Olight S1A. A One Click Wonder! 600 Lumen AA Flashlight.

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  • @MichaelSeneschal
    @MichaelSeneschal 7 лет назад +43

    Fantastic. This is 100% why I love the internet. 20 years ago there would be no way would I be able to view content like this. ie., it's too specialized for a TV show (ie, talking about just flashlights).
    Great job. I've unsuccessfully tried to make videos where I explain things (whether it be flashlights or cameras) and it's really hard. You do a great job. Very organized and great explanations. Just subscribed.

  • @mikerodent5205
    @mikerodent5205 5 лет назад +9

    BEST flashlight channel on the internet.

  • @theoneforu69
    @theoneforu69 6 лет назад +4

    I bought the Olight S1A onlone for my dad's 75th B-Day yesterday. He loves it! I did purchase it because of your detailed review. Thank you :)

  • @aNomDePlume
    @aNomDePlume 5 лет назад +2

    Who downvoted this? This was an excellent review... even three years after it was posted.

  • @georgesilverhawkstrailcame2297
    @georgesilverhawkstrailcame2297 2 года назад

    I've had this light for many years, and even with all my newer version light from Olight, this is still one of my most used lights. It's my sometimes EDC and it's a light I use around the house, in the cabin and it's a light I carry on the inside breast pocket of my suit when I have a formal occasion to attend. And it or one of the S1/S1R family of lights is attached to my wrist via a lanyard when I sleep... so I don't wake up and scare the bejesus out of everyone sleeping in the house or cabin when I stub my little toes on the foot of the bed or a chair, and I'm rolling on the floor screaming and hollering.
    Good review!

  • @Gieszkanne
    @Gieszkanne 5 лет назад +2

    The info that the magnet is removable was very helpful!

  • @stevewimmer9758
    @stevewimmer9758 8 лет назад +3

    Well done Matt. Always enjoy your reviews!

  • @KarmaFlight
    @KarmaFlight 7 лет назад +1

    Totally agree about the user interface. Olight has the best UI on the market IMHO. The S1 series is my go to light now for work and EDC.

    • @paulb2769
      @paulb2769 2 года назад

      Also like the UI on my Sofirn SP- 10 v3!
      One of my favorite! 🔦

  • @coecovideo
    @coecovideo 7 лет назад +4

    totally with you mate about the on / off button ...

  • @5-stringer
    @5-stringer 8 лет назад +5

    Excellent review! I've been looking into this light b/c of what you mentioned in the beginning of the video...battery availability. Gotta have a solid AA! I own a few CR123 Olights and I love them! However, for a go-to, bob light or even for an EDC this is a good choice. I've had many troubles with my current favorite AA powerhouse, that goes in a sheath on my EDC bag. It's the Nitecore EA11. I'm planning on doing an update video after seeing what the outcome of a warrantee will bring...Every function works flawless, but the hotspot has developed a donut shape, with a hole in the middle. While in enough daylight, you can see the LED Emitter has a "bump" or flaw in the center! Very strange. I've only owned this flashlight since July 2016. I may pick this S1A instead. It has better runtimes and more of an even beam. Glad I found this review and your channel! Take care-

    • @brettsilva7317
      @brettsilva7317 7 лет назад

      Bushcraft & Banjos hey check out the streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA. I love it! I'm with you! I would always find a light I wanted, then find out it took a cr123. Then I found the ProTac 1L-1AA and couldn't believe it! It's like $40 on Amazon and it takes either a cr123 or 1 AA. It puts out 350 Lumen with the cr123 and still puts out decent 150 lumen with the AA. I typically run the surefire cr123 in it because they are so cheap yet the best 123 I've used. If the battery runs out I can just throw in 1 AA battery and keep going. Oh yeah it is fairly small too. I carry it most days. If I want a much smaller I carry my olight or my microstream.

