tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38394936740721917112024-03-14T04:27:04.739+00:00FlashLion ReviewsFlashlight reviews.FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-45663289913910072392017-09-14T05:29:00.000+01:002018-12-11T01:10:56.933+00:00Nitecore SRT9 Review Multi-color LED tactical flashlightNitecore SRT9 is a dual 18650 powered flashlight from Nitecore's tactical series flashlights.<br />
It shares the idea of the successful SRT7 model,which was popular with
its additional color LEDs and also with its good main beam range. <br />
Nitecore sent me for test their SRT9 flashlight and I had the chance to test it for quite long time,before posting the review.<br />
Read the review below for my impressions and findings.<br />
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Nitecore SRT9 has a die-cast produced body very similar to the popular
EC4/S model.Elliptical profile battery tube with two 18650 batteries
side by side(electrically connected in series).<br />
There are quite a lot differences in the new flashlight though. As a
tactical flashlight SRT9 features rear switch with momentary On option.<br />
Selecting the modes is possible by a magnetic smart ring,which is
responsible for adjusting the output of the main white beam,activating
the flashing modes,<br />
activating the Red/Green/Blue/UV light and leaving the flashlight in
Standby mode,ready for use just by the smart ring-with no need of
changing the grip.<br />
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The tail switch requires redesigning the tailcap and the SRT9 comes with
a new interesting method for locking/unlocking it.Read more for this
later in the review. <br />
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Here is a comparison with other Nitecore flashlights-EC4S,MH27,P30.<br />
You can notice on the pictures that the finish of the SRT9 is not as matte as this on the EC4S.<br />
Nitecore SRT9 324gr.<br />
Nitecore EC4S 275gr.<br />
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The SRT9 is designed to allow tail-standing.However in my attempts,I
can't come to a reasonable,stable standing even on a flat surface.<br />
Just a light vibration and the flashlight falls.<br />
The SRT9 does not feature tactical bezel as the MH27.<br />
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Important to mention is the pocket clip,which even though not perfect
will add more options to carry the flashlight without holster. <br />
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Cool white Cree XHP50 LED,orange peel reflector(no difference with the EC4S). <br />
Different is the type of texture and the addition of holes for the color 5mm LEDs.<br />
The 40mm head diameter is standard for Nitecore and allows you to attach
the filters/diffusers you already use with previous models like
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Here is a close look at the forward clicky switch and its N marked cap.<br />
All edges around the switch are very well rounded,which is bad for
tail-stand capability,but pressing the switch is easy and comfortable.<br />
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Here is a close look at the magnetic smart ring.<br />
Again,here we can see that all edges of the cooling fins and the grooves of the battery tube are very well rounded.<br />
The smart ring has many defined stops,easy to feel when rotating it. <br />
Unfortunately there is no any marking and the only way to know which
mode is currently selected is to remember the whole mode sequence and
when needed(in Off state) to rotate the ring far right or left,<br />
then count the clicks. I usually rotate it until white light,which is
easy to define because of its gradual adjustment with no stops.<br />
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A look at the battery tube.<br />
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I got two Nitecore 3200mAh batteries with the review flashlight. <br />
Unexpectedly the screws holding the tailcap board keep the battery away
from the + point and I did not managed to use these batteries in the
SRT9. <br />
Dual coil springs for better current flaw.<br />
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Close up view of the locking pin.<br />
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The tailcap can be detached after pressing each of the two pins until unlocking sound is heard.<br />
To close the tailcap,just press it toward the battery tube.Depending on the battery size,this may take a lot of force.<br />
To keep everything well sealed and tight,be sure the buttons are back to their initial position-fully released.<br />
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Below is a runtime graph that represents how the brightness is changing after activation on max output.<br />
The SRT9 features advanced thermal regulation,which should ensure safe working temperature in use.<br />
I started the test without additional cooling and activated a small cooling fan 10 minutes later.<br />
Nitecore SRT9 reaches about 2000 lumens and as expected at this output the whole flashlight gets hot after a few minutes.<br />
I am happy to report that the ATR here works as expected and we can see its work easy on the graph.<br />
At certain temperature the brightness is automatically decreased to a little less than 1200 lumens.<br />
The max output possible depending on the current battery state is again reached after lowering the temperature.<br />
In my test,this is 3 minutes after activating the cooling fan.<br />
The batteries that I used did not manage to keep the output constant and
the output after recovering the maximum possible brightness dropped
proportionally to the battery voltage. <br />
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1920Lm initial output,1820Lm after 30sec(Keeppower 3400 batteries)<br />
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Here is a graph with only the first 30 minutes for a better view of the curve.<br />
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<b>-While in StandBy mode,the SRT9 will draw a small current from the battery.I did not manage to measure it yet,though and can't confirm its value.<br /> As usual with most electronic switches-it is recommended to turn the tail switch Off when the light will not be used for more than a week.</b><br /><br /><br /><br />Close up of the laser engraving.<br />
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View at the textured reflector and the five LEDs.<br />
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The central Cree XHP50 LED is well centered.<br />
We can see the shape of the holes for the 5mm color LEDs.<br />
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This is a reflector comparison with Nitecore EC4S,which shares the same LED.<br />
The type of the texture is different,as well as the hole for the XHP50 LED.<br />
Similar matte grey front bezels.<br />
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Beam profile<br />
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<br />As expected the 5mm Red,Green,Blue LEDs combined with a reflective surface around them,result in different asymmetric shape beams.<br />This is usually the price of having additional color lights in a standard flashlight.<br />Normally,the color beams do the job quite well.They are just not meant for homogeneous illumination of wide areas.<br />They are meant for checking different objects without much requirements of the artifacts.<br />A diffuser for smoothing the beam is always an option,of course.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaX7x95LcGZl2p1mspA14_VxeRbSnexFGdU9tO6UqEXEhBwoovlXxBenxCk4iDZT-r_VT6btqjaKTJSmvrDuU_Eai2vsIHSbgY900Ko2A5K03Q5cnKlB5KuNmo7rJzTAMrqUya1wH3CfM6/s1600/36728766106_c0126b01e1_z.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaX7x95LcGZl2p1mspA14_VxeRbSnexFGdU9tO6UqEXEhBwoovlXxBenxCk4iDZT-r_VT6btqjaKTJSmvrDuU_Eai2vsIHSbgY900Ko2A5K03Q5cnKlB5KuNmo7rJzTAMrqUya1wH3CfM6/s1600/36728766106_c0126b01e1_z.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 meter,white wall<br />Even though the mounted LEDs are cool white Cree XHP50,there is a difference in the color temperature,as the SRT9 wins in this respect with a cleaner beam.<br />The transition from hotspot to spill is also smoother on the SRT9.<br />
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At 5 meters distance,we can clearly see the difference in the beam.<br />
Smaller,more focused hotspot for the SRT9.<br />
It is also noticeable the specific for the first generation XHP LEDs
darker zone in the center,which in most cases is not so noticeable,but
yet it is there.<br />
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5 meters distance<br />
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The color beams are not symmetrical as we can see on the pictures.<br />
All of the pictures are taken with a longer exposure time,to increase
the visibility of the beams,as they are too dim for the previous
exposure.<br />
I did not take a photo of the UV light as it is very weak for seeing of me and the camera,as well.<br />
The UV light is mostly visible by objects that glow while exposed to
it.However,there is a small amount of white light that is easily visible
and to some point helps us to see that the UV light is activated.<br />
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Positive and negative points according to my experience with the SRT9.<br />
The way of closing the tailcap may be uncomfortable for some people.<br />
Tail-standing option is not useful.<br />
The lack of mode marking on the magnetic ring limits a little bit its functionality.<br />
Overall,after using the SRT9 for quite some time,my impressions are only good.<br />
I already mentioned my findings about the weak points and knowing a user can be very pleased with the use of this flashlight.<br />
I like the quick change from white to color light.I like that we have a
physical tail switch.The no-step white light adjustment gives us freedom
to choose the needed brightness easily in any moment.<br />
The pocket clip might be a great update over the EC4S for some users.<br />
Normal cool white light from the XHP50 led.Quite powerful for most everyday uses.<br />
The color leds,even their weak sides in terms of beam shape are quite
useful and we do not get real UV light from any flashlight.You can
actually check UV active money markings and other UV glowing stuff.<br />
The uni-body bar shape stays very comfortable in the hand. <br />
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- Thank you everyone that has visited,read and enjoyed my reviews through the years!FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-74930131248129474802017-09-13T14:51:00.000+01:002018-11-22T14:35:30.298+00:00Thorfire TK15 and TK15s FLReview (18650 EDC flashlights)<blockquote class="blockrow postcontent restore preview postcontainer forumcontent" id="yui-gen8">
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Thorfire TK15 and TK15s are compact EDC flashlights that run on the current most used battery size by most,the rechargeable 18650. Thorfire provided me these models for test and review.Read my impressions in the review below. <br />
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Thorfire TK15 and TK15s are almost identical flashlights,yet there are several differences in the design and operation. Both have a small metal side switch.<br />
On the TK15s for mode changing.On the TK15 for On/Off and mode changing. The TK15s is slightly longer because of its physical tail switch.<br />
The TK15 is equipped with a stainless steel "tactical" bezel.<br />
Nice symmetric knurling on both models ensure stable grip.<br />
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Both flashlights come in the standard for Thorfire cardboard box with protective foam inserts.<br />
The white sticker with the images,bar code and email address is originally not cut and ensures that the flashlight comes in brand new condition.</blockquote>
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According to the specifications,the TK15 and TK15s support only 18650 batteries.<br />
2xCR123A is not supported.<br />
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The TK15 has 5 constant brightness modes,while the TK15s has 4,as here one of the modes is replaced by the Bike light mode.<br />
Both features Cree XP-G2 LED with very pleasant neutral white light.<br />
According to the provided data the Highest modes have equal output of 1050 lumens.<br />
The lowest modes of the TK15 are half the brightness of the TK15s's modes.<br />
Identical reflectors with identical beam. 11200cd peak beam intensity-comfortable for close and mid range use.<br />
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<u>My lumen measurements in an integrating sphere show:</u><br />
<b>Thorfire TK15:</b><br />
<b>Turbo</b>= 1050 Lm initial output<br />
<b>High</b>= 440 Lm<br />
<b>Mid</b>= 140 Lm<br />
<b>Low</b>= 24 Lm<br />
<b>Moonlight</b>= hard to measure it correctly<br />
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<b>Thorfire TK15s:</b><br />
<b>High</b>= 1020 Lm initial<br />
<b>Mid</b>= 430 Lm<br />
<b>Low</b>= 55 Lm<br />
<b>Moonligt</b>= hard to measure correctly<br />
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Size comparison with other Thorfire models-<br />
Thorfire VG25- Thorfire TK15s- Thorfire TK15- Thorfire VG15- 18650 battery<br />
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Again,I am surprised by the quality of machine work that Thorfire does
manage to maintain on most of their flashlights,especially while they
are low priced budget models.<br />
Black matte anodizing.Very consistent on my samples.<br />
Clean square cut threads-anodized.<br />
No sharp edges on the body allows comfortable grip.<br />
Using the tail switch on the TK15s is easy and comfortable.<br />
Both models allow tail-standing.<br />
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Thorfire TK15s disassembled<br />
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Very stable pocket clip on both flashlights.Should serve quite well for EDC use.<br />
Both lights have two springs-one at the head and one at the tailcap.<br />
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Thorfire TK15 disassembled<br />
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Here is a close up of both tailcaps.<br />
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Below is a graph with run/time measurements taken on the highest modes,combined with the Mid mode on the TK15.<br />
As we can see from the graph,both flashlights are programmed to decrease their output 3 minutes after activation,which is expected knowing their maximum initial output of about 1000 lumens.Small flashlights like these two could easily overheat at this output,so the timed step down prevention is required here.<br />
Yet as you can see from my second graph,if you use the flashlights in cold weather(cold ambient temperature) and need the maximum possible output,you can restart the light and get again the powerful illumination from these compact flashlights.<br />
The drivers are programmed also for a second step down 30 minutes after the first.<br />
The point of this step down is to protect the battery from excessive discharging,in the same time to give you a lot of time to continue with the work,if it can not be interrupted,to find the way home or to find a spare battery.<br />
After first step down- <br />
TK15s 405 Lm<br />
TK15 395 Lm<br />
After second step down- <br />
TK15s 111 Lm <br />
TK15 37 Lm<br />
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To test how the TK15s reacts on restarting after step down,I waited a minute and restarted it.<br />
It was a nice surprise to find that the output after restart is the same as the initial. Even after the fourth restart,the driver managed to recover almost identical output to the initial. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beam profile<br />
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The beam on both flashlights is well balanced with good hotspot,soft not distracting corona and useful spill.<br />
Neutral white light without noticeable yellow or pink tint.<br />
Overall,I found the beam on both lights very good without leaving desire for something more.<br />
It is just the right EDC beam for most of the users.<br />
Check out the comparison beamshots below and find for yourself if the beam meets your personal preferences.<br />
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1 meter distance.White wall.<br />
Thorfire TK15s Moonlight-Low-Mid-High-Turbo<br />
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This is my second review of a flashlight provided by Wubenlight for test and review.<br />
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The current review is on the biggest flashlight in their product line,the T101.<br />
It is a 3480 lumens flashlight powered by two 18650 batteries.<br />
The powerful beam is entrusted to a large multi-die Cree XHP70 LED.<br />
Wuben T101 can be operated by the tail switch for On/Off and mode changing by an electronic side switch.<br />
The model is also equipped with a built-in charging electronics.<br />
Read the review below for more information,my thoughts,runtime measurements and outdoor beamshots.<br />
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Weight comparison with other similar form flashlights.<br />
Wuben T101= 462gr.<br />
Fenix TK47= 475gr.<br />
Olight M3XSUT= 367gr.<br />
ThruNite Catapult V5= 652gr.<br />
Nitecore TM16= 696gr.(not on the picture)<br />
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In size Wuben T101 is not much different than the other similar 2x18650 flashlights.<br />
It has a cleaner design,as the head looks very well with all the needed
cooling fins,stainless steel bezel and large,square button with the W
letter.<br />
The battery tube lacks any specific knurling or grooves.<br />
Black matte anodizing.<br />
Wuben 18650- Wuben T101- Fenix TK47- Olight M3XSUT- ThruNite Catapult V5<br />
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Cree XHP70, Cree XP-L Hi, Olight M3XSUT, ThruNite Catapult V5<br />
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Wuben T101 comes in a nice hard case with metal frame and insulating foam inside.<br />
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Inside the case.<br />
A wall charger with EU and US plug is included. Output 5V,2A.<br />
Connecting the flashlight is possible with the included USB C cable.<br />
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Two spare O-rings and instruction sheet are also included.<br />
The hard plastic case with metal frame is a good way to carry and store the flashlight with all of the needed accessories.<br />
There is a place for spare batteries as well.<br />
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Wuben T101 comes with two Wuben 18650 IMR batteries with capacity of 2600mAh.<br />
There is no any marking but the batteries seem to have a protection
circuit,which is a good idea knowing the T101 can charge the batteries
inside the body,connected in series.<br />
adding these batteries to the set is a great option for new users and
even for me,as this saves us the higher care with finding correct high
discharge batteries with protection circuit.<br />
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In my medium size hand. There is no much anti-slip grooves(no
knurling),but I did not find it a problem with this large flashlight.<br />
The only thing that bothers me a little is that the reflector is very
deep and the most of the heat goes to the cooling fins at the sides of
the switch.<br />
I can easily notice the heat while using the T101 on Turbo mode. The
cooling fins positioned closer to the bezel get much less of the heat.<br />
To sum up,it is getting hot around the switch,while working on Turbo mode.<br />
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The side switch is big and comfortable.It is designed to fit any size fingers. <br />
It is relatively easy to find in the dark by touch,especially compared
to other flashlights,for example Fenix TK47 is taking me a lot of
time,as well as the Olight M3XSUT.<br />
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The switch cover is made of silicone,but feels reasonably hard on pressing.<br />
It is easy to know when it is pressed and has a soft click sound when pressing it.<br />
The W letter is illuminated only when the flashlight is connected for charging.<br />
Red color when charging,blue color when charged.<br />
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The overall anodizing on my sample is very good with very few imperfections.<br />
The front cooling fins are precisely machined with well rounded edges.<br />
The cooling fins around the switch are a little different and with no edge smoothing.<br />
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<b>User Interface<br />
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Wuben T101 has a forward clicky tail switch responsible for the On/Off operation.<br />
Momentary On is possible-great for signaling.<br />
Turbo-High-Mid-Low-Moonlight modes and hidden Strobe and SOS can be activated by the electronic side switch. <br />
Just click the switch to change the current mode.<br />
Fast double click activates Strobe mode.Another fast two clicks while in Turbo mode activate SOS.<br />
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All modes except Strobe and SOS are instantly stored in the memory for the next time when you turn the light ON. <br />
The mode memory works flawlessly on my sample.No waiting as it is in the cheaper flashlights.<br />
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There is also a shortcut to momentary Turbo mode-press and hold the side switch for a second from any of the other modes.<br />
Releasing the switch will return the mode you were on previously.<br />
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My only recommendation could be about the mode sequence.Turbo mode comes after Moonlight,which may be harsh to the eyes.<br />
In my opinion it is better to go from Turbo to Moonlight-Low-Mid-High-Turbo.<br />
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Soft silicone cover for the charging port. I had no problems with it,so far.<br />
It is on the opposite side of the mode switch.<br />
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USB C charging port with a good sealing cover.<br />
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The glass lens on my sample is impressively clean with great(high
quality) anti-reflective coating which makes the glass to look like it
is not there.<br />
The aluminum reflector is also clean. I can spot some micro dust on the LED,though.<br />
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<b>55 </b>mm reflector diameter and about as much depth.<br />
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Macro look of the LED.The centering ring seems on its place,but the LED
itself is not soldered precisely on its heat-sinking board.<br />
It is worth to note it,but I don't think this is affecting the beam that
much with a heavily textured reflector like the one used in this model.<br />
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Macro of the texture.<br />
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Square cut threads.Anodized on the battery tube and the tail cap.<br />
For some reason my T101 sample lacks anodizing on a few places of the threads(visible on the picture below).<br />
Interesting is the treatment of both springs-in the tailcap and the head.<br />
Their end is pressed and filed to get a wider contact surface resulting
in better contact with the battery and easier current flow.<br />
(click on the picture to see it larger on Flickr)<br />
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Clean of knurling tailcap. Noticeable is the specific for all Wuben flashlights similar to infinite W channel.<br />
The cap allows tail-standing,but as you may expect from a long heavy
flashlight,it is stable only on a flat hard surface and any vibrating
may bring it down.<br />
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The flashlight is long and pressing the tail switch requires to hold the flashlight at its end.<br />
One hand holding it takes a good effort. I would prefer a nice protruded switch instead of the tail-stand/lanyard ears.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Runtime measurements</u></span><br />
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</b>Wuben T101 was tested on Turbo and High mode.Batteries charged in an external charger for more equal voltage.<br />
The two batteries are connected in series. It is recommended to use batteries charged to the same voltage.<br />
This will allow a little longer runtime.<br />
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<b>Lumen measurements:</b><br />
(with non professionally calibrated integrating sphere)<br />
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<b>Turbo</b> mode= <b>3350</b> lumens<br />
<b>High</b> mode= <b>1240</b> lumens<br />
<b>Mid</b> mode= <b>440</b> lumens<br />
<b>Low</b> mode= <b>92</b> lumens<br />
<b>Moonlight</b> mode= <b>13</b> lumens<br />
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<b>3420 lumens</b> maximum initial brightness measured in the Turbo test.<br />
(3480 lumens stated in the instruction sheet)<br />
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The T101 is programmed to decrease its output after 2,5 minutes on Turbo mode.<br />
In my experience the head could get hot after a minute with output of
more than 3000 lumens,especially in warm ambient temperature.<br />
This step down is a good prevention of damaging the driver.It is uncomfortable to hold a hot metal,as well.<br />
According to the instruction sheet,Wuben T101 features advanced temperature regulation technology.<br />
I did not managed to activate it in my test or at least not what I
expect. It needs more tests to confirm how the ATR implemented here
actually works.<br />
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The output after step down is about 1900 lumens which is still quite a good output for most uses.<br />
There was a second small 200 lumen step down 24 minutes after the first step down,in my test. <br />
The output after step down is well regulated,constant.<br />
When the batteries are almost empty,the output starts to decrease slowly
until the Low voltage protection in the flashlight kicks in.<br />
The LVP in the batteries was not triggered after the three tests I run to take the graphs.<br />
About 2,8V resting voltage in each of the batteries.<br />
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The driver has also a Low voltage warning function.<br />
When the voltage of the batteries is low,the light will flash a few times every five minutes.<br />
These flashes are the vertical lines in my graph(some of the flashes were not recorded).<br />
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Current draw on Turbo mode is high,about 4,5A.<br />
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I am not very excited to charge batteries in series,but still this is a good option to have when traveling,or in the woods.<br />
The charging circuit works on 5V input voltage as the included charger is designed for 2A load.<br />
This means a powerful source is needed to get the best from the charging
electronics.The voltage should be boosted from 5V to 8,4V which
confirms the requirement for high current power source.<br />
I did two tests-with a 1A wall charger and 2A wall charger. The current
draw from the first charge was just 270mA.The charging time in this case
will be very long.<br />
With the second charger the flashlight was able to get up to 870mA which should allow a pretty good charging current.<br />
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Strobe frequency 8,7 Hz. Very well working-unpleasant to the eyes. I
even had the need to use it against a barking wild dog,while taking the
outdoor beamshots.<br />
The constant light did not fear it at all,while the Strobe discouraged it quickly. <br />
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The driver in Wuben T101 controls the light without PWM. I can only see
some kind of noise in the Moonlight signal,which I can not explain,but I
don't see it in real world use,even looking at a cooling fan.<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Beam profile</b></span></u><br />
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The Cree XHP70 LED in Wuben T101 produces cool white light,slightly
warmer than the Nitecore TM03(with XHP70) and Nitecore TM16,which I used
for beam comparison.<br />
I don't see distracting greenish or bluish tint. <br />
As you will see later in the beamshots though,the stainless steel bezel
reflects some light and projects it divided in different colors at the
periphery of the spill.<br />
I did not noticed it while taking the outdoor beamshots,however we can clearly see it on the pictures.<br />
Most of the new flashlights come with a matte bezel,which solves this kind of problems.<br />
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1 meter All modes<br />
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<b>Wuben T101</b>(Cree XHP70), <b>Nitecore TM03</b>(Cree XHP70), <b>Nitecore TM16</b>(4xCree XM-L2), <b>Nitecore EC4S</b>(Cree XHP50), <b>Fenix TK47</b>(Cree XP-L Hi), <b>ThruNite Catapult V5</b>(Cree XM-L2)<br />
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The T101's beam is pretty well centered in the hotspot as thanks to the
large LED and textured reflector,there is very useful bright spill.<br />
This is one of my favorite beams-it just do the job properly. This is not a beam just to play with.<br />
My only criticism regarding the beam is in the hotspot.Even the textured
reflector,there is a darker zone in the center which is visible when
pointing it at a building or other flat surface on a distance.<br />
You can see it on the wall beamshots below taken at 1/50sec and 1/250sec.<br />
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5 meter 1/50sec<br />
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5 meters<br />
1/250sec<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Outdoor Beamshots<br />
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Wuben T101 all modes. Distance about 70 meters.<br />
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Wuben T101 all modes at close distance.<br />
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Beam aimed at the top of the trees.<br />
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Beam aimed at the top of the trees,animated.<br />
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As I already commented,while taking the beamshots,looking at distance I
did not noticed the color rings at the outer end of the Wuben's beam.<br />
Now on the recorded picture I see the rings very clearly. It needs more
testing on various environment,but I could say that the rings were not a
problem for me.<br />
I tried the flashlight also on a large building and my impressions are
mostly positive. What a little confuses me is the darker zone in the
hotspot center.<br />
All of the flashlights that I have tested with MT-G2 and XHP70,XHP50 have it,so the situation here is nothing new.<br />
If you use the T101 outdoor as I did in these beamshots,you will not notice the beam inconsistency. <br />
And remember that I am seeking perfect beam quality,so I comment/criticize any imperfection.<br />
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In terms of color temperature/reproduction the XHP70 in Wuben t101 is definitely better than the TM03 and TM16.<br />
The LEDs in the Fenix and ThruNite are neutral white and their light is warmer.<br />
Overall,I liked the T101's beam and found it very useful for real world use,even on a very long distance.<br />
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Beam aimed at the stems.<br />
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Beam aimed at the stems,animated.<br />
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At close distance.<br />
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Beam aimed at the top of the trees.<br />
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Beam aimed at the bottom of the trees.<br />
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Crop from the image above. Wuben T101- Nitecore TM16- Fenix TK47- ThruNite C<br />
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Thanks for reading and looking at the variety of pictures!<br />
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Thanks to Wuben for providing their great new models for test and
review,so there will be more helpful info about them on the net!
FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-63759916005327682222017-06-24T05:56:00.001+01:002018-11-22T19:20:16.741+00:00Wuben TP10 Tactical Penlight ReviewWuben is a relatively new flashlight manufacturer to me.<br />
I have looked at their website some time ago and there was not much to choose from.<br />
I spotted a nice 10180 mini flashlight,from the ones that became very popular lately.<br />
Currently Wuben is adding more flashlights to their product line and offered me two models for test and review.<br />
I really did not know what to expect from this brand,so I agreed to test the flashlights with high interest.<br />
In this review I am writing about the tactical penlight Wuben TP10 which
features strong Tungsten tip at the one end,ball point pen at the other
and integrated 10180 flashlights in the cap.<br />
Read my review below to find out more about the TP10 and as usual enjoy the pictures!<br />
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Wuben TP10 can be easily used as a flashlight with a nice pocket clip.<br />
It works great as a baseball cap light-the clip is in the suitable direction.<br />
Below is a comparison with two other 10180 mini flashlights and two AAA flashlights.<br />
Vollsion MK-S, MecArmy Illuminex1, Wuben TP10, Bronte BT01, Fenix E99Ti.<br />
This comparison of course is mostly size comparison.I will compare the beams as well,as the reflector diameters are similar.<br />
I don't know what are the holes at the bottom of the TP10 for,but they could be successfully used for strap attaching.<br />
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A look at the reflector side.<br />
All lights except Fenix with a Cree XP-G2 LEDs.<br />
All except Bronte with a TIR reflector.<br />
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<b>Pictures from the included instruction sheet.</b><br />
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Wuben TP10 comes in a nice,hard cardboard box with magnetic closing cap.<br />
The penlight is inserted in a thick rubber foam-looks great as a gift and protects the penlight perfectly.<br />
A short micro USB cable also has a place in the box.<br />
Instruction sheet and four spare O-rings are included,as well.<br />
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Below is the pen in my hand with slim fingers.<br />
Even though it is a little longer than needed when writing,I found it
comfortable and of course the flashlight part can be detached for better
comfort.<br />
The place where we hold the pen has rounded triangular shape which ensures very stable grip.<br />
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Here is the flashlight end.<br />
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Here is how Wuben TP10 looks like disassembled and the battery out of the tube.<br />
You can see the micro USB port at the battery tube and the mode switching plate in the head.<br />
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Close up look at the main parts.<br />
Wuben 10180 Li-Ion battery with capacity of 70mAh.<br />
Triangular cut threads. Thick and very stable pocket clip.With the right form to keep the penlight in proper position.<br />
Dark grey matte anodizing.<br />
The anodized surface on my sample is good,with several imperfections,visible at very close look.<br />
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Schneider Gelion 39 Refill-black color ink with 0,4mm line width.<br />
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A look at the inner side of the tubes.The positive contact points need cleaning as there are some shaves,<br />
most likely from the plastic ring covering the driver board(second element from right to left).<br />
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<b>Operating the flashlight-</b><br />
As the other popular 10180 type flashlights,Wuben TP10 has two modes,3 and 130 lumens.<br />
Turning the light On is possible by rotating the head.Rotating further
presses the contact plate (which you can see above) and activates the
second 130 lumen mode.<br />
No flashing modes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>RunTime Test</b></span><br />
I tested Wuben TP10 on its High mode.<br />
Light air cooling to ensure optimal testing temperature.<br />
The light was activated and left static in the integrating sphere until the light level hit 1 lumen.<br />
Initial lumen output of 130 lumens.<br />
No step down. The runtime curve has very similar shape to the other
10180 flashlights I have tested,and looks like a typical direct drive
output.<br />
The max brightness depends on the battery voltage,and the tiny 10180
battery is not so powerful to keep the output constant even for a
minute.<br />
However the advantage is that we have a compact USB rechargeable battery
that fit very small flashlights,in our case with a pen size.<br />
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If you use the light on short periods of time,this will give the battery
some time to 'breath' which may allow a little less brightness drop
compared to the constant 30 minutes discharge. <br />
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6 mm width of the pocket clip.Overall matte finish.The clip is not
removable without unscrewing the tube,but I did not figure out yet how
to do it.<br />
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11cm length of the pen without the flashlight cap.<br />
13mm diameter in the widest section.<br />
Very thick square cut threads.<br />
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Cree XP-G2 LED. Cool white light. No visible bad tint.<br />
The LED on my sample is not well centered.I don't think this affects the
beam that much,though I have no way to compare it with a properly
centered sample.<br />
Acrylic TIR reflector. <br />
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Really nice laser engraving.The silver looking like a ring part above is
just a clean of anodizing section,which gives some style to the
penlight.<br />
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Testing my Helios 44M6 lens for macro photos. I think it passes the test
successfully(most photos in the review are taken with this lens).<br />
Both ends of the pen. Ball point pen and Tungsten steel tip.<br />
The tip is mostly designed for car window breaking in emergency
situations.I have no way to test it,so I can comment only theoretically.<br />
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<b>Beamshots</b><br />
Even though the TIR optics in the compared flashlights appear to be very similar,the produced beams are quite different.<br />
The light from the XP-G2 LED in the Wuben TP10 seems a little cooler white than the other flashlights in the comparison.<br />
It is also better focused and allows longer distance of illumination.<br />
As expected thanks to its conventional aluminum reflector,Bronte BT01
provides much better spill,while the TIR lenses focus most of the light
around the central spot.<br />
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1 meter<br />
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My impressions and thoughts of Wuben TP10 so far are good.I like the design.<br />
It is comfortable as a pen.I can't discuss much about the tungsten
tip,but it seems made as it should be and eventually may come in use for
some people.<br />
I rarely like the pocket clips on most of the flashlights I have tested.On this one though,I do not have much to criticize.<br />
Maybe it could be a little deeper,but as a multi-tool everything is designed to fit well with the overall functionality. <br />
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Unscrewing both parts takes just 360 degree rotation(one turn),and they
become separated.It is a good idea to keep everything tight and to check
it from time to time,especially if you carry it on the belt/pants.<br />
In terms of output regulation(or lack of regulation) Wuben TP10 is not better,nor worse than the competing 10180 lights.<br />
I would like a cap for the pen,so I could keep the ball point/tungsten tip covered.<br />
The 0,4mm ink line is a little too wide for my preferences,but the refill could be replaced with a thinner one eventually. <br />
The flashlight part leaves only good thoughts in me.Good beam.Switching
the modes is very smooth.Everything operates as it should be.<br />
I am usually looking very precisely at the finish and the overall
machine work. The anodizing could be a little better on some of the
edges,<br />
but most of the people may not notice the things I am seeing,as this is a tool to be used,not a photographic object.<br />
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<b>Thanks for reading and looking at the pictures!<br />
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</b>Thanks to Wuben for providing the TP10 for test and review!
FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-20159389961095895362017-06-17T06:37:00.000+01:002018-11-22T19:46:09.812+00:00Thorfire TK4A Review (4xAA)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thorfire produces a good variety of flashlights from very small EDC lights to large thrower type lights. <br />
I have tested almost the full EDC line of their Li-Ion powered flashlights.<br />
This time they offered me their AA powered TK4A for test.<br />
A good chance for me to add a new non-Li-Ion flashlight to my review
list,as I don't have much in it and actually I don't use NiMH/Alkaline
AA batteries from a few years now.<br />
The NiMH and alkaline batteries have their advantages over the Li-Ion alternative.<br />
Despite the fact that they store less energy and weight more,many people prefer the safety and availability of the AA batteries.<br />
Storing and using these type of batteries has much less requirements and some spares can be found easily when needed.<br />
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<b><span style="color: firebrick;">Specifications and instructions from manufacturer(copy/paste)</span></b><br />
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Uses Cree XP-L LED with a lifespan of 20 years<br />
Modes: Low/Mid/High/Turbo, hidden Strobe and Moonlight<br />
Battery: Uses 4*AA NiMH/NiCd/Alkaline(Not Included)<br />
Material: Made of Aircraft-grade aluminum<br />
Size:approx 115mm(Length) * 41mm(Body Diameter) <br />
Weight: 178.5 gram (excluding batteries)<br />
Water resistant: IPX-8, underwater 2m<br />
Impact resistant: 1m<br />
Intensity: 11600cd (Max)<br />
Distance: 460m (Max)<br />
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<b>Battery Capacity Display</b><br />
The switch button have a battery indicator light. The light will
displaying “Green”, if the battery capacity is higher than 50%.<br />
If it is lower than 50%, it will turn to “Orange”. When it less than 15%, it will changed to “Red”.<br />
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<b>Operation</b><br />
Click the side switch to turn on, keep on clicking to change brightness
levels from Low-Medium-High-Turbo, double click to activate Strobe
mode,<br />
and another click goes back to the previous brightness level, press and hold the switch to turn off. When the light is off,<br />
press and hold to activate Moonlight mode, click to turn off.With the
light OFF, press and hold the side switch for 1 second goes to
Moonlight.<br />
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<b>Intelligent Memory Circuit</b><br />
The flashlight will memorize the last used (more than 3 seconds) brightness level. <br />
The next time you turn the flashlight on, it will activate on the last used output.<br />
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<b>Package includes</b><br />
> 1 x ThorFire TK4A flashlight<br />
> 1 x Use Manual<br />
> 1 x Lanyard<br />
> 1 x Carry Pouch <br />
> 2 x O-ring<br />
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Thorfire TK4A has a relatively straight,clean design with no deep groves,deep cooling fins or any 'exotic' looking curves. <br />
Noticeable is the large and clear brand name with the logo. No serial
number on my sample.Can't confirm if it is usually available.<br />
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The TK4A has a glossy black anodizing.No distracting scratches or dents
on my sample.The anodizing is also sufficiently consistent. <br />
The whole battery tube and most of the tailcap have fine,not aggressive knurling for a good grip in hand.<br />
There are four cooling fins-not very deep.I could say that they are not a main factor in the heat dissipation circuit.<br />
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The TK4A can be operated by an electronic side switch.<br />
My impressions of the switch so far are-It does produce a nice click
sound,so I can know for sure that I have pressed the switch to the
needed depth;<br />
Its diameter is sufficient for my thin fingers;The switch sits on the
same level with its metal retaining ring,maybe a little higher;There is
no much protection of pressing it accidentally;<br />
It is not quite soft,but I found it less resistant to pressure than expected;<br />
The switch has integrated LED color indicator in the center,indicating battery state and light On position;<br />
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This is the standard packaging for Thorfire. Sturdy cardboard box.<br />
The flashlight was in a bubble bag as there was an impact insulating foam on top and bottom of the box.<br />
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Size comparison picture with other flashlights.<br />
The TK4A is my first flashlight of this type,so I chose a few 18650 flashlights.<br />
(Left to right side) Thorfire VG25(158gr.)- Thorfire VG15(118gr.)-
Thorfire TK4A(276gr.), UFC8(195gr. for the Thorfire C8s version),
Nitecore EC4(262gr.)<br />
and two AA batteries on both sides. The TK4A can be easily defined as a
compact light,if you don't mind the diameter and the weight.<br />
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8 mm switch diameter. 30mm diameter reflector. Cree XP-L LED.<br />
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My sample came with a good lanyard and two spare O-rings in the set. I
can see a holster on the official pictures but can't confirm if only my
package lacks it.<br />
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Below is the TK4A in my hand.<br />
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Anodized,rectangular cut threads. Tailcap lock-out is not possible as
all batteries are constantly connected because of the spring/+point
connection in the tailcap.<br />
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Two metal pins have to go in their respective hole in order to be able to close the tailcap.<br />
When inserting the batteries,especially in the dark,the user should take
some care of the correct direction of each battery as they are
electrically connected in series and two by two in a different
direction.<br />
Aligning the pins takes some time.<br />
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Here is another look at the battery compartment and the tailcap. <br />
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My sample had a lot of metal filings,probably remnant of the two holes drilling process.<br />
I would recommend to check out your sample and clean it if needed.<br />
The filings may affect the electrical circuit and the smooth screwing of the tailcap.<br />
Trying to clean the surface around the holes,I found that the inner part
of the flashlight/battery tube is not anodized,but painted with some
kind of black paint or polish.<br />
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30mm diameter reflector with smooth reflective surface.<br />
It is most likely made of aluminum. Well centered Cree XP-L LED. Cool white light.<br />
The glass lens seems clear without anti-reflective coating.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Runtime Test</span></b></u><br />
As usual I tested the flashlight on its highest mode first. This allows
us to see the optimal performance of the flashlight-how good is its
driver.<br />
I used 4 low self discharge NiMH batteries.They were used for quite some
time and probably do not represent the maximum that can be taken out
of the TK4A,<br />
but still the step down timing and lumen readings should be correct.<br />
I tested also High mode,which can be seen on the second graph.<br />
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On the first graph we can see the full length Turbo mode-activating the
flashlight loaded with fresh batteries,vs the light restarted after
its programmed step down.<br />
Take a look at the second graph for a better view of the first minutes.<br />
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Here we can see the difference in the brightness after each restart.<br />
The output will be constant as long as the batteries can keep their voltage under load.<br />
The step down is timed to three minutes after activation. The Turbo mode can be restarted if needed.<br />
The output after step down is equal to High mode=350lm.<br />
In my test it gets lower after each restart-I restarted only 3 times.<br />
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This graph shows the compared performance on Turbo and High mode.<br />
The TK4A is programmed to step down to Mid mode after working on High
mode for 30 minutes(this is stated also in the instruction sheet).<br />
It is interesting to note that this step down is also applied to Turbo mode 30 minutes after its step down to High mode.<br />
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My Lumen measurements:</b><br />
Turbo mode= between 900Lm and 1000Lm initial brightness depending on the batteries; <br />
High mode= 350Lm<br />
Mid mode= 160Lm<br />
Low mode= 18Lm<br />
UltraLow = hard to measure correctly;<br />
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I don't detect PWM with a camera or basic oscilloscope.<br />
Because of the electronic switch,the power source is constantly
connected with the driver which results in some amount of standby power
consumption.<br />
I still did not manage to measure it correctly and once I do it,I will post the results here.<br />
Yet,if you want to prevent this parasitic discharge when storing the
flashlight for a long period of time,the only way is to remove the
batteries.<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Beam profile</b></span></u><br />
My copy of the TK4A produces Cool white light-relatively clear white at the hotspot with yellowish corona around it.<br />
Compared to cleaner white beams,the TK4A's beam may look a little greenish.<br />
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White wall.<br />
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</a>Noticeable from the beamshots is that the TK4A's beam is pretty well focused and allows good beam range.<br />
The larger reflector without texture allows more light to be focused in
the center of the beam,especially compared to the smaller Olight S30
and Thorfire VG15/25.<br />
1/50<br />
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After testing Thorfire TK4A and using it when possible,my impressions are good.<br />
The beam is good,with no bad artifacts.No bad tint in regular use.<br />
Some people may not like the cool white light,depending on their preferences.<br />
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My personal thoughts- I would prefer more diffused light,especially for a
flashlight of this kind,which I don't expect to throw very far.<br />
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It is hard to get used to the UI if you use a lot of different flashlights like me. I prefer identical operation for On and Off.<br />
I usually don't like to wait even half a second to get the needed light,and I prefer to turn it Off quickly.<br />
This is my preferred way of using a flashlight with frequent On/Off.<br />
If you use the flashlight for long periods of time without many pauses the press and hold On/Off should not cause a trouble.<br />
An advantage of the UI with press and hold Off is that the mode changing is quicker-just a single brief press.<br />
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Activating Moonlight mode with press and hold operation and turning it
Off with a brief press may be confusing,as this is exactly the opposite
operation for the other modes. <br />
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The switch may be better with some more resistance on pressing.It is way too light in my opinion.<br />
I like the color indicator which shows the different states of voltage and locates the switch in the dark when the light is On.<br />
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The step down on Turbo mode is after just 3 minutes and goes directly to High mode which is more than 60% lower output.<br />
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+Compact form factor makes the TK4A easy to carry,hold,use.<br />
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The maximal brightness highly depends on the batteries,as I got
different readings with the same batteries recharged several
times,probably to a slightly different level.<br />
Yet the max 1000 lumen output is a pretty good achievement.<br />
Saying this,I have to add that the range from Turbo to High mode may be a
little too much,but if the batteries are not freshly charged/new,the
initial brightness will be lower,which makes the gap less noticeable.<br />
<br />
I like that the driver shuts down the light when reaching defined low
voltage level.This is a good protection for the batteries and give use
safety even if we don't apply so much attention to them- LV Protection
should be standard feature in every flashlight on the market. In all of
the TK4A runtime tests I left the flashlight activated as long as
possible and in each test,the resting voltage in any of the batteries
was at least 1 volt. <br />
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<b>Thanks for reading!<br />
I hope you found the review helpful.</b><br />
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Thanks to Thorfire for providing review samples to the testers!
