Hi Jack

Thanks for the pointer, though I already knew about that one – I’ve actually reviewed it here: More UV flash and torch tests. Of course, that flashlight wasn’t available at the time I wrote this post. You’re right, it’s a great value UV light.

Cheers

Dave

http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_277704.html?currency=AUD&gclid=CJzn_eLtqs8CFdU_Gwod6EwNaQ

Here’s a torch with the famous nichia for under 23USD! Picked one up myself

Hi Johan

Thanks for the comment! To be honest, I haven’t actually tried any UV fluorescence photography (other than this test) yet. It’s definitely on my to-do list, I’ve just been busy with other things.

I hope they can develop UV LEDs that are both more powerful and affordable. The ultrafire UV torch I have is far less powerful than sunlight, and I find even bright sunlight combined with high ISO difficult for handheld reflected UV photography. The results can be quite interesting though.

Good article, I had very similar results when I was tottering about testing these. It’s a shame you’re not closer to Surrey, I’d be very happy to lend you my MTE U301 for a play – this was about the cleanest non-spill source I could find. This LED technology is developing quickly though and I don’t think it’ll be too long before there are decent 365nm lightsources available with the brightness to take handheld shots UV. You can get close already with high ISO but another order of magnitude wouldn’t hurt.

Best,
-Johan