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Received this great little VB-16 C20i 1x14500 flashlight for review today, did not know exactly what to expect got no real detailed info, other that a couple of pre-production images. So was exited to find a great built little EDC flashlight.
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Manufacturer specifications:
Model: C20i
Material: Head and body is 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, bottom is 304 stainless steel.
Surface: HA III, dark grey.
Weight: 85g, include battery.
Dimensions: 103mm long, diameter is 21mm
Battery: Uses one 14500 3.7v Li-Ion battery
LED: CREE XP-E2, maximum luminous flux is 300LM
Runtime: H: 75 minutes, L: more than 240 minutes (may differ)
Waterproof: IP-6
For more details and instruction see thread #2
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First impressions is very good, fit and finish is excellent, and fits perfect in hand for tactical operation (all though the switch is a digital non-momentary switch).
I have personally never seen a light with this feature before, the tailcap seems to be made of bare SS, and shaped to fit a 12v outlet in a car. This very unique ability to just simply plug in the flashlight to your 12v outlet in the car, makes it very easy to charge on the go, no need for any cables and/or usb power supply.
Although the review unit did not come in retail package, I did also receive a USB charging "plug" that fits in the same way as in your car's 12v plug, but can be charged via USB cable, both Micro-usb and Lightning plug is supported, that's great news for both Android, Windows, BB and iOS, simply just use the charger and cable that came with your phone.
Can be used with both standard microUSB or Lightning connecter.
As far as I know, this is only compatible with rechargeable Li-Ion 14500 3.7v cell, have not yet confirmed from manufacturer if other cells is also supported. My AW 14500 Li-Ion was a little tight fit, had to pull of the label for et to fit without getting stuch.
I thing looks wise it is an very attractive flashlight, feels great in the hand and got a simple UI (OnMax->Medium->Off) no momentary mode, and the use of a digitally switch makes it easy and comfortable to press the tail switch, with the benefit of it tail-standing on flat surface without falling over.
Some more images of this little beauty.
Compared to a 1x18650 light and knife.
Next to a AW 14500 Li-ion battery, the 12v plug does make the light a little long for a 1x14500 light,since the tailcap holds the electronics to be able to just plug the flashlight in directly.
With the charger plugged in, the green LED lights when power, and a small beacon comes from the light itself.
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Here is a video just to show off the flashlight in motion pictures.
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Now to some beamshots, first of just plain 1m to white wall, avature 2.8, iso 100.
On Hight mode
On Low mode
Now about 2m to white wall ISO 800 shutter 1/3, got very even hot spot.
High
High -2.0 EV
Low
Low -2.0 EV
Some beamshots at a distance, hard to say exact distance, but it is pretty far, iso 800 and 1/3 shutter.
Off
High
Low
Some more same camera settings.
Off
High
Low
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Now some numbers first off light output with my luxmeter, did owerall output with my lightbox and throw at 1 m.
Heat test after about 10 minutes, standing on its head on maximum output, got a maximum of 35,2 Celcius
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Size and weight (in mm and gram).
Diameter
Length
Weight with battery
weight without battery
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Thats all for now, will keep the threat updated and post new details and experience. If any questions please feal free to ask and I will do what I can to answer, ansd if you feel something is missing please et me know and I will add.
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Manufacturer specifications:
Model: C20i
Material: Head and body is 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, bottom is 304 stainless steel.
Surface: HA III, dark grey.
Weight: 85g, include battery.
Dimensions: 103mm long, diameter is 21mm
Battery: Uses one 14500 3.7v Li-Ion battery
LED: CREE XP-E2, maximum luminous flux is 300LM
Runtime: H: 75 minutes, L: more than 240 minutes (may differ)
Waterproof: IP-6
For more details and instruction see thread #2
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First impressions is very good, fit and finish is excellent, and fits perfect in hand for tactical operation (all though the switch is a digital non-momentary switch).
I have personally never seen a light with this feature before, the tailcap seems to be made of bare SS, and shaped to fit a 12v outlet in a car. This very unique ability to just simply plug in the flashlight to your 12v outlet in the car, makes it very easy to charge on the go, no need for any cables and/or usb power supply.
Although the review unit did not come in retail package, I did also receive a USB charging "plug" that fits in the same way as in your car's 12v plug, but can be charged via USB cable, both Micro-usb and Lightning plug is supported, that's great news for both Android, Windows, BB and iOS, simply just use the charger and cable that came with your phone.
Can be used with both standard microUSB or Lightning connecter.
As far as I know, this is only compatible with rechargeable Li-Ion 14500 3.7v cell, have not yet confirmed from manufacturer if other cells is also supported. My AW 14500 Li-Ion was a little tight fit, had to pull of the label for et to fit without getting stuch.
I thing looks wise it is an very attractive flashlight, feels great in the hand and got a simple UI (OnMax->Medium->Off) no momentary mode, and the use of a digitally switch makes it easy and comfortable to press the tail switch, with the benefit of it tail-standing on flat surface without falling over.
Some more images of this little beauty.
Compared to a 1x18650 light and knife.
Next to a AW 14500 Li-ion battery, the 12v plug does make the light a little long for a 1x14500 light,since the tailcap holds the electronics to be able to just plug the flashlight in directly.
With the charger plugged in, the green LED lights when power, and a small beacon comes from the light itself.
---
Here is a video just to show off the flashlight in motion pictures.
---
Now to some beamshots, first of just plain 1m to white wall, avature 2.8, iso 100.
On Hight mode
On Low mode
Now about 2m to white wall ISO 800 shutter 1/3, got very even hot spot.
High
High -2.0 EV
Low
Low -2.0 EV
Some beamshots at a distance, hard to say exact distance, but it is pretty far, iso 800 and 1/3 shutter.
Off
High
Low
Some more same camera settings.
Off
High
Low
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Now some numbers first off light output with my luxmeter, did owerall output with my lightbox and throw at 1 m.
Heat test after about 10 minutes, standing on its head on maximum output, got a maximum of 35,2 Celcius
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Size and weight (in mm and gram).
Diameter
Length
Weight with battery
weight without battery
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Thats all for now, will keep the threat updated and post new details and experience. If any questions please feal free to ask and I will do what I can to answer, ansd if you feel something is missing please et me know and I will add.
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