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Fenix has added a new dual 18650 battery powered flashlight to their TK line flashlights.<br />
The new model has the name TK47 and features some interesting ideas as
well as implementing a new LED from Cree-the high intensity XHP35Hi.<br />
At first look the form factor is typical for a dual battery flashlight with batteries positioned in line.<br />
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The battery tube is a little larger diameter and thicker than some of the more compact rivals.<br />
This is due to the new for Fenix dual beam design.<br />
Look at the picture below to figure out the position of the second beam.<img alt="" border="0" class="inlineimg" src="https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/images/smilies/sssh.gif" title="Sssh" /><br />
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That's right,Fenix came with an interesting idea bringing some more progress to the flashlight designing.<br />
The TK47 is equipped with two electronic switches-one at the tail,one at the side.<br />
Unlike other flashlight the side switch is only operating the front powerful beam.<br />
The second is dedicated to the built-in diffused light in the tail-containing the switch.<br />
To extend the potential of the flashlight,Fenix's engineers are included two different light sources.<br />
The tail light is able to deliver a pleasing diffused neutral white
light as well as nice low brightness red light that may come in use in
specific cases.<br />
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The white diffuser cap is made of plastic.Looking from the outside,the diffuser seems thick and sturdy.<br />
Both switch covers are made of metal for better reliability.<br />
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A close look at the Cree XHP35 Hi LED mounted in Fenix TK47.<br />
Pretty well centered on my sample,ensuring precisely focused beam with optimal throw.<br />
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Here is the front of the flashlight with the LED at very low brightness.<br />
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Zoom in at the LED for better view of its four core design.<br />
There are very thin darker lines between the four zones.However they are very far from what we have <br />
seen in other bigger LEDs and I did not find any affecting of them in the beam.<br />
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You can learn more about the LED from the Cree's very detailed XHP35 datasheet-<br />
<a href="http://www.cree.com/led-components/media/documents/ds-XHP35.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cree.com/led-components/m...s/ds-XHP35.pdf</a><br />
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This is the specification table provided by Fenix describing all measured aspects of the beam on all different brightness modes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lumen readings:</b></span><br />
(with my not professional equipment)<br />
<b>Turbo</b> mode <b>1350</b> Lm 30sec after activation<br />
<b>High</b> mode <b>450</b> Lm<br />
<b>Mid</b> mode <b>110</b> Lm<br />
<b>Low</b> mode <b>15</b> Lm<br />
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Tail light 35 Lm<br />
<br />
Peak beam intensity readings with my not professionally calibrated luxmeter-<br />
<b>138,700cd</b> measured at 5 meters 30 sec after activation.<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br />
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<br />
User Interface<br />
</b></span>(Copy/paste from the user sheet)<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">On/Off</span>① In unlocked status, press and hold the side switch for 0.5 seconds to turn on/off<br />
the headlight.<br />
② Press and hold the tail switch for 0.5 seconds to turn on/off the tail light.<br />
<br />
<b>OUTPUT SELECTION</b><br />
③ Headlight: When the headlight is on, single click the side switch to cycle through<br />
Low→Med→High→Turbo.<br />
<br />
④ Tail light: When the tail light is on, single click the tail switch to cycle through<br />
White light→Red light→Red flash→Red SOS.<br />
<br />
⑤ <b>STROBE</b><br />
In unlocked status, press and hold the tail switch for 1.5 seconds to activate Strobe.<br />
Single click the side switch once again, the light will return to General brightness.<br />
<br />
⑥ <b>LOCK-OUT FUNCTION</b><br />
Lock: When the headlight is off and unlocked, double click the side switch; the light<br />
will blink at Med twice, indicating the headlight is locked.<br />
Unlock: When the headlight is off and locked, double click the side switch, the light<br />
will be unlocked and turned on the last used output level.<br />
<br />
Note: In locked status, the light only responds to unlocking operation; single click the side switch, the<br />
headlight will blink twice to remind the light is under locked status.<br />
<br />
INTELLIGENT MEMORY CIRCUIT<br />
The headlight memorizes the last brightness level used in the General mode. The next<br />
time it is turned on, it will recall the previously used General brightness level.<br />
The tail light is defaulted on White light each time it is turned on again.<br />
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INTELLIGENT OVERHEAT PROTECTION<br />
The light will accumulate a lot of heat when used at Turbo output level for extended<br />
periods. When the light reaches a temperature of 65℃ or above, the light will<br />
automatically step down by a few lumens to reduce temperature. When the<br />
temperature is reduced, the output will gradually return to Turbo output level.<br />
<br />
LOW-VOLTAGE DOWNSHIFT FUNCTION<br />
When the voltage level drops below the preset level in working condition, the<br />
flashlight will start downshifting to lower brightness levels until Low output is<br />
reached, in order to remind you to replace the batteries. To ensure normal use, the<br />
light will not turn off and will work until the over-discharge function stops the battery<br />
from working.<br />
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<b>My comments:</b><br />
-I see no clear info about Low voltage protection in the flashlight.As
usual it is recommended to use batteries with a built-in protection,<br />
especially in flashlights with batteries connected in series like this one.<br />
-Even though to press and hold the switch in order to activate the light
is not my most convenient way of operating a flashlight,it became very
common and I don't think about it as much now.<br />
However for some losing the momentary On function and possibility to use the flashlight for signaling may be a drawback.<br />
(I also like to be able to turn the light On for a second or two and then just to release the switch and turn the light Off.)<br />
Here we have to keep the switch pressed for 0.5 seconds,which in some
cases may cause slow operation-if you use the light frequently for short
periods of time.<br />
If you use the light constantly On for long periods of time,the press
and hold operation should not be noticeable,once you get used to it.<br />
<br />
Something a little annoying I experienced while turning the light off is the way of activating the Strobe mode.<br />
If I keep the switch pushed longer than 0,5 seconds,the driver does resister this as an operation to activate Strobe mode.<br />
What happens is that trying to turn Off the light,I am activating Strobe mode. <br />
The side switch should not be held pressed for longer than 0,5 seconds.<br />
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A closer look at the tail cap.<br />
The tail switch is easy to access and press.All edges of the tailcap are well rounded. <br />
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The tail-cap is designed to allow tail-stand capability.<br />
This is a good option and may come in use.However,the 'ears' of the tail
cap are well rounded,which ensures comfortable operation of the switch,<br />
but they can keep the long and heavy flashlight steady only on an
absolutely horizontal board without any shaking.Even a light vibration
may lead to flashlight dropping.<br />
A strap/lanyard can be attached to the holes in the tail 'ears' or to
the small holes at the top of the tailcap,visible on one of the pictures
below.<br />
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The tail light has four modes-White,Red,Flashing Red,SOS Red<br />
Operation order-<br />
<i>When the tail light is on, single click the tail switch to cycle through<br />
White light→Red light→Red flash→Red SOS.</i><br />
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On the left picture the light looks orange,but this is only a result of
the way almost any camera captures red light in higher exposure
pictures.<br />
You can often see this effect in videos with car rear lights.<br />
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I was impressed to see the TK47 packed in such a sturdy carton box.<br />
Everything is well protected inside thanks to a thick foam pads cut in desired form.<br />
The box seems suitable for storing and carrying the flashlight
especially with the handle,but the edges of the cardboard on my sample<br />
are bent/smashed and closing the box takes me too much effort.<br />
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</a>Here is animated what's in the box.<br />
A simple,but good holster,User Guide,Warranty card,Small brochure with
other Fenix models,Single O-ring and nicely tangled lanyard.<br />
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<br />
This is a comparison with two other good 2x18650 flashlights.ThruNite Catapult V5 and Olight M3XS UT.<br />
The M3XSUT is visibly with smaller diameter battery tube.The Catapult V5
however is made of very thick aluminum and its battery tube is larger
than the dual layer TK47 tube.<br />
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<b>Weight with batteries-</b><br />
Fenix TK47 <b>475</b> gr.<br />
ThruNite Catapult V5 <b>652</b>gr.<br />
Olight M3XS UT <b>367</b>gr.<br />
Olight SR52 UT <b>535g</b>r.(485gr. with two batteries)<br />
<br />
A look at the reflectors. <br />
Catapult V5 with Cree XM-L2 NW, Fenix TK47 with Cree XHP35 Hi NW and Olight M3XSUT with Cree XP-L CW de-domed.<br />
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The holster is just enough to keep the reflector slightly protected and to allow attaching the flashlight to a belt.<br />
There is a plastic 'ring' for attaching,also a Velcro tape,which is
actually the strongest I have used.It requires a lot of force to peel it
off.<br />
I would prefer a better protection for the front of the
flashlight,though.A wider and thicker cap would make the holster
suitable for even more cases.<br />
The sides of the holster are made of soft material and do not provide protection of accidental press of the side switch.<br />
It is recommended to electronically-lock the switch while the flashlight
is in the holster and especially when carrying it in a backpack.<br />
Lock-out the tailcap is also possible by unscrewing it a few turns. This is the most secure way to prevent unwanted activation.<br />
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Zoom at the metal switch pattern(some moire caused by jpg compression visible on my monitor).<br />
You can see also the interesting and effective knurling.<br />
Thick cooling fins ensure proper heat dissipation. The overall machining is smooth and precise.<br />
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Here we can see the rear end of the battery tube(the frond end is glued) and the tail cap.<br />
At first look the tail cap seems like a regular one,but after seeing the
dual layer battery tube,we realize that the tail cap actually has three
contact points.<br />
Two with the battery tube and one with the negative pole of the rear battery.<br />
What is the point of this design?<br />
To be able to power up the LEDs at the tail,as usual we need a contact with the positive and negative poles of the battery.<br />
Here we have negative through the spring and two contacts through the tube layers coming from the driver.<br />
I
can mostly guess,but the purpose is most likely to separate both
circuits-Main beam/tail light as they could not operate through one
circuit.<br />
We have already seen this design a few years ago in flashlights like
Klarus RS11 where the purpose of the two layers was allowing tail
charging contact point.<br />
Ass we can expect the thickness of the battery tube is affected,but not that noticeable for a relatively big flashlight.<br />
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Anodized rectangular cut threads.Single O-ring.<br />
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The side switch is comfortable to press.It is a little too soft in my
opinion.I may prefer a harder to press switch-this will ensure <br />
better protection of unwanted activation and also will be harder if small kids get to play with it. <br />
Finding the switch in the dark is challenging as with almost any other
side switch light.It takes some time to adjust the flashlight in the
hand.<br />
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The crenelated bezel allows you to see if you accidentally forget the light activated when placing it on a table.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Runtime Performance</b></span><br />
<br />
Fenix TK47 was tested on Turbo and High mode.<br />
Batteries used for the test Keeppower 3400mAh.<br />
A small cooling fan was used in the Turbo mode runtime test,to ensure measuring the optimal performance.<br />
<br />
The LED in the TK47 requires high voltage with low current draw.<br />
I was not sure what to expect as a consistency of the regulation.<br />
Fenix has done a great job on the driver and as we can see on the
graph,the output is absolutely constant right after the first seconds.<br />
The TK47 delivered almost constant light in a period of <b>55</b> <b>minutes</b>.<br />
I can't hide that I was impressed,especially knowing the performance of the other flashlights that I use for comparison.<br />
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Fenix TK47 has voltage dependent control over the output.<br />
Once the voltage drops to a certain value,the driver will step down to the lower mode in the sequence.<br />
In the test from Turbo to High mode after 55 minutes.<br />
From High to Mid mode after 94 minutes (after High mode).<br />
From Mid to Low mode after 107 minutes (after Mid mode).<br />
This step downs have the purpose to conserve some power in the battery
allowing you some(in this case very long) time to find fresh batteries
or just to have some lower output in emergency situations.<br />
I stopped the test after the TK47 was running on Low mode for 16 minutes. The resting battery voltage in each battery was 3,33V.<br />
This means there still was enough power to run Low mode for an hour or two.<br />
In my opinion we could get even longer constant Turbo run sacrificing
the very long periods after step down,but I am not familiar with the
driver <br />
and this may be a specific characteristic that limits the efficiency at lower voltage.<br />
<br />
According to the provided by Fenix data,the TK47 has intelligent overheat
protection,which triggers at 65C degree. The output in this state will
be slightly decreased until the temperature recovers to a level below
65C.<br />
I did not manage to activate the protection in my test and I did not
intentionally tried to trigger it,so far. However I will probably try to
do it some time later.<br />
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The High mode delivered constant light of 450 lumens for 354
minutes(almost 6 hours).Then again it goes to the lower Mid and Low
modes for another few hours.<br />
<br />
Check out the second graph below to see how other flashlight powered by
two 18650 batteries perform even their lower voltage LEDs.<br />
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Below is the expected comparison graph illustrating the job done of the electronics in each flashlight.<br />
All flashlights activated on their highest mode and left static for the test.<br />
<b><br />
Flashlights compared-</b><br />
Fenix TK47 (two 18650 in series =8,4V)<br />
ThruNite Catapult V5 (two 18650 in series =8,4V)<br />
Olight M3XSUT (two 18650 in series =8,4V)<br />
Olight SR52UT (three 18650 in parallel =4,2V)<br />
<br />
The SR52UT shows somewhat linear drive pattern typical for a boost
driver-highly dependent on the voltage even its additional battery,<br />
just because its batteries are connected in parallel and deliver just 4,2V.<br />
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The Catapult V5 and M3XSUT are programmed to decrease their brightness after timed step down.<br />
The Catapult V5 does step down even its massive aluminum body.<br />
The M3XSUT is made of much thinner aluminum,so their need to protect
from overheating is more relevant.Yet there is a lot more to be desired.<br />
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Animated GIF of the reflector.<br />
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</a>Cree XHP35 Hi LED<br />
Deep aluminum reflector.Stainless steel bezel with matte finish.<br />
As seen in many of the flashlights equipped with the high intensity
LEDs,the smooth reflector actually has light pattern which keeps the
beam well mixed and smooth,<br />
yet with well defined hotspot but just enough not to allow artifacts or rings in the pattern.<br />
Very clean glass lens with anti-reflective coating.<br />
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<b>It is time to see the TK47's beam in action.</b><br />
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Below are pictures of the tail light in its white and red mode.Nice soft
diffused light good for walking,reading or as a camping light.<br />
The flashing red light could be pretty helpful as an emergency warning/notification light.<br />
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<b>Let's start with the comparison beamshots.</b><br />
I compared Fenix TK47(XHP35Hi NW) with Thrunite Catapult V5(XM-L2
NW),Olight M3XSUT(XP-L CW dedomed) and Olight SR52UT(XP-L Hi CW).<br />
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<b>1 meter 1/100sec White wall</b><br />
The XHP35Hi shows very similar color beam with the XM-L2 Neutral white LED in Catapult V5.<br />
The hotspot size is also just a bit smaller.<br />
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<b>5 meters</b><br />
All modes plus comparison with the other flashlights.<br />
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The TK47 has more yellowish tint,while the Catapult V5 has more like orange/pinkish tint compared to it.<br />
The M3XSUT's beam is what it is.The hotspot from a de-domed XM-L2/XP-L
LED is very small and focused,but you have to live with the greenish
tint.<br />
The spill of the TK47 and Catapult V5 is brighter without bad tint. The
XP-L Hi in the SR52UT produces clean cool white light with bright
hotspot,but much less corona and less bright spill.<br />
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1/50sec<br />
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The M3XSUT is clearly better thrower than the rest of the flashlights in
this comparison.The Catapult V5 in its original form with a regular-not
flat dome LED focuses less light in the hotspot.<br />
1/1000sec<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Outdoor Beamshots<br />
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</span>80 meters to the threes.<br />
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All modes at close distance.<br />
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Fenix TK47 all modes and comparison with other flashlight.<br />
I included the very compact Nitecore P30 for even more interesting comparison.<br />
<b>Peak beam intensity:</b><br />
Fenix TK47 <b>138</b>kcd, ThruNite Catapult V5 <b>105</b>kcd, Olight M3XSUT <b>250</b>kcd, Olight SR52UT <b>190</b>kcd, Nitecore P30 <b>95</b>kcd;<br />
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Beam aimed at the bottom of the trees.<br />
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All beams in Animated GIF.<br />
Beam aimed at the bottom of the trees.<br />
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Beam aimed at the top of the trees.<br />
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All beams in Animated GIF.<br />
Beam aimed at the top of the trees. <br />
Notice the bright spill of the Catapult V5.<br />
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Beam aimed at the top of the trees.<br />
<b>This time in first person view.</b><br />
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All beams in Animated GIF.<br />
Beam aimed at the top of the trees.<br />
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Beam aimed at the bottom of the trees.<br />
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All beams in Animated GIF.<br />
Beam aimed at the bottom of the trees.<br />
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</a>Beamshots of the white and red tail lights.<br />
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<b>Strong points:<br />
</b>Sturdy build; Innovative tail light; Simultaneous use of the tail and front beam;<br />
Very pleasant focused front beam and diffused tail light with neutral white light;<br />
Smooth beam without bad artifacts; Well focused hotspot with useful bright spill;<br />
Great brightness regulation with constant Turbo for about 55 minutes;<br />
Well spaced modes; Instant mode memory;<br />
Emergency red light; Tail lockout possible; Comfortable in hand;<br />
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<b>Possible weak points(depending on the way of use):</b><br />
Some may find the holster a little poor for a high quality flashlight like the TK47;<br />
Activating Strobe while trying to turn the light Off.<br />
Somewhat soft switches;Very possible to be pressed accidentally;<br />
Tight fit on some of the batteries with stickers;<br />
No physical switch;No momentary On;More complex battery tube and tail cap;<br />
No anti-roll design;<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thanks for reading!</b></span><br />
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Thanks to Fenix for providing the TK47 for test and review!
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Nitecore P30 is a new flashlight from Nitecore's Precise series lights.It is designed for maximum distance of illumination and compact size for easy carrying.<br />
The P30 features Cree XP-L Hi LED,large smooth reflector and dual switch operation.<br />
Protruded tail switch allows comfortable On/Off operating,while modes can be selected by the electronic side switch.<br />
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Size comparison with other flashlights with tight focused beam-<br />
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Olight SR52UT- Olight M2XUT- Nitecore P30-Nitecore MH27-Olight M23- Niwalker C26<br />
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Reflector diameter comparison. Nitecore P30 with 45mm reflector.<br />
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Here is anther comparing picture with Nitecore MH27 and Nitecore EC4.<br />
I added also maybe the most popular and well known budget flashlight-the classic UltraFire C8.<br />
It is hard to not think about the C8 design while looking at the P30,as the designers idea is the same-maximum compact 18650 sized flashlight with wide and deep reflector for high beam intensity(high distance of throw). <br />
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In my medium size,very thin hand. People with very big hands may find the body a little shorter than the optimal for best grip.The P30 fits well in my hand and I found it sufficiently comfortable,especially with the grip ring. I was extremely happy to see a C8 style flashlight coming with a grip ring-however my happiness was shortly cut by a fact which I will write about later in the review.<br />
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The P30's tail cap is specially designed for quick and easy access to the switch.<br />
It is very well rounded,without any sharp edges. The switch can be easily pressed even when wearing gloves.<br />
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Below are pictures of the official instruction sheet coming with Nitecore P30.<br />
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This is the package and the accessories.<br />
Two spare O-rings,spare tail switch cap,lanyard,battery magazine for two CR123A.<br />
Good holster and pocket clip are also included in the set.<br />
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Nitecore P30 supports one 18650,two CR123A and even two RCR123A for stable output.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>My lumen measurements show:</b></span><br />
<b>Turbo</b> mode <b>864</b>Lm initial, <b>824</b>Lm after 30sec. (about<b> 900</b>Lm with IMR battery)<br />
<b>High</b> mode <b>470</b>Lm<br />
<b>Mid</b> mode 240Lm<br />
<b>Low</b> mode 62Lm<br />
<b>UltraLow</b> mode 1Lm<br />
Batteries used for the test Keeppower 3400/3100 mAh.<br />
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<b>Peak beam intensity:</b><br />
(measured at 5 meters) <br />
<b>Nitecore P30 </b>Turbo mode<b> </b><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">88,750cd</span><b> 95,000</b>cd 30sec after activation (retested with a second sample of the P30 with much better centered LED)<span style="text-decoration: line-through;"><br /></span><br />
For comparison:<br />
<b>Nitecore MH27 </b>= <b>43,750</b>cd (XP-L Hi)<br />
<b>Olight M2X UT </b>= <b>171,000</b>cd (XM-L2 de-domed)<br />
<b>Olight M23 </b>= <b>37,500</b>cd (XM-L2 de-domed)<br />
<b>Olight SR52 UT </b>= <b>191,250</b>cd (XP-L Hi)<br />
<b>Niwalker C26</b> = <b>52,500</b>cd (XP-L Hi)<br />
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Nitecore P30 disassembled on its three main parts.<br />
In terms of build quality and machining the P30 is on the expected for Nitecore high level.<br />
There are no sharp edges,dents or scratches on my sample.<br />
Perfectly done anodizing,as well. <br />
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Beautiful looking front of the flashlight exposing the large reflector,secured with a relatively thin bezel which makes the reflector looks even bigger.<br />
The bezel is not designed with aggressive shape and is crenelated just enough for some light to pass when the flashlight is left on a flat surface.<br />
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Cree XP-L Hi LED,aluminum reflector with smooth reflective surface.<br />
As you can see on the picture,the reflector is not absolutely smooth.It has some circular texture probably for better mixing of the beam.<br />
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Purple color anti-reflective coating.<br />
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Well machined front threads-anodized,rounded rectangular-cut type.<br />
No spring or physical reverse polarity protection on the positive contact this time.<br />
Button top and flat top batteries can be used. All batteries that I have fit well in the battery tube. <br />
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Well made rounded triangular-cut threads at the tail end of the battery tube.<br />
You can take also a closer look at the often controversial grip ring.<br />
A little unexpected,the grip ring is made of plastic,which material many times was proved to broke easily.<br />
In the case of my SRT6,the ring broke just from the different expansion of the different materials-metal and plastic while the ambient temperature is changing..<br />
I have no information about the actual reason for choosing again the old type plastic ring in this flashlight after the metal ring for the MH27 and hope it will be replaced with a metal version in the next batch.<br />
The grip ring is being locked when the tail cap is tightened and does not spin freely.<br />
It provides the only lanyard whole,as well.<br />
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<b>Full user manual from Nitecore's website-</b><br />
http://flashlight.nitecore.com/html/uploads/ueditor/image/product/P30/P30_UM_EN.pdf<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Runtime Performance</b></span><br />
As most of the latest flashlights coming from Nitecore,the P30 features ATR technology.<br />
This is advanced temperature regulation which has the purpose to adjust the brightness according to the current temperature of the LED board.<span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span><br />
In my tests so far the different models performed in different ways-some of them keeping the flashlight output high despite the high temperature,others decreasing the brightness with a step down reminiscent of programmed timed step down.<br />
In the P30 the ATR technology clearly shows its work.<br />
I tested the flashlight 3 times on Turbo mode and once on High mode.<br />
First run was on Turbo mode with a small cooling fan which helps to keep the P30 optimal cool to track its maximal performance(high initial output as long as possible).<br />
I found the fan accidentally stopped before the 10th minute after the start.<br />
I don't know how long it was off,but I turned the fan again on to track the rest of the runtime.<br />
This is the Orange curve in the graphs below.<br />
The second run(Green curve) is again Turbo mode,this time with the fan constantly working.<br />
As can be seen from the curves,the P30's ATR does decrease the brightness down to the 470 lumen High mode.<br />
If the temperature is still low after the first minutes,the driver decreases its output to about 630 lumens and keeps this output as long as the battery can keep its voltage stable.<br />
If the temperature is high,the output will be decreased to 470Lm level until lowering the temperature.<br />
When the temperature is again on the threshold level,the output is unlocked to the maximal possible according to the battery's voltage.<br />
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Third test(Red Curve) was done without additional cooling. The
ambient temperature was about 18 degree Celsius. According to the higher
LED temperature the P30's electronics decreased the output to High mode
and did not recover it anymore.<br />
As expected with a high output
between 800 and 700 lumens the P30 runs hot.However at not so high
ambient temperature,I would like a little higher threshold temperature
for the step down.<br />
Yet,I can't test every possible scenario but my
experience with other flashlights tells me that is possible to allow a
little more time on Turbo mode without activation of the ATR.<br />
Overall
I am pleased with the presence of ATR in many of the latest flashlights
as this is the right way to more efficient lighting. The ATR unlocks
the potential of the flashlight allowing optimal brightness in the cold
nights outdoors,when the flashlight is less likely to overheat. On the
other side in the warm summer nights,the ATR will effectively protect
the flashlight from excessive heating.<br />
These are only the first 50 minutes of each run time curve,for easier comparison.<br />
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This graph compares Turbo mode with the High mode.<br />
We can see that Turbo mode step down is exactly to the output of High mode.<br />
High mode(Green Curve) was done without external cooling. Brightness is almost constant for 130 minutes when tested with a Keeppower(Panasonic)3400mAh battery.<br />
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Nitecore P30 features back-lit side switch which supports Low voltage warning and battery voltage reading.<br />
The switch is flashing in blue color when the voltage is too low and the battery has to be replaced.<br />
Low voltage protection is not available.The output is very low at the end of the discharge and give us some time to find another battery. It is recommended though to use protected batteries as in case of leaving the flashlight activated for a long period,the battery will not be critically discharged.<br />
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I don't detect PWM regulation in my tests.The output should be constant current controlled.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beamshots</b></span><br />
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Beam comparison with a few other good throwers-<br />
Nitecore MH27 (Cree XP-L Hi)<br />
Olight SR52UT (Cree XP-L Hi)<br />
Niwalker C26 (Cree XP-L Hi)<br />
Olight M23 (de-domed XP-L version)<br />
Olight M2XUT (de-domed XM-L2 version) <br />
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The beam from Nitecore P30 is well focused cool white light with very bright hotspot and corona.<br />
There is also not so bright but usable spill.<br />
Thanks to the factory flat LED the light is clean white without any greenish or bluish tint.<br />
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1/6sec Nitecore P30 all modes+ beam comparison with other popular flashlights<br />
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High intensity hotspot,smooth transition with the corona and no noticeable artifacts or circular patterns.<br />
The light from the X-PL Hi is Cool white,but as you can see from the test pictures,it is not on the extreme high end of the Kelvin temp and appears slightly warmer white than the other lights with Cree XP-L Hi Leds-the MH27,C26 and SR52UT.<br />
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Notice how the larger reflectors of Olight SR52UT and Olight M2XUT result in brighter hotspot with thinner corona. The M2XUT on its side with a de-domed XM-L2 Led shows much less corona than the SR52UT with XP-L Hi Led,though sacrificing its beam color temperature.<br />
Yet,the Cree XP-L Hi packs clean white light with higher overall lumen output. <br />
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The M2X and SR52 beat the P30 thanks to their larger reflectors.<br />
The MH27 has a little higher output but its reflector is smaller diameter and provides less hotspot intensity.<br />
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As can be seen on the comparison pictures Nitecore P30 serves pretty well outdoor,delivering useful light on quite long distance. If longer throw is needed,a flashlight with larger reflector should be selected.<br />
The strength of the P30 is its compact size and very well focused beam thanks to its large diameter reflector and the latest flat dome Cree XP-L Hi LED.<br />
