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A tip for when you do the throw comparison and use a tree as an example: turn the lights on one at a time, so that the difference is as clear as possible. At 17:57 when you compared the two lights, the 13 keeps flooding while you show the 12. I have the 12 and it really is a thrower with very bad flood IMO. It would be nice to see that clearly in your video because I would guess the 13 is more than 50% better at flooding? The cool thing with the FC12 is that it behaves like a search light with a defined circle. My phone floods better for a walk with the dog than the FC12, but with the 12 you can see further. For dog walking I am getting the feeling the FC13 is more versatile since you won't be throwing as much as flooding to keep an eye on your pet and the surroundings.
Thanks for the feedback man, I'll keep that in mind for next time. The FC13 is definitely a more practical option for walls where you don't need to see too far ahead. With the FC12, there's limited spill, just a small circle near the hotspot.
I see this video is about a year old but mate, thank you so much for this. Been undecided between the 12 and 13. I do a lot of hiking and it’s dark at like 4pm now in the UK so needed a decent torch. I’m not an expert at all but knew of the brand, I didn’t know which one to pick though. This video has been a huge help and I’m going with the 13. Seems it will suit my needs better. So a huge cheers mate for taking the time out to do this. 😊
That light show at the end was simply dazzling, if you ask me. 😎 🔆🔦 I liked the FC13 a lot that I ended up buying both the SFT40 and XHP50B variants in 6500K and 5000K color temps. Now I can flood and throw at the same time! 😀 The FC12 reminds me of my Sofirn SC31 Pro except for the fact that the FC12 is longer with the tail switch and lacks the latter's Anduril UI. Darren: _"So which one do you like best, mate? The SC31 Pro, the FC12 or the floody FC13 or the throwy FC13?"_ Me: _"Yes."_ I'm so grateful that this channel isn't about cars. 😁
@@DarrenYeoYT Oh, you're spot on there, mate. At least torches aren't bad for your health. Just a bit of a hit to the wallet, I reckon! 😎🔦❤ On a more personal note, Darren... do you get to keep the flashlights that the companies send you to review? Or do you return them after having reviewed them? 😀
Not sure if you did it in the final comparison at the end of the video, but the FC12 has to be double clicked to be put in turbo mode after turning the light on. It will not default to turning on in turbo mode.
Hi there, so I find that if I switch mine into smooth ramp mode, I can ramp it to the max. Then when I turn it off and activate momentary mode, it goes to max again. Is it the same with yours?
Thanks for sharing. Received mine earlier with HD15 (both in purple). I do admit that these are very affordable brand and I am surpirse with its finishing which is on par with othe brands that are far more expensive. As I was testing earlier, I find that the UI is straight forwards. Beam pattern is not that perfect but acceptable. Bright hotspot and it throws well around 330m. Tried the shortbody/18350 and it works like the standard body. Highly pocketable little light. Cheers
Very nice, that shorter body would really make it pocketable. Actually I was thinking to swap in an CSLPM1 in there for extra throw. Just not sure if the beam pattern will be odd with that smaller reflector.
pour ma part c'est la FC 12 sans hésiter , et en plus j'ai passé ma FC 12 en 18350 et elle fait moins de 10 cm de long la flaslight avec tube court 18350 . Belle revue.
@@DarrenYeoYT chez sofirn et chez wurkkos , il existe environs 4 à 6 tubes pour différentes flashlights et différentes batteries , tu trouveras le tube 18350 chez sofirn officiel sur Aliexpress pour moins de 5 euros 👍 , pour ma part j'ai acheté les quelques modèles de tubes existant chez sofirn officiel et wurkkos officiel sur Aliexpress , et cela me sert énormément sur différentes flashlights et avec différentes batteries , pareil pour la marque convoy , tu y trouveras 2 différents tubes courts 18350 pour la convoy S2+ ( tretrapezoidal ou rectangular ) et même un tube court 18350 pour la convoy C8+ , si tu achètes tout les tubes courts que je viens de te dire , cela te coûtera moins de 30 euros au total , et grâce à tout ces tubes , tu pourras transformer énormément de flasight en short flashlights . Je dois avoir environ plus de 40 flashlights sur environ une centaine qui me permettent de les modifier en 18350 ainsi que d'autres formats tel que du 20350 avec un tube court de chez wurkkos , en gros j'aime beaucoup les Lego flashlights , j'ai quelques modèles modifiés époustouflants . Quelques unes de mes préférés sont : la M9pro de chez OTR ( on the road ) , que j'ai transformée en 18350 et avec un tube court couleur Tan qui est de la même couleur que la M9PRO d'origine , ainsi qu'un bezel extra long SS qui viens de chez mateminco la tk01 , et bien le bezel de la tk01 sur la M9PRO modifié en 18350 c'est vraiment monstrueux , même si je perd un peu de flood avec , je ne perds rien en revanche sur le côté thrower , une excellente flashlight pour EDC ainsi que pour briser quoi que xe soir avec ce bezel hors norme . Un monstre de puissance qui tient dans le creux de la main . La Manker Striker en 18350 avec tube noir comme ma Striker couleur noire , Ce sont mes préférées et pourtant j'ai d'autres modèles bien plus coûteux et c'est pourtant ces deux là que je préfère sans hésiter . J'espère que cela pourra t'aider 💪
Do you have a fc11 as well? I was curious if you could confirm if the fc11 battery tube fits on the fc12. Any feedback is greatly appreciated, thank you
I don't, was going to buy one last week but ended up getting the TS10 instead. I think it would be likely to fit on.. check the battery tube diameter specs?