  • @sorryaboutthatchief9094
    @sorryaboutthatchief9094 5 лет назад +1

    AA is my favorite size flashlight. A super easy carry size and with very respectable power and run time when using Alkaline or NiMH. When using Li-ion, you get the ridiculous power-to-size ratio but you lose equally on run time so you might want to snag one of those 4 cell plastic battery cases for peace of mind.

    • @paulb2769
      @paulb2769 2 года назад

      Where do you get the 4 cell battery cases? I have seen them on different flashlight You Tube videos but haven't heard anyone say where to find them.
      Thanks !!!

  • @roberts6185
    @roberts6185 5 лет назад

    Very nice review on the S1A. I’ve had one for quite a while and I just love it. I’m not a big fan of the knurling on the slide either, but for its size it’s not really that hard to hold on to. I bought an Olight M1X STRIKER a couple weeks ago which has the exact knurling S1A has but only on a larger scale. More like shallow grooves, it’s almost inaccurate calling it a knurl. I’m really trying to like it, but it’s about as slippery as a tadpole in a still pond to hold on to even with dry hands. It also has the fun button that you have the click for every light level. Don’t let me get started. Anyway again nice review and thanks for sharing I sure appreciate it. Also you’re making me a little jealous. I wish I still had my little tool room lathe. Ciao.

  • @davidlabedz2046
    @davidlabedz2046 5 лет назад +2

    My first time at your channel. Great reviews. Enjoy your shopping sprees at HD and Bass Pro!

  • @MTNManReviews
    @MTNManReviews 5 лет назад

    Still one of my favorite 14500 lights! Love it.

  • @83foxer
    @83foxer 8 лет назад +3

    New here. Love the flashlight review. Looking for a new EDC and EDC bag carry. Cant wait to see more vids

  • @Tbone42tx
    @Tbone42tx 6 лет назад

    I got lucky and found one of these in Copper couple days ago, perfect size light IMO!! And the best part to me is it takes normal AA batteries!! Although I'll be running it with the 14500 recharge to save$ on buying batteries it's nice to know in a long term power outage you can just use AA's!!! I recommend Every Home has a flashlight and enough 🔋 to last at least 5 days...Especially if your in a state/city prone for Natural disasters!!! Mainly Floods!! Power is known to go out during floods, reminds me i need to find a couple portable POWER banks to keep around the house..

  • @HP-in8pl
    @HP-in8pl Год назад

    wished i could find one of these. I hate that Olight discontinued these. I used to have one and these were the perfect AA flashlight

  • @FrederikFreeze
    @FrederikFreeze 7 лет назад

    thank you for opening my eyes for this awesome brand of flashlights ;) great video

  • @moumobile5639
    @moumobile5639 8 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the review.
    i like your speaking pace . it is friendly for a non-native speaker like me.
    i am glad you mentioned the accidental activate problem.
    also a natural color finish lover.
    thanks again. good job !!

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Thank you for letting me know. Where are you from mou mobile?

  • @bigmac3006
    @bigmac3006 8 лет назад +1

    New subscriber here. No that was a good video!! You held the flashlight still while it was in your hand and I could actually see it. Can't wait to see your other vids.

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Welcome to the party bigmac! Thanks for subscribing and letting me know your thoughts on the video.

  • @genoedcknifecollecter1538
    @genoedcknifecollecter1538 2 года назад +1

    Shame they don't make these 5 years later

  • @benskai2475akurfishing
    @benskai2475akurfishing 2 года назад

    Good afternoon greetings from Indonesia, the Aru Islands, Maluku Province
    thank you senior the video is very good

  • @baseballman74
    @baseballman74 8 лет назад

    Well done~ the best s1a review thus far~ thanks~

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Thank you baseballman, that means a lot :)

  • @Lot_2023
    @Lot_2023 5 лет назад +1

    Wonder how this compares to the Manker e11 (AA, 800 Lumen).

