Hey LedSmoke, Well, my wife really likes it and mentioned how very bright it is. Although she doesn't like tail-switches, she did comment it's easy for her to press the switch and doesn't take a lot of pressure to turn on like some of my other lights.
As for handling, between the diameter and the excellent knurling, I honestly feel it's perfect. The diameter is similar to a "D" size flashlight. It's always felt very solid and of high quality. When I have extra money to spend, I'm going to purchase some Redilast 3100's for it yielding exceptional runtime and or charging capacity.
Hi Pok, that's a really nice sweet spot to run an XML. How did you manage to get such an exact reading?
I didn't look closely enough at the IC's, I'll take a look when I get home, but if you say they are 380mA, I'm sure you're correct. With that current, it's got to be putting OTF 800+ lumens after loses?
Thx for the great review Richie! This one has caught my eye since I have a camping trip coming up and given the single 2200 mAh 18650 in the Poldera PowerBank, it won't charge my iPad. That's great that you have tested this to work.
Hi Pok, I made that same mod you mentioned in your thread you started for this light regarding the battery carrier. I added some washers to one end to make inserting and removing the batteries easier. I used very small lock-washers pounded flat with a hammer so they sit completely flat prior to screwing them down. Works great just as it did doing the same thing to my DRY flashlight.
Also, I checked the IC's on mine labeled, 7135 and below that is 35B. I can't seem to find out what 35B represents. I did check my Roche F12 that has the same 7135 driver but without one 7135 IC and outputting about 2.5a, which is labeled 35C
Quality appears first rate, and it will be so convenient to be able to recharge without removing batteries. Put in three identical 18650 and these topped off quickly through the mini USB. Checked the charging output from the USB A port and this worked fine with my Nexus One phone.
My 7135s have a 35A label. Measured 2.8a, 0.8a, and 0.1 using a precision power supply.
As mentioned earlier here, there are three levels in the light pattern - the central is well defined for throw.
No complaints and pleased to employ more of my 18650 batteries.
Hey Pok, if you get a chance, after you recharge your batteries inside the flashlight, can you do a voltage check on them. I'm curious to see if there is any variation between your light and mine. Charging 3 batteries, it always tops them off to 4.19v.
nice beamshots. when I buy this light I'll probably order a good diffusing lens. I like a floodier beam for camping and it'd be a shame to lose output in such a great light.
Considered a UCL lens from Flashlightlens.com but went budget and ordered a 42mm AR coated lens from intl-outdoor - $3 shipped. Maybe insignificant but fun to do anyway. Lens is very easy to access.
I saw the UCL at the other place the other day. First time I've gone there and they actually sold one in the correct diameter I could use. I wasn't sure if the extra thickness would allow the bezel to screw down all the way, but I ordered it anyway. I really don't know how much difference it'll make, but 99% transmittance sounds good to me. I'll take a beam shot before and after and see if I can tell the difference.
The 41.8mm x 1.90mm UCL from Flashlightlens.com is a perfect fit for this light. In spite of being slightly thicker, the bezel still screwed down completely. My eyes couldn't tell any difference from the non-AR coated stock lens, but I'm glad to have it installed anyway.