The flashlight can be easily defined as pocket-able(yes,it is not a small EDC light,but if you need good throw for some reason,Nitecore P30 is one of the best choices).<br />
What could be improved? As already mentioned,the grip ring is made of plastic,which is known to not be reliable material for this part.<br />
The clip is again nothing special in terms of design and way of mounting.However some people may like that it is press,pull removable and probably easier to find a spare one than if it was more special. <br />
The side switch takes more effort than needed to find it in the dark. If you like to change the light mode regularly,with the P30 this may happen slowly,as the main ON/Off switch is on the tail and you have to use two hands or to change the grip with following finding the side switch by touch.<br />
The good is that as a high positioned flashlight the P30 remembers the last mode without any delay.<br />
It is pleasure to use it as a single mode thrower flashlight. The tail switch allows momentary On,useful for signalling purposes. <br />
I am glad to see the thermal regulation operating well too. <br />
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Feel free to post a question or comment below.<br />
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Nitecore P30 was provided by Nitecore for test and review.FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-58902857702630123672017-01-05T07:24:00.000+00:002018-12-11T00:58:39.990+00:00BLF 348 (1xAAA stainless steel flashlight)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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BLF 348 is a small single AAA flashlight in a clean stainless steel form.<br />
This is a special BudgetLightForum edition flashlight,sharing design also with flashlights under other brands,but implementing some features suggested by the BLF members.<br />
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One of the main differences comparing it to other similar lights is the type of LED.<br />
BLF 348 is equipped with a neutral white Nichia LED,which is preferred by many.<br />
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The second noticeable feature is the compatibility with regular 1.5V AAA batteries,as well as with Li-Ion 4.2V batteries. <br />
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Another important aspect of the flashlight is its On/Off operation.Although a small easily pocketable AAA flashlight,BLF 348 gives you the comfort of operating it via reverse clicky switch at the tail.<br />
Depending on personal preferences and ways of use,this may be a key feature.<br />
The switch cap is flat on its top and allows tail-standing at some level,though not so stable.<br />
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The whole housing is precisely machined. There is no imperfections on my sample.<br />
The switch cap is also made of metal,ensuring its durability.<br />
The switch is positioned high enough to allow comfortable operation.<br />
The UI is simple- Press the switch fully to turn the light ON/OFF.<br />
There is no additional modes. The light is meant as an universal EDC light for the situations where additional lower modes are not required.<br />
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Comparison with similar flashlights-<br />
Thrunite Ti, Thorfire PF03, BLF 348, Yezl S7, MXDL<br />
Notice the difference in the LED's color.<br />
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Comparison of the tails.<br />
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BLF 348 disassembled on its base parts,with no use of tools.<br />
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The reflector is orange-peel type with fine texture. The beam in result is smooth without sharp differences between hotspot,corona and spill. As already was mentioned,the LED is Nichia 359.<br />
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The construction of the flashlight allows disassembling it on three main parts.<br />
The front bezel is removable(it is so well fitting the battery tube,it is hard to see the line between them).<br />
You can extract the reflector and the LED board together with the pill.<br />
-Note that unscrewing the bezel could rotate also the LED insulating pad(a thin circular plastic pad),which stays very close to the LED's silicone dome and in my case resulted in cut silicone dome.<br />
Removing the bezel several times to take pictures of the internal elements,I almost de-domed the LED,as the beam in this state is far from its initial condition. The bad thing is that I damaged the LED before able to take beamshots,so the beam you will see below is only demonstration of the light coming from the Nichia LED. <br />
The beam profile is not on the original good level. Unfortunately the LED can't be repaired and I can't provide beamshots of the original beam.<br />
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A problem I found also with the position and form of the pocket clip,which adds the so preferred option for attaching the flashlight easily.<br />
However in the original as delivered position the clip is mounted on the one part and having its pressing on the other part of the battery tube.<br />
This makes unscrewing the tail-cap hard and also may cause damages to the tail threads.<br />
Screwing/unscrewing the tailcap really takes much more effort than needed and I don't want to think about replacing the battery in the dark.<br />
Bending the clip may help with the problem,but this will make it lose and not so secure when the flashlight is attached and it should keep it on place.<br />
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My solution for the inconvenient position of the clip was simple-just
move it slightly to the front and it will stop catching both-tailcap
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The flashlight is quite long and moving the clip at different position does not affect its work and stability that much.<br />
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The light from the Nichia LED is neutral white with noticeable pinkish tint on my sample,especially comparing it to other light sources. Paying attention to the accuracy of the object colors when illuminated with a flashlight,I have to note that white objects,as white paper,etc.,do not appear quite <span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">authentically</span></span>.<br />
Overall the light coming from the BLF 348 may be defined as more pleasant than the light from a cool white light,but as always personal preferences may vary.<br />
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Below is the run/time test graph.<br />
Power source Duracell Duralock with capacity 750mAh.<br />
To be honest I did not expect such a good performance.<br />
The driver managed to maintain about 95% of its initial output Constant in period of 64 minutes.<br />
You can hardly get constant output from a cheap(and not that cheap) flashlight with a boost driver.<br />
Usually the output is highly depending on the battery voltage.<br />
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Overall the flashlight is a good EDC choice,giving you useful light and comfortable operation,easy even for new users without much experience with complex UI lights.<br />
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Large aluminum reflector. Cree XP-L Hi LED.<br />
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I am testing and sharing my impressions and thoughts of the very intriguing looking flashlight,the Manker U11.<br />
The manufacturer Manker is on the market from not so long ago,but it adds new breath to this market releasing products with distinctive design and user interface.<br />
The U11 flashlight can be powered by single 18650 battery or two CR123A batteries.<br />
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The status indicating blue light under the switch not by accident called by Manker-Breathing.<br />
This is how it looks in the normal charged status.When the battery is empty the U11's indicator breaths with a different frequency,also different while it is connected for charging.<br />
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On first look,Manker U11 has catching the eye design with several deep grooves and partly knurled surface. <br />
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Looking at the comparison pictures,the U11 is compact for a 18650 flashlight.<br />
Anodizing and machining are done on very high level with just one or two imperfections.<br />
The overall design is very smooth with round edges,making the flashlight very comfortable in the hand.<br />
Beautiful
black matte finish.No glossy finish here. The designers and engineers
working on the Manker line flashlights definitely have a talent and know
how to implement their ideas.<br />
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Size comparison :<br />
18650 battery, Manker U11, Olight S30, Fenix RC11, Nitecore HC30, Thorfire VG15<br />
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The knurling is done just on the zones where it is needed.No extra knurling for appearance.<br />
After holding the U11 in my hand,I can confirm that the grip is comfortable and stable in the same time.<br />
The design allows stable tail-standing and good anti-roll options,as well.<br />
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The
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the dark by touch.The switch is positioned just on the right place for
the thumb,allowing comfortable operation.<br />
In my medium size slim hand.<br />
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The package-very sturdy cardboard box.<br />
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Neutral White LED on my sample.<br />
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The main specifications.<br />
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Sturdy carton box with a thick white plastic foam for great shock protection while transporting the package.<br />
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In the set-Instruction Sheet,good lanyard with the Manker name,one spare O-ring,thick pocket clip and unlike other flashlights with standard micro USB charging port,the U11 has a short cable included.<br />
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Cree XP-L LED. Very clear glass lens with great anti-reflective coating.<br />
Deep aluminum reflector with textured reflective finish.<br />
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Stainless steel bezel which does not seem to have the purpose to protect
the front of the flashlight.It is almost on the same level with the
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Great square-cut threads,anodized-without any reason for critique on my sample.<br />
Dual spring at the tail cap-ensures optimal current flow,better contact with the battery.<br />
Thanks to the anodizing of the tail threads,unscrewing the tail cap a little allows to disconnect the battery from the driver and prevent any accidental activation. <br />
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Inside the battery tube-a spring on the positive contact point too.<br />
The tube is well sized and takes long protected batteries without problems with tightening the tail cap.<br />
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Because of the electronic way of activating the light,the U11's driver electronics take some current in the Off/Standby state.<br />
I am pleased to report that it is just 0.15microAmps. However if you leave the blue location indicator under the switch On,this will draw 3.5mA from the battery,which is even higher than Moonlight mode consumption.<br />
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Switch illumination can be activated only when the light is turned Off.<br />
To turn it on you have to activate Strobe first with following turn off.<br />
To be able to activate the switch indicator,you have o activate Strobe first which may be quite inconvenient.<br />
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As a problem,I can point out the silicon cap of the charging port.Its thinner end that is used for easy opening the charging port section is easy to bend away from the body.While adjusting the hand grip,I found the thin end of the cap quite often to catch my hand and most likely carrying the flashlight in a pocket or a backpack will lead to unintended bending.<br />
The cover itself is well made-reasonably well sealing the charging port.<br />
Though,I can not test it for waterproofing level and can't share opinion after long period of use,for now.<br />
620mA charging current.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>User Interface</b></span><br />
Manker is offering impressive amount of modes for a low priced flashlight and even compared to most of the produced flashlights,at all.<br />
Manker gives you the choice to select preferable brightness for Low,Mid,High and Turbo mode,as the choice is between three different levels for each mode. The UI ideas are well implemented,allowing quick and easy basic operation with advanced features for people interested to play a little more with their flashlight options and to reach better customization<br />
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I am glad to report that the UI works as specified.Great response from the driver and the switch.<br />
This is one of the most refined interfaces I have tested and find it easy and quick to operate.<br />
I love the option for quick access to the lowest mode. It is great to found it available in the Manker U11 too.<br />
I have only one reserve of the UI and more specifically the mode spacing. The lowest Moonlight mode is extremely low,without doubt. The Mid,High and Turbo modes are well selected too. As mentioned earlier,we can choose one of three brightness levels for each mode,except Moonlight mode. This definitely leaves gap between Moonlight and Low mode as I found the Low mode quite bright after using the extremely low Moonlight mode. A 1 lumen or even 3 lumen option could make the spacing a little better for Low brightness preferring users.<br />
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Here is how to operate the modes.<br />
Briefly press the switch-this will activate Moonlight mode.<br />
To change the mode-click the switch again briefly.Every click will switch to the next mode.<br />
Mode sequence Moonlight-Low-Mid-High-Turbo<br />
If you prefer to activate directly the last used mode-press and hold the switch for a second from Off state. <br />
To turn the light Off-press and hold the switch for a second.<br />
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To save you some reading here is a photo of the instruction sheet illustrating the mode selecting chain.<br />
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Manker U11 gives you the option to use two menus-General mode and Pro mode.<br />
The first is the base mode sequence.The second adds additional features like battery voltage indication and the already mentioned option to select preferable brightness for Low,Mid,High,Turbo modes from three possible variants,for each mode. The three brightness variants are also defined and can't be freely adjusted.Yet they give us a chance for a little better customization of the mode spacing.<br />
After setting the preferable brightness for each mode,while in Pro mode we use these outputs instead of the General mode ones.<br />
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Lumen measurements taken by me with not professionally calibrated integrating sphere:<br />
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<b>Turbo</b> mode <b>1150</b>Lm initial / <b>990</b>Lm after 30sec<br />
<b>High</b> mode <b>640</b>Lm<br />
<b>Mid</b> mode <b>290</b>Lm<br />
<b>Low</b> mode <b>143</b>Lm<br />
<b>Moonlight</b> mode is very hard to measure accurately.<br />
Interesting to note is that my measurements confirm the described output values for all modes except Low mode which is two times brighter. <br />
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Below you can see RunTime graphs revealing the U11's performance on Turbo and High mode.<br />
High mode maintains constant brightness of 530Lm(<i>the UI was set to Pro mode with High mode set to the lowest brightness for this mode</i>) for about 2h 35min.<br />
Turbo mode has impressive initial brightness,though it does decrease quickly.<br />
After small stepdown from 950Lm to 900Lm the output is constant(890Lm) for about 20 minutes. After that the discharge curve depends on the voltage supplied by the battery.<br />
Manker U11 has Low Voltage protection which turns the light off when the battery is nearly empty.<br />
You can still activate the light for short periods after that,but is recommended to replace the battery or to charge it.<br />
Battery voltage after discharge test was 3.2V. Charging a 3400mAh battery directly in the flashlight takes about 8 hours.<br />
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Below is a comparison with other flashlights which do not feature programmed step down-ThruNite TC12 and Nitecore HC30.<br />
(Note that according to the instruction sheet the U11 features additional hidden Turbo mode with constant current supply,which may keep a little higher output,but I did not test it yet.)<br />
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<b>Beam profile</b><br />
According to the provided specifications the light from the LED installed in my U11 sample is neutral white.<br />
In my opinion,even without comparing it to other flashlights with different color temperature,the light is actually warm white or at least on the NW/WW border. I see a lot of yellowish and orange light in the beam and depending of the way of use and the personal preferences,the warmer light could be an advantage or exactly the opposite.<br />
It is hard to test for color rendition-in my eyes it is not quite good,especially for white objects.Outdoors the warm white light could be more suitable than cool white light,which usually make the objects less colorful and realistic.Yet,I have tested flashlights with much better NW light. This is my opinion,a result of my experience.<br />
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The beam has quite smooth profile with comfortable transition between hotspot-corona-spill.<br />
Due to the textured reflector,the beam is more a flood light than thrower.Suitable for every day use occasional outdoor medium distance use.<br />
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1 meter distance<br />
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3 meters distance<br />
1/6sec<br />
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3 meters distance<br />
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<span style="color: #d9ead3;"><b>Strong points:</b></span><br />
Great build quality,design and anodized finish,especially for this price range;<br />
Built-in charging circuit with safe termination voltage; Well sealed microUSB charging port;<br />
Most common charging port-phone charger and cable can be used;<br />
Very good beam profile; Extended UI with wide selection of modes; Convenient way to operate the UI with a single switch; Very compact for 18650 size flashlight. Comfortable switch/back illuminated;<br />
Good performance of the electronics; Not just an average flashlight;<br />
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<span style="color: #f4cccc;"><b>What could be weak points,according to preferences and way of use:</b></span><br />
Moonlight mode is extremely low brightness and while many may prefer it for first in the mode sequence,sometimes it is not clear if the flashlight is already turned On or not.<br />
I would prefer a hidden
Moonlight mode or additional choice of brighter level for this mode. <br />
The step from Moonlight mode to Low mode is huge-hard to the eyes.<br />
Leaves desire for another mode in between;<br />
The brightness of all modes but the Moonlight can be selected from three values; <br />
Neutral white LED much warmer white than expected/needed; No direct access to Turbo mode;<br />
Slow charging;<br />
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<b>Thanks for reading!</b><br />
Big thanks to TMART.com for providing the review sample and giving me the chance to test a flashlight from a new to me brand and share my results with you.<br />
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<br />FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-37297955974302444252016-12-21T04:15:00.004+00:002018-11-24T03:07:30.076+00:00On The Road M3 (1x16340/CR123A) EDC Flashlight Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello<br />
I am reviewing for you a nice RCR123A battery powered flashlight,called On The Road M3.<br />
The flashlight was kindly provided for test by GearBest.com<br />
Check out their website for this flashlight and many other models.<br />
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Get the flashlight for just <span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); line-height: 1.5;">$19.20 with the promo code </span><span style="color: #ffe599;"><b><span style="background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); line-height: 1.5;">OTRM3S</span></b></span><br />
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As most serious flashlights in our days,the M3 is made of durable Aluminum alloy material.<br />
It is carefully anodized without spots or scratches. The body is precisely machined without dents or sharp edges. Overall I am glad to find that the OTR M3 has no visible imperfection in the exterior.<br />
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Anodized surface has matte finish with a color which can be defined as a mix of grey and brown.<br />
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The small flashlight comes in a nice hard cardboard box.</div>
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Spare O-rings,lanyard and nice holster/pouch are included in the set.</div>
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The M3 is available also in a pack with battery and charger included.</div>
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There is a good deep pocket clip already attached and ready for use.<br />
It is not too soft or too tight,so it should do its job quite well.<br />
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In my medium size hand.<br />
Dimensions of the M3: (L x W x H): 7.00 x 2.30 x 2.30 cm / 2.76 x 0.91 x 0.91 inches<br />
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<u><b>Specifications according to the Manufacturer:</b></u><br />
Brand: ON THE ROAD
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Model: M3
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Lamp Beads: Cree XM-L2 U2
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Beads Number: 1
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Lumens Range: 500-1000Lumens
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Luminous Flux: 920Lm
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Luminous Intensity: 4200cd
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Color Temperature: 1A 6500-7000K; 5C 3800-4000K
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Switch Type: Side Clicky
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Feature: Anti-Roll Rugged Design,Die-cast
Unibody,Lightweight,Overheating Protection,<br />
Pocket Clip,Power
Indicator,Stainless Steel Bezel
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Function: Camping,EDC,Exploring,Hiking,Household Use,Night Riding,Walking
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Battery Type: 16340,CR123A,RCR123
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Battery Quantity: 1 x 16340 / CR123A / RCR123 battery (not included)
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Mode: 8(Turbo - High - Mid - Low - Ultra Low - SOS - Strobe - Location Beacon)
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Mode Memory: Yes
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Waterproof Standard: IPX-8 Standard Waterproof<br />
Working Voltage: 3.7V
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Impact Resistance: 2M
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Beam Distance: 100-150m
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Body Material: Aerospace-grade Aluminum Alloy
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Available Light Color: Cool White,Neutral White
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Available color: Titanium Grey<br />
<b>And more copy/paste features: </b><br />
Instant turbo and strobe mode, producing extremely intense illumination for self-defense.<br />
Long press to turn ON / OFF, preventing accidental activation.<br />
IPX-8 waterproof standard, copes with being dropped in a puddle or stream with no ill effects.<br />
Built-in protection circuit: Short circuit / reverse polarity / over-voltage / over-discharge / over-current / over-heating protection.<br />
Memory function / power indicator / low voltage warning. <br />
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Cree XM-L2 LED,orange peel reflector,red color rubber O-ring.<br />
No anti-reflective coating on the glass lens.<br />
Made of stainless steel front bezel/retaining ring. <br />
My sample is with a cool white LED. The M3 is available also with a NW LED on the GearBest's website.<br />
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The overall machine work quality is impressive for a non premium brand flashlight.<br />
You can clearly see the perfection of the square cut threads-perfectly anodized,as well.<br />
No annoying scratches or dents on my sample. <br />
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The tail cap contains a thin but very strong round magnet.The M3 can be attached to different metal surfaces for easy hands free work.<br />
The magnet can be removed in case you don't want to carry a magnet in your pockets.<br />
Just have to remove the spring with tweezers.<br />
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Here you can see the front of the battery tube with the visible side of the driver board.<br />
Interesting to see is the manufacturer name printed on the board,as well as its webpage.<br />
There is no physical reverse polarity protection. I can not test if there is an electronic protection,so I would suggest to insert the battery with a care.<br />
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The tail end threads are impressive for a low priced product. Excellent anodizing and no sign of bad machine work. The simple square knurling is done pretty well,too.<br />
Tailcap lock out is possible if you want to ensure physical disconnecting of the battery from the power source.<br />
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And here is the expected comparison with the main 'inspiration' the Olight S10.<br />
The real difference in the design is mostly the cooling fins. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>User Interface.</b></span><br />
Operating the OTR M3 is relatively easy. However if you are not yet used to the press and hold activation,feeling comfortable the UI may take you some time.<br />
As many other flashlights lately,to turn On the light,you have to press and hold the switch for a second.<br />
The same operation turns the light Off.<br />
To change the mode just briefly press the switch. Every single press will switch to the next mode.<br />
Mode sequence is Moonlight-Low-Mid-High. Last used mode is instantly recorded for the next activation.<br />
Turbo mode is not part of the base sequence and can be activated only with double clicking the switch from Off or On state.<br />
Three quick presses will activate Strobe mode from On or Off state. Single click from Strobe goes to Beacon and SOS. <br />
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Below is the expected Runtime graph that has the purpose to illustrate the maximum performance of the reviewed flashlight and to give an idea for the achievable run times.<br />
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I tested the OTR M3 on Turbo,High and Mid mode(twice).<br />
Battery used for the tests Olight RCR123A 650mAh .<br />
A small cooling fan was used for Turbo and High mode tests-ensuring optimal work temperature.<br />
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The M3 starts its Turbo mode with impressive output of about 870 lumens.<br />
As we may expect it is hard for the small RCR123A battery to maintain such a high output for a long time.<br />
The initial brightness drops down quickly.Yet,the output is still quite high in the first minutes.<br />
From the 3th to the 4th minute there seem to have a step down(it is different in Turbo and High mode,so I am not sure it is timed). The output after the step down is constant 494Lm,according to my measurements.<br />
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The High mode performed in a quite different way,in my test. The step down came earlier and the constant output after that lasted just a few minutes.Initial output 595Lm, 500 Lm after step down.<br />
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I run the Mid mode test two times,as in the first test I cycled all modes(including high mode) quickly before starting the flashlight on the planed Mid mode,but as we can see from the graph,this affected the performance in the last 15 minutes of the run.<br />
The brightness in both Mid tests was about 285Lm.<br />
The good news is that the M3 features a Low voltage warning-flashing red light under the switch.<br />
Even better-after all tests the resting battery voltage was 3.2V. The OTR M3 seems to feature a low voltage protection,as well.<br />
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As with all flashlights that work with a momentary switch,the M3 draws a small StandBy current of 6,4microAmps.<br />
<b>Initial Lumen outputs</b>,according to my non-professional measuring equipment:<br />
Moonlight mode:3Lm<br />
Low mode: 148Lm<br />
Mid mode: 292Lm<br />
Hiigh mode: 595Lm <br />
Turbo mode: 870Lm<br />
(I can't guarantee full accuracy of my Lumen measurements)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beamshots</b></span><br />
The light from the Cree XM-L2 LED is cool white with very slight greenish/yellowish tint.<br />
Well mixed beam thanks to the textured reflector. No noticeable artifacts or darker holes.<br />
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<b>3 meters distance</b><br />
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<b>Good points:</b><br />
Excellent machine work and anodizing;Nice finish with distinguishing look;<br />
Good beam profile for EDC light; Good pocket clip;Comfortable side switch with back illumination for LV warning; Direct access to Turbo and Strobe modes; Instant mode memory;<br />
Low voltage protection and warning; Works with all protected 16340 batteries I have for test;<br />
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<b>Possible weak points:</b><br />
The step from Moonlight mode to Low mode is large and hard to the eyes;<br />
The switch has a hard feel and resist accidental pressing well,however unwanted activation is still possible; Somewhat inconsistent discharge performance; No direct access to the lowest mode;<br />
Uses popular design well established by other brand (Olight); <br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
As usual thanks to the provider of the review sample- GearBest.comFlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-26858153099511254792016-12-09T05:34:00.000+00:002018-11-24T03:32:14.976+00:00Lumintop Torpedo 007, 1xCR123A,stainless steel luxury flashlight REVIEWThe Torpedo 007 is a CR123A powered flashlight in a luxury stainless steel shell flashlight offered by Lumintop.<br />
They are known with their great tactical light,<span style="color: white;"><a href="http://flashlionreviews.blogspot.com/2013/08/lumintop-td16-1000lmxm-l21x18650-review.html" target="_blank">the TD16 </a></span>and the <span style="color: white;"><a href="http://flashlionreviews.blogspot.com/2014/12/lumintop-ps03-search-light4x18650.html" target="_blank">powerful multi LED PS03 </a></span>but also produce beautiful small EDC flashlights.<br />
Torpedo 007 is a 65mm long compact flashlight meant for people that like more special looking lights,great as a gift,great as a EDC flashlight.<br />
The flashlight has a torpedo/bullet form with a beautiful smooth,reflective body finish.<br />
The finish reminds me a lot on a chrome plated metal. Characteristic sign of the flashlight is the Gold plated ring with etched flame figures. You will also be surprised to see a Tritium insert in the tail switch. <br />
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<b>Size and finish comparison.</b><br />
CR123A battery - Lumintop Torpedo - CQG Bullet - ThruNite T20T - Olight S1<br />
All flashlights run on CR123A battery.<br />
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Lumintop Torpedo and CQG bullet are made of stainless steel.The T20 is in its Titanium version.<br />
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<b>Front view at the reflectors.</b><br />
Lumintop Torpedo(Cree XP-L + textured reflector)<br />
CQG Bullet(Cree XP-G + textured reflector)<br />
ThruNite T20T(Cree XP-G2 + textured reflector)<br />
Olight S1(Cree XM-L2 + TIR lens)<br />
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Very clear and clean tempered glass lens with anti-reflective coating.<br />
Aluminum reflector-textured for best beam profile.<br />
Cree XP-L V5 LED.<br />
Stylish red O-ring for sealing the glass lens.<br />
Well center LED.<br />
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The Torpedo 007 comes in a luxury brown box. Great for collectors,as a gift or just if you like to see that more care is taken to the packaging.<br />
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In the box-well explained instruction sheet,Keychain with carabiner,Two spare O-rings.<br />
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The included 1500mAh CR123A battery is protected from discharging during the delivery with a yellow sticker. You have to remove it before first use.<br />
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Tailcap design with long channels for lanyard or split ring attachment.<br />
The tail cap fits perfectly to the battery tube with no gap. All parts connected looks as a nice peace of metal.<br />
There is nothing in the form that could cause dis-comfortable grip.No sharp edges.<br />