  • @alholsbo5934
    @alholsbo5934 8 лет назад +5

    I saw cr123 battery's in a gas station out in the boonies for over $15 for 1 fuckin battery......WOW, good thing I have rechargeable and solar charger 🇺🇸👍🔦

  • @northwales1000
    @northwales1000 8 лет назад +3

    does look a great little edc torch, just the 14500 requirement for the 600 lumen let's it down. But 220 lumen with as is good.

  • @drpeemac
    @drpeemac 4 года назад

    good work mate..

  • @ingohiller3415
    @ingohiller3415 6 лет назад

    I have the Streamlight 850 lumens a little bit longer rechargeable and it also takes regular three-word batteries two of them

  • @HighlanderNorth1
    @HighlanderNorth1 8 лет назад

    Nice review! I just had an issue with my carry light, where it's short throw side switch broke and no longer clicks on or off. Its a Spark SL5 220CW. I carried it daily for 8 months and now it's switch is broken, although it also has a rear switch. My worry is with these short press electronic switches. I had a Zebralight SC52 that had a great side switch that had a long, relatively stiff press to turn it on, and it was well recessed into the light. That prevents accidental on. But it was also very tough a durable as switches go, unlike the Spark switch. How much pressure is required to activate the S1A switch and does it feel durable enough to last a few years of every day carry?

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Thanks for sharing Highlander. I think the switch on this light "feels" really solid. My only concern with serious EDC use would be the switch boot/cover. If you put this in and out of a fifth pocket every day for 2 years I'm guessing that would be the thing that might wear out.

  • @lakasund
    @lakasund 6 лет назад +1

    Very good review

  • @munney
    @munney 6 лет назад

    I Own this Awesome Light, & Love It!

  • @MegaWoodswalker
    @MegaWoodswalker 8 лет назад +3

    Nice video and subbed your channel.

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад +2

      Thank you. Have you got a video about that shelter thats in our avatar? If so shoot me a link.

  • @electrifyinglightningbolt
    @electrifyinglightningbolt 5 лет назад +1

    As of Nov 27, 2019 currently unavailable. :-(

  • @ChrisBirkett
    @ChrisBirkett 8 лет назад +1

    How do you find this compares to the SC52 for a small EDC light?

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Hi Chris,
      I prefer the over all design of the zebra. I like its finish and the reflector for most jobs. However I like the user interface of the S1A better, and appreciate the weight savings for long trips (hiking etc) all be it small. At close range like in a camping tent the beam is better also.

  • @artthemouse2795
    @artthemouse2795 6 лет назад +2

    Really a good light, but it turns on in the case/pocket too often. Poor switch placement. Now for a tailcap switch, 5 levels and AA/14500 capacity plus 150/500 Lumens for under $20... Check out Thorfire TG06S on Amazon. $16.80 to be exact....

    • @Tbone42tx
      @Tbone42tx 6 лет назад +1

      Yeah but will it hold up threw the years after being used? That's one thing I've noticed about cheap lights...they work great new but few months later it's broke

  • @SY_Vlog24
    @SY_Vlog24 8 лет назад

    subscribed n liked too.. nice review.. especially when u verified the actual lumens.. can u tell me why do u use a pvc look alike tube and make it shape like that? thx mate

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад +1

      Thank you audy. That PVC tube collects all of the light and integrates is for a more accurate measurement. I have a video here that explains a bit about it if you would like to see more.
      ruclips.net/video/xOE1ykJ5WAU/видео.html

  • @txmalcontent
    @txmalcontent 7 лет назад

    Excellent video, well done. What 14500 do you recommend for this light? I've seen forum posts about different lengths among these batteries and I'm worried about fit and performance.

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  7 лет назад

      Thank you Juan. This is my favorite 15400.
      asflashlights.com/batteries-and-chargers/108-14500-windyfire-600ma-37v-aa-size.html
      If you prefer protected cells I would say the Olight brand are plenty good for this light.

  • @anggarya20
    @anggarya20 4 года назад

    Hi matt,,do you have recomended battery 14500?by the way I have 14500 from efest 700mah,ebl 800mah,sony 680

  • @RIPPER334
    @RIPPER334 6 лет назад

    That on/off power button has been a deal breaker for me since my first olight... I'd rather have another half inch of barrel, with a tail click button.
    Otherwise I love olight... But every since the first time I pulled one out of my pocket and it was running, I've spent my money with other manufacturers.

