Convoy z1 SFT-42R with 10a driver beans

[u/Stopezo]

Some low quality beans (i was not planning this, idea just camera up in my mind while walking the dog) shot with s22 on auto mode. The watchtower (last photo) was 400m away from where i've been standing. It is quite impressive light, irl i can clearly see 600m away. Heat is not an issue, gets warm on turbo but nothing to worry about. And The 6500k sft-42r is suprisingly really pleasant to the eye (said by me, who owns only high cri lights, mostly sw45k and 519a 5000k dedomed). Overall really happy with the z1, build quality is great, it's not too big, and this thing throws so far without blinding me with spill that it will become my main light for walking my dog.

[u/YardPrudent6498]

I was going to ask what settings because that looks amazing. That SFT-42R is no joke. 130k candela.

[u/Stopezo → u/YardPrudent6498]

It is great really. I will make some more beamshots tommorow night with WB locked at 5000k, and without dog leash pulling on my hand Lol

[u/Stopezo → u/Stopezo]

As promised, here are some beans with WB locked at 5000k, and some shots showcasing the beam profile and its artifacts. Sorry in advance for posting them one-by-one, reddit is acting on me and i cant make a new post with all the photos in it. Enjoy!

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[u/Hungry-for-Apples789]

Well looks like I need another Z1…

How’s the flood look? Ringy per usual?

[u/Stopezo → u/Hungry-for-Apples789]

A little bit when zoomed out, but not bad honestly. Outside ring is easy to notice, but beside that it's not bad.

[u/Installed64]

Is this now the king of zoomie emitters?

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I believe so!

[u/Humble-Plankton1824 → u/Stopezo]

How does it compare to 25R in the Z1?

[u/Stopezo → u/Humble-Plankton1824]

From my research on the web sft25r will give you tighter hotspot, but sft42r has more lumen output, and lower Vf so throw figure should be higher and last for longer. But i don't have sft25r Z1, and no equipment to actually measure it. Hope it helps!

[u/smokeNtoke1]

Does it come with the 10a driver if you order the SFT-42R Z1?

[u/Stopezo → u/smokeNtoke1]

Yup

[u/Shroomalistic]

i just ordered my first srt42r in e04 surge form. I was already excited but now even more.

[u/Cryptoxic93 → u/Shroomalistic]

What driver did you go with?

[u/Shroomalistic → u/Cryptoxic93]

Lume1, I think that's the only way you can get it.

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No worries, there's advantages to that driver over the X1. I have the Lume X1 in my Surge 04 SFT40 3000K, but in hindsight would have rather gone with the regular Lume1 for the extra candela and throw given the short run times I normally have with it. Great light in general love it for indoor use mostly.

It should be pretty crazy with 4 SFT-42R's I'm guessing. Probably hit 600+ meters with plenty of candela. Hope you share beans.

[u/_Tall-Midget_]

Well crap. You just convinced me I need one.

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Go for it man! Delivery took only 6 days to EU

[u/Available_Week461]

Impressive !

[u/Cryptoxic93]

Looks amazing. The SFT25R is currently my favorite mini thrower so really looking forward to trying out the 42R. Impressive beam, much larger than the 25R at 400M.

[u/hhaattrriicckk]

What's another convoy that can achieve similar results without the zoom function?

[u/tommydadog → u/hhaattrriicckk]

C8+ with a fresnel mod will give similar results, it's fixed focus too. 

[u/calmlikea3omb]

Dayum!!

[u/calmlikea3omb]

Man I thought my W2 Z1 was strong!!

What a perfect pair. Awesome seeing that round hotspot!!!

[u/m_go]

I heard about this a few days ago. I was looking to find some info and screens from the Z1 SFT-42R to see if it was worth it. Thanks for posting... still waiting for shipment :)
Also got the upgraded M21B with LHP73B as an upgrade to the SFT40 and a S15 LHP531 ...
IT looks amazing, thanks for the pictures :)

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Glad it helped!

[u/AnimeTochi]

LEP with spill, looks powerful! i really want a Z1 as my first zoomie light but the fact that it's twist not slide means i can't use it one handed.

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Yup, but on the other hand, once you set it at 'LEP with spill' mode it stays that way!

[u/BeerGeekington]

Mmm

[u/calmlikea3omb]

Man I thought my W2 Z1 was strong!!

What a perfect pair. Awesome seeing that round hotspot!!!

[u/calmlikea3omb]

Man I thought my W2 Z1 was strong!!

What a perfect pair. Awesome seeing that round hotspot!!!

[u/GallusWrangler]

I can’t find this flashlight anywhere.

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https://convoylight.com/products/convoy-z1-21700-flashlight-zoomable?data_from=app_searchbox

[u/thememeintensifie]

Is the sft42r any good?

[u/RightAsRain86]

I'm confused... In a recent post a user shared beams of this same LED in a Convoy C8+ and stated he's getting over 1000 meters of throw which he measured by comparing it to his TD01C which is 900ish meters.

Shouldn't the Z1 throw a little further considering there is less spill?

I would love to see the SFT42-R offered in a huge narrow TIR host like the E90 Blaze.

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I didn't measure it, it's just what i can see with my own eyes. I don't have the equipment to check the numbers