One thing that differs the Torpedo from almost any other similar flashlight is the miniature continuous glowing stick(Tritium vial) which usually can be found only in custom made/modified luxury collectors flashlights.<br />
Lumintop is giving us the chance to get it right out of the box on a quite reasonable price.<br />
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The advantage of a continuous,battery free glowing light in the tailcap/switch is easy location and use of the switch,as usually it is very hard to distinguish tail end from the reflector end in the dark,taking the flashlight out of a pocket. The glowing is very low and hard to notice in ambient light,but is quite good in the dark.<br />
The stick in my sample has a greenish light. It is fixed in place with a plastic/maybe epoxy material with a bulging like a convex lens shape.This ensures great protection for the glowing insert and allows to see it sideways.<br />
No anti-roll design of any kind.You will have to attach a split ring to be able to leave it stable on a table.<br />
As you may noticed from the picture,tail-standing is not from the strongest points of the flashlight.<br />
The lens shaped switch button protrudes enough to make it unstable.<br />
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Precisely machined tail cap. Triangular-cut threads. Metal retaining ring.<br />
Battery tube is well sized-rechargeable batteries with carefully packed protection like the Olight RCR123A fit well in the flashlight,while relatively curved batteries like the old Keeppower 16340 are too long and wide.<br />
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Close look at the laser engraved logo.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>User Interface and Driver Performance</b></span><br />
The Torpedo 007 has a little more specific interface but is quite easy to use.<br />
4 different brightness modes,no hidden flashing or other special modes.<br />
The switch is a momentary push button with light click sound.<br />
To turn the light On,just press the switch.No press and hold in this flashlight.Quick and comfortable instant access to the light.<br />
To turn it Off,again just briefly press the switch.<br />
To change the mode-while the light is On,turn it Off then again On within a second.<br />
That's it. Mode sequence is Low-Mid-High-Moonlight (yes the Lowest mode is latest in the sequence). <br />
So,to be more clear,the way of operation is Low-Off-Mid-Off-High-Off-Moonlight. <br />
Mode spacing is very good. Low mode is quite low brightness for frequent use,so the Moonlight may get a limited use. Yet,if you prefer very low brightness first mode to use in full darkness,the Torpedo may not be suitable for you. Having in mind the way of changing the modes,Lumintop have chosen the correct first mode,which will be preferable by most of the users. <br />
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Because of the electronic way of disconnecting the power to the LED,there is a small Standby current draw.<br />
Initially it is about 100microAmps,decreasing after a few minutes to 10microAmps and maybe lower.<br />
If you plan to store the flashlight for a long period,it is recommended to take out the battery to prevent unwanted discharge. <br />
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<u><b>My lumen measurements show:</b></u><br />
<b>Powered with a rechargeable Olight 16340 battery 650mAh.</b><br />
<b>High</b> mode <b>13</b>Lm<br />
<b>Mid</b> mode <b>100</b>Lm<br />
<b>Low</b> mode <b>660</b> initial, <b>635</b>Lm after 30sec(on a primary 3V CR123A battery the maximum output will be lower)<br />
<b>Moonlight</b> mode is hard to measure with my setup.<br />
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Comparison High mode vd Mid mode.<br />
The 100 lumen Mid mode is easy for the battery and provides constant brightness for a little more than 230 minutes(3h 40 min). Discharging was terminated by the battery's low voltage protection. <br />
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High mode is impressively bright for such a small flashlight. Accordingly the performance is different from the low brightness modes. High output generates a lot of heat which requires programming the driver to decrease the brightness after few minutes work on the highest mode.<br />
Here the programmed timed step down comes gradually around the second minute after activation.<br />
For a small stainless steel flashlight the performance is good. We have 483 lumens after two minutes,which for a pocket-able EDC light is still quite useful.<br />
340 lumen output after step down for about 16.5 minutes.<br />
The combined total run-time is a little less than 20 minutes.<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beamshots</b></span></u><br />
The light from the Cree XP-L LED used here is Cool white with a hint of greenish,especially if you compare it to a beam with better color reproduction. The light is not distracting and should serve quite well in every day use.I can not say that color rendition is very good,but it is much better than the Olight's S10L2,which I was using for quite a long time and never liked the light from it. <br />
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Beam angle and profile are good. Thanks to the textured reflector beam is ring and artifact free with very smooth transition between hotspot and spill. Hotspot is relatively wide-suitable for frequent use in different situations.Does not disturb the vision when using it at close distance.<br />
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<b>Beam profile</b><br />
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<b>1/250sec</b><br />
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<br /> <b>Good points:</b><br />
Beautiful luxury look and feel; Great chrome-plated like finish;Excellent machine work;<br />
Comfortable switch with well defined clicks;<br />Easy to the eyes smooth beam; CR123A battery and keychain carabiner included in the set;<br />Works with both-primary and rechargeable CR123A batteries(2v to 4.2V operating voltage)<br />
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<b>Possibly weak points: </b><br />
The gap between 100 lumen Mid and 650 lumen High mode may not satisfy everyone;<br />
Beam's cool white tint may not be by any taste;<br />
The interface takes some time to get used and requires a lot of clicking,although it is easy to operate; <br />
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Thanks for Reading! I hope the review was helpful for you.<br />
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Thanks to Lumintop for giving the chance to test the Torpedo 007 and share my results with the world!<br />
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<br />FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-63691183801459541552016-12-06T16:56:00.003+00:002018-11-24T04:06:21.447+00:00Vollsion MK-S Miniature flashlight(XP-G2,TIR lens,130Lm,Li-Ion 10180) REVIEWThe miniature EDC flashlights became very popular in 2016. The so small and easy to carry lights can be found from different brands in very similar design. About a year ago,I had the chance to test a flashlight from one of the first manufacturers producing this type lights.I tested the MecArmy Illuminex1 in its titanium version. <br />
A brand called Vollsion is also offering an interesting version of the miniature light-the MK-S.<br />
It is a 43mm long and 13mm diameter flashlight made of durable stainless steel. As the other flashlights of this type it offers built-in charging port/circuit and included in the set rechargeable battery.<br />
A new feature here is the added magnet in the tailcap. This feature could be a big plus allowing you to mount the flashlight on different metal surfaces,having a hands free illumination.<br />
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<b>Size comparison-</b><br />
AAA(10440)battery, 10180 battery, Vollsion MK-S, MecArmy Illuminex1,Fenix E99Ti, Fenix HL10, Bronte BT01<br />
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Dimensions: 43mm long,13mm head diameter, 22gr weight with the battery.<br />
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Here the MK-S is in my hand. The small flashlight is not hard to hold stably,but rotating the head may take some time to get used and find the most comfortable grip to do it.<br />
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Similar to most of the other micro flashlights with a similar design,the MK-S relies on acrylic TIR reflector + Cree XP-G2 LED for the most important part of a flashlight-the beam.<br />
The LED is not well centered on my sample,but it is not better on my Mecarmy copy.<br />
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Most of the edges are well rounded.Only the edges of the lanyard/keyring hole may feel a little bit sharper than needed.Yet,this should not cause serious discomfort in the hand,but it is good to mention it.<br />
Something that differentiates the Vollsion MK-S from the most of the micro flashlights ids the mounted in the tailcap magnet. The magnet is not extremely strong,but still may be a good idea to keep magnetically sensitive devices in a different pocket. (I don't know yet if there is an option for taking out the magnet).<br />
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Below is the flashlight disassembled on its base three parts. You can see also the 10180 battery.<br />
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Vollsion MK-S has two brightness levels-Low and High. <br />
Switching between Low and High mode is possible thanks to the metal plate which acts as a momentary tactile switch. When you tighten the head,the metal pin on the middle part/battery tube is pressing the plate closing the electrical circuit. When you tighten the head further,the plate changes its contact with the board on which it is mounted-resulting in mode change.<br />
A simple but effective method for mode selecting which does not require many elements and complex user interface.<br />
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As we got used to see in many of the flashlights lately,the machine work is excellent.<br />
There are no serious dents or scratches.<br />
The O-rings are thinner than these in similar lights like the Mecarmy Illuminex1.<br />
I found the tail O-ring to not stay on its place and go to the threads,which may cut it after some time.<br />
Actually there is no well defined channel for the O-ring.<br />
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Both threads(head and tail) are thick square-cut.This improves the stability of the small,thin construction and durability of the threads.<br />
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Close up of the microUSB port on the picture below-you can compare it to any other microUSB ports to see actually how small is the flashlight. <br />
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The small flashlight has as much grooves as needed for stable handling. They also provide some anti-roll functionality.<br />
Twisting the head to turn the light On/Off does not cause troubles.<br />
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Very close look at the surface of both flashlights.<br />
Note that the Illuminex is in its Titanium allow version,while the MK-S is made of stainless steel. <br />
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The built-in charging circuit is charging the miniature battery with maximum of 130mA current.<br />
Charging the battery takes maximum 1 hour. If the battery is not completely empty,the charging process will take less time,30-40 minutes.Charging termination voltage is 4.17V;<br />
The battery is 100mAh according to its marking.<br />
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Vollsion MK-S comes with everything needed to star using it,right out of the package.<br />
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery of 10180 size is included.<br />
More interesting is to find a good microUSB cable is also included.<br />
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These are the accessories and spare parts- three small O-rings,small keyring and a fine chain for carrying the flashlight on the neck.<br />
The chain does not go through the lanyard hole and can be attached only via split ring. <br />
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Looking at the reflector comparison picture Vollsion MK-S/ Mecarmy Illuminex1,we can clearly see the difference in the LED's color. The MK-S produces warmer white light compared to the Illuminex1.<br />
It is yet Cool white light,but with better color rendition,which is preferable for EDC use. <br />
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Looking at the position of the LED though,it seems not on the needed distance from the reflector resulting in not entirely covered reflective surface(the not yellow shape around the LED).<br />
This affects the beam making it not so well focused,having zones with different brightness and various artifacts. A better centering ring(if there is such/I did not disassemble the head) could fix the problem.<br />
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<b>Beam profile</b><br />
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Vollsion MK-S High and Low mode<br />
1 meter distance to a white wall</b><br />
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<u><b>Run time performance</b></u><br />
Below is a graph illustrating the moment brightness during the time of continuous use on High mode.<br />
The 10180 batteries are too small for some serious capacity and we can not expect impressive runtimes even on outputs of about 100 lumens. The included Li-Ion battery has capacity of 100mAh according to its marking. As we can see from the graph,the MK-S has a hard time to maintain the maximum brightness.<br />
Once the battery voltage is lower,the brightness also gets lower.<br />
In real world situations output differences of 10 or 20 lumens may be not so noticeable. Even the not very consistent output the light from such a small flashlight with built-in charging circuit is still impressive and gives you useful light in every day use. <br />
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<u>My Lumen Measurements</u> of the Vollsion MK-S:<br />
<b>High mode</b> 109Lm initial, 95Lm 30sec after activation<br />
<b>Low mode</b> 12Lm<br />
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Only two modes do not give much choice for different situations,but the way of operating the so small flashlight is easy to understand,remember and use every day,so the compromise in most cases worth it.<br />
The Low mode may be too bright in full darkness,depending on what you are trying to illuminate.<br />
While the LED is pretty well selected,it needs better centering to allow optimal performance of the TIR lens. <br />
Run times are somewhat limited,but it is hard to expect greater results from a 100mAh battery.<br />
Overall the Vollsion MK-S is a good offer on the micro flashlight market and should serve quite well as a EDC light.<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
I hope you found the review informative and interesting.<br />
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Thanks to Vollsion for providing the MK-S for test and review!FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-11720127294517896652016-12-06T09:01:00.000+00:002019-02-04T23:49:25.645+00:00Fujian 35mm f/1.6 CCTV Lens on m4/3 camera- Test and Thoughts<br />
I was thinking a lot about these widely offered CCTV lenses on ebay and other webshops.<br />
Available in 25mm,35mm and 50mm with apertures of about f/2 these low priced lenses look nice bargain for low light photography and producing nice blurred background in portraits when used on a micro4/3 cameras..<br />
However,the CCTV lenses,especially the cheap ones are not meant/designed for serious HQ photography and the presence of various optical flaws is guaranteed.<br />
The expensive large aperture alternatives from Olympus and Panasonic are out of my reach,so the thoughts bellow are not based on comparison between totally different class lenses.<br />
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In terms of design I found the 25mm and 35mm pretty unattractive and looking as a toy.The 50mm one is too long for easy portraiture and requires to stay far from the subject. I already have the SMC Pentax 50mm f/2 and the Helios 58mm f/2 lens,so there was no need for another 50mm lens.<br />
Then came this new version of the 35mm lens and I liked it from the first look. Very compact with a good lens looking form.The previous version has looked like a piece of tube to me.<br />
At the time of purchasing this lens was offered only from one seller on ebay.I bought it for $30 with two extension macro rings and CCTV to m4/3 mount adapter included.<br />
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Knowing from different reviews that this CCTV lenses produce pictures with very soft corners,I was also attracted from the fact that this new version is described as APSC compatible,which gave me some hope that on a micro4/3 camera this effect will not be so noticeable.Read about that below...<br />
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<b>Let's start with the pros-</b><br />
Full metal body. In comparison kit lenses like the Olympus 14-42 entirely made of plastic,look like toys and cost 10 times more.The metal body of this lens even not machined on the highest level gives really nice feel on the construction and definitely brings some more trust in its reliability.<br />
As you can see from the pictures,all needed markings are engraved on the body.<br />
This is a manual operation only lens so it has full manual mechanical aperture ring(big plus in many cases) and manual focusing ring. Both rings operate very smoothly and consistently.Twisting the focusing ring is tight but not so much to be uncomfortable and prevents unwanted de-focusing.<br />
There are markings only for the full f stops. The focusing ring has nice relatively short rotation which allows quick focusing and nice smooth operation in videos.<br />
The minimum focusing distance is 50cm.Not very good for macro use,but don't forget that this lens comes with two macro rings ready for use.<br />
The center sharpness is really good and in my tests beats the Olympus 14-42 kit lens with much.<br />
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The aperture ring is this with the f markings.There are some grooves on its sides.<br />
The focus ring is this with the distance scale and the grooves above it.<br />
To sum up-the zone with the 35mm f1.6 marking is stationary and is used for indication of the two aperture and focus ring rotation. <br />
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The C mount to micro4/3 adapter is well machined and fit pretty well on different cameras,without gaps.<br />
Locks well on my cameras.Blends with the camera body quite well and does not look bad at all. <br />
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Another really attractive feature is the 12-blade aperture.<br />
The advantage of this-rounded out of focus lights(bokeh) even with the aperture closed.<br />
Another great feature is the click-less aperture ring without defined positions.<br />
Great option for video shooters.Allows easy and precise adjustments of the aperture while filming possibly undetectable by the viewer.<br />
The front filter thread is 37mm compatible.<br />
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Here is a close look at the aperture blades.<br />
Not perfectly symmetric,but with great final result.<br />
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Below is a size comparison with the Olympus 14-42 lens and SMC Pentax 50 lens(without adapter).<br />
The Fujian lens in the center is also without adapter.<br />
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A look at the diameter and max aperture of the lenses.<br />
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Here the Fujian and Pentax are with partly closed apertures,easy to check the expected bokeh shape.<br />
6 blades on the Pentax lens vs 12 on the Fujian.<br />
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IMO well looking on different cameras,compact and not distracting.<br />
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Here we start with the disadvantages of using a very low priced lens with large aperture designed for different devices-CCTV security cameras.<br />
Above is an example picture taken with the Fujian 35mm.<br />
Center sharpness is great-quite descent for most users in most cases.<br />
The corners on other side are not well rendered. Blurred with a kind of whirlpool effect.<br />
Taking series of test shots on an improvised test chart I found my copy of the Fujian 35mm to suffer from de-centering at its largest apertures,f/1.6 and f/2.<br />
I mostly use it at the reasonable good f/2.8 and f/4.<br />
If you like to shoot videos handheld,camera bodies with build in stabilization compensate the shaking easily on short FL lenses like this. <br />
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<b>Samples</b><br />
I see no real difference between f/1.6 and f/2,so I skip f/1.6 in some of the examples.<br />
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The larger the aperture,the narrower sharp zone with circle shape. <br />
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Most images are taken before sunset and there is not much green at that time of the year.<br />
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Depth of field in portraits at f/2.8 with a m4/3 camera.<br />
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f/2.8 1/640s ISO 160<br />
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Shape of the Bokeh effect at different aperture.<br />
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Some test chart shots.<br />
Remember,just don't expect too much from this type of lens.<br />
<b>Edit-</b>After some more tests with Panasonic G6's focus peaking,I found that the lens itself has no problem with the corner sharpness. The corner rendition is quite sharp.The actual problem of the lens is that the center and the corners are in focus at a different point,even at f/8. If I intentionally focus on an object in the corner,it is sharp,but then the center is soft/blurred/out of focus.<br />
The focusing zone is like a corona that expands its diameter from the center to the corners depending on the focus point. (I will try to do a video for better demo)<br />
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f/1.6 1/320sec<br />
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f/16 1/2sec -corner to corner sharp,but diffraction limits picture quality a lot.<br />
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<b>Video test</b><br />
Aperture test-testing the exposure difference at each aperture marking on the lens. <br />
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Manual focus test at f4 <br />
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Who will enjoy using this lens?<br />
People that understand the limits of using a low priced product and know how to take the best out of their gear. People that do not expect too much from a cheap lens.<br />
This lens is a great option to train your manual focus skills; To test if the shallow depth of field at large aperture suits your way of shooting; To learn more photography techniques using different aperture values(especially if you were using only small aperture kit lenses; For example shallow depth of field allows you to blur distracting/ugly background,bringing the whole attention to the main subject of the image.<br />
The lens is good for people that like art looking photos and don't expect corner to corner tack sharp images.<br />
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For me sacrificing the corner quality,but taking low light videos more easily also worth it.<br />
With everything said,I would not recommend the lens to people seeking very high optical quality represented in corner to corner sharp images.It should be avoided by landscape photographers unless their goal is initially giving the scene more artistic look(which in our days is quite easy to do in computer software). <br />
The performance on f/2 and f/2,8 can't match dedicated lenses and more especially the more expensive ones-usually all large aperture native lenses for the particular mount are quite expensive. The vintage Helios 58mm and Pentax 50mm lenses beat the CCTV lens with much in terms of optical performance. But they are full frame lenses and the comparison with a lens dedicated for much smaller sensors is hard.<br />
Let me know about your experience with CCTV lenses in the comments don't forget-practice and understanding the gear is the way for improvement and enjoying the photography.<br />
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<b>What's positive:</b><br />
+Compact; Simple but effective barrel design;Looks well on different cameras;<br />
+Solid metal feel; Stable focus and aperture ring with smooth 'fluid' rotation;<br />
+Not limited to the regular f/ stops;<br />
+Great for practicing manual operation;<br />
+Enjoyment to take some low light photos,some nice portraits and videos with precise focus pull;<br />
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<b>What's negative: </b><br />
-It is hard to tell what aperture is set without looking at the f ring; <br />
-As expected from a cheap lens(and not only) apertures of f/1.6 and f/2 are hardly managed and we can see various flaws-distortion,chromatic aberration,overall loss of sharpness,blurred corners,slight decentering; <br />
-Simple anti-reflective coating;Bright light at certain angle may cause overall purple tint of the scene;<br />
-Using sun hood is a good idea; <br />
-Vignetting is not as noticeable as expected,yet I can test it only on micro 4/3 sensor; On a APSC sensor there should be more vignetting and corner softness;<br />
-I don't see any difference between f/1.6 and f/2 on a m4/3 sensor camera from my tests so far;<br />
Don't have a way to test it on a larger sensor and comment; Cameras measure the same amount of light and select identical settings for both apertures;<br />
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Thanks for reading.I hope you found some useful info.<br />
Your comments are welcome-share your thoughts of using CCTV lenses. <br />
<br />FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-59632089234730924662016-11-29T07:51:00.000+00:002018-11-24T04:27:56.836+00:00Olight H05S Active 2xAAA Lightweight Headlamp REVIEWHello<br />
Olight H05S is a new light weight and compact headlamp designed <span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">for ease of use</span> and <span class="">portability,without loading the user too much when carrying and using it.</span></span><br />
<span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">H05 is available in two main versions-H05 and H05S Active. The first is available in different colors of the body. The second is available in black color as this version has the unique feature to respond on waving hand.</span></span><br />
<span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">The light can be turned On/Off by simply waving your hand-finding and pressing a switch is not required.</span></span><br />
<span class="short_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="">Just wave your hand in front of the headlamp and its sensor will activate the light. </span></span><br />
Read more in my review below.<br />
The tested H05S was provided by Olight for test&review purpose.<br />
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<b>Specifications from the included Instruction sheet</b><br />
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The H05S comes in the already standard for Olight transparent plastic box.<br />
Two Lithium primary AAA batteries with the Olight brand are included in the set-the headlamp is ready to use right after unpacking it. No need to prepare additional AAA batteries when purchasing it for short camping or when it is for gift.<br />
The User guide sheet is well explained and contains all important information about headlamp specifications and operation. <br />
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The wave function works similarly to the proximity sensors on the smartphones.<br />
There is a IR emitter which light when reflected from objects at about 15-20cm are received from another electronic component which on its side activates the main XM-L2 LED circuit.<br />
This way of activation give us the option to conveniently hands-free activate the light in some cases with no need to find and press the switch. <br />
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My impressions after testing the Wave function for some time are good.<br />
There are some specific things that I should mention.<br />
The headlamp reacts not only on a hand,but on every other object no matter its direction of movement.<br />
It reacts even on if you stay very close to a wall.Another possible limited use of the Wave feature could be when walking through wooded terrain.Every close branch can deactivate the light in a very uncomfortable moment.Accidental movement of the hand will turn the light off too. <br />
Interesting to note is that the IR sensor reacts on a TV remote control(at close distance),as well.<br />
Placing the headlamp on a table with the beam horizontally to the surface sometimes turns the light off/on unexpectedly.<br />
In this cases it is better to keep the wave option deactivated.<br />
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Cree XM-L2 LED.<br />
Close up of the TIR lens. The reflector is con-caved. There is no additional glass lens to protect the exposed front surface of the reflector.<br />
Comparing the H05S to the popular Olight S1,we are noticing that both reflectors look identical.<br />
However,as we can see from the beamshots below,both beams are different.<br />
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The housing is entirely made of plastic. Most of the surface has matte finish,as some of the zones are smooth,semi-clear to allow good light transmission for the IR sensor. <br />
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The button is placed on the top of the headlamp. It is large on size and easy to find/operate.<br />
The switch is a momentary switch-does not lock down when pressed. <br />
It has a short way when pressing,with loud clear click sound.<br />
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The vertical angle of the headlamp to its holder can be adjusted on four defined steps.<br />
This is enough in most cases,but the H05S definitely could benefit from more flexibility. <br />
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Olight H05S runs on two batteries size AAA.<br />
Alkaline,Lithium or rechargeable NiMH can be used.<br />
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With the headlamp already loaded with batteries,we find an interesting feature which should help use when replacing the batteries in the compartment. The plus shaped channels marking the positive contact points are back illuminated with red light. This will be in help when we have to replace the batteries in the darkness and hesitate about the right direction for inserting them.As we can notice from the picture below,both plus and minus metal contact points have almost identical form.No spring on the minus contact. So,the illuminated pluses are probably more of a requirement than an extra feature.<br />
The pluses seem to have an additional small battery or capacitor that keeps them glowing for quite a long time.<br />
The housing is sealed with a black rubber gasket-it is hard to identify it on the pictures but it is there and the H05S seems well water sealed. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>User Interface </b></span><br />
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The H05S has three modes of the white light and two of the RED light.<br />
High-Mid-Low-Off in this sequence.<br />
As you already may noticed,there is no direct Off option. All modes have to be cycled in order to turn the light Off. Yet the modes are just three,which means if you use the light on High mode,you will activate it with one click and will deactivate it with additional 3 clicks. So,two extra clicks compared to the more common instant On/Off interface.<br />
Direct access to Low mode is not possible.<br />
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The red LEDs works constantly or flashing.<br />
Can be activated by two quick clicks from On position(with the white light activated).<br />
The headlamp will start on RED light until another two clicks,which will return it to the white light modes.<br />
Red light mode sequence On-Flashing-Off.<br />
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To activate/deactivate Wave mode-press and hold the switch for about two seconds.<br />
In Wave mode,all lighting modes are memorized by the driver and the light can be turned On on the last used mode.<br />
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My lumen measurements:<br />
High 180Lm<br />
Mid 44Lm<br />
Low 12Lm<br />
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High mode is quite bright for a 2xAAA light. 180Lm should be sufficient for close to medium distance lighting.<br />
Mid mode output is well selected.<br />
Low mode however is not lower enough than the Mid mode and in practice leaves a desire for a much lower mode. 3 or even 5 lumen mode would be much more useful especially for close use in the darkness. <br />
The light from the red LEDs is very low and I see them useful mostly for signalling or using at very close distance with fully adjusted to the darkness eyes.<br />
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<b>Check out my quick demo video to see the wave function in work:</b><br />
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Below is the usual run/time graph which is giving us illustrative look of the driver performance-how it does regulate the output.<br />
As we can see from the graph Olight H05S is programmed to decrease the brightness gradually 10 minutes after activation.After this state the light is constant for about 110 minutes.<br />
Batteries used for the test-Duracell Duralock 750mAh.<br />
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The H05S features low voltage warning-flashing when the voltage is low.<br />
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my tests I did not detected low voltage protection,as the driver works
at very low voltage,which is undesirable when working on NiMH batteries.
