Dinodirect's UF-2100 XM-L is good!

LED Flashlights – General Info 18650 Flashlights
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Measurements :

2.9A at the tail with freshly charged NCR18650 2900s. I think it might be DDed, relying on the resistance of the components so not too bad.

Low mode is about 70mA. So that's good. Approx 30 lumens range. It's not 3 lumens, but it is not 90Hz PWM too.

81.4 lux throw at 8.17m = 5.4k cd. That's 147m of throw (ANSI NEMA/FL1 whatever...you know the drill....only 0.25 lux )

Reflected light measurement is on par with stuff like Ultrafire U80, slightly worse than say the monster Fandyfire STL-V6.

As for drop in output due to heat, it drops from 63 lux in reflected ceiling bounce -> 54 lux from T=3seconds to T=60 seconds. 15% drop. This means it is slightly better than a foil wrapped Ultrafire P60 XM-L in my L2T.

So far, my 3 deliveries with Dinodirect is ok. Here's the link : http://www.dinodirect.com/led-flashlight-1000lm-3mode-cree-t6-super-bright.html

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57 cycles in 1/30s. 57 x 30 = 1710Hz for PWM. That's really high, invisible in real world even with very fast moving objects.

asd

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Good job. I've been wondering about this light ever since the groupbuy. Looks like I'm getting this light next. Thanks 21...

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Ultrafire came out with C6 and V6, perhaps nicer looking and thicker walls. Relatively cheap at usd24 too but of course it's a far cry from the usd14.71 group buy price from Dinodirect. Not sure about the PWM though.

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How can I find that famous group-buy for the UF-2100 everyone is talking about?

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The groupbuy is over. But there is a new MANAFONT Tank007 E07 BLF Edition & The BLF Lanyard group buy.

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Thanks but UF-2100 is kinda different :)

I had a 007 a while ago and I was not impressed by its performance. Dont know about the current version ...

LE:

I have a question: UF-2100 has the same price as the Tank007 in the group buy. I mean 1000lm is a bit brighter than the ~150lm, right? Why is everybody so thrilled about the 007? Because is a bit smaller? Because it has a custom logo? I dont get it...

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Because many here are flashaholics. The more flashlights the better :) Most are budget priced, Not like Jeatbeam, Sunwayman... Nitecore.....Surefire.

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I really don't know how I got suckered into buying it. I saw the BLF custom logo then the next thing I know paypal was clicked.

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LOL

Or you could buy a REAL flashlight and spare a few bucks to have it laser engraved with any name you want...

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I thought "The more BETTER flashlight the better ..."

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The cheaper it is[combined with well made] the better for me..I'm a cheapskate and a flashaholic..It is small, really bright.has a bright flashy strobe, and cost next to nothing..This type of light is why we hang around this forum.The threads need lubing and maybe there is an o-ring missing.It still is a great buy.Thanks Dino for the deal, and keep 'em comming

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Hey 21, can you give me the exact width in mm? Thanks!

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Value your opinion,but I passed on the UF-2100 for two reasons,

To long to fit easy in a small jeans pocket and I think it will burn down my house.

Lennart

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Thanks very much for your detailed review of this torch. The PWM info is a nice bonus.

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I was really surprised by this. On my fan set to high speed, i can barely see the PWM. If only most budget lights are like this, then the whole level would really be raised up.

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2 days, absolutely no scratches.asd

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Well, I just ordered the 5-mode from DinoDirect. I just want it to pull 2.9A. :)

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I ordered one too. 5 mode. Don't like one - don't use it, right?

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I'm curious about this light but the review on the single mode said that it's not very bright. Are the 3 and 5 modes brighter on high mode than the single mode?