Automatic ZOOMABLE CREE XM-L T6 LED Flashlight Torch 3xAA

LED Flashlights – General Info Multiple AA / 14500 Flashlights
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While looking for new flashlights like always, :slight_smile: I found this, looks interesting. What you guys think?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1800Lm-Automatic-ZOOMABLE-12W-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Flashlight-Torch-3xAA-Light-Lamp-/171016699140?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item27d163bd04
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Cheap-Wholesale-1800Lm-Automatic-ZOOMABLE-12W-CREE-XM-L-T6-LED-Flashlight-Torch-3xAA/830498726.html




  • Made of high quality 6061T aluminum alloy, this flashlight is sturdy and durable enough for long time daily using
  • Lamp base: CREE, high power LED. With a lifespan of up to 100,000 hours or more, no need to consider replacing the cap for the whole life.
  • Waterproof, but don’t put it into water long time
  • Super Bright, blinding Effect
  • Crenellated strike bezel for enhanced self-defense
  • 3Mode: high / low / strobe
  • Bulb: CREE XM-L T6 LED
  • Power by: 3x AA (NOT Include Battery)
  • Size(mm):260 x 42(bezel)/29(body)
  • Net Weight (g): 440g
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Might be worth a look, for novelty value!

I like throwers, that XM-L T6 will be more floody won’t it?

I’d have one XR-E equipped!

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Looks kinda interesting with the switches.
For the money though……Theres much better available.

Zoomies are just fun though!

I just saw this one over at manafont.
Here

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Looks like a piece of crap. Especially the 3xAA one. I’m pretty sure 3xAA will power an XM-L to about 400 lumens, not 1800, lol. The small lens wont throw very well either, and did you see the awful rings on the 3D one?
It is interesting though that it even uses AAs, since so many cheapies use Li Ion.

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Hi,

Does the head physically move when it zooms? Can you imagine: You’re out with your GF, and sitting and accidentally causing it to zoom :)?

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Looks pretty cool. First “Auto Zoomie” I’ve seen. I would have to imagine the auto zoom motor? would be pretty hard on the AA batteries for battery life though. Very interesting, thanks for posting it.

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Odd-looking contraption.

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lol That’s a very interesting light.

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Got mine today. (3AA version)

Weird thing, nice for collectors or one-handed people. ;)

Some thoughts:
- No memory, starts on high
- Must loop all three modes (including strobe) to turn off
- Zoom works only when light is on
- One-handed zoom feels like a good idea
- TC draw 1.5A on high, 0.45A on low
- Nice even flood
- Bit ringy throw

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How’s the overall build quality and tint? Also what lights would you compare it’s output to?

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There are some small nicks in anodizing, otherwise good. For an AA light this is long & heavy (quite thick walls), and it feels good in hand.

Output is ok, about 400lm OTF on high, 125lm on low. Low mode has PWM, but it's not very slow.

Tint is pretty usual CW.

The most annoying thing of this light is the auto-retract of the lens. Consider a situation when you have found a good zoom level, but want to change from low to high (via strobe & off!) => off retracts the lens. Even a really quick click back on doesn't prevent the zoom level from changing..