another usefull review, thx a lot ! would you consider doing a video about Wurkkos/Sofirn (or may be other brands) compatibilities between parts and models, especially concerning short tubes, tailswitch and remote switches ? would be interesting to see what is possible to play lego to build custom flashlights on purpose.
@DarrenYeoYT yeah wasn't saying they were bad by saying dirt cheap just a lot cheaper than the olights I buy lol. I have about 30 olights I absolutely love that brand
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Thank you - Darren
A tip for when you do the throw comparison and use a tree as an example: turn the lights on one at a time, so that the difference is as clear as possible. At 17:57 when you compared the two lights, the 13 keeps flooding while you show the 12. I have the 12 and it really is a thrower with very bad flood IMO. It would be nice to see that clearly in your video because I would guess the 13 is more than 50% better at flooding?
The cool thing with the FC12 is that it behaves like a search light with a defined circle. My phone floods better for a walk with the dog than the FC12, but with the 12 you can see further. For dog walking I am getting the feeling the FC13 is more versatile since you won't be throwing as much as flooding to keep an eye on your pet and the surroundings.
Thanks for the feedback man, I'll keep that in mind for next time. The FC13 is definitely a more practical option for walls where you don't need to see too far ahead. With the FC12, there's limited spill, just a small circle near the hotspot.
I see this video is about a year old but mate, thank you so much for this. Been undecided between the 12 and 13. I do a lot of hiking and it’s dark at like 4pm now in the UK so needed a decent torch. I’m not an expert at all but knew of the brand, I didn’t know which one to pick though. This video has been a huge help and I’m going with the 13. Seems it will suit my needs better.
So a huge cheers mate for taking the time out to do this. 😊
You're welcome mate! Also check out the FC11C which is a good backup and has regulated output too.
The FC13 and FC13s are discontinued. Only small stocks of the FC13s available.
GREAT REVIEW MY FRIEND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Cheers man!
That light show at the end was simply dazzling, if you ask me. 😎 🔆🔦
I liked the FC13 a lot that I ended up buying both the SFT40 and XHP50B variants in 6500K and 5000K color temps. Now I can flood and throw at the same time! 😀
The FC12 reminds me of my Sofirn SC31 Pro except for the fact that the FC12 is longer with the tail switch and lacks the latter's Anduril UI.
Darren: _"So which one do you like best, mate? The SC31 Pro, the FC12 or the floody FC13 or the throwy FC13?"_
Me: _"Yes."_
I'm so grateful that this channel isn't about cars. 😁
Haha 😂 look I mean there are worse things people spend money on right?
@@DarrenYeoYT Oh, you're spot on there, mate. At least torches aren't bad for your health. Just a bit of a hit to the wallet, I reckon! 😎🔦❤
On a more personal note, Darren... do you get to keep the flashlights that the companies send you to review? Or do you return them after having reviewed them? 😀
I get to keep them all - it's a good way to make a hobby sustainable. Just help companies review products :) @@StratmanII
Not sure if you did it in the final comparison at the end of the video, but the FC12 has to be double clicked to be put in turbo mode after turning the light on. It will not default to turning on in turbo mode.
Hi there, so I find that if I switch mine into smooth ramp mode, I can ramp it to the max. Then when I turn it off and activate momentary mode, it goes to max again. Is it the same with yours?
