REVIEW: Lumintop SD10 WARM WHITE(CREE XM-L2 U2 3C) 3xAA/D/18650/26650/32650 flashlight

Whats more of a concern is, IMO, covers used on switches, even tho there isnt much of a friction/movement going on with these switches, they might wear out covers in pretty aggressive manner, couldnt they?

I do agree it is really the cover/boot that ends up being the problem, with the ones I’ve had go bad its always just a matter of them no longer making the connection not the actual switch failing.

Thanks for the review. The Lumintop SD10 looks a very handy flashlight to use.

Where did you get that XM-L2 U2 3C neutral white version?

Directly from Lumintop.
Oh and its quite warm to my eyes, much warmer than that of D40A NW or EA8W!

I hope I will get a chance to experiment with DSLR and do some proper beamshots tomorrow night, so this review should be ready by monday/tuesday latest ;)!

Ah, http://www.lumintop.com/Products_45.html

I like the 3C tint, maybe I should order directly from them, too...

Hm, how do you order from them? And what is the price?

Sorry for miscommunication, I obtained it for review from Lumintop, they were kind enough to send me one to see how good it is against their AA competition, D40A NW as well as EA8W to some extent, its naturally that they are curious to see what people have to say about their premium price light vs other similarly priced and specced lights.

So far they are winning on battery compability big time, there is simply no other light like this in the market today, is there?

If you want to buy it, you could ask their skype rep, very helpful and professional person, his/her name is Jell, very timely and detailed answers ;)!

yeah, that caught my attention too.

I cant find any information regarding this LED, but Lumintop assured me that theres no typo and that it is really the name of this LED and not XM-L2 T6 3C :D!

But Cree doesn’t make an XM-L2 U2 3C :~

Yeah, but Lumintop said that they are sure its what they call it :D!

lol! lumintop needs to take some pics of the bin code! :smiley:

Little update - it was rather foggy+camera didnt perform up to the task so beamshots will be delayed for a week.
I will try, however, to finalise my review in coming days in order not to postpone it for too long ;)!

Thanks for understanding to those, who are interesting in this review and I will keep you all updated :)!

What is the ID of the Body tube??

That 4AA holder with Eneloops in it, measures at 35.5mm in Diameter and 35.6mm would be better, for clearance.

I've got one of these coming and if it will hold a 4AA holder, I could see it with an MT-G2 and 2s/2p 14500s DD.

XML U2 3C

I bought some of these some time ago. In my amateur opinion, they seem like they really are 3C. Haven't tried to test output to see if not T6, but I trust the vendor. There is also a picture of the Cree label there.

Looking forward to the full review veer

EDIT: I'm a ditz. I missed the 2 in XML2. I haven't heard of this emitter either.

On their website (http://www.lumintop.com/Products_45.html#.UkCcRxvD_mE) they are saying XM-L2 T6, so probably that's what it is because I don't see how a 3C tint exists in the U2 bin either - don't think the Lumintop source there knows, maybe... If it did exist, everyone would be jumping all over it - no sacrificing output for a neutral tint, how it should be.

Interesting ImA4Wheelr - that CREE label does look legit from the Convoy guy - think Simon?? If they did it for XML's, maybe a batch was released for XM-L2's, but strange we are not hearing of it anywhere else...

My digital caliper shows </=34.88mm.

Im still waiting for my 4xAA adapter from FT, so cant confirm whether it will ever fit or not.

I have 4xAA adapter from FT, and it tight fit.

The holder itself should fit, but not with batteries. If you find some undersized NiMHs (smaller OD), it might work, but probably not.

Finally updated review, its done now, see original post :D!