[New Release] Mankerlight Timeback III (5 Versions)

[dave1010]

My MC13 with SBT90.2 has just arrived! Thanks Manker. It’s very impressive for the small size.

Some very quick measurements with a 18650 (not quite fully charged). Take them with a grain of salt.

• 4043 lm at 0s
• 3509 lm at 30s

18350 is still charging. Not fast enough… Edit: it’s charged now. Here’s 18350 numbers (KeepPower 1200mAh 15A/10A)

• 3582 lm at 0s
• 2931 lm at 30s

I’ll share more details later but I have other flashlight review things to first.

Any 18350 cells better than the KeepPower 15A?

Throw at 0 seconds, measured at 5m

• 18650: 606m / 91,954cd
• 18350: 556m / 77,294cd

[mbp]

3k lumens at 30s on an 18350 is absolutely incredible. For reference, that’s about 5x the output of the Lumintop X9L at 30s, and that’s a much larger light. Manker’s drivers really are on another level compared to what we usually see. And the price on this one is excellent. I don’t think I can resist.

[TMaxxJJ]

Thanks for that Dave. Those numbers are really impressive for such a small host. I can’t decide on this one yet. I’m guessing it was pretty hot at 30s?
Do you have any cd numbers at all?

[Pavlo]

I think a spring bypass will greatly increase the output especially with a high amp 18650

[dave1010]

Some quick throw measurements for the Manker MC13 SBT90.2:

Throw at 0 seconds, measured at 5m (should probably do 10m for this)

• 18650: 606m / 91,954cd
• 18350: 556m / 77,294cd

For reference, 1lumen and Zero Air reviewed the Osram Boost HL version at just over 700m (probably at 30s).

[nightfog (nghtfog)]

Is there a discount code for Mk37?
Looks to have all the right features.

[torchfanatic]

Unfortunately not fellow UK entusiast

I emailed them the other day and they said no not even for us BLF members

[Lux-Perpetua]

Too sad, since MK37 has an awesome regulation and received very good feedback.

[d_t_a]

I ordered the Manker MC13 SBT90.2 limited edition flashlight, which surprisingly arrived very quickly using standard postal mail (just around 3 weeks, which I consider quite fast).

The flashlight package just came in a box with the flashlight (18650 tube), spare 18350 tube, lanyard strap, spare o-ring.

NO MANUAL was included with the package at all.

Just wondering if Manker can provide the manual of the MC13 SBT90.2 edition?

(I know I can find the features just by trial & error, but I would prefer if there is mention of approximate brightness levels, if there are hidden strobes or SOS or beacon modes, or maybe a description of how thermal regulation may work for this flashlight)…

[Sg3707]

Any discount coupons for Manker E03H II.

Thanks in advance

[freeme (youtube.com/@1thedeals)]

I don't think they visit BLF that often, try sending them a private message instead? [quote=Sg3707] Any discount coupons for Manker E03H II. Thanks in advance [/quote]

[beam0]

Could someone please post the overall length of the MC13 with 18650 tube installed?
I’m thinking it would be around 120mm but can’t seem to find it listed anywhere.

[Motownbrowne]

@beam0

Could someone please post the overall length of the MC13 with 18650 tube installed?
I’m thinking it would be around 120mm but can’t seem to find it listed anywhere.

It’s 4&11/16” long.

[beam0]

@Motownbrowne

@beam0

Could someone please post the overall length of the MC13 with 18650 tube installed?
I’m thinking it would be around 120mm but can’t seem to find it listed anywhere.

It’s 4&11/16” long.

119mm Thanks!

[beam0]

I just ordered the MC13 90.2 Limited edition, the discount code in the OP still works.

I see there are missing photos in the OP for MC13 90.2, did those show the specs?
I can’t seem find the specs anywhere now for this light, nothing on Mankerlight.com…

[d_t_a]

@beam0

I just ordered the MC13 90.2 Limited edition, the discount code in the OP still works.

I see there are missing photos in the OP for MC13 90.2, did those show the specs?
I can't seem find the specs anywhere now for this light, nothing on Mankerlight.com...

I recall there was a very minimal specs listed on the Manker website, because I jotted them down before.
Posting what I jotted down:

Manker MC13 SBT90.2

Utilizes 1* LUMINUS SBT90 GEN2 LED
Max. 4500 lumens output
Max. 600 meters beam distance

Moonlight: 5 lm (total 3 levels)
Low: 20 lm
Mid1: 180 lm
Mid2: 600 lm
High: 2000 lm
Turbo: 4500 lm

Package content:
1* MC13 90.2 head
1* 18350 tube
1* 18650 tube

Operating instructions: (these "instructions" I wrote for myself, basing on some other info)

- single click to turn ON ;
hold to adjust brightness (from low to high, will need another hold to go from high to low , switches direction only after reaching High or Low and needs another hold)
= Moon + 4 brightness levels + Turbo
= double-click for Turbo
= triple-click for Strobe
= hold for Moon (in Moon mode, hold to adjust between 3 levels of Moon brightness)
= single click for the 4 brightness levels (double-click to go to Turbo)
~ 4250 lumens, 600 meters beam distance

[beam0]

Thanks d_t_a for the detailed reply!!

I thought I read 600 meters throw somewhere, maybe it was here in the missing photos. Kind of a mysterious flashlight at the moment!

[Pavlo]

@CRC

4500lumens and only 600meters throw?

The regular MC13 with Osram KW CULNM1.TG is rated at 950lumens with 760meters throw

If all else is the same, shouldnt the extra lumens come with extra throw?

I dont know anything about LED’s but from what I feel like Ive picked up on, is that the 90.2 is supposed to be a super thrower LED?

Something doesnt add up? What am I missing here?

I only own the regular MC13 so I cant compare anything.

My Understanding of Emitter Die Size in Relation to Throw

The density is about the same (xhp35 hi at 490 lumen per square millimeter compared to xhp70.2 sliced dome at 509 lumen per square millimeter), the problem is the size. To get long distance you need to make a beam of light as parallel as possible. If the light beam is cone shaped, of course it spreads out and you lose intensity. Lasers are very parallel which is why they go such long distances even though they don’t have to be very bright. So keep that in mind. Now with a reflector based ligh…

[Motownbrowne]

@CRC

4500lumens and only 600meters throw?

The regular MC13 with Osram KW CULNM1.TG is rated at 950lumens with 760meters throw

If all else is the same, shouldnt the extra lumens come with extra throw?

I dont know anything about LED’s but from what I feel like Ive picked up on, is that the 90.2 is supposed to be a super thrower LED?

Something doesnt add up? What am I missing here?

I only own the regular MC13 so I cant compare anything.

The original edition uses a very focused TIR and the 90.2 is a reflector.

[Pavlo]

@Motownbrowne

@CRC

4500lumens and only 600meters throw?

The regular MC13 with Osram KW CULNM1.TG is rated at 950lumens with 760meters throw

If all else is the same, shouldnt the extra lumens come with extra throw?

I dont know anything about LED’s but from what I feel like Ive picked up on, is that the 90.2 is supposed to be a super thrower LED?

Something doesnt add up? What am I missing here?

I only own the regular MC13 so I cant compare anything.

The original edition uses a very focused TIR and the 90.2 is a reflector.

A reflector usually always outthrows a TIR all else equal. The only reason the original throws further with less output is because the Led is smaller and has more intensity relative to it’s small surface area.