Zebralight confusion??

[mbkingshane]

Ok so I just ordered my 1st Zebralight. I purchased a h600f mk iii. Wanted a good headlamp for hunting and loading my outdoor woodstove. Is it just me or is buying a zebralight like the most confusing light purchase or what? Granted I'm new the the light scene. In saying that they seem to have so many models in so many different configurations. I simply got tired of trying to figure out what all the letters and numbers mean? So does someone own this light? Will it serve my purposes well? I will also use it for camping, bushcraft and hiking. Maybe an extra added light in conjunction with the handlebar light on my bicycle. Thanks for any help from people more knowledgeable than I. Which is not very.

 

[A-MAC]

H600 is the model number.
The "f" is for a more floody beam vs one with a defined hotspot, usually the lens is frosted or stippled to achieve this.
MKiii, is for Mark 3 or the third iteration (version 3) of the H600.

In place of the "f" there could be nothing which would be the more defined beam or a "w" with the more defined beam but in a more neutral white vs a cool white light color.

 

[seeverscpa]

W signifies the neutral white which is a warmer light. These also come in the HI version to further confuse the matter. So I have the SC600 MKiii HI - WTF right? Lol.

 

[mbkingshane]

W signifies the neutral white which is a warmer light. These also come in the HI version to further confuse the matter. So I have the SC600 MKiii HI - WTF right? Lol.

LOL yes I guess so. I think mine is the cool white version. I wanted the neutral but ended up with the cool........ I think?

 

[mbkingshane]

H600 is the model number.
The "f" is for a more floody beam vs one with a defined hotspot, usually the lens is frosted or stippled to achieve this.
MKiii, is for Mark 3 or the third iteration (version 3) of the H600.

In place of the "f" there could be nothing which would be the more defined beam or a "w" with the more defined beam but in a more neutral white vs a cool white light color.

Thanks you sir. I'll get this figured out yet. If you could own 1 zebralight, what would it be?

 

[A-MAC]

Thanks you sir. I'll get this figured out yet. If you could own 1 zebralight, what would it be?

If you go back to their website and look at some of the other "f" models they show the frosted lens better. I am more a fan of AA EDC lights and I am not a fan of neutral white. Cool white typically gives you higher output and I find the color more pleasing to my eyes. Look at the same light with a CREE vs a Nichia emitter, CREE LEDs in production lights usually produce cool colors and Nichia 219 A or B typically give you the natural white. As for which one I would have, I like the SC52 and SC5, both take AA batteries, both come in cool white and both put out an amazing amount of light for a thing not much bigger than a Chapstick.

 

[mbkingshane]

If you go back to their website and look at some of the other "f" models they show the frosted lens better. I am more a fan of AA EDC lights and I am not a fan of neutral white. Cool white typically gives you higher output and I find the color more pleasing to my eyes. Look at the same light with a CREE vs a Nichia emitter, CREE LEDs in production lights usually produce cool colors and Nichia 219 A or B typically give you the natural white. As for which one I would have, I like the SC52 and SC5, both take AA batteries, both come in cool white and both put out an amazing amount of light for a thing not much bigger than a Chapstick.

Thanks so much for your knowledge. I purchased a maratac copper aa light and like it a bunch. But I am finding everytime I need a light I need my hands. So I think a headlamp is best suited to my needs. I just processed a deer last night in the field. It was a pain without a hands free light.

 

[A-MAC]

Thanks so much for your knowledge. I purchased a maratac copper aa light and like it a bunch. But I am finding everytime I need a light I need my hands. So I think a headlamp is best suited to my needs. I just processed a deer last night in the field. It was a pain without a hands free light.

I love my Maratac AAA in copper, it's an excellent light. Take a look at a Streamlight Microstream too, it's a great light for around $17. I agree, a headlamp would make field dressing much easier. Pair that ZL with some quality 18650s and a decent charger and you will have a super reliable set up for hunting, hiking, investigating noises in the middle of the night or just about anything.

 

[mbkingshane]

I love my Maratac AAA in copper, it's an excellent light. Take a look at a Streamlight Microstream too, it's a great light for around $17. I agree, a headlamp would make field dressing much easier. Pair that ZL with some quality 18650s and a decent charger and you will have a super reliable set up for hunting, hiking, investigating noises in the middle of the night or just about anything.

Streamlight microstream, I'm checking it out now. I also have a lumintop aaa copper super light also.

 

[PB Wilson]

Yes their specs can be confusing. I solved the problem by calling and speaking directly with one of their reps (James, if I recall correctly). He asked me a bunch of questions about my intended use and offered me a few options. I'm very happy with my H600Fd. It's got a frosted lens that casts a floody area of light without a defined hot spot. I really like the transition from a glow in my peripheral vision to a bright, very natural looking and bright world to work in after dark. Super quality and quite small for an 18650 light. I love it and also have a SC600w HI that is a wonderful flashlight to work in tandem with my headlamp.