To protect the NiMH from over-discharging,stop the light once the low
voltage warning kicks in. In this state the voltage of each battery is
about 1.08V and quickly drops lower.<br />
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Headband width 2.5cm.<br />
Good quality. Can be adjusted for different heads.<br />
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The beam from the TIR reflector is similar to the S1's beam,but has different proportions.<br />
The hotspot is smaller with the spill reaching larger area.<br />
Depending on the user preferences,the beam will meet most requirements for a headlamp,but in my opinion not all. I personally would like to have a larger spill with less pronounced hot-spot.<br />
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The light from the Cree XM-L2 LED used here is cool white,with no noticeable greenish or bluish tint.<br />
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Olight H05S Active Beam profile.<br />
White wall<br />
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A profile image of the red light in the dark.<br />
In reality,the red light is much less bright than the lowest white mode,so I had to take the picture with a longer exposure time. <br />
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All modes<br />
Low-Mid-High and comparison with Olight S1.<br />
1/20сек,White wall<br />
Olight S1 is not on its highest mode.<br />
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My impressions of the headlamp are only good,so far. I did not find any problems with the build quality or electronics operation,so far.<br />
Thanks to its light-weight body and working on small batteries(especially with the included lightweight Lithium batteries),the headlamp is very comfortable to wear on the head and use. should be suitable also for running in the dark.<br />
As I already pointed above,my preferences are for more diffused beam and switch operation similar to the baton series flashlights.<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
Thanks to Olight and Olight BG for providing the H05S for test and review!FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-72775519484008969352016-11-25T07:53:00.003+00:002018-11-24T04:30:26.969+00:00Upcoming Manker U11 Review (1x18650,XP-L,Rechargeable)Read the Full Review here-<br />
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The review sample was provided by <a href="http://tmart.com/">TMART.com</a><br />
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Size comparison :<br />
18650 battery, Manker U11, Olight S30, Fenix RC11, Nitecore HC30, Thorfire VG15<br />
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<br />FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-36246575454666089912016-09-23T07:27:00.001+01:002018-11-24T14:46:52.227+00:00Thorfire S1 (3xXP-L / 4x18650 / 2200Lm) ReviewThorfire S1 review with runtime tests and outdoor beamshots.<br />
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Thorfire added another interesting flashlight in their product line-the S1.<br />
Unlike the main EDC targeted lights we are used to see from Thorfire, this is a triple reflector flashlight designed mainly for outdoor use-any kind of outdoors activity,including scuba diving.<br />
This is actually how the S1 is specified by the manufacturer.<br />
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In terms of design,as we are used to see lately,there are shares with other brands.However,I don't own similar design flashlight and have not tested such,so I will comment the S1 as a something new to me. <br />
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Size comparison- Nitecore TM16, Thorfire S1, Lumintop PS03, Nitecore TM03, 18650 battery<br />
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The handle is a very useful accessory.It helps for easier carrying the relatively heavy flashlight(the control ring is still accessible with this grip),it is probably comfortable for under water use and will keep your hands cool,if you plan to use the S1 on its max brightness for long periods.<br />
The handle is removable,so it does not force the user to keep it on in permanently. Removing it will save you some space in the backpack,for example.<br />
The whole form and especially the body has very good design with deep grooves that ensures stable grip,plus they do not collect dust,in the same time are easy to clean.<br />
The anodized finish is great,with very few minor imperfections. The color can be defined as grey,but has some purple hue to it,visible in bright day light.<br />
850 gr. weight with batteries.<br />
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<b><u>Technical specifications from the manufacturer:</u></b><br />
<b>"Specifications</b><br />
Material: durable aircraft Aluminum<br />
Modes: High/Mid/Low, 3 modes<br />
Bulb: 3x Cree XP-L LED with a lifespan of 100,000 hours<br />
Battery: 4x 18650 3.7v batteries(Not Included)<br />
Size: approx 155mm (Length) * 56mm(Body Diameter) * 73mm(Head Diameter)<br />
Weight: 685-gram weight (Excluding the battery)<br />
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NOTE: The light was tightened for diving test. Please find a helper if you find it difficult to unscrew the light.<br />
NOTE: Every flashlight passed our test under the same pressure of 100m underwater."<br />
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Thorfire S1 is equipped with three small diameter(22mm),but deep aluminum reflectors.<br />
Perfectly centered at the bottom are three Cree X-PL LEDs,with the great surprise-they produce very pleasant Neutral White light!<br />
The glass lenses do to feature anti-reflective coating.<br />
I found that on my sample,all the glass lenses have a lot of particles/dust inside,which I usually do not expect,no matter the brand. Yet they do not affect the beam,so it is not a deal breaker and may be possible to clean them after unscrewing the front stainless steel bezels(I do not plan to do it,for now).<br />
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The overall build quality and machining are on very high level,with some little imperfections that do not affect the good impression of the work done by Thorfire<br />
All parts are tightly screwed,without gaps(the bezels do not have a sign of the frequently seen in other brands gap,which may take a lot of dust and even could lead to water leaking. Here,everything seems very well assembled and does not give a cause for concern.<br />
Of course,to be absolutely sure in the flashlight,especially if it will be used for diving,it is a good idea to do some preliminary tests,before taking it to a serious work.<br />
The whole body is made of thick aluminum with serious heat dissipation potential(confirmed in my runtime tests).<br />
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Thorfire S1 has three brightness levels Off-Low-Mid-High. (in this sequence)(direct High mode activation is not possible)<br />
They can be activated by twisting the silver magnetic ring.<br />
It is well designed,with width of 1.5cm and two protruding squares for good grip when twisting the ring.<br />
The four defined positions(3 modes + Off) of the ring are placed on a long distance each other.<br />
Every position produces soft click sound. No markings for the mode position.<br />
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The whole advantage of the electronically controlling magnetic ring is in the solved problem for sealing the flashlight to make it able to withstand diving on a great depth. There is no exposed switch cap that may cause leaking under high pressure.<br />
The switch/ring is very comfortable to use in this shape,as it does allow access from any side of the flashlight and is almost impossible to activate it accidentally.<br />
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A look at the tailcap. It has three long channels for strap/rope attaching.<br />
Tail-standing is possible with no difficulties.<br />
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The S1 can be disassembled on three,maybe four base parts,without tools. I did not manage to unscrew the tailcap and I did not find it needed,so far.<br />
On the picture below- head,battery tube/body,battery carrier.<br />
Triangular cut threads.Well greased. Two insulating O-rings.<br />
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The battery carrier has reversible design-can be placed in the flashlight with any of the sides first.<br />
It is also easy to insert the batteries,as all four sit in the same direction.<br />
The four batteries are electrically connected in parallel. This allows you to use high drain 18650 batteries different than IMR and does not make critical the need of absolutely equal voltage of each battery.<br />
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Long protected 18650 batteries fit pretty well in the holder. It's easy to take the batteries in/out.<br />
However unprotected/ IMR batteries will stay very loose in their slots and may require additional components as small round magnets to keep the springs more compressed.<br />
The positive pole of the battery carrier contacts a thick spring positioned at the head.<br />
The negative pole,which is the whole aluminum plate(part of the construction,holding the screws on both sides) contacts non-anodized surface at the tailcap.<br />
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Precisely machined threads. Two sealing O-rings. <br />
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<u><b>RunTime Performance</b></u><br />
This is the section for my usual RunTime test graph revealing the important aspect of the flashlight-its driver performance.<br />
Below is a graph illustrating the measured output in the time. One measurement taken at each second.<br />
I tested the High and the Mid mode. Batteries used for the test-four Keeppower 18650 with capacity of 3400mAh.<br />
Note,that the S1 is positioned as a diving light,so it's performance can benefit at some level when using it under water.<br />
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<u>My lumen measurements-</u><br />
High= 2400 Lm initial / 2250 Lm after 30sec<br />
Mid= 1360 Lm<br />
Low= 480 Lm<br />
The brightness levels are well spaced,in my opinion.<br />
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Thorfire S1 is using a parallel connection scheme of the batteries. This allows a lower current to be drained from each battery,compared to serially connection scheme.<br />
The total current draw on High mode is about 5,45A (1,36A from each battery).<br />
Current draw in Mid mode 2,75A. Low mode=895mA<br />
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The S1 works on High mode without step down interruptions of the graph.<br />
It runs on the highest output,as long as the batteries can keep their voltage.<br />
This tell us.that IMR batteries could improve the overall performance on High mode.<br />
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My two tests are done with regular Panasonic core Keeppower 3400 batteries,which I use in most of my reviews.<br />
As expected from parallel connected battery power source,the output is decreasing with the voltage,clearly visible from the yellow curve. Restarting the light after some use,will also give you lower initial brightness.<br />
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Yet,the performance is still great with the brightness staying above 2000 lumens for about 40 minutes.<br />
Mid mode also shows gradual decreasing ,but in more linear form.<br />
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Thorfire S1 features Low voltage warning and protection. The thick line in the end of both curves is formed by the flashing warning light.<br />
At the end of each test,the remaining battery voltage was about 2,8V<br />
The protection in the batteries was not activated.<br />
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The S1's head was hot while working on High mode for few minutes. It remained hot above 2000 Lm.<br />
Once the output drops bellow,the temperature drops to a comfortable warm temperature.<br />
The head has quite enough mass to deal with the programmed output levels.<br />
I did not test it underwater,but for sure there heat dissipation will be much more effective.<br />
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Because of the smooth reflective surface of the reflectors,the beam is not absolutely homogeneous in the center,but I really can't complain and even this is one of the best and most pleasant flashlight beams I have tested.<br />
Difference in the beam is mostly visible when 'hunting' on a white wall. Outdoors the beam looks impressively well. <br />
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The three reflectors focus their beams in one symmetric point. It's hard to tell that this is a beam from multi-LED source.<br />
S1's beam is formed of three zones-bright hotspot,corona and wide spill.<br />
Check out the beamshots below and the outdoor beamshots at the end of the review to get more ideas of the look of the beam.<br />
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1 meter<br />
1/125sec<br />
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3 meters 1/1000sec<br />
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<b>Outdoors</b><br />
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Clearly visible on the pictures,the S1 beam has darker rings in the beam's periphery.<br />
I did not find them disturbing,but this may depend on the subjects/area
of illumination and what is the requirement to the spill of the beam.<br />
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Thorfire S1 - Nitecore TM03 - Nitecore EC4S- Nitecore TM16<br />
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My impressions of Thorfire S1 are only good after using it for some time. It performs quite well.I could even say that it performs better than I expected. Really good beam with very pleasant NW light,very convenient magnetic control ring-easy to access and to operate.Great build quality. Runtime performance is typical for the power scheme the S1 uses.The form of the curve presenting the High mode is good and I like the lack of step down,which allows to use the light on its maximum level for as long as the batteries can maintain it.<br />
The heat is not an issue thanks to the massive aluminum head with lots of cooling fins. The overall max output is not as high as we are used to see in many of the latest lights from other brands,but similar to the cameras megapixel case,the lower output makes the flashlight more usable in different ambient conditions and does not force you to lower the output or to turn of the light to prevent overheating.<br />
This is a great light to have on work or any type of outdoor activity requiring strong illumination.<br />
What could be improved is the performance on Mid mode.Honestly,I expected flat regulation for most of the time. This will probably shorten the run time,yet it is good to have the option for absolutely constant brightness of the light.<br />
I have no way to test the S1 under water and I can't provide valuable info for scuba diving enthusiasts.<br />
The S1 seems to have excellent water-sealing design-two O-rings at the disassembling zones,indirect On/Off/mode controlling,yet it is recommended to test your copy before some very serious work under water.<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
Thanks to Thorfire for providing the S1 for test and review! A great manufacturer with good attention to its customers and reviewers. I also see a serious work on improving their products,that offer a lot for their price<br />
tag(I am definitely not praising Thorfire,this are just my observations after testing various flashlights from different manufacturers for some time).FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-46189655958230787212016-09-16T02:55:00.002+01:002018-11-24T15:34:58.661+00:00NITECORE TM03 (2800Lm/18650/Cree XHP70) Review +Outdoor BeamshotsNitecore has added a new interesting flashlight to its Tiny Monster series lights.<br />
The new flashlight is the TM03-a single 18650 powered,equipped with a big and powerful Cree XHP70 LED.<br />
The model is just a little larger than a regular 18650 flashlight,but is stated to be the brightest 18650 tactical flashlight,in stock form. The TM03 is capable of 2800 lumens maximum output,according to the provided technical data.<br />
How a so powerful and relatively compact flashlight performs in real use? Read in the following review,and enjoy the numerous beam shots,including taken outdoors.<br />
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The TM03 comes well packed and protected in a sturdy cardboard box.<br />
The only spare part is a single red color O-ring(note that the flashlight has two o-rings for sealing the tail).<br />
In the box will find also-warranty card,instruction sheet,good holster and specially designed for the TM03 IMR 18650 battery,which should ensure proper 'feeding' of the XHP LED!<br />
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Here is the included holster.From my experience,compared to other brands,Nitecore offers good holsters for its flashlights,but not the best for the particular model.<br />
I think the case here confirms my opinion. The holster looks good initially-Thick cap,various options for attaching it,including Velcro tape on the back. However,once the flashlight is in the holster,we see that the holster is too narrow to allow inserting the TM03 with the head first. You have to keep the flashlight with the reflector up. The cap/cover on its side is a little shorter than I would prefer. Overall the holster is good,but not so well balanced for this particular flashlight.<br />
Yet,holster is always a plus for the brand,as there are examples of flashlights with no holsters included in the standard set.<br />
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<b>Size comparison-</b><br />
18650 battery,Nitecore TM03,Nitecore MH27,Nitecore EC4,Fenix PD35.<br />
Weight with a battery-<br />
Nitecore TM03 260gr. / MH27 223gr. / EC4S 274gr. <br />
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Black anodizing with matte finish. Six cooling fins. Knurling more aggressive than the knurling of the MH27. <br />
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The TM03 is slightly longer with visibly thick battery tube.<br />
Head diameter is the same 40mm as the MH27 and the EC4/S and many other flashlights,as well.<br />
This allows you to use the same reflectors and diffusers on different models.<br />
Definitely a great news for people that already have some 40mm color filters and diffusers.<br />
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The TM03 features the already popularized dual switch tail-cap design. It is a combination of hard forward clicky switch and soft momentary switch.<br />
The 'physical' clicky switch takes care of the ON/OFF operation. Momentary On is possible.<br />
The second hexagonal shape switch is actually the cover of the mode switch,which partly can be seen under the made of metal cover. The second switch is not as high as the primary switch and the metal cover helps for its easier operation. Can be pressed with different zones of the finger<br />
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<b>Below are excerpts of the original Nitecore TM03 instruction sheet.</b><br />
<b>Please read carefully the Precautions section,as it explains situations that may occur in use. </b><br />
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It is important to note that the driver will not allow you to increase the brightness,once battery voltage is below 3.7V. This is a good precaution of over-discharging the battery.The voltage of almost empty battery will fall quickly if you try to draw the maximum possible from it.<br />
If you use the TM03 with a different from the dedicated 18650 battery,some functions will be inactive-will not be possible to activate Turbo mode,in order to protect a non IMR battery.<br />
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The standby time is should be approximately one year. The TM03 uses a quick activation secondary switch,which does not cut the main power from the battery.This means,it will take some current from the battery. I tried to measure the standby current,but did not manage to take measurement and can't provide data regarding parasitic drain.<br />
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The TM03 stays comfortably in the hand. The designers have done a great job with the knurling and all the additional grooves. There is plenty of relief to ensure stable grip.<br />
A tactical grip ring seems not needed here,yet I am somewhat disappointed to find that a special grip ring for the TM03 is not included.<br />
Even without an addition grip ring,I am able to hold the TM03 with a cigar grip,as only the weight of the flashlight can cause some difficulty.<br />
There are two channels on the body that seem made for a pocket clip attaching. However,there is no such included in the set.<br />
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Animated picture of the beautiful textured reflector and the powerful Cree XHP LED.<br />
The LED seems perfectly centered.<br />
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Nitecore TM03 features Cree XHP LED coupled with a dual zone aluminum textured reflector.<br />
As a result of their physical characteristics,most big LEDs like the XHP70 used here,have inconsistent light emission throughout the whole range of their beam. This is mostly a result of their multi-core design,as there is always some gap between the cores,leaving less bright zones in the reflected beam.<br />
To reduce the multi-core effect on the beam,Nitecore has equipped the TM03 with a dual zone textured reflector-a reflector with two zones with a different pattern textures.<br />
The reflector is very deep,as well.About 40mm depth.<br />
It is hard to say from looking at it,but the reflector may have also different angles of the two zones,for better mixing the light.<br />
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As usual,the front lens is made of toughened,ultra-clear glass with high quality anti-reflective coating.<br />
The TM03 comes with a blue plastic protector foil stuck to the glass-this is the first time I see taken some care for keeping the lens clean until it reaches its end user. <br />
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Reflector comparison-<br />
Nitecore TM03(XHP70)-Nitecore MH27(XP-L Hi)-Nitecore EC4S(XHP50)-Fenix PD35(XM-L2)<br />
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Closer look at the dedicated 18650 IMR battery and comparison with a protected Keeppower 18650 battery. The Nitecore NI18650D also has built-in protection circuit. The battery also has two contact points at the top. The standard center positive contact and second negative pole ring.<br />
The second negative pole tells the driver when the inserted battery is not the dedicated high drain battery.<br />
It is hard to dig deeper in to the full functions of the additional negative ring. <br />
It is important to note that sometimes the negative contact may touch the positive point of the charger.<br />
You have to take a little more care to properly insert the battery in the charger.<br />
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A look at the tail end. The battery tube has increased thickness,which should ensure better impact resistance.<br />
As you may noticed from the picture,the TM03's tail-cap does not allow tail-standing.<br />
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The TM03 can be disassembled on two main parts. The head is a whole part with the battery tube.<br />
This improves the heat transfer from the LED to the whole flashlight making it more efficient.<br />
Sending more heat to the battery tube means,that the battery may get hot and the comfortable grip may be affected as well,with the heat spread to the whole aluminum body.<br />
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Nitecore TM03 is the first flashlight with two sealing O-rings that I test,from long time ago.<br />
The presence of a second O-ring will definitely increase the sealing of the tailcap.<br />
But,in terms of comfort,the additional O-ring seem to make screwing the tailcap much more difficult than usual. Strong grip is needed to be able to screw/unscrew the tailcap.<br />
Anodized rectangular cut threads.<br />
Thick and firm tail spring. It leaves deep marking on the battery's bottom plate. <br />
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Using a dedicated battery for the TM03 requires a special design of the contact points.<br />
The 18650 battery prepared for Nitecore TM03 has two contact points on the top.<br />
There is also a second contact point/ring in the battery tube,with one of the features to not allow the use of a regular,low energy battery(which may damage it). The TM03's battery also has built-in protection circuit placed on the top.<br />
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Close up of the tail switches.<br />
The secondary switch is made of metal,as well as the two pins holding it from the sides.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>User Interface</b></span><br />
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<b>Below is the full user interface explanation in details,taken from the user manual.</b><br />
<b>It is quite well explained and I will not reproduce it. </b><br />
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The second mode/quick Turbo(Strobe) button is well positioned and sufficient in size,but I found it very hard to find it by touch if I don't keep the flashlight in certain position in my hand,as shown in the animated picture above.<br />
The main switch is easy to press from any position. The On/Off operation is comfortable.<br />
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Sometimes if I press it rapidly few times fast,the driver does change the mode. However if I release/press it again once,it activates the Turbo mode successfully. As far as I understand from the user manual,this is a result of the lowered battery voltage after repeatedly activating Turbo mode.<br />
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According to the specifications,the TM03 features temperature regulation,which takes care of maintaining optimal working temperature and preventing overheating.<br />
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In my Run time test,I tested the TM03 on Turbo and High modes.<br />
I tested the Turbo mode two times-once with a cooling fan,which helps for seeing the optimum performance,when the heat is quickly taken out of the cooling fins.<br />
In the second test I left the TM03 without any additional cooling for period of 20 minutes,at ambient temperature of about 26C.<br />
First graph presents comparison between Turbo and High mode.<br />
According to my testing equipment the TM03 went to a little over 3000 lumens initial output,which is surely impressive for a single 18650 flashlight.<br />
The driver start to decrease the output after about 2 and a half minutes on Turbo mode.<br />
It seems very soon and may wonder new to powerful flashlights users,but for people with experience,this is an absolutely expected step. Even 1000Lm 18650 flashlights get hot quickly,if not used in cold ambient temperature. The 2800 lumen Nitecore TM03 gets very hot after this 2.5 minutes,as I could say that the heat level makes the flashlight very 'uncomfortable' to hold without gloves.<br />
In my test,the TM03 decreased the brightness as stated in the manual,to about 1/4 of the initial output.<br />
It sustained this level for 70 minutes,until the battery became empty.<br />
Even the external air cooling the flashlight stayed hot for 20 minutes 20 minutes after the step down.<br />
The output was not increased again,after the temperature was lowered to a normal level,as stated in the manufacturers datasheet. <br />
High mode started at about 1700 lumens and lasted on similar output for a little over 20 minutes.<br />
Because of the longer run on relatively high output the overall run-time was shorter than the Turbo run-time.<br />
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<b><u>My lumen measurements:</u></b><br />
Turbo= 3100 Lm initial/ 3030 after 30sec<br />
High= 1640 Lm<br />
Mid= 535 Lm<br />
Low= 51 Lm<br />
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Battery voltage after Turbo test 3,36V.<br />
Battery voltage after High mode test 3,3V.<br />
I did not wait long enough to see if the flashlight has low voltage protection,however the battery has built in protection and I assume it has the needed over-discharge protection circuit.<br />
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Below is a comparison graph of the first 20 minutes Turbo mode with and without additional Fan cooling applied.<br />
As you can see from the picture below,in my test the difference is too little to be of serious importance.<br />
Ambient temperature 26C.<br />
Outdoors,in very cold weather the TM03 may perform differently.<br />
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The LED produces Cool white light,as the different zones of the beam have slightly different tint.<br />
The center is well defined bright hotspot with cooler looking light compared to the rest of the beam.<br />
The spill is quite wide with yellowish ring at the periphery. There is also wide corona between the spill and the hotspot.<br />
I can see also a darker pattern in the center of the hotspot,which is pretty much expected from the combination of a big light source in a relatively small reflector. The type of the LED also affect the beam.<br />
The multi-core XHP70 has its artifact effect,even the complex reflector.<br />
Anyway,the main goal in the TM03 is the very high output,so some 'imperfections' are usually acceptable.<br />
Especially if you use the flashlight outdoors in a variable surface,the difference in the beam will be much less visible.<br />
You can see the beam in outdoor action,below in the beamshots section of the review.<br />
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<b>Good points:</b><br />
Excellent machining,finish and build quality; Good implementation of the dual switch design; Good user interface;Very high initial brightness; Good throw with bright spill; Quick access to Turbo mode; Quick access to Strobe mode; Color filters and diffusers from previous models can be used; <br />
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<b>Weak points:</b><br />
High brightness,but for short period;Gets hot very quickly to a level you can not longer hold it;Cool white light; There is some compromise high brightness/beam pattern; No direct access to the lowest mode;<br />
Tail-standiing is not possible;No hole for a lanyard;<br />
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My overall impression of Nitecore TM03 is very good. Build quality is on the expected high level. No problems with the anodized surface.Absolutely clean reflector with perfectly centered LED.<br />
Impressively bright. I prefer a grip ring option for a tactical flashlight,but I really don't feel it needed on this model. The body is quit well designed to ensure stable grip.<br />
Operating Nitecore TM03 is easy and gives you the feel for a serious,really powerful illumination device in your hand. It performs great outdoors with its flood beam with good throw.<br />
The beam has its small imperfections,but as I already said,they are mostly acceptable when the main goal is maximum output from a single 18650 flashlight. I would prefer a Neutral white light for my TM03,but according to Nitecore first samples will be with a cool white LED. A NW version will be possibly released in the future(after the review).<br />
The runtime performance is expected knowing the physical limits of the flashlight and should not surprise anyone. My recommendation though,is for better implementation of a thermal regulating circuit,which will allow the output to react more actively.<br />
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Thanks for Reading!<br />
