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== Flashlights == | == Flashlights == | ||
SENS AA - 1xAA 3-mode twisty with Cree XP-G R5 for modes of 6, 20, and 120 lumens (53m throw). The SENS series lights have an accelerometer that allows the light to turn on in Low if pointing down, High if pointing outwards, and Medium if in between. The mode is then locked. But for continuously variable output based on the angle the light is held, the light can be turned on in the up position. Introduced in July 2012. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?340906 Selfbuilt]. | |||
== Past Lights == | |||
NiteCore developed the SmartPD user interface based on the piston drive. The battery fits in a metal sleeve (the piston) which slides inside the body of the light and is activated by pushing the piston into the head to make electrical contact. This mechanism allows the light to be turned on like a twisty or by pushing the tail of the flashlight. The minimum light level is instantly available by double-clicking the switch. Maximum is available by clicking and holding the switch. With the light on, holding the switch in will activate variable ramping and allow any light level to be locked in by releasing the switch again. By loosening the head somewhat, the light can be used with momentary on. This UI has been replaced by the SmartPD SP system which does not have the ramping. Due to the popularity of the original interface, however, a limited edition Tribute Edition D10 with a Cree XP-E R2 emitter was introduced in February 2010 by Battery Junction. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irqhuV8Xo_A YouTube video] | |||
'''D10''' - 1xAA SmartPD user interface using Cree XR-E Q5 LED (OSRAM Golden Dragon Plus and Cree XP-E R2 also available). 19 mm x 89 mm long. [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=255627 D10 tribute], a CPF discussion with extensive details [http://www.nitecore.com/download/D10_EX10_manuals.pdf manual] Reviews: [http://www.light-reviews.com/nitecore_d10/ Light Reviews] [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=202436 Selfbuilt] | |||
'''D10 SP''' - 1xAA version of D10 without the classic SmartPD interface. [http://www.nitecore.com/download/D10SP&EX10SPUserManual.pdf Manual] | |||
'''D11''' - 1xAA 1-mode light with Cree XP-G R5. Output level can be set to any level (3 to 145 lumens, but significantly brighter with 14500 lithium ion battery) and remembered with Strobe and SOS modes available as well via a double-click-and-hold and double-click respectively. Introduced in August 2010. [http://www.nitecore.com/doc/201009/1283780396939526172.pdf Manual] | '''D11''' - 1xAA 1-mode light with Cree XP-G R5. Output level can be set to any level (3 to 145 lumens, but significantly brighter with 14500 lithium ion battery) and remembered with Strobe and SOS modes available as well via a double-click-and-hold and double-click respectively. Introduced in August 2010. [http://www.nitecore.com/doc/201009/1283780396939526172.pdf Manual] | ||
'''D20''' - 2xAA SmartPD user interface using Cree XR-E Q5 LED (later a XR-E R2 LED was available). Now only available in the more conventional SP interface. 25 mm x 154 mm long. Reviews: [http://www.light-reviews.com/nitecore_d20/ Light Reviews] | |||
'''Defender Infinity (NDI)''' - 1xAA 2-mode forward clicky. For the Q5 version, the maximum output is 130 lumens with AA batteries, 190 with li-ion. Other LED's included the Cree XP-E R2 (maximum output 145 lumens) and OSRAM Golden Dragon Plus (maximum output 130). Tighten the head for maximum output, loosen the head for a low mode that can be set to any brightness down to 3 lumens. Get to strobe by loosening and tightening quickly. Introduced in January 2008. [http://www.nitecore.com/download/NDI.pdf manual] Reviews: [http://www.light-reviews.com/nitecore_defender/ Light Reviews] | '''Defender Infinity (NDI)''' - 1xAA 2-mode forward clicky. For the Q5 version, the maximum output is 130 lumens with AA batteries, 190 with li-ion. Other LED's included the Cree XP-E R2 (maximum output 145 lumens) and OSRAM Golden Dragon Plus (maximum output 130). Tighten the head for maximum output, loosen the head for a low mode that can be set to any brightness down to 3 lumens. Get to strobe by loosening and tightening quickly. Introduced in January 2008. [http://www.nitecore.com/download/NDI.pdf manual] Reviews: [http://www.light-reviews.com/nitecore_defender/ Light Reviews] | ||
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'''TM11''' - 8xCR123A/4x18650 4-mode side clicky light with 3 Cree XM-L LED's. Output levels are 200, 550, 1100, or 2000 lumens. Batteries are bundled together for a wide body tube and short form factor. "TM" said to stand for "tiny monster." To be introduced in October 2011. | '''TM11''' - 8xCR123A/4x18650 4-mode side clicky light with 3 Cree XM-L LED's. Output levels are 200, 550, 1100, or 2000 lumens. Batteries are bundled together for a wide body tube and short form factor. "TM" said to stand for "tiny monster." To be introduced in October 2011. | ||
==Popular Dealers== | ==Popular Dealers== | ||
'''[http://www.batteryjunction.com/ Battery Junction]''' has an extensive NiteCore catalog in addition to many other brands of flashlights. Discount available in the [http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?181841 CPF Good Deals] thread (requires registration). | '''[http://www.batteryjunction.com/ Battery Junction]''' has an extensive NiteCore catalog in addition to many other brands of flashlights. Discount available in the [http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?181841 CPF Good Deals] thread (requires registration). | ||