Thanks for sharing. Received mine earlier with HD15 (both in purple). I do admit that these are very affordable brand and I am surpirse with its finishing which is on par with othe brands that are far more expensive. As I was testing earlier, I find that the UI is straight forwards. Beam pattern is not that perfect but acceptable. Bright hotspot and it throws well around 330m. Tried the shortbody/18350 and it works like the standard body. Highly pocketable little light. Cheers
Very nice, that shorter body would really make it pocketable. Actually I was thinking to swap in an CSLPM1 in there for extra throw. Just not sure if the beam pattern will be odd with that smaller reflector.
pour ma part c'est la FC 12 sans hésiter , et en plus j'ai passé ma FC 12 en 18350 et elle fait moins de 10 cm de long la flaslight avec tube court 18350 . Belle revue.
Great idea with the 18350 tube! I couldn't find one for the FC12 last time I checked. Thanks for watching.
@@DarrenYeoYT chez sofirn et chez wurkkos , il existe environs 4 à 6 tubes pour différentes flashlights et différentes batteries , tu trouveras le tube 18350 chez sofirn officiel sur Aliexpress pour moins de 5 euros 👍 , pour ma part j'ai acheté les quelques modèles de tubes existant chez sofirn officiel et wurkkos officiel sur Aliexpress , et cela me sert énormément sur différentes flashlights et avec différentes batteries , pareil pour la marque convoy , tu y trouveras 2 différents tubes courts 18350 pour la convoy S2+ ( tretrapezoidal ou rectangular ) et même un tube court 18350 pour la convoy C8+ , si tu achètes tout les tubes courts que je viens de te dire , cela te coûtera moins de 30 euros au total , et grâce à tout ces tubes , tu pourras transformer énormément de flasight en short flashlights . Je dois avoir environ plus de 40 flashlights sur environ une centaine qui me permettent de les modifier en 18350 ainsi que d'autres formats tel que du 20350 avec un tube court de chez wurkkos , en gros j'aime beaucoup les Lego flashlights , j'ai quelques modèles modifiés époustouflants . Quelques unes de mes préférés sont :
la M9pro de chez OTR ( on the road ) , que j'ai transformée en 18350 et avec un tube court couleur Tan qui est de la même couleur que la M9PRO d'origine , ainsi qu'un bezel extra long SS qui viens de chez mateminco la tk01 , et bien le bezel de la tk01 sur la M9PRO modifié en 18350 c'est vraiment monstrueux , même si je perd un peu de flood avec , je ne perds rien en revanche sur le côté thrower , une excellente flashlight pour EDC ainsi que pour briser quoi que xe soir avec ce bezel hors norme . Un monstre de puissance qui tient dans le creux de la main .
La Manker Striker en 18350 avec tube noir comme ma Striker couleur noire ,
Ce sont mes préférées et pourtant j'ai d'autres modèles bien plus coûteux et c'est pourtant ces deux là que je préfère sans hésiter . J'espère que cela pourra t'aider 💪
Nice review! Great job!
Thank you Louis! Glad you liked it.
Does it work with thyrm switchback?
Hi there, I'm not sure as I don't own one of those. Might want to check the forums like BLF.
Do you have a fc11 as well? I was curious if you could confirm if the fc11 battery tube fits on the fc12. Any feedback is greatly appreciated, thank you
I don't, was going to buy one last week but ended up getting the TS10 instead. I think it would be likely to fit on.. check the battery tube diameter specs?
another usefull review, thx a lot !
would you consider doing a video about Wurkkos/Sofirn (or may be other brands) compatibilities between parts and models, especially concerning short tubes, tailswitch and remote switches ?
would be interesting to see what is possible to play lego to build custom flashlights on purpose.
No battery footage?
Sorry, I don't have a multimeter that can handle that level of current. Will need to buy one at some stage for that additional data.
This fc13 xhp 50.2 ? Sftn40 ?
This was the old model, SFN43. Was discontinued. But it is very similar to the XHP50.2
@@DarrenYeoYT ok sir tks for ur answer,
The current version uses SFT40/XHP50.2 I think.
💯💯💯💯💯
Cheers
They are dirt cheap i bought both.
Both are fantastic value. I've given both away but still have another FC12 that I carry around with me in my bag and use all the time.
@DarrenYeoYT yeah wasn't saying they were bad by saying dirt cheap just a lot cheaper than the olights I buy lol. I have about 30 olights I absolutely love that brand
@@inBluEDCoh nah that cool, they have their place for sure. And it's a good entry point for people getting into the hobby