Thanks to Nitecore for providing the TM03 for test and review!<br />
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Size comparison- AAA battery,Fenix HL10,ThruNite Ti,Bronte BT01<br />
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The HL10 is respectable small and still quite comfortable in hand.Not to mention its high versatility.<br />
The only downside-it does not come with a pocket clip. Yet,there is a hole for a lanyard on the tail cap.<br />
It can be carried on the keychain,as well.<br />
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Fenix HL10 is a small AAA battery powered headlamp. It can be easily used as a small EDC light,which may be very useful,as there are not many AAA flashlights with a side/ right-angle beam.<br />
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This is an animation of the clear/diffused plastic cover of the reflector,in action!<br />
It is quick and easy to switch between more focused and diffused beam.<br />
The cover is placed over two O-rings,which make the movement smooth and seal the element.<br />
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<b>Specifications</b></div>
-Utilizes Philips LXZ2-5770 LED (cool white,very close to neutral white with great color rendition)<br />
-Powered by one NiMH or Alkaline AAA battery(not compatible with 10440)<br />
-70mm length x 26mm Width x 23mm Height<br />
-33grams (including headband,excluding battery)<br />
-Rotating optical lens for flexible adjustment of spotlight and floodlight(a plastic ring around the LED zone,which has a smooth and slightly diffused areas allowing you to switch between normal spot beam and slightly diffused beam,by just twisting the ring).<br />
-180 degree vertical angle tilting possible<br />
-Tail-standing (with the headband removed)<br />
-Digitally regulated output mains constant brightness( pending to be tested)<br />
-Reverse polarity protection,to protect from improper battery installation<br />
-Made of durable aircraft grade aluminum<br />
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<u><b>User Interface</b></u><br />
It is quite convenient-3 modes<b> Low(4Lm)</b> -<b>Mid(30Lm)</b>-<b>High(70Lm)</b> <br />
Press and hold the momentary switch for a second to turn On/Off the light<br />
Press briefly to change the mode.<br />
There is an instant mode memory.<br />
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Runtimes according to manufacturer's testings:<br />
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<td align="center" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;"><b>40 min</b></td>
<td align="center" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;"><b>2h 30min</b></td>
<td align="center" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;"><b>24h</b></td>
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<td align="center" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;"><b>1h</b></td>
<td align="center" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;"><b>3h 10min </b></td>
<td align="center" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;"><b>26h</b></td>
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-Max beam intensity 229cd (30 meters distance)<br />
-IPX-8,underwater 2 meters<br />
-Included accessories and spare parts: Spare O-ring,Alkaline battery,Key ring (I am a little disappointed to find the lack of a nice pocket clip,which could make this flashlight desirable even for people searching for a small right-angle beam AAA light).<br />
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Below is a run/time test on High mode.<br />
Battery used in the test: rechargeable Duracell NiMH 750mAh.<br />
As you can see from the graph,I measured higher max output of the HL10,than the manufacturers data.<br />
Excellent regulation from the boost circuit. 102 lumens for 42,5 minutes.<br />
Then the battery is empty and should be replaced/recharged. The HL10 gives you about 20 minutes with a lower output to do the needed tasks. Battery voltage after the test= 0.9V<br />
Performance of the Fenix HL10 is impressive,having in mind its price tag. <br />
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The switch is of momentary On type. Does not lock On position.<br />
It is small but protrude enough for comfortable operation. I found no any problem to use it.<br />
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A close up picture of the Philips LXZ2-5770 LED and its shallow reflector.<br />
The Philips LED has slightly different board shape,which requires a little modification to the reflector.<br />
This is a flood beam light,so the pattern is not affected.<br />
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A close up look at the diffused surface.<br />
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The back of the HL10. There are markings indicating Focused and Diffused beam position of the rotating ring.<br />
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As expected,the threads are on the needed high level. Well machined and anodized.<br />
You can see also the bottom of the tail-cap. It does not feature tail-cap magnet.<br />
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Alkaline and NiMH batteries fit well in the battery tube.<br />
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<b>Beamshots</b><br />
1 meter <br />
1/20sec<br />
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3 meters<br />
1/6sec<br />
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Fenix HL10 is one of the lights that are pleasure to use. Build quality is quite good. Handling and operating the flashlight is well thought out.<br />
I was very enthusiastic to test this small headlamp out and it does not disappointed me,at all.<br />
Very functional and versatile light. Great as a headlamp,great as a small EDC pocket light.<br />
Maybe the diffused surface could be a little less transparent for more floody beam,but this surely will lead to brightness loss.<br />
So,maybe this is the compromise Fenix's designers came to when constructing this flashlight.<br />
A pocket clip could make the HL10 one of the best AAA EDC lights.<br />
Almost any of the latest flashlights,no matter the manufacturer comes with the press and hold the switch to turn On/Off the light way of operating,which works great as an anti-accidental activation protection,but this slows the the operation significantly. If you like to switch the light On/Off frequently and quickly,using it for short periods of time,you may need to look for another flashlight with a physical clicky switch or just with conventional UI.<br />
If you are already used to the press/hold UI operation,the Fenix HL10 is a great choice for every day carrying light/very compact headlamp. <br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
Thanks to GearBest for providing the HL10 for test and review!<br />
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This is a single 18650 flashlight made by Eagle Eye. The model is X5R. It
could be found with two different LEDs-a Cool white Cree XM-L2 U2 1A,or
Neutral White XM-L2 U2 3C.<br />
The flashlight also features USB charging via MicroUSB cable.<br />
The X5R uses maybe the most successful combination of switches to
operate the UI. Forward clicky tail switch + side switch for mode
selecting.<br />
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Size comparison with other 1865 flashlights.<br />
The X5R is as compact as the Fenix PD35 and ThruNite TC12.<br />
(left to right) Keeppower 18650 battery,Thorfire VG25, EagleEye
X5R(rechargeable),Fenix PD35,ThruNite TC12(rechargeable),Olight
R20(rechargeable), Fenix RC11(rechargeable)<br />
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Thorfire VG25 and Olight R20 with a larger head diameter,respectively
larger reflector diameter than the other flashlights in this comparison.<br />
Left to right- <b>Cree XP-L</b>,Cree XM-L2,<b>Cree XM-L2</b>,Cree XP-L,<b>Cree XM-L2</b>,Cree XM-L2<br />
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EagleEaye X5R comes in a nice hard box with the beautiful logo.<br />
There was no instruction sheet in the box. <br />
In the box-good lanyard with quick release carabiner,two spare O-rings,additional green GITD tail switch cover.<br />
No holster included,so you have to use from other flashlight or to buy
one separately,if you prefer to carry or store the flashlight in a
holster.<br />
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Well made stainless steel bezel at the front. It is not absolutely smooth rounded,nor too aggressive and in my opinion it will not tear
pockets and other equipment easily,when carrying in a backpack.<br />
As you can see on the picture,the front O-ring has the typical for glow
in the dark parts color. Yes,it has some GITD powder,but not in the
amount to make it glow bright enough for any additional use.<br />
The crown fits quite well to the head without any gap.<br />
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Below is a side view of the metallic side switch.<br />
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You can see the quality of knurling and anodizing.<br />
As expected from a low priced product,there are several dents on some of
the edges.Most visible on my sample is the one you can see down left on
the picture below.<br />
Anyway,the whole knurling done is flawless,as well as the anodizing. The whole black matte finish seems quite high quality.<br />
The knurling provides good grip,though it is not deep aggressive.It is very fine,yet it does its job perfectly.<br />
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Here is a close up picture of the tail cap. The design allows tail-standing.<br />
14mm diameter of the switch cap.<br />
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The X5R in my hand.<br />
Quite good grip. Easy access to the tail switch,with no uncomfortable sharp edges.<br />
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<b><u>User Interface</u><br />
</b>Operating the flashlight is quite easy.4 constant brightness
modes plus hidden Strobe mode.Press the tail switch half way to activate
the light momentary.<br />
Fully press it (with a click) to lock the light On. Fully press again to turn it Off.<br />
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To cycle the modes-briefly press the side switch.<br />
Press and hold the side switch to activate variable frequency Strobe mode.<br />
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Any of the constant modes is instantly saved in the mode memory. It
works perfectly like in the best flashlights from bigger brands. The
memory does not require anything special to make it properly working.<br />
No requirements for waiting few seconds before or after activating. <br />
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<br />
A look at the main light supply-Cree XM-L2 LED combined with an aluminum textured reflector. A clear guarantee for quality beam.<br />
This is my favorite combination for this form factor flashlights(yes the
XP-L is also a good choice). I really appreciate the use of textured
reflector,as in a small diameter reflector,it ensures clean beam without
artifacts and parasite circles,smoothly transitioning from hotspot to
spill.<br />
Check out the Beamshots later in the review for proof that the job is well done on this part of the flashlight.<br />
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Perfectly centered LED.<br />
There is a small particle on the LED silicone lens.Probably a result of
the soldering process.It does not affect the beam,but definitely worth
mentioning it.<br />
(on both pictures,it is on the right side of the LED)(click on the picture for larger view)<br />
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An unexpected extra from a $22 flashlight is the anti-reflective coating on the glass lens. <br />
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EagleEye X5R disassembled on three main parts.<br />
Impressive machine quality for such a low priced product. The knurling is flawless,as anodizing is.<br />
Yes,there are few imperfections,but in the acceptable range for its price tag(at least IMO).<br />
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All metal retaining rings(brass). Strong springs at both ends.<br />
All parts fit well without gaps.I don't have any critique on the design,so far.<br />
The pocket clip is also well selected-just with the right stiffness and
size.The knurled surface is not aggressive,which will keep your
pants/belt in good condition. <br />
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Most of the batteries that I use fit in the battery tube,but due to the very hard springs,especially the head spring,<br />
long protected batteries stay under high mechanical pressure as the springs leave noticeable marks on the battery contacts.<br />
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Rectangular cut threads on both sides of the battery tube.Fully anodized,as well.<br />
Well greased for smooth screwing.<br />
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The X5R has built-in micro USB port. This means,it is compatible with
every standard microUSB cable. The flashlight comes without any cable
included in the set,so anyway you will have to use the cables you have
from other devices like smartphones,tablets,cameras...<br />
The maximum charging current goes up to 2000mA. This ensures pretty quick charging process.I tested it with a tablet charger.<br />
Thinking always for safety,I will recommend also to not leave the
flashlight unattended while charging,or at least to check the
temperature of the flashlight and the charger,periodically. <br />
<br />
The charging port is protected with a soft rubber cover.It should keep it clean and well protected of dust and water.<br />
However,the cover is not so tight and may be accidentally pulled away,leaving the port unprotected.<br />
Looking at the microUSB way of mounting-it is even not sealed on its
place,as I can see the internal elements of the flashlight.<br />
The X5R is definitely not a good choise for using underwater.<br />
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The status LED in action. Red light while charging,blue light when charged.<br />
Because of the physical tail switch,you have to turn the flashlight On
before charging.<br />
This will activate the light,so after some testing I found that you have to click the side switch as well,until you see the light turned off. <br />
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<u><b>Runtime test</b></u><br />
Regarding the driver performance,EagleEye X5R is fully comparable with its bigger name competitors.<br />
Powered with a 3400mAh battery,the X5R shows great long runtime on High
mode and quite good performance on Turbo mode,considering the compact
dimension of the model with limited heat transfer mass.<br />
As almost any other flashlight in the same form factor,the X5R is
programmed to automatically decrease the brightness after certain period
of time working on Turbo mode. This has the purpose to protect the
flashlight from overheating,due to the heat coming from the LED and
sometimes the driver,while working on max output around 1000 lumens.
Here the timed stepdown comes after 3 minutes on Turbo mode,decreasing
the output to High mode.<br />
This timed protection is a good universal method for keeping the
flashlight at optimal working temperature in different environment,but
seeing the progress of technology,I would like to find more flashlights
which regulate the output with a real thermal sensor. Adding additional
electronic components to the driver may cause raising the price a
little,yet I don't think it is something hard to lead to mass production
flashlights. A thermal regulation will allow the flashlight to work on
the max possible output according to the actual surrounding temperature.
You don't expect a flashlight to step down after 3 minutes while using
it outdoors in a cold winter night.<br />
<br />
<b>Most(probably all) flashlights allow reactivating the Turbo mode
after the step down.Just be sure the temperature of the flashlight is
not very high,which may cause damage uncovered by the warranty.</b><br />
<br />
Anyway,the X5R performance is excellent on both tested modes,with no any
critique.None of the tested competitors show better regulation or
better ratio- runtime/output.<br />
To be honest,EagleEye X5R performed much better than I expected and even
surprised me with needed features that the other flashlights used for
comparison,do not feature.<br />
The X5R's driver has Low voltage warning(flashing red light under the
side switch) and kind of Low voltage protection,which kicked-in in both
tests. The resting voltage in the battery is still very low(about
2,7V),but it triggers before the battery protection,keeping the voltage
above the critical minimum. I even tested the protection trying to
reactivate the flashlight with the fully discharged battery and every
time the protection is activated,keeping the light off or shutting it
down after a second(the battery does recover its voltage slightly when
left unloaded).<br />
<br />
<b>My lumen measurements:</b><br />
(taken with an amatеur integrating sphere and equipment)<br />
Turbo mode <b>1000</b>Lm/ <b>950</b>Lm 30 sec later<br />
High mode <b>500</b>Lm<br />
Mid mode <b>167</b>Lm<br />
Low mode <b>18</b>Lm<br />
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As we can see from the test,the Lowest mode measures about 18 lumens.
This means the X5R does not have a real Low or Moonlight mode. It could
benefit one more mode.<br />
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Note,in the comparison graph the ThruNite's TC12 has no timed step
down and managed to keep the output higher than the competitors,for
about 80 minutes.<br />
Some of the flashlights were tested with their brand batteries,respectively with different capacity.<br />
Fenix RC11 was tested with a 2600mAh battery.<br />
EagleEye X5R,Olight S30 and ThruNite TC12 tested with a 3400mAh battery(with Panasonic cell).<br />
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white wall<br />
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Thanks to the textured reflector,all zones of the beam are smoothly blended,without ugly circles or corona forms.<br />
The beam should be suitable for most EDC users-and of course for many
other situations,where you need nice homogeneous beam without
distracting artifacts and circles,<br />
which could affect the easy identification of small objects in the dark. <br />
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The light from my sample(it is a regular X5R sent by Gearbest) is
definitely neutral white.Comparing it to other flashlights with NW
LEDs,the light from the X5R looks slightly orange when compared to some
less warmer whites,but looks clean neutral white when compared to a
warmer white LEDs. So,it may be defined as the middle of the neutral
white range.<br />
It is a comfortable light to use,especially if you don't like the
bluish tint on most of the cool white LEDs. Check out the comparison below to
see the actual difference between the X5R and flashlights with a Cool
white LED.<br />
I did not compare it to other similar form factor flashlights with NW
LEDs,because I don't have such,but I will add some comparison pictures
with bigger flashlights,later.<br />
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The X5R's beam at 5 meters.<br />
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5 meters distance to the wall.<br />
1/6sec<br />
You can clearly see the huge difference in the beam color temperature of the different flashlights.<br />
Only EagleEye X5R is equipped with a textured reflector(all other
flashlights have smooth reflectors),which as can be seen on the
pictures,results in more diffused beam with less throw.<br />
Depending on the particular user preferences,this may be an advantage or
not. If you,like me prefer this type of beam profile for a 18650 sized
EDC flashlight,the X5R could be one of the best choices.<br />
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5 meters, 1/6sec<br />
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5 meters, 1/50sec<br />
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EagleEye X5R performed quite well in the test period and I did not find
any problems using it,so far. There is not much what to criticize in
this flashlight as it works more than adequately <br />
for its price tag and even outperforms many of its higher priced
equivalents;The choice of LED only,could be enough reason to choose the
X5R.<br />
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<b>Good points:</b> Available with a neutral white LED;
Textured reflector for high quality beam; High output with good
runtimes;Built-in charging circuit with the most common microUSB port;<br />
Good build quality with thick retaining rings made of brass;<br />
Low voltage warning by the switch indicator;Low voltage protection; Instant mode memory works without restrictions;<br />
Excellent knurling and thread machining;Forward tail switch with good
response;Tail-standing capability,though not very stable;Comfortable
side switch with status indicator;<br />
Beautiful matte black anodizing; <br />
Strong pocket clip;<br />
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<b>Weak points:</b><br />
The lowest output of 18lumens may be quite bright for some
users;Protected batteries fit way too tight;It may have dents or other
marks on some of the edges;<br />
The charging port is not well protected from dust and water-not
recommended for use under water,some light rain should not cause
problems;No spare cover for the charging port included in the set;<br />
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<b>Thanks for reading!</b><br />
I think I covered most of the important aspects of the flashlight and helped you get a good idea of its good and weak points.<br />
Let me know if you have any questions.Your comments are highly appreciated,as well.<br />
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Thanks to GearBest for providing the Eagle Eye X5R for test!<br />
<br />FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-7327394884801906642016-05-25T23:32:00.003+01:002018-11-24T17:34:10.217+00:00Bronte BT01,single AAA battery flashlight Review/ in progressThe manufacturer BronteLight is updating its product line with new
interesting lights and provided me the smallest model the BT01 for test
and review.<br />
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This is a small aluminum alloy flashlight,powered by one AAA battery(no
Li-Ion compatible) designed to be if not the brightest,one of the
brightest AAA flashlights in stock form,on the market.<br />
According to the manufacturer's data,the BT01 could reach 150Lm output.<br />
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Below is a comparison with some of the AAA flashlights I own.<br />
The BT01 is really small,even for an AAA light.<br />
Excellent tailstand capabilities.<br />
As you already may noticed,the BT01 is the only AAA flashlight in my comparison with a pocket clip.<br />
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Looking at the design,many people will find the form somewhat familiar.<br />
Yes,there are at least one flashlight from other brand,which shares the same design.<br />
Lacking enough info about the intersection point of the different
brands,I will pass over the fact and will discuss the flashlight as
something new to me<br />
(I don't have any of the competitor lights,so I can't do anything different). <br />
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The BT01 can be disassembled on two main parts.Battery tube and head.<br />
The Duracell Duralock battery,that I use fit well.However,lower quality
batteries with not so good wrapping may stay too tight causing
problems when comes the time to pull out the battery.<br />
Machining is good,without visible flows. My sample is most likely a
prototype,so some imperfections are acceptable,but yet,I did not find
such. My only critique could go to the tail design.<br />
The way of cutting the lanyard hole is causing some sharp edges,which
may be very uncomfortable when operating the flashlight with one hand. <br />
This should not be a problem in the end production variant,as the manufacturer is promising to take care of the tail edges. <br />
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Here is a close up of the head. <br />
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Black matte anodizing. Triangular cut threads,also anodized.<br />
The pocket clip extends the options for carrying the flashlight,a lot.
However I found the clip a little too loose for secure attaching to
pockets on thin clothes.<br />
Maybe it will stay better on a belt.<br />
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Below is a picture of the packaging.<br />
Bronte BT01 comes in a luxury metal box. You can see the accessories and spare parts included.<br />
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A picture from the Instruction sheet.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>User Interface</u></b></span><br />
The BT01 has 4 modes total. Mid-High-Low constant light modes and Strobe mode.<br />
Tighten the head to turn On the light. Loosen the head to turn Off the light.<br />
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You can change the mode by quickly turning the light Off,then On.<br />
Doing this operation quickly,two times in a period of 0.25sec will activate Strobe mode.<br />
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Below is my Run/time test of the Bronte BT01.<br />
The BT01 performs pretty well in my tests,delivering impressive lumen output for such a small flashlight.<br />
About 129 lumens initial output on High mode. 122Lm 30sec later.<br />
~49 lumens initial output on Mid mode. 46Lm 30sec later.<br />
I am happy to report the presence of Low voltage warning and over-discharge protection.<br />
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Battery used for the test Duracell Duralock NiMH 1.2V<br />
I did not test the BT01(yet) with an Alkaline battery to see how it will react on the higher voltage.<br />
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Cree XP-G2 LED. Well centered. Glass lens without coating. Orange peel
reflector-greatly appreciated choice for people that prefer well mixed
beam with smooth transition between hotspot and spill.<br />
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The light from the XP-G2 LED is cool white with no visible tints in normal use.<br />
Yet,as with most cool white lights,if you compare it to a neutral white light,it may look a little bluish.<br />
Comparing it to similar AAA flashlights,the beam does not differ much in color temperature,so it is not better,nor worse.<br />
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Thanks to the orange peel reflector,all zones of the beam are well blended.<br />
The hotspot is well defined,yet there is still enough useful spill. <br />
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Except the sharp edges on the tail,which will be redesigned,my
impressions of the BT01 are only good.Compact and practical form factor
make the flashlight easy to carry and operate.<br />
Big plus is the pocket
clip-often overlooked by many manufacturers,but it gives much more
options for carrying the flashlight safely and also helps for easier
twisting the head. The clip can be attached in reverse position.So,you can attach the flashlight to a cap.<br />
Build quality is good.Beam profile is good for
everyday use. The driver features low voltage warning.<br />
Low mode is really low.No PWM use/flickering detected in my tests. <br />
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Thanks for reading! Thanks to BronteLight for providing the Bronte BT01 for test!
FlashLionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11658804529055679804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839493674072191711.post-84732234323118132002016-04-25T18:11:00.001+01:002018-11-25T05:33:10.488+00:00Fenix RC11-compact rechargeable 18650 flashlight REVIEWIt was a long time since my last review of a Fenix flashlight.<br />
Now about two years later they offered me to review their new rechargeable
RC11 model,and here it is-my Fenix RC11 tests and thoughts.<br />
As usual,expectations are high when talking about a flashlight from one of the most popular and trusted brands.<br />
Follow my review below to learn more and find out if the RC11 covers most of your expectations.<br />
I am usually trying to not fill up the review with enormous amount of
pictures,but I really like to show every aspect of the flashlight in
details.<br />
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Here is a size comparison- <br />
Fenix 18650 battery,Fenix PD35,Fenix RC11,Olight S30,ThruNite TC12<br />
The TC12 is also rechargeable. The S30 is in its non-rechargeable
version,but it is available in S30R version,which has built-in charging
circuit.<br />
Unlike the PD35,S30 and TC12,the RC11 lacks cooling fins. <br />
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First three flashlights have a Cree XM-L2 LED. The TC12 has Cree XP-L LED.<br />
My Fenix PD35 is from its first version with the XM-L2 LED. Later it was updated with an XP-L LED.<br />
All flashlights with almost identical head diameter and very similar reflectors. 2cm reflector diameter.<br />
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Tail side. PD35 and TC12 with a rear switch. RC11 and S30 only with a side switch.<br />
In difference with Olight S30,Fenix RC11 does not feature strong magnet in its tail cap.<br />
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Here is an interesting comparison of the side switches. <br />
Each model with a different idea for a side switch shape-every designer
implement its understanding for a side switch easy to press,<br />
in the same time meeting the requirement for accidental activating protection.<br />
This requirement is in higher importance in the Fenix RC11 and Olight S30,as they are only operated by a side switch.<br />
There is no physical switch-hard to press accidentally. <br />
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Below are couple of pictures of the plastic box and the RC11's Instruction manual.<br />
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<u><b>User interface.</b></u><br />
The UI is optimally clean. 5 brightness levels,plus hidden Strobe mode.<br />
Fenix has chosen the variant of switching the light On/Off after pressing the switch and holding it for 0,5sec.<br />
Cycling the modes is possible by briefly pressing the switch.<br />
Strobe can be activated from Off or On state. Press and hold the switch
for 1,2sec to activate it. Press again the switch to return to the
previously used constant brightness mode.<br />
Strobe mode is flashing with variable frequency.<br />
The driver electronics memorizes all modes except Strobe and activate the last used mode next time when you turn On the light.<br />
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For better accidental activating protection,the switch can be electronically locked.<br />
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Read carefully the info below,regarding the Low voltage warning function. <br />
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Fenix RC11 comes in set with a battery,the specific Fenix charging cable,very simple lanyard,one spare O-ring.<br />
A simple holster is also included,as it is virtually unchanged from the Fenix PD35 set.<br />
No velcro on the back.Thin synthetic material. In size,the holster fits pretty well.<br />
However,many could prefer another more sturdy holster.<br />
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Here is a close up of the switch and my thumb on it. You can figure out the approximate size of the button and its height.<br />
The switch has metallic feel. 7mm button diameter. The switch is
relatively soft and quite protruding allowing easy operation-but in many
cases,easier to accidentally press it,while carrying in the pocket or a
backpack.<br />
In my experience the switch requires higher attention than the average.
