The reflector of the flashlight is built so light coming from a very small source (like the filament of an incandescent bulb) is directed forward in a focused beam.

I agree, but I also think that using a modern LED with a single source of forward-facing light is fine. However the emitter would need to be properly positioned in the light.

Here’s a very similar host (from one of the best low-cost flashlight makers) showing a properly aligned LED and reflector:

Product link: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801849471618.html

I found a few references to this exact model on candlepowerforums.com which I believe has more folks who own(ed) incandescent lights. Not that has been such a long time, but LED technology advanced very quickly. Not sure if that will help your search.

There’s also a few people over on !flashlight@lemmy.world !

Not only a great review(er) but the website does not have intrusive ads, thanks @TacGriz@lemmy.world!

Ah in that case I answered your question accidentally haha.

I haven’t heard of IR emitters in the D2, but if anyone could do it it would be Hank Wang (the owner of Emisar and Noctigon).

Now on sale for $70 at the acebeam website (code NEWEDC30). I saw this on the other site 😓 )

Emisar D2 can be ordered with UV on the second emitter. Pictured 2nd and 4th from bottom left in OP’s photo but those all look like visible light emitters.

It’s a much smaller brand than Olight so keep that in mind if you’re looking for something with more mass market appeal.

@Spicy3d@lemmy.world check out this diffuser!

I can see you like Anduril! Except for the wurkkos ts12.

How do you like the brass ts10? Seems like a great value and is on my list to potentially get.

Sticking with the 14500-theme, my first hank light might be a D2 if I can settle on an emitter combo.

Cool project and post! There’s also !flashlight@lemmy.world if you’d like to cross post.

gets hot enough to burn you if you leave it on for too long

That Fenix looks like a reliable light and is designed with temperature regulation but the limit might be pretty high and of course it is being used in an enclosure.

Wow you are absolutely right, in another browser I saw multiple pop-overs and tons of repeated ads.

I’ve edited the post to point to a different reviewer. Convoy certainly doesn’t do any advertising themselves so I think they fit well on Lemmy.

Sorry @xenspidey@lemmy.zip ! I did not see any because I was using an ad blocker but I didn’t intend to spam. I do think this reviewer is worth reading and (with apologies to Mr Zeroair) blocking the ads if possible.

Still has the (sub-)standard Convoy e-switch ui, but the “1%-10%-40%-100%” mode works for me.