice and rosey (below BBL) when dedomed.
Now they have D1K. 21700. The D1 killer!
ist me again :D, coming form the dm11 review, i watched yesterday.
ok, this looks perfect. i will buy one. But i am new to
Undrill UI. (the 30 min video about it, that i have watched, was 1 year old ,and was very scarry/complicated)
Is it easy to change the lumenmodes : low mid high, like on a "normal" lamp. or do i have to do crazy buttonclick combos, only to cicle through the lumen levels?
Because i dont want to buy a lamp, where i am not able to handle the interface :P
It's really pretty simple, operating the light like normal is very easy. Changing the settings is more complicated however, you'll need to follow a guide to do it right and it might take a bit of practice, but it's pretty easy to get the hang of and you can easily reset the light if you mess something up. I think you'll like it once you try it ;)
What color is the switch button in the d1 emisar video?
Blue or cyan? Looks attractive
This is the blue switch
I think most prefer tail switch, u can find it quickly when needed
Will you be making a video on the dm11? Very interested in making that my next light but haven’t pulled the trigger.
Yes, however it's been a complicated review and I did a poor job scheduling so I don't know when it will be ready. I do plan on a full review for it though
@@LuxWad looking forward to your thoughts!
Idk if you are still looking at these comments but did you get this light with the blue switch led or the cyan switch led? I can't tell from the video but I wanna get the same setup as yours because that W2 blue is insane. I also noticed that sometimes when you turn the D1 on the switch led turns off, but sometimes it stays on. Why does that happen?
This is the blue switch LED, which operates the same as all Anduril switch lights - it's low when on, until the light reaches a certain level where it switches to high.
The KR1 is my favorite light. I doubt this side switch will take me away.
Definitely light saber material. 😁
I was thinking about getting the MAO D1K with W2 deep blue. Do you think the cyan or blue button would match the beam better?
The Blue button is a much better match for that emitter that's what this light has
Unfortunately, lights with the B35AM LED seem to be overdriving them and causing the emitter to smoke on Turbo. I have tested this on my DM11 and others have had this issue with the D1. A fix is described in this video: czcams.com/video/0Mdv1BbltAc/video.html
The D1 is currently at $28 base price!
It's an awesome value at that price!
These reviews keep hurting my wallet... Just got my D1v2 with Osram W1, and a D1K with XHP 70.3 in 4000k! The XHP with its orange peel reflector is fantastically useful outdoors, and the W1 is just plain fun!
Does it come with a battery? If not, what would you recommend? Thank you!
It does not, I recommend picking up a flat-top 18650 such as the Molicel M35A from a reputable li-ion retailer. I recommend 18650batterystore.com or illumn.com
Recommendation for a good mountaineering flashlight please.
What specific characteristics are you looking for in a mountaineering light?
@@LuxWad @LuxWad water-resistant, around 10 hrs battery life (continues use for 6+ hrs), flood beam (optional- adjustable to spot), button at back (optional). Needs to be quite bright as that is our only light source when trekking in jungle or climbing mountains at night. We like it at night, its more fun.
Nice video but I have a question. This video inspired me to order one but I got the red led sst20 and my one doesn’t throw very far and also doesn’t show a beam like yours does is my battery bad or I got the wrong emitter?
Red just isn't very bright, in fact it's the dimmest LED color as the human eye is not very sensitive to red light. It also does not display a strong beam as the longer wavelengths cut through ariel particulates more effectively.
@@LuxWad oh no! I should have done more research! Do you know if hank lights does emitter swapping? Or flashlight return? His website doesn’t say much and I don’t want to offend hank from my mistake haha.thanks for responding btw
Lol no worries. I would just email Hank and ask if you can swap it out/get a refund or send it back to get e new emitter. He's very responsive but being so far away makes those kinds of things difficult, he will likely offer to sell you a new light at reduced cost, and then you can sell the red one. You may be able to send it back but might have to pay shipping.
Alternatively, you can ask around r/flashlight and budgetlightforum.com, there are members there that will be happy to help you out with an emitter swap or potentially even a trade.
@@LuxWad bro u are so helpful thanks so much. I’ll shoot hank an email I suppose it wouldn’t hurt. Keep making ur videos too good stuff!
How do you feel this compares to a d4sv2? I got one of those with w2's and a 26800 but want something fun to mess with that has a blue emitter and there isnt an option for the d4sv2 to use blue leds. Not a drop down anyways. Im tryna build a baby light saber.
You can get the blue emitters in the D4SV2 if you email Hank contact@intl-outdoor.com
Practically speaking, I think the D4S is far superior to the D1, but the D1 is a better dedicated thrower and is of course more portable. For a lightsaber, I would go with this D1V2
@LuxWad it wasn't going to take much but damn right you've convinced me
What did you end up getting, and is the force with you?
@@Pre-Expatriate a w2 blue d1, w2 blue k1 and a w4 pro tac xD
I want a dual channel torch with at least one warm channel i was thinking of getting one floody warm light and one thrower for ceiling bouncing what emitters would you recommend ?
You're asking for emitter recommendations for a single dual-channel light? I think 519a for flood and W1 for throw is ideal.
@@LuxWad my girlfriend hates white light so i was looking for a similar combination but with cct 3000 and lower? I was thinking sst20 2700 with 219bt 2700 or 3500?
That could be a good combo. I recommend 519a over 219b for flood. You can also get W1 amber for something super warm and very throwy.
@@LuxWad i just wanted to thank you i went with your recommendation and it works well for what i wanted it for.
Which is the one at 4:02? Is it the B35AM or the GT-FC40?
That's still the W2
@@LuxWad Thanks man
What switch color is that?
Blue
No USB-C charging? That’s a deal killer.
I get why this can be an inconvenience if you are taking a single light on a trip. I will say that I never use the USB charging in lights at home. My standalone chargers are faster and more precise. I think they will be better for the batteries over their lifetime. If I'm going on a trip, I rarely bring just one light and I usually bring one light that has usb charging and use it if I need to top off any other cells until I can get to my standalone.
As these lights are targeted at enthusiasts and not general users it's better that they don't have charging ports, most enthusiasts don't care much for them so this saves money and makes the light smaller.
lol you spelt "CSLMP1.14" instead of PM1
sorry my grammar natzee mode is on
Ugh I can never avoid the typos