It will appreciate also using the electronic lock out function. Good
news is that the head can be easily lock-out thanks to the anodized
threads.<br />
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Right on the opposite side of the switch is the magnetic charging port of the RC11.<br />
As you can see from the pictures(especially if you have a rechargeable
Klarus flashlight) the port shares the same idea with the initially
introduced magnetic port in the rechargeable Klarus flashlights.<br />
The switch has a magnet in it,as well as the charging cable. Note it if
you are carrying magnetic field sensitive devices. The magnets are
probably not as strong,but definitely worth to mention this detail of
the flashlight.<br />
The RC11 is equipped with a nice sturdy pocket clip. Pretty securely
mounted. It is quite stiff to keep the flashlight well attached.<br />
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Here you can see the magnetic port in good detail.(click on any of the
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The supplied with the RC11 charging cable is of a new type,patented by Fenix.<br />
The new cable combines a regular MicroUSB cable with the other part of the magnetic connecting port.<br />
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On the top we can see a status indicator-flashing in Green light when charging and constant when charging is finished.<br />
The usual charging time of the included 18650 battery is 4 hours,according to the specifications.<br />
Terminating voltage on my sample is <b>4,16V</b>. It is pretty much in the safe range and will keep the battery in a good condition.<br />
The maximum charging current may reach <b>1A</b>.<br />
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Connecting the cable is easy. The connected cable is not fixed to the flashlight and can be rotated,without disconnecting it.<br />
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Here is a close up look of the switch and the laser engravings.<br />
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More views of the switch.<br />
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A look at the quality and depth of knurling.<br />
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The RC11 disassembled on two parts. I managed to unscrew only the head. I could not confirm if the tail cap is also removable.<br />
Fenix uses physical reverse polarity protection-for protection of inserting the battery in reverse position.<br />
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As usual for Fenix,the threads are impressive-great machine work with excellent anodizing on my sample.<br />
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The flashlight is meant for use with a protected battery and most long protected Sanyo and Panasonic batteries fit well.<br />
Of course the RC11 comes with the Fenix 18650 protected battery,so the
need of finding a good battery after receiving the flashlight is not
actual. <br />
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Close up of the tail-cap. Two holes for lanyard attaching. Pretty well rounded edges.<br />
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Cree XM-L2 LED. Ultra clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating. Aluminum reflector.<br />
Perfectly centered LED.<br />
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<u><b>Run/time performance.</b></u><br />
As usual I test how the actual review flashlight performs on its highest
mode,as the lower modes,if much less bright than the highest will take
quite a long time for taking measurements.<br />
In most cases the real output performance is clearly visible when
testing the driver on its highest mode. Outputs of over 800 lumens are
hard to be regulated to a constant value with a single Li-Ion battery
and also generate strong heat,which forces the engineers to program the
driver with a timed step down,to prevent overheating.<br />
Below is the RC11 tested with the kit Fenix 18650 battery.<br />
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Unlike other times,I tested the flashlight three times on Turbo mode. I
got very different results when testing the flashlight for Lumen output
and run-time.<br />
I got numbers from 930 to 1100 lumens initial. After some
hesitation,which is the accurate measurement and how I get so different
results,I found that even a little more tightening the head increases
the output significantly.<br />
This means that the metal contact ring in the head does not make so good
contact with the aluminum battery tube,or the contact surface of this
material has high current resistance.<br />
In normal use,without measuring the output it will be hard to tell the difference,but this are about 70 lumens less.<br />
So,if you have this flashlight,be sure to tighten the head as much as possible.<br />
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Fenix RC11 is programmed to lower the output 5 minutes after working on Turbo mode. It decreases the output to High mode.<br />
In my test the output is over 1000 lumens in the first 5 minutes. That
is a great result for such a small flashlight with not so large mass.<br />
According to Fenix you can get back the max output by restarting the
flashlight,but it is recommended to do it only if necessary.<br />
With such a high output the flashlight gets hot quickly and may be damaged if you keep it constantly on its maximum output. <br />
However,from my experience,if you are using the RC11 in a cold winter night,it could be ran on max mode without much concerns.<br />
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When the battery is almost empty,the RC11 will decrease its output to Mid mode and few minutes later to Low mode.<br />
It will keep this state as long as the battery protection kiks-in. In my
test this state lasted longer than two hours,before I stopped the test.
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This means,it is not recommended to use unprotected batteries with this flashlight. <br />
I did not waited enough to see the low voltage warning noted in the instructions.<br />
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Run/time comparison of Fenix RC11,Olight S30 and ThruNite TC12.<br />
All flashlights on their max mode.<br />
<b>Note</b>/Olight S30 and ThruNite TC12 tested with a Panasonic 3400mAh battery.<br />
Fenix RC11 with its 2600mAh battery.<br />
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As every switch which activates the light electronically,the switch on
the RC11 requires some current to keep the electronics ready to react on
a signal from the switch,when the flashlight is turned Off(it is in
Standby state).<br />
I measured about 1mA current draw in the first few seconds and 45uA
afterwards. There are much more economic examples of Standby drain,but
yet 45microAmps is in the acceptable range for a flashlight powered by
an 18650 battery. <br />
<u><b>My lumen measurements of the Fenix RC11-</b></u><br />
Turbo mode 1080Lm initial/ 1055Lm 30sec later/ 1000Lm before step down<br />
High mode 520Lm<br />
Mid mode 166Lm<br />
Low mode 61Lm<br />
Eco 8Lm<br />
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<b>Beam profile.</b><br />
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Close to the wall.<br />
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At 1 meter distance. White wall.<br />
The light from the Cree XM-L2 LED mounted in the RC11 is Cool white with no visible tints,in normal use.<br />
Compared to my XM-L2 version of the PD35,the light is much cleaner with
no sign of the green hue that many of the PD35's have,especially
compared to cleaner beams.<br />
With visually identical reflectors,the beam profile is very similar.
Big,well defined,homogeneous hotspot with a good clean spill.<br />
There are no noticeable artifacts or rings in the beam. There is clearly
visible tint difference between the hotspot and the corona around
it.The corona has some yellowish in it,but this is pretty normal for
beam from a reflector with smooth reflecting surface. At long distance
and surface different from a white wall,this difference should not be
noticeable,at all.<br />
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1 meter White wall<br />
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1 meter White wall<br />
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1 meter White wall<br />
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<b>Thanks for reading!</b><br />
Thanks to Fenix for providing the RC11 for test and review!<br />
<br />
I hope you enjoyed the review and it was helpful.<br />
I will leave the review without the usual Good and Weak points,as I may
add them and more thoughts after some more use of the RC11.<br />
So far the RC11 performed very well in my tests,with the only concern about the very protruded side switch.<br />
The 10 lumen lowest mode could be unacceptable for many,too.<br />
Overall,depending on the way of use and requirements,the RC11 is a great
choice if you are on a market for a rechargeable flashlight,as it even
comes with a full kit to start using it.
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Hello<br />
<br />
Aootek sent me for test another interesting light from their catalog.<br />
It is a compact bicycle headlight,that can be mounted on the handlebar or to the helmet.<br />
The bike light has built-in battery wich can be charge via most popular microUSB cable,widely used,in almost any new portable electronic device.<br />
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Links to the product on Amazon US and UK. <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Aootek-Rechargeable-Waterproof-Bicycle-Headlight/dp/B01CQIK01M?ie=UTF8&m=A1W53CYGIR4IFN&qid=1460094305&ref_=sr_1_11&s=merchant-items&sr=1-11" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Aootek-Rechargeable-Waterproof-Bicycle-Headlight/dp/B01CQIK01M?ie=UTF8&m=A1W53CYGIR4IFN&qid=1460094305&ref_=sr_1_11&s=merchant-items&sr=1-11</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aootek-Rechargeable-Handlebar-Waterproof-Headlight/dp/B01CVCXOGG/279-3481469-0215955?ie=UTF8&m=ADGMBWY049T8W&qid=1460094363&ref_=sr_1_11&s=merchant-items&sr=1-11" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aootek-Rechargeable-Handlebar-Waterproof-Headlight/dp/B01CVCXOGG/279-3481469-0215955?ie=UTF8&m=ADGMBWY049T8W&qid=1460094363&ref_=sr_1_11&s=merchant-items&sr=1-11</a><br />
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The bike light is made of two different parts. The head is made of aluminum alloy. It is the greyish part on the pictures. The rest of the body is made of black plastic.<br />
Aootek usuallu offer low priced products,so we don't have to expect something way to complex and special in this light.<br />
Yet the design is quite interesting and as we will see later,the bike light does its main purpose,pretty well. <br />
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This is the packaging,as I received it. Carton box in a plastic foil.<br />
All important speciffications printed on the sides. <br />
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In the box-Instructions sheet, handlebar mount,helmet mount,velcro tape for the helmet mount,short micro USB cable. </blockquote>
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<b>Check out my unboxing and quick demo video.</b> <br />
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This is the back of the light. The part with the USB marking is the silicone cover of the micro USB port. It is meant to ensure good water and dust sealing,but on my sample the cover is too soft and does not stay tight enough to ensure that good sealing. I would not recommend to use the bike light in heavy rain,etc. If you need better sealing,some sticky tape may help keeping the cover tightly closed. <br />
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The top of the bike light. An electronic switch on the left and small window for the indicator LEDs.<br />
The switch cover/button is also made of soft silicone material. <br />
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Very nice looking front of the light. Central TIR optic with two red covers on both sides.<br />
Actually they are mostly design elements and do not have separate LEDs underneath.<br />
They get some light from the central LED and this may be visible at some angles,but with the white light turned On,I don't think the red light will be visible enough from a distance. The red lights are visible mostly when the light is watched sideways.<br />
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Below is a demonstration of the light turned On.<br />
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Three pictures from the included instruction sheet.<br />
Well illustrating how to operate the light and how to mount it with the different holders.<br />
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There are just three modes- two constant brightness(High/Low) and one slow flashing mode.<br />
Operating the modes is quite easy. Briefly press the switch to turn On and cycle the modes.<br />
Mode sequence is On-High-Low-Off<br />
As you may noticed,if you are using the light on its High mode,you have to go through Low and Flashing modes in order to turn the light Off.<br />
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I know many people like to see the bike light on individual parts,so I took the opportunity and disassembaled what's possible.<br />
After removing the head,we can see the battery package,the LED board and the switch/driver board. <br />
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Relatively thin wires for connecting the battery and the LED. I did not managed to broke them accidentally while disassembling the housing,but I would like to see a little thicker wires in this flashlight.<br />
Yet,this is not a high power headlight and its maximum current draw is not very high.The light is not designed for frequent disassembling,too. So the wires are not unsuitable for this light and do their job properly. <br />
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Small tactile switch,micro controller,a dozen of electronic elements,together with three color indicator LEDs can be seen on the driver board.<br />
We can confirm also the battery capacity and manufacturing date.<br />
According to the specifications the battery is a Li-Polymer type 3.7V 1200mAh. <br />
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We came to the most interesting part of any flashlight. The LED and its board.<br />
The board is made of aluminum.Tightened to the head housing via two screws.<br />
We can see also the thick water sealing gasket,which sits between the head and the body of the bike light.<br />
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Removing the LED board,we can see that the contact surface with the head is not so large.Good news is that I can feel the heat coming from the inside after using the light for few minutes,so the heat is still transfered to the meatal head,at some level.<br />
The TIR optic has a silicone gasket as well.<br />
According to the specifications,the LED used in the light is a Cree XP-G. I am happy to report that the LED is actually from the second generation XP-G2. This ensures better efficiency of the bike light. <br />
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While charging,the LED indicators inform for the charging state.<br />
A yellow LRed light while charging.Green light when the battery is full.ED informs for battery power below 20%,while in use.<br />
Interesting to mention is that the LED indicators are extremely bright,and more specially the Green one.<br />
(easily seen on the animated picture below) It's not pleasure to see directly at their beam.<br />
350mA max charging current. Quick calculation shows about 3.5 hours for fully charging the battery. <br />
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As usual I test the Runtime on any reviewed light.<br />
The lowest modes take a lot of time,so I usually test only the highest mode.<br />
Below is the runtime graph of the Aootek bicycle light.<br />
Fully charged battery at the start.I left the light On as long as possible,but at the last part of the run,the output was very low and took quite a long time.I had to stop the test.<br />
Unezpectedly,the initial lumen output was much higher than the stated from the manufacturer.<br />
I measured about 400 lumens initial and 370 lumens 30 sec later. This is really a good result for such a small and not full metal body light.<br />
To prevent overheating,the driver does decrease the output about 2 minutes after activating.<br />
High mode is PWM free. <br />
The second lower mode is PWM adjusted,with 100Hz frequency of the flickering.This is the lowest PWM frequency that can be found in a flashlight.<br />
The third flashing mode has frequency of 3Hz.<br />
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Depending on the ambient condition-fog,humidity,dust,the 220 lumen after step down could be quite enough for short to medium distant illumination,according to the bicycler requirements,of course. If you drive slow,low output could be enough for seeing bumps in the dark. The output also should be enough for easy noticing by cars.<br />
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As you can see from the pictures,the TIR optic is projecting a square shape beam,which is actually the shape of the XP-G2 LED core.<br />
The beam zones blend pretty well at close and long distance,without a sign of the usual for TIR optics circles,artifacts or unusual beam forms. <br />
The light is Cool White with some bluish hint.<br />
Overall I found the beam quite pleasant and acceptable for a low priced product. In all cases,a Cree XP-G2 LED is always a better choise than any of the cheap generic LEDs.<br />
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Smooth beam without noticiable artifacts or distracting dark zones.<br />
I would define the beam as good quality. Effectively suitable for bicycle riding.<br />
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These are my thoughts and impressions a result of my experience after using both cameras for more than an year. I use them with different lenses-the kit lenses 14-42,40-150 as well as Sigma 70-300 and Pentax 50mm f2 in manual focus mode.<br />
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Some of the points were revised in the beginning of 2017 as I managed to find a solution for some of the Panasonic's weak points. The confusion was caused mostly because of the badly described settings in the menu. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Olympus Pen Lite E-PL5</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #93c47d;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Good points:</span></b></span></div>
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<li>Great image quality<b>,</b>if you know the optimal settings on both camera and lens<b>;</b></li>
<li>Very sharp images,if you adjust the lens properly and don't apply too much noise reduction;</li>
<li>Good default contrast;</li>
<li>Quite fast burst rate with good buffer size for a low priced camera;</li>
<li>Very compact-easy to carry;</li>
<li>Full metal housing; </li>
<li>All switches have nice feedback;</li>
<li>I like the position on most of the switches;</li>
<li>Shutter button with good feedback;</li>
<li>Low noise level in sufficient lighting;</li>
<li>Tilting touchscreen; Touch-focus(for stills and movies); Touch-shutter;</li>
<li>Option to assign screen On/Off to a Fn button; It wakes up immediately,with no delay;</li>
<li>Focus lock directly on a Fn button(I use this option a lot);</li>
<li>There is digital image stabilizer settings for stills and for video,which is better than nothing; </li>
<li>2x crop for video;</li>
<li>Very quick start up-quicly ready to take first picture;</li>
<li>Just 0.3sec lowest auto picture preview(after shot)-helps you to stay focused on the subject;</li>
<li>Works with almost any lens,via adapter;</li>
<li>AF+MF without need to lock the focus before that;</li>
<li>Great 14x magnification for focus checking;</li>
<li>You can switch the 2x crop On/Off and change the focus zone,while filming;</li>
<li>Quick auto focus for static objects,working in low light condition;</li>
<li>Quite long run time with the screen on Mid brightness;</li>
<li>60 seconds long exposure; Bulb and Timer modes with live view; </li>
<li>Works perfectly with any lens-in manual focusing mode(shutter and aperture priority);</li>
<li>With the buffer full,you can take another picture after one picture is recorded to the memory card.In contrast-the Panasonic G6 is allowing new pictures to be taken only after clearing the whole buffer; </li>
<li>4 fully customizable settings,remembering absolutely every little setting in the menu;</li>
<li>You can switch between Center focusing and 35 zone focusing with just one press of a Fn button; </li>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-size: large;"><u><b>Weak points:</b></u></span><br />
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<li>White balance is never accurate,even with user adjusted Kelvin;</li>
<li>Very noisy shutter,way too distracting in low noise environment;</li>
<li>Shutter is heavy and is causing shaking the camera(shutter shock),often resulting in blurred images,especially if you look for maximum detail extraction; </li>
<li>Almost no grip;The stock grip pad looks like a rubber,but actually is more like a plastic;</li>
<li>Tripod thread is not in the center of the lens axis;</li>
<li>High noise level in the shadows in insufficient ambient light;</li>
<li>No electronic shutter option;Though,there is a time adjustable delay;</li>
<li>No focus peaking;</li>
<li>Unpleasant compression artifacts in movies;</li>
<li>No any sound when starting to shoot video;</li>
<li>Poor continuous focusing; Constantly hunting; </li>
<li>Slow return from screen sleep mode;</li>
<li>RAW files do not provide significantly more data; JPG 10MB vs RAW 13.5MB average size;</li>
<li>Specific 12 pin USB connector;</li>
<li>I would like a dedicated switch for directly switching to continuous and tracking AF,but very few cameras have such;</li>
<li>The screen is constantly On while transferring images to the computer; I fell asleep once and the battery was completely discharged for nothing;</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Panasonic Lumix DMC- G6</span></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Good points:</b></span></span><br />
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<li>Very fast AF;</li>
<li>Good continuous AF,with good tracking,mostly good for videos(both useless for photographing fast moving objects);</li>
<li>AF works in low light condition;</li>
<li>Great design with very comfortable grip; Large rubberized surface at both sides;</li>
<li>Good,large viewfinder with great refresh rate; A good to have feature in bright sunny days;</li>
<li>High resolution screen with 3/2 aspect ratio; Good color rendition;Excellent horizontal and vertical angle of view; In comparison,the E-PL's screen seems easier to see in direct sun light;</li>
<li>WiFi connectivity with NFC. Two good applications for remote control of the shutter and adjusting the settings;</li>
<li>Separate 3.5mm microphone input;</li>
<li>Built in flash;</li>
<li>Focus Peaking-not on the level of the newest cameras,but still is a huge help when using manual focusing lenses. I managed to track a single bird in the sky while filming; </li>
<li>As a micro 4/3 camera,it can be used with almost any lens via appropriate adapter;</li>
<li>Quality video with quite high for the average user bitrate.</li>
<li>In camera intervalometer/ Timelaps; Stop motion animation; Panorama mode; </li>
<li>Electronic shutter-gladly appreciated feature,no matter its limits;</li>
<li>I don't detect any visible shutter shock,from my practice with the camera,so far;</li>
<li>Video recording can be started with the shutter button;</li>
<li>Changing aperture,shutter speed and ISO,while recording video;</li>
<li>Very good white balance settings; Quite accurate,compared to the E-PL5;</li>
<li>Articulating touchscreen display; Touch-focus(for stills and movies); Touch-shutter; </li>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-size: large;"><u><b>Weak points;</b></u></span><br />
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<li>Plastic body; Somewhat lightweight for its dimension;</li>
<li>The menu seems much easier than the shocking Olympus menus,but it is far from well described and I found some options after one year of use just because it is not clear what the particular setting does change(my camera is set to English language);You have to try every single setting yourself to be able to find out what actually it does; An example is the Auto ISO-If you set its maximum to 12800 the camera will adjust it as high as this value.If you don't set maximum value,the camera goes up to just 3200. This is quite misleading imo; </li>
<li>Image quality not quite on par with the E-PL5; </li>
<li>No option for switching the screen On/Off by a single press of a Fn button; You can turn it off only when switched to EVF,but it wakes up with a long delay;</li>
<li>The main,shutter switch is somewhat recessed.I could prefer a little different position,too; </li>
<li>Minimum rec view time is 1 second,which is way too long in almost any variable scenario;</li>
<li>High default contrast setting;</li>
<li>Sharp images with less noise reduction have a lot of noise in the dark zones;</li>
<li>Small buffer for continuous shooting; </li>
<li>No extended teleconverter and digital zoom when shooting RAW or RAW+JPEG files; Available only for JPEG recording;</li>
<li>Cannot enable/disable extended teleconverter while filming; I use this feature on the E-PL5 a lot,when shooting videos of birds or the Moon; </li>
<li>No any kind of in-camera image stabilizing,not even digital; This requires a faster shooting speed,more often using a tripod;</li>
<li>Does not adjust the ISO(at all) in Shutter priority mode when using manual focusing lenses and Olympus M4/3 lenses;It also does not show real preview in these modes,so you actually do not have an idea of the end photo;</li>
<li>Can not assign shutter speed controlling to the top function lever.It could be controlled only by the rear positioned dial,which I found way too heavy for frequent quick operation; </li>
<li>Biggest disadvantage for me,so far is the mode separation. If you change the auto focus mode while taking pictures,this will change the focusing mode for videos,as well. So you have to set the desired focusing mode,every time after switching the control dial to a different mode.</li>
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As a result of all the pros and cons,my main photo camera is the E-PL5 and my main video camera is the G6.<br />
Yes,this was expected having info for the features on both cameras and reading the reviews from more experienced photographers.<br />
One thing still impresses me and brings me to use the G6 more and more for still images,not only for videos-its amazing fast auto focus.It just blows away the E-PL's auto focus,which is also stated by many as very fast. From my experience,the G6 is at least two times faster and increases the chance for more successful pictures significantly. But here comes the short 7 frame buffer...It's best to decide which camera to use,depending on the particular occasion;<br />
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<br />E-PL5 with the 40-150 kit lens. Low light condition. High ISO.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8489/29689586262_66ed845614_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8489/29689586262_66ed845614_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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E-PL5 with a manual focus lens.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8670/28000123643_a1053c7486_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8670/28000123643_a1053c7486_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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E-PL5 with a manual focus lens.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/349/32330287861_04f62a28e0_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/349/32330287861_04f62a28e0_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />
E-PL5 with a manual focus lens.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8809/28137687844_e8ba7bd88d_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8809/28137687844_e8ba7bd88d_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<br />Panasonic G6 with the Olympus 40-150 kit zoom lens.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/763/31113764804_66041a35c7_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/763/31113764804_66041a35c7_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />
Panasonic G6 with the Olympus 40-150 kit zoom lens.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8073/28710425402_e1e825b677_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8073/28710425402_e1e825b677_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />
Olympus E-PL5 with the Pentax DAL 55-300 lens=manual focus.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/212/31591420875_58d1247760_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/212/31591420875_58d1247760_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />
Olympus E-PL5 with the Pentax DAL 55-300 lens=manual focus.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/679/32355336665_11fc22e44e_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/679/32355336665_11fc22e44e_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />
Panasonic G6 with the Olympus 40-150 kit zoom lens.<br />
Demonstration of the very fast AF and good shadow recovery of the RAW files.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/431/32505847536_db7038450e_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/431/32505847536_db7038450e_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Panasonic G6 with the Olympus 40-150 kit zoom lens. Great combination.<br /><a href="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/733/31922995936_3563dfae2f_c.jpg"><img border="0" height="427" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/733/31922995936_3563dfae2f_c.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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There is no perfect camera,nor any other perfect product; It's best to know all features,as this will help to decide what combination of features will work better for your way of shooting.<br />
It's also good to have a few cameras(now matter they are not the newest),so you can learn more features and see,which work better for you.<br />
Practicing with different cameras and lenses is the only way to progress in photography.<br />
I started with compact point and shoot cameras and the need to learn more and take better pictures led me buying mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses. Don't worry if you can't buy the newest and currently most popular cameras. A few years old cameras do the job quite well,as in many cases the difference is in some fancy features/add-ons,which in many cases may not help you to take better photos,at all.<br />
As many pro photographers will tell you,the lens is a more important part of the setup.A quality lens with large aperture will let you more often to use lowest ISO and to shoot with higher speed-resulting in higher quality photos,especially when shooting outdoors.Sharpness of the lens is also crucial,if you plan to crop your pictures(of birds,etc.) significantly. A cheap blurry lens may bring your 16MPx sensor to capture just 6MPx resolution.<br />
A photographer with a good knowledge and cheap camera could take better pictures,than other with an expensive camera and little knowledge about photography; <br />
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<b>Feel free to contact me for any questions or cooperation related to photography!</b><br />
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