  • @Nomadunlimited
    @Nomadunlimited 7 лет назад

    can you recommend a compact one that has a memory on strobe because that is what I need for self defense at night

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  7 лет назад

      Hi Nomadunlimited. How small does it need to be, will an 18650 size light work, or do you want smaller?

    • @Nomadunlimited
      @Nomadunlimited 7 лет назад

      as much as possible around 3inches but not longer than 3 1/2

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  7 лет назад +2

      Hmmm. The only thing that short I can thing of would be something with guppy2drv in it.
      asflashlights.com/home/47-convoy-s2-915-lumen-18350-xpg3-s5.html
      It can be programmed to memorize the strobe mode. All the extra "stuff" can also be locked out so you don't hit it on accident.

    • @Nomadunlimited
      @Nomadunlimited 7 лет назад

      thanks so much

  • @THEDRAGONBOOSTER8
    @THEDRAGONBOOSTER8 6 лет назад +2

    I like the on off..

  • @my73737373
    @my73737373 7 лет назад

    Does this light have low voltage protection when using 14500 batteries?

  • @antongorbonosov9065
    @antongorbonosov9065 5 лет назад

    извини что только сейчас пишу и делаю это на русском. скажи пожалуйста можно использовать все виды батарейки 14500 или нет.

  • @briantunzi2462
    @briantunzi2462 8 лет назад +3

    You never said how much !!!...will it cost ?

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Good point Brian. This light retails for around $49.95

  • @wagnerbikewagner1336
    @wagnerbikewagner1336 5 лет назад

    Good evening? ... my name is wagner Alexandre, I'm Brazilian! .. I follow your channel a few months! ... I'm a fan! ... I like more, from your videos, They are perfect, very well made, true ! .. I have one or two questions! .. the 1st is if the flashlights that are charged via USB, when the battery runs out of use time, the time to change, the battery bpis is already old. ... HOW TO CHANGE, AND HOW TO CHANGE? 👈🔧 ... because it pays to play outside! .. would have how to make this exchange of an old battery for, a new one? I'm talking about the lanterns that are being loaded via USB! ... QUESTION 2 .... WHAT CAN I HAVE AT LEAST OF THESE WONDERFUL LANTERNS? ... (look at this, thank you very much WAGNER ALEXANDRE) ... BRAZIL !

  • @InGratitudeIam
    @InGratitudeIam 7 лет назад

    Olight makes awesome lights. My experience with their customer service (not responsive at all) was extremely disappointing.

  • @k0smon
    @k0smon 4 года назад +1

    600 lumens from that little thing? It would blow up!

    • @jonathanhiener2463
      @jonathanhiener2463 4 года назад

      It is impressive, but mostly because it's using a AA. My EDC zebra H600 can do 1500lm, albeit for a few minutes before I thermally regulates down to several hundred

  • @bigmac3006
    @bigmac3006 6 лет назад

    GRRRRREAT VIDEO!!

  • @nemopettersson1239
    @nemopettersson1239 8 лет назад

    Is there no timer function on this?

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Hi Nemo. If you mean a turbo timer, yes there is. On high mode you get 110 min at 220 lumen then it drops to 100 lumen. In turbo mode the timer kicks in after 60 seconds.

    • @nemopettersson1239
      @nemopettersson1239 8 лет назад

      No, i mean "timermode" Both Olight S1 Baton and Olight S2 Baton has an function that if you doubleclick when it's on it goes in to timermode, it lights for eather nine or three minutes before it turns of. You change those two modes by doubleclicking again, if three min on it blink once if nine min on it blink twice. I have found this feature very useful.

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Ohhhhh, my bad. Yes this light does have that. This one works just like you describe. I noticed just now on the S2R the acess has changed. Now rather than a double click from on, its a single click and a press to access this.
      I am curious what do you use that for most often?

