Mozengrazen Loc: Ilion, NY

Here are some of my guitars that I light painted in 2012

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Quixdraw Loc: x

Great guitars & photo, thanks!

BigDaddy Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Couple years ago I bought a 2 pack of SkyRoku LED flashlights for under $10. Expected junk but was really surprised. I bought 2 more packs of 2, and when I showed them to my SIL she wanted a set, and my wife ordered 2 more sets for gifts for the kids.
In all, got 8 of the little suckers for under $5 each. These take the same batteries as your SureFire, 3 AAA or one 18650. These have a zoom lens and are very bright. All of them still work fine and feel like quality lights. They are 700 lumens I believe, so half as bright as yours, but these are pretty darn intense.

As for flashlight photography, I've done it with two LED flashlights that came with tools, an 18 volt drill and a 12 volt reciprocating saw. I used both for light painting in my pool room.

Turned off all the lights, set the camera (on tripod) to 15 seconds and ISO 100, F8. The 18 volt light had 3 settings and I used that for overall light, turning it on and off in a couple of short bursts. and used the more focused 12 volt to light the subject, which in this case was pool balls and cues.

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Quixdraw Loc: x

Thanks! Sounds like a bargain! Good photos, have to try something similar. Always craved a pool table but it would take up an entire end of the basement family room - then there is the issue of getting it down there!
Edit: My original Surefire was from my Father in Law's Estate. I'm pretty sure he got it as a premium with a laser level, which was Laser Products (then now, Surefire's) major product line.

Alphabravo2020

The flashlights are called tactical because there was a time when you couldn't buy one with a butt switch unless you were leo or mil. US Cav in the mid 90s was one of the first places I remember having them that didn't ask.

The casual looking station shirts and pants available now to civies wear well in the field and look great with a company logo. There was a time when the only ripstop and FR available was for first responders or military surplus and you can't wear that seriously on a job.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

I love the shot with the suspended que ball! Lots going on there! Excellent work!!! That’s a wall hanger!!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Great shots!

BigDaddy Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Thanks JD. The cue ball was a burst of very rare creativity from me. Normally that side of my brain is fast asleep.

BTW, I didn't own the SkyRoku flashlights at the time, but they would most likely work well for light painting, even outside.

They are quite a Bargain. One great feature is the batteries in all 8 stay charged, for almost 2 years now. The batteries in old standard flashlights ALWAYS went dead between uses. I use just regular AAA batteries, not the big one, and they haven't needed replaced yet. I have a few electronic gadgets like a digital caliper and a Wixey digital angle tool and I have to remove the batteries between uses or they go dead. You might expect a $5 flashlight would do this as well, but no, the electronics work, and off means off, no battery drain. I'm not particularly pushing these, but if you need a good flashlight, I doubt you'll be disappointed, and they make great stocking stuffers.

I bought mine on Amazon but couldn't find Skyroku brand today but they have one looks exactly the same with the same specks. Pretty certain it's the same light, but cost $12 for a 2 pack. Ebay has the exact same Skyroku 2 pack for $8.

The hog wouldn't allow link shorteners, like Tiny URL so I didn't post links, which are super long, so if anyone is interested, just DAGS for SkyRoku flashlights.

Barn Owl

Hope some of the UHH outdoor types will submit their recent night flashlight scenics photos. Looking for results from something like a Skyroku under $45.00.

Barn Owl

quixdraw, It has to be your call, but it would really be interesting to see the live photo results of the rattlesnakes you are seeing on your night walks. Would not want you to endanger you or your dog. Sounds like you are in the zone of some challenging pics and the colors you are getting with your flashlight could be informative.

Quixdraw Loc: x

That you will not see. I am far out in the country, on my own property, managing three large dogs and a flashlight. Neither room or time for a camera. Many years ago I learned to shoot quite well by flashlight and have not lost the knack. Rattlers are not thick on the ground, but when I see one, I kill it. The one time, the first and only time I just let one go, one of my dogs was bitten the next day close to the location of the encounter. The dog lived, but after considerable discomfort, and anxiety to all concerned, not to mention the Vet bills. I try never to repeat my mistakes.

Quixdraw Loc: x

Been on the to do list, just haven't done it justice yet. Here are a couple casual flashlight photos with the Surefire DFT using the Harries method with a camera. I was making dinner at the time so nothing elaborate, snapshots. Outdoors color not too bad, indoor a bit cool. Some cropping, D750 with AF S 24-85 1:3.5 4.5 G
More on a new thread soon.

Down a very dark stairway


The rock face is around 120 yards out


Down the driveway