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popular Posted by StrongLake4786 • 5d ago
Apr 14, 2025 12:04 PM
Sofirn BLF LT1 Rechargeable Camping Lantern - $54.99 w/ free Prime Shipping
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I've considered making this a desk light using the 1/4"20 threads on a microphone boom arm and keeping it permanently wired, but I think I'd still want to build some kind of foil to redirect the light and at that point, I'm basically just using it for parts. Instead of all that, it lives by my keys where it's easily found when the power goes out. I keep the top unscrewed to reduce phantom power drain.
In body charging is very slow, but I know most enthusiasts will charge externally. USB-c is cool, and I like that I can run it by cable without batteries, although the light can't quite manage max brightness through usb-c alone. The machining is great. I bought it for the white balance adjustment feature and on that point, it delivers.
It's been a few years now; I'd be interested in a revision.
I've considered making this a desk light using the 1/4"20 threads on a microphone boom arm and keeping it permanently wired, but I think I'd still want to build some kind of foil to redirect the light and at that point, I'm basically just using it for parts. Instead of all that, it lives by my keys where it's easily found when the power goes out. I keep the top unscrewed to reduce phantom power drain.
In body charging is very slow, but I know most enthusiasts will charge externally. USB-c is cool, and I like that I can run it by cable without batteries, although the light can't quite manage max brightness through usb-c alone. The machining is great. I bought it for the white balance adjustment feature and on that point, it delivers.
It's been a few years now; I'd be interested in a revision.
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I've considered making this a desk light using the 1/4"20 threads on a microphone boom arm and keeping it permanently wired, but I think I'd still want to build some kind of foil to redirect the light and at that point, I'm basically just using it for parts. Instead of all that, it lives by my keys where it's easily found when the power goes out. I keep the top unscrewed to reduce phantom power drain.
In body charging is very slow, but I know most enthusiasts will charge externally. USB-c is cool, and I like that I can run it by cable without batteries, although the light can't quite manage max brightness through usb-c alone. The machining is great. I bought it for the white balance adjustment feature and on that point, it delivers.
It's been a few years now; I'd be interested in a revision.
Agree with most of this. I flip the lantern upside down to get more light pointed up.
I wouldn't pass on it. It's the best lantern money can buy in this size and form factor. And it has Anduril 2.0. I lost count, but I have at least ten of these scattered throughout my two homes, garages, workshops, etc.
I've considered making this a desk light using the 1/4"20 threads on a microphone boom arm and keeping it permanently wired, but I think I'd still want to build some kind of foil to redirect the light and at that point, I'm basically just using it for parts. Instead of all that, it lives by my keys where it's easily found when the power goes out. I keep the top unscrewed to reduce phantom power drain.
In body charging is very slow, but I know most enthusiasts will charge externally. USB-c is cool, and I like that I can run it by cable without batteries, although the light can't quite manage max brightness through usb-c alone. The machining is great. I bought it for the white balance adjustment feature and on that point, it delivers.
It's been a few years now; I'd be interested in a revision.
Not sure if it's the successor but I recently got the Sofirn LT1S lantern ($30.27 at Ali) and love it. Seems like it might solve some of the issues you described. It was super useful on recent camping trip and gets used regularly at home as reading light. My only (minor) complaint is the hook. It comes out too easily (once accidentally compressed and it came out).
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Does it have a camera style mount to attach to the tripod?
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Yes it does !! It's also magnetic and has a hook as well it's just a no brainer. The tripod itself is of very good quality 👌
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i have both lights, albeit it's the mini Sofrin lantern which i LOVE
i love my husky for bright lights for automotive or power outage
however it's not a dim light to leave at bedside. lowest setting will blind you if you're not mindful and accidentally turn it on and catch a glimpse of it unexpectedly.
It is rechargeable, but you can bring extra 18650s if you are that worried. It also works as a power bank recharging other usb-c devices which is great for peace of mind.
I love ours, it hangs over the table for meals after the sun has gone down and then is hung in our tent. I've given it to the kids and left it on the lowest setting all night so they don't wake up in a dark tent. After 2-3 nights, battery still is at least half full.
No it stinks as a flashlight, but it's great as a lantern and power bank.
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