Originally Posted by
gsa103
One thing to keep in mind with the cheap 1200 Lumen CREE lights is that they don't actually put out 1200 lumens. Most of the time they measure out at 50-60% of the listed lumens. More reputable manufacturers list the output based on what the light actually puts out.
That is a very good point, GSA. However, at $15, I think it's worth the risk. If the brightness does not suit my needs, I will move up the scale.