    • @nemopettersson1239
      @nemopettersson1239 8 лет назад

      I'm a big fan of olights small lights with magnets in the end, I have one hanging in each lamp at home in case of power failure. Along with a diffuser it lit up fantastically well with a wide and evenly shine. I have also supplemented the lights with magnets which makes it easy to take them down and put them up. I bring a link so you can see how the magnets look:
      www.biltema.se/sv/Fritid/Fiske/Klader/Magnethallare-2-st-2000035048/
      Small key ring magnets that fit perfectly on the end of the lamp and they are strong enough so that there is not a chance that the light falls down by itself. If you hang up the magnet in a thread it makes it so convenient and easy to hang up and take down the lamp. When you hang it upp it's enough just to get near the magnet with the lamp and they smack together. Perfect in a tent camping or otherwheres you need a light above you and at the same time have easy access to it if you want to take it down.
      I have an OLIGHT S2 hanging in my bedroom as an "nighlamp"when i need to visit the toilet at night.Three minutes of moonlight is all i need to make what i have to do and when i come back my eyes is not bothered by any strong light and i just have to go to bed again without worry about turn it of. Perfect when camping and you need some light to get set and ready to sleep, The light then tuck you in and say goodnight when you finaly got in your sleepingbag..haha.. :)

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад +1

      I really like that idea for using it in a tent with the magnetic ring.

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya 6 лет назад +1

    I’ve owned many lights, including this, though In my humble opinion, the best overall is lighting instrument avail today is the Zebralight SC63/64.
    With the relatively diminutive size & weight vs crazy output(1600 linens) & battery capacity (3500mAh).
    There’s no AA light even close when compared

  • @briantunzi2462
    @briantunzi2462 8 лет назад +1

    Do Tell ?

  • @francescogalliano8479
    @francescogalliano8479 2 года назад

    Dove si compra?

  • @dougankrum3328
    @dougankrum3328 6 лет назад

    600 lumens...? Pretty much any info on LEDs....even the newest only make a little over 100 lumens per watt...so, that sure would shorten the single cell battery life here...

  • @Rayzo45
    @Rayzo45 6 лет назад

    Wow good

  • @francescogalliano8479
    @francescogalliano8479 2 года назад

    Ma in italiano non c è 1 video ?

  • @mynameisericm
    @mynameisericm 6 лет назад

    how many people would want a simple flashlight that turns on and off ?

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  6 лет назад

      Me. There are times when I get tired of all the hooplah. Mos lights I use myself are clickie type with 3 basic modes. When I send lights to friends or older folks, I usually install a driver that is single mode or maybe 2 mode etc. Sometimes I just go to walmart and get an on/off light there :)

  • @theweknd6946
    @theweknd6946 4 года назад +1

    Its just me or this guy really has that "pause", during talking

    • @metaljew4456
      @metaljew4456 4 года назад

      The Weknd ; That’s Matt’s LED chipset making adjustments on the fly. Do you have any idea how much knowledge is stuffed into that cranium? LED/LEP technology is no joke son.

    • @theweknd6946
      @theweknd6946 4 года назад

      @@metaljew4456 thanks dad

  • @Achilles_696
    @Achilles_696 6 лет назад

    I bought one of these at a gun show a year ago, and it broke the 2nd day of owning it, not a quality product, it's cool but not worth the price.

  • @alldaytony2751
    @alldaytony2751 4 года назад

    Well damn they just think of everything don't they.

  • @TheShoelaceBandit
    @TheShoelaceBandit 7 лет назад

    In my opinion this is just an inferior knock off version of the original zebralight. Do yourself a favor, just spend the extra $10 and get the real thing. All the problems with this light are solved with the zebralight.

  • @jamesoncross7494
    @jamesoncross7494 7 лет назад +2

    So basically it's a 220 lumen light.

