Review: Imalent DM21 XML2 Flashlight with Control Ring (lumens, runtimes, and bad jokes)

[mhanlen]

@M4D M4X

got the new version today

due to a cold i do not want to stay long in the mancave…
might take a bit to complete my review.

Cool, Let me know how they differ- when you’re not sick. Sorry man!

[xelario]

@mhanlen

No visible PWM. PWM that’s bothersome, like lower frequency PWM is usually picked up by my camera. I did not see any or have to adjust my camera to compensate for any. Sometimes I forget to mention if it doesn’t have any in my review, but will always note if it does. If you’d like to see how my cameras detect PWM check out my Skilhunt HO2C review- specifically the mode level section. Unless you compensate by adjusting your shutter speed or shutter angle that is what it looks like on camera. So now when you watch other video reviews you can look for it.

As far as the UI goes… Here’s a short answer. You can turn it off on low, turn the dial to high and it will be on high when you turn it on next. I guess you could say it has mode memory.

Great, thanks!

@M4D M4X

got the new version today

due to a cold i do not want to stay long in the mancave…
might take a bit to complete my review.

I think I read somewhere production models will have a triple-tap lockout. I wonder if it also locks out the wheel so you can’t accidentally change light level while it’s off…

[M4D_M4X]

i am sure its a analog potentiometer that works like a sense dimmer….

[blueb8llz]

Great video review as always.

[mhanlen]

@blueb8llz

Great video review as always.

Thanks! Looks like there’s a few places where it’s in stock for some decent prices.

[blueb8llz]

It looks like there is a very slight delay when turning on the light. Is there that same delay when trying to access the instant strobe by holding into switch?

[mhanlen]

@blueb8llz

It looks like there is a very slight delay when turning on the light. Is there that same delay when trying to access the instant strobe by holding into switch?

Yep… there is a slight delay. It’s also present when activating the strobe. Didn’t bug me though- I was purposefully tapping it quickly to illustrate it.

[blueb8llz]

ok thank you. the delay on the instant strobe might bug me a bit. takes a bit out of the tactical ness

[mapache]

@mhanlen

What a holster, is right. Twice? That’s good to hear… I know it’s a 10 minute flashlight video, but I want it to feel like it’s a short 10 minutes.

It is a short 10 min video, I planned on only watching half (as previously mentioned I don’t normally like video reviews) and watched the whole thing. Well done.

The sci-fi nerd part of me does think that holster is one of the coolest flashlight holsters ever. The practical part of me thinks I’ll break it within a few weeks.

[mhanlen]

@blueb8llz

ok thank you. the delay on the instant strobe might bug me a bit. takes a bit out of the tactical ness

It’s just a fraction of a second, but not totally instantaneous

@mapache

@mhanlen

What a holster, is right. Twice? That’s good to hear… I know it’s a 10 minute flashlight video, but I want it to feel like it’s a short 10 minutes.

It is a short 10 min video, I planned on only watching half (as previously mentioned I don’t normally like video reviews) and watched the whole thing. Well done.

The sci-fi nerd part of me does think that holster is one of the coolest flashlight holsters ever. The practical part of me thinks I’ll break it within a few weeks.

Looks like several people are buying the light, so we’ll begin to see how well it’s built. Thanks again!

[M4D_M4X]

since there are so many good reviews here i will try to lay focus on the differences to show how imalent has reacted on the fieldtest of Rev 1

[mhanlen]

@M4D M4X

since there are so many good reviews here i will try to lay focus on the differences to show how imalent has reacted on the fieldtest of Rev 1

Thanks! I’m curious to find out.