New V3 365nm Mini - Black Light UV Flashlight – High Definition Pure Ultraviolet - Professional Grade High Power Upgraded 5 Core UV LED – USA Stock

Dude!!! This flashlight is a total game-changer. It lit up a whole world I didn’t even know existed!The build? Solid. Compact. Feels like it could survive a drop from space. It comes with a rechargeable battery, charging cable, and even a brick—so you’re set right out of the box.Yeah, it got a little warm after about 10 minutes of playing around, but that’s because it’s blasting out UV rays from the same part of the light spectrum that gives you a tan. No joke.If you’re into uncovering hidden stuff around your house—stains, scorpions, whatever—this thing’s a must-have. Highly recommend.

I have found this UV flashlight to be the gold standard! I collect Victorian EAPG glass as well as vintage vaseline and uranium glass and a good, strong UV flashlight is my trusty sidekick in identification! Over the last year, my father's health began to fail and I spent most of my free time caring for him at his home until his passing in early November. I put the 'beast' away in a safe place, aka where I couldn't find it. Over Christmas, while looking for my grandkids christmas presents (which had suffered a similar fate), i found the Beast again and put it on charge. After twelve hours of charging, nothing happened. I tried for a longer time with the same result, went to the website and made sure that I had followed all of the troubleshooting steps and then wrote to the company asking for help. Seb, the Customer Service representative who corresponded with me, wrote me back within a day and gave me a couple of other suggestions to see if we could get it up and running, but to no avail. I wrote him back last night with the result and by this morning, in my inbox, he had written back telling me that they were expediting a new flashlight to me! I was floored. I have truthfully not encountered that level of customer service in what feels like forever, if ever! The kindness and non-judgmental advice added to my experience greatly. This is a company that stands firmly behind their exceptional products with exceptional customer service and I wouldn't hesitate for one second to recommend both the flashlight and the company to anyone looking for a similar device!

Note - the photo submitted is not for its "beauty" but to illustrate a point. This light does put out true UV, and a goodly quantity. The picture submitted is of a pink rose bloom at a distance of 12 inches (measured). This was shot in a darkened room. I used a Pentax KF full spectrum (Kolarivision modified) using Pentax 100mm ED AW macro. ICE UV filter. ISO 12800, 1/200 at F3.5 and -0.7ev. The K3 is very bright, and the light was un-difused so the hotspots on the (very) reflective rose necessitated -0.7. I used an 18% grey card to white balance, producing a nice grey image. I did some grain reduction in Topaz Photo AI.OK all the tech stuff is over. What I like: the flash is rugged. It has a good heft a weight. I used a light stand and clamp to hold it. This is not a cheap plastic barrel, which I appreciate. My intended use is photography both indoors and outdoors. Indoors for some fun ultra close work; outdoors as "fill". The button on the barrel has a nice solid "click". It came with an extra extension tube - for a second battery?The output was reasonably even, but I may use a diffuser in the future to avoid harsh shadows.I had it on for about an hour adjusting light, etc. No problem with battery life.The unit did NOT get hot in use. That bodes well for longevity.Frankly, I would like this company to make some photo oriented light boxes - something square, maybe 4 to 6 inches on a side for macro work. They really have a great product and I appreciate quality.Oh, and it really is UV. My other cameras did not pick up a usable image. Only the full spectrum camera, and it definitely was UV.

UPDATE: So since venting here I went back and read the instructions. Forgot all about the double click to turn on for user safety. After charging the flashlight it works great. The only probs and reason for 4 stars now instead of 5 is the battery discharge on storage problem and the charging port being set too far in the body making most standard charge cables ineffective at maintaining contact to charge the flashlight. Thought I'd update my review to be fair to the manufacturer. My suggestion for the charging problem; if you can't modify the port to accept standard USB C charge cables, color your included cable a different color than black to make it easier to find. I have a drawer full of included USB C cables, all black from all the electronic doo-dads I own, and trying to find the ONE with the extra 1 mm of depth is a challenge. LOLI purchased this Beast UV flashlight because I was tired of the cheap ones you find everywhere that hardly work. This one promised to deliver and the reviews I read supported that. I ordered and after initial charge, it was indeed, a cut above the run of the mill UV lights you find at local stores as well as on line. Very bright, made sure to use the amber glasses to protect my eyes from reflected UV as the instructions advised to do. It's been pretty much sitting in my toolbox after briefly using it twice to check it out. Now the power switch works about every 4th or 5th time you push it. I tried to charge it assuming it might be due to low battery power, the charging port is not giving me grief and unless I prop the cord against something while charging, will not continue to charge. Disappointed to say the least. I had high hopes for this one but alas it turned out to be another disappointment. Too bad the return window is closed on this one. I can not recommend this for purchase.