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== Flashlights ==
== Flashlights ==
===Chameleon Series===
The Chameleon Series of lights all come with two main LEDs, a cool white Cree XP-G2 R5 and a colored LED as well as red, blue, and green LEDs in each light. Each are equipped with a tailcap button for powering on and off and a dual-switch button on the head for changing colors and modes. These lights are designed for hunting and tactical applications and are compatible with Nitecore’s RSW1 pressure switch.
'''CB6''' - 1x 18650 light with white outputs of 1, 25, 160, 280, and 440 lumens (190m throw) as well as a blue output from a Cree XP-E D4 LED with a power of 3000mW and outputs of 3, 15, and 35 lumens (66m throw).
'''CG6''' - 1x 18650 light with white outputs of 1, 25, 160, 280, and 440 lumens (190m throw) as well as a green output from a Cree XP-E G2 LED with a power of 3000mW and outputs of 30, 90, and 185 lumens (170m throw).
'''CG6''' - 1x 18650 light with white outputs of 1, 25, 160, 280, and 440 lumens (190m throw) as well as an infrared output from an 850nm Infrared LED with a power of 1500mW.
'''CR6''' - 1x 18650 light with white outputs of 1, 25, 160, 280, and 440 lumens (190m throw) as well as a red output from a Cree XP-E R2 LED with a power of 3000mW and outputs of 12, 45, and 120 lumens (150m throw). This light was an ISPO 2014/15 Gold Award Winner.
'''CU6''' - 1x 18650 light with white outputs of 1, 25, 160, 280, and 440 lumens (190m throw) as well as an ultraviolet output from an 365nm UV LED with a power of 3000mW.


===Explorer Series===
===Explorer Series===


The Explorer series of lights have 7-modes with dual side switches and Cree XP-G R5 LED. Also has a red LED indicator light on the side switch panel which is used to indicate battery voltage, as a locator beacon, low battery indicator, or just a low-level red light. Hidden modes for variable Strobe and SOS are available by holding down the On or Mode switches while light is off. Review of series: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?340108 Selfbuilt].
The Explorer series of lights have 7-modes with dual side switches, the majority of the original releases came equipped with a Cree XP-G R5 LED, but the newer lights in this series primarily come with a  Cree XM-L2 U2 LED. They also typically have a red LED indicator light on the side switch panel which is used to indicate battery voltage, as a locator beacon, low battery indicator, or just a low-level red light. Hidden modes for variable Strobe and SOS are available by holding down the On or Mode switches while light is off.  
 
'''EA1''' - 1xAA light with output of 3, 12, 40, 100, and 180 lumens (109m throw). - Discontinued
 
'''EA2''' - 2xAA light with output of 3, 15, 60, 200, and 280 lumens (141m throw).  - Discontinued
 
'''EA4 "Pioneer"''' -  4xAA light with output of 65, 135, 300, 550, or 860 lumens (283m throw). Unlike other lights of the series, the EA4 uses a Cree XM-L U2 LED and has only one side clicky switch. Batteries are in a bundle of 4 and light has a cylindrical shape. Introduced in January 2013. Review: Selfbuilt - Discontinued
 
'''EA8 "Caveman"''' -  8xAA light with a single electronic side-clicky with Cree XM-L U2 LED. Side clicky has a soft-press available for changing modes. Modes are 2, 50, 180, 590, and 900 lumens (490m throw).
 
'''EA11''' - 1xAA light with output of 1, 70, 160, 300, and 900 lumens (190m throw).
 
'''EA21''' - 2xAA light with output of 1, 35, 110, 220, and 360 lumens (167m throw).
 
'''EA41''' - 4xAA light with output of 1, 50, 160, 580 and 1020 lumens (335m throw). An upgrade to the previous EA4, this light operates with a Cree XM-L2 U2 LED and also comes in a neutral white version.
 
'''EA45S''' - 4xAA light with output of 1, 45, 210, 430, and 1000 lumens (402m throw). - Discontinued
 
'''EA81''' - 8xAA light with output of 1, 80, 460, 1200, and 2150 lumens (462m throw).  
 
'''EC1''' - 1xCR123A light with output of 4, 25, 75, 200, 280 lumens (141m throw). - Discontinued
 
'''EC2''' - 2xCR123A or 1x18650 light with output of 1, 70, 160, 300, and 900 lumens (190m throw).
 
'''EC4''' - 2x18650 light with output of 1, 80, 240, 520, and 1000 lumens (322m throw).  


'''EA1''' - 1xAA light with output of 3, 12, 40, 100, and 180 lumens (109m throw).
'''EC4GT''' - 2x18650 light with output of 1, 50, 200, 402, and 1000 lumens (475m throw). The “GT” or “Grand Throw” version of the EC4, this version has a longer reflector and Cree XP-L HI V3 LED for a longer throw. Was first released in a Limited Edition version with blue or pink bezels.  


'''EA2''' - 2xAA light with output of 3, 15, 60, 200, and 280 lumens (141m throw).
'''EC4SW''' - 2x18650 light with output of 2, 85, 400, 1010, or 2000 lumens (280m throw). This light has a Cree MT-G2 LED and is the neutral white version of the EC4S.


'''EA4''' "Pioneer" 4xAA light with output of 65, 135, 300, 550, or 860 lumens (283m throw). Unlike other lights of the series, the EA4 uses a Cree XM-L U2 LED and has only one side clicky switch. Batteries are in a bundle of 4 and light has a cylindrical shape. Introduced in January 2013. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?354563 Selfbuilt]
'''EC4S''' - 2x18650 light with output of 2, 80, 400, 1100, or 2150 lumens (280m throw). An upgraded version of the EC4, this light has a Cree XHP50 LED and received a 2015/16 ISPO Award for quality.  


'''EA8''' "Caveman" 8xAA light with a single electronic side-clicky with Cree XM-L U2 LED. Side clicky has a soft-press available for changing modes. Modes are 2, 50, 180, 590, and 900 lumens (490m throw).
'''EC11''' - 1xCR123A light with output of 4, 25, 75, 200, 280 lumens (141m throw). An upgrade to the previou EC1, this light operates with a Cree XM-L2 U2 LED.  


'''EC1''' - 1xCR123A light with output of 4, 25, 75, 200, 280 lumens (141m throw).
'''EC20''' - 1x18650 light with output of 1, 50, 210, and 960 lumens (222m throw). An upgrade to the previou EC1, this light operates with a Cree XM-L2 T6 LED.  


'''EC2''' - 2xCR123A or 1x18650 light with output of 2, 15, 80, 200, 320 lumens (150m throw).
'''EC21''' - 1x18650 light with output of 1, 20, 100, 210, and 460 lumens (194m throw).  


'''EC25''' "Cobra" 2xCR123A or 1x18650 side clicky light with output of 60, 120, 285, 540 or 860 lumens (222m throw). Has lighted two-stage power switch with low battery indicator. Turbo mode reverts to High after 3 minutes.
'''EC25 "Cobra" ''' - 2xCR123A or 1x18650 side clicky light with output of 65, 145, 300, 600 or 960 lumens (300m throw). Has lighted two-stage power switch with low battery indicator. Turbo mode reverts to High after 3 minutes. Received an upgrade, previous version had a max 860 lumen output.  


===Multi-Task Hybrid Series===
===Multi-Task Hybrid Series===
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==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).
'''[http://www.nitecorestore.com/ Nitecore Store]''' carries exclusively Nitecore products and is the authorized manufacturer contact operating the [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?195-Nitecore Nitecore] thread on Candle Power Forums.
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