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Got mine yesterday and have to say I'm slightly disappointed. I don't know if my expectations were too high or what. There seems to be almost no noticeable difference in brightness from high to turbo modes. From 1500 to 3800 lumens you would think you would notice a considerable step up. I do see a very, very slight increase. Anyone else notice this?
 
CreeCrazy said:
Got mine yesterday and have to say I'm slightly disappointed. I don't know if my expectations were too high or what. There seems to be almost no noticeable difference in brightness from high to turbo modes. From 1500 to 3800 lumens you would think you would notice a considerable step up. I do see a very, very slight increase. Anyone else notice this?
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Hey mate, I see quite a large step up on mine... I have read that batteries could be the cause of less power at the top end. I am using new 3400mah's


TM06, TM36, P25 (Black), EA1, E99TI (Ltd Edition)
 
newbie66 said:
So it only gets 3800 lumens on freshly charged cells?
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I have not seen anything that would indicate higher, yet, so that would be a Yes, according to specs, so it would seem, at first face. I would be a little bit happier with a little bit more than 3800 from this light, and a lot happier with a lot more than 3800, and ecstatic with tons more than 3800 lumens from this light.
 
I certainly think battery age, and moreover capacity, impacts the ability for top end torch performance. I read on CPF somewhere that a member had similar issues until he replaced batteries with newer ones that had higher mAh... (With different manufacturer torch)

Ps - ref the note about 3800 lumen - trust me for a torch this small the power is incredible.


TM06, TM36, P25 (Black), EA1, E99TI (Ltd Edition)
 
Big Al W said:
I certainly think battery age, and moreover capacity, impacts the ability for top end torch performance. I read on CPF somewhere that a member had similar issues until he replaced batteries with newer ones that had higher mAh... (With different manufacturer torch) Ps - ref the note about 3800 lumen - trust me for a torch this small the power is incredible. TM06, TM36, P25 (Black), EA1, E99TI (Ltd Edition)
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I will certainly not doubt this torch! :)

I am waiting till probably after ShotShow 2015 to see what other interesting products might crop up. Patience can bring nice rewards.
 
I realize this might be the wrong place to ask this... I was just about to pull the trigger today on a Jetsam RRT-3 XML for $115. today. Then I came across the new Nitecore TM06. I am primarily going to be using the light for recreation and for short outings at night. I have had a few jet beams so I know what I am getting with the RRT-3... but this new nitecore looks interesting. Anyone have any opinions on whether I should switch over to the TM06? The smaller size looks interesting....so does the higher lumens. But I have read that unless you are using optimal batteries you really are not going to get much more than around 1900 lumens. I have also read that the RRT-3 is a little bit more of a thrower and the TM06 a flood. I would ideally like something that sits somewhere in the middle of throw and flood.
 
Boy those shots of the TM06 throw compared to the older TM sure looks GREEN! This may make me want to stick to my Jetsam RRT-3 that I almost bought.
 
TM06 all day long, everyday of the week, including holidays etc... :-)



TM06, TM36, P25 (Black), EA1, E99TI (Ltd Edition)
 
Mine isn't green, dunno why those pics come out that way... But end of the day it's a personal choice, the TM06 might not be your thing.


TM06, TM36, P25 (Black), EA1, E99TI (Ltd Edition)
 
I was using freshly charged 3100 mah Eagletacs. I'll have to order some 3400's and check again.
 
I'm still wanting to pick one of these up, will have to wait until after i pay off my Christmas buying lol
cheapest I've seen these is 169
anyone know of a better price?
 
k594 said:
I'm still wanting to pick one of these up, will have to wait until after i pay off my Christmas buying,
anyone know of a better price?
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You need to sign up at a few of the major sellers of lighting and get on their e-mail deals list.

Recently the sales have been a day or two. Before Thanksgiving the sales ran a couple of weeks.

Unless you have good batteries, calculate them into the final price.
 
First impressions are very good,love the size and output with the ability to carry around without being a pita to store anywhere. Slips in trouser(combats) pocket with ease or coat. Reg the rear button it honestly does not bother me,after all i have many(admittedly larger) but still with rear on/off switches. Mine is the modded version tm06vn with u3 ,domes left on for the tint and output of around 4850 led lumens. As i have mentioned many times,i love the SRmini a lot for its size,well this is very similar. I love the small power houses for many reasons,convenience one of the main factors. The UI is fine for me,simple shutter action similar to the tm15 of mine and also the ability to lock out too like the tm15.

Few pics




tm15/tm06




Next to the SRminiVN






And for those who dont own one YET,compared next to the tk75vn/tm15 to show that it really is a Tiny Monster:thumbsup:


Getting darker by the minute,will test out later on tonight after i have done my hair dressers run(and no its not for me as i dont have any):nana:

:laughing:
 
NoNotAgain said:
You need to sign up at a few of the major sellers of lighting and get on their e-mail deals list.

Recently the sales have been a day or two. Before Thanksgiving the sales ran a couple of weeks.

Unless you have good batteries, calculate them into the final price.
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ive done a little of that but i think my spam filter has been dumping the emails
 
k594 said:
ive done a little of that but i think my spam filter has been dumping the emails
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If you create an account, once you login, the website should show the discounted prices.

Another poster indicated that a light I posted a price on a couple weeks back was displaying full price.

I decided to give it a try myself Without logging in, the price shown was the regular price. After logging in, it showed the heavily discounted price.
Create the account and see what price they display.
 
NoNotAgain said:
If you create an account, once you login, the website should show the discounted prices.

Another poster indicated that a light I posted a price on a couple weeks back was displaying full price.

I decided to give it a try myself Without logging in, the price shown was the regular price. After logging in, it showed the heavily discounted price.
Create the account and see what price they display.
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are you referring to ilumn or another website?
 
NoNotAgain said:
I checked wihl Illumn and it worked just fine.
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any major sale on the TM26? If discounted well, I'd grab the 3500 lumen instead of the updated 3800 lumen.

I like the TM 06, but the TM 26 is more to my liking. subjective, yes, but I love the LED.

If there is a discount, please PM. I also may have spammed out things and would rather use the PM here.
 
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