    • @jamesoncross7494
      @jamesoncross7494 7 лет назад +4

      XV30 Lowrider it's only capable of 600 lumens for like what? 30 seconds? In my opinion that's not a 600 lumen light. That's false advertising. That's like when you drive by Uhaul, and they have a sign out front in big letters RENT FOR $19.99 A DAY. Go into Uhaul with a 20 dollar bill and slap it down on the counter and tell them you want to rent the truck and here is your 20 dollars. They'll laugh you out of the place. The lights are the same way. 2000 LUMENS GET YOUR LIGHT NOW, BEST I THE MARKET. Yeah, it last for 20 seconds burns your fingers and then bumps down to 100 lumens.

    • @jamesoncross7494
      @jamesoncross7494 7 лет назад

      XV30 Lowrider there are pleanty of people that look at the 600 lumens as sustainable. They are not flashlight experts. It's MISLEADING. Just like come rent a truck for 19.99 dollars. It's like saying how much it weighs without the battery in it. Who cares how much it weighs with not battery in it? It's MISLEADING. How much does a gun weigh? The manufacturer tells you without bullets and sometimes without a magazine in it. Who is going to carry and unloaded gun with no magazine in it? Why do I care how much it weighs without the bullets. It's MISLEADING. If you don't see that then you are either not too bright or you drank the cool-aid.

    • @jamesoncross7494
      @jamesoncross7494 7 лет назад

      XV30 Lowrider what the hell are you whining about. I'm talking about how the industry is misleading. A lot of them are. I said if you can't see that your not too bright. I'm being a smart ass. Go stand in your safe zone.

    • @jamesoncross7494
      @jamesoncross7494 7 лет назад

      XV30 Lowrider you are a ridiculous person. You didn't understand what I said. You misunderstood it and took it as a personal attack. That was not my intention. If you took it that way then it's on you.

    • @jamesoncross7494
      @jamesoncross7494 7 лет назад

      Go have another glass of cool-aid.

  • @onedirection3510
    @onedirection3510 4 года назад

    Sadly this unit is NO MAS.

  • @scottbrady2454
    @scottbrady2454 8 лет назад

    Unlistenable! Sorry

    • @Lumencraft-
      @Lumencraft-  8 лет назад

      Hi Scott, Thanks for sharing. Are you saying your having trouble with the sound on the video, or that you hear it and don't like what I said?

  • @nivlem131303
    @nivlem131303 2 года назад

    600 Lumens, yeah, for 1 minute only and using 14500.. and IMO, its overpriced.. ill go for skilhunt e2a.

  • @francescogalliano8479
    @francescogalliano8479 2 года назад +1

    Dove si compra ?????

  • @DayBowBow
    @DayBowBow 6 лет назад +2

    Is there any way to mount this on a pistol?
    I've been looking for a pistol light that uses AA batteries so I don't have to worry about finding 123 batteries.
    Especially for when SHTF AA would be easier to obtain.

    • @metamorphicorder
      @metamorphicorder 6 лет назад

      It might not lend itself well to that but it might be possible to mount a attachment to the light to fit an accessory rail on a pistol. You might have to mod it to take a remote switch so you can turn it on with your weapon hand.

  • @wagnerbikewagner1336
    @wagnerbikewagner1336 5 лет назад

    Good evening? ... my name is wagner Alexandre, I'm Brazilian! .. I follow your channel a few months! ... I'm a fan! ... I like more, from your videos, They are perfect, very well made, true ! .. I have one or two questions! .. the 1st is if the flashlights that are charged via USB, when the battery runs out of use time, the time to change, the battery bpis is already old. ... HOW TO CHANGE, AND HOW TO CHANGE? 👈🔧 ... because it pays to play outside! .. would have how to make this exchange of an old battery for, a new one? I'm talking about the lanterns that are being loaded via USB! ... QUESTION 2 .... WHAT CAN I HAVE AT LEAST OF THESE WONDERFUL LANTERNS? ... (look at this, thank you very much WAGNER ALEXANDRE) ... BRAZIL !