Review: NITECORE TM26 QUADRAY (4 x XM-L U2 | 1-4x18650 / 2-8xR/CR123)

If Only Nitecore would produce a diffuser cap, similar to the ones that Fenix puts out, for the TM 26!

Given the wide variance of lumens, and the longevity, it is a perfect light for camping, and a small filter/diffuser cap would be wonderful.

I have not found any items at home that would do the trick, due to its unusual shape. The Thrunite filter works perfectly with the TM15, as if it were made for it.

If anyone has any ideas, please chime in! it is a wonderful light.

Haven’t tried one yet, but the shape is not that odd; in-fact something square like a lid from a container I would think would work. Look around for a translucent container lid.

Thanks; I have. I would gladly pay someone who does this kind of work on lights for a good cap, diffuser, lantern.

1700 lumens is very powerful and even placing a plastic cup (we still call them ‘paper cups’) over it makes for a marvelous ambient light that can light a large room or a complete tent for campers.

Fenix makes very nice ones, and I would love to see something that would also offer protection to the TM 26, as it is not cheap. (I say that now, with one eye on the new lower price and a tinge of regret for not waiting).

I have read that people are even using the temperature gauge to measure room and outdoor temperatures and are finding it, on low light, very accurate. (I have to translate C to F in my head!).

It has a wonderful, sturdy feel to it and feels so well made, it is worth having the nice accessory of a diffuser/filter, perhaps with a rubber protection trim in place.

If anyone has any ideas, please post!

Thanks for doing the comparison measurements, it’s good to see them……keep them coming I love reading these type of reviews considering I just bought a TM26 myself and was wondering how acurate the readings are, charge rate etc……Thanks!

With the TM 26 specifically, what level do you reach that you recharge the batteries?

What is the nylon thread included in the accessories package used for? I just figured it out while typing. It’s used to thread the lanyard through the tail cap openings for the lanyard.

Good review, thanks a lot, do you know if this batts fir in the light?

Thanks

I use both the 3400s and 3100s in mine BUT they scrunge (deform) bottom contact plate, so you can’t use 123s unless you pull the contacts up again. No biggie for me as I only use 123s for emergences but would not like to do that more than a few times.

The flattop with a smidge of solder on top might help but I have not tried it. Flattop without solder won’t work.

The performance of the cells is excellent in this light.

Thank you very much for the info…

Man! I was so curious for days now to find out if the Fasttecs would work forced into the TM and got my answer just by stumbling across this thread! Thanks guys! Great review!

Definitely this is the best forum related to flashlights…

That first photo is awesome.

The perfect light for the nearly blind whitewall hunter. :bigsmile: I guess it turns to ashes if taken outdoors… HINT, HINT!!

The real monster (I dont think its tiny) :bigsmile:

Point taken finally found a decent spot that I can be left alone for comparos off a boat dock:

https://maps.google.com/?ll=40.866043,-74.001044&spn=0.001734,0.004128&t=h&z=19

Currently editing video and should have it up by tomorrow night. I didn't have a whole lot of time so lights were limited to the big guys: TM26, 7G10, SP6 & TN31

EDIT: Vid (uploading) posted in new thread here: https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/18803

Cheers,

Tim

I know its a real pain trying to take descent meaningful outdoor beam shots. But now your reviews will be complete.

Given the vid (still uploading) wasn't specific to the TM26, I've posted a new thread here:
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/18803

Also, ignore my estimates, correct ones w/new map are in that thread.

Cheers,
Tim

This video very good, thanks a lot.

Charging algo section added.

Hi everyone, i have the Nitecore TM26 and i have an important note to say.
UNprotected battery is too SHORT in this flashlight, no contact with the drivers or they move.

I don’t no if it’s just my flashlight or if it’s all flashlight??? With nitecore NL188 18650 protected all is good.

thanks