Introduction:
The Zanflare F1 LED Flashlight is a brand new entry into the high performance flashlight market. Throwing in excess of 1200 lumens the Zanflare’s narrow beam penetrates the night like a hot knife through butter – just like a flashlight should. Its ability to charge via common mini-USB without opening the battery compartment is a welcome feature. The F1 is turned on by a tail cap button and then modes are selected via a barrel button.
Running in the mid-price($40) range it is affordable for most but not all.
Specifications:
Brand: zanflare
Model: F1
Emitters: Cree XP-L V6
Emitters Quantity: 1
Lumens Range: >1000Lumens
Luminous Flux: 1240LM
Mode: 7 (Turbo; High; Mid; Low; Moonlight; Strobe; SOS)
Battery Type: 18650, CR123
Battery Quantity: 1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123 batteries (not included)
Mode Memory: Yes
Rechargeable: Yes
Waterproof Standard: IP-68 Standard Water-resistant
LED Lifespan: 5000h or more
Power, Modes and Output:
The Zanflare F1’s beam is created via a CREE XP-L LED and an incredibly smooth reflector.
Modes: The are 7 in total
Turbo(1240 lumens)
High(590 lumens)
Mid(290 lumens)
Low(50 lumens)
Moonlight(1 lumen)
Strobe
SOS
I had no way of verifying the levels listed above other than comparing to other lights of known lumen levels. I have no reason to doubt the accuracy of the stated lumens.
Power: The Zanflare is powered by two CR123 batteries or a single 18650 rechargeable Li-Ion battery.
Operation:
Two switches – The tail cap switch turns the unit on and off while the button mounted on the side of the case allows mode manipulation. Selecting the desired mode is not difficult. Basically pressing the side button moves from one mode to the other.
The brightest mode – or Turbo – is accessed with a quick double-click. This throws the maximum 1240 lumens for approx 30 seconds then automatically diverts to High. Single taps goes through the standard brightness modes. A long press bring up the Strobe mode – and while in Strobe a single click will access the SOS mode. These two modes – for me – are a waste but they are there if needed.
Charging:
Beneath the side switch there is a metal ring which conceals the charging port. Unscrewing the ring reveals a micro USB port used for charging. Any standard USB charging cable will work to charge the internal battery. A small light turns red when charging and green when charging is complete.
Obviously make certain a rechargeable battery is being used prior to trying to recharge.
Notice red charging light above.
Performance:
I like a bright penetrating beam versus a flood light. The Zanflare F1 is right up my alley.
Here are a few pictures of the F1 in action:
ABOVE: Using the Zanflare F1 heading into the woods while hunting.
ABOVE: Headlights from my Jeep Wrangler after arriving to hunting area.
BELOW: Same headlights on the right-side with the addition of the Zanflare F1 on the left.
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A picture is worth a thousand words……
Final Words
The Zanflare F1 is one of my favorite flashlights. The combination of simple operation, fairly narrow barrel size, recharging capability, and 1240 lumens is an excellent combination.
High recommendation.
For more information visit the Zanflare F1 product page.
Rourke
Yeah, I got it the first time you posted it on here. It’s Extremely bright. Little tricky getting the re-charging cable connected. I almost broke it getting it to go in. Finally figured out if you put it level, but not completely lined up flush level, but instead at a left side going in first.It connects easily. Not to mention I had to figure out the bezel has to unscrew to see the charging port..heh
The previous light or two back. You had one light on here with a “touch” off/on. It was very bright,but I kept hitting the off/on and light dimmer/bright buttons constantly. That one’s going on the shelf.
The OS1 Baton light, which now has newer versions..I’m still in love with that one. I washed the first one in our standard washing machine with an agitator. It survived the 1 hour Jean wash cycle, but now when switching from medium to high it will shut off. Re-seating the battery allows the flash light to work. It still works, but not properly. So, I immediately bought another one. I love the small size, bright output, and there is a physical button to keep my fat thumbs from turning it off.
So far, I really like the Zanfare. I would recommend it. I gave some as gifts.
I love my Olights. Yeah – the touch sensitivity of that other light can be a pain and you have to pay attention to where it is being held. Cool light but on occasion I have seen the brightness drift away and realized the lumens was decreasing as to how I was holding it. I really like the Zanflare. I did not have a whole lot of problem with the recharging. It was a little tight but no issue.
looks and acts almost exactly like my nitecore.. which I carry daily and has served well .. albeit the black is rubbing off (holster wear) .. what was the cost ?
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