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SardaoVoador
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Re: My Fenix E99 TI Limited Edition review.
Thank you BigTzzy!
I don't think I would be able to, knowingly, put her in a situation she would get easily scratched, but I'm glad you had the courage to take the bullet and let us know ;)
Thank you BigTzzy!
I don't think I would be able to, knowingly, put her in a situation she would get easily scratched, but I'm glad you had the courage to take the bullet and let us know ;)
Re: My Fenix E99 TI Limited Edition review.
Got the bracelet :thanks: there was a strange pcb with 3 Osram? LED's on it?
Got the bracelet :thanks: there was a strange pcb with 3 Osram? LED's on it?
Me+Light=Addiction
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Re: My Fenix E99 TI Limited Edition review.
That thing is awesome :P Put it in a usb port. Computer, power bank or whatever and it powers the leds when it's dark. Has a little light sensor on it.
That thing is awesome :P Put it in a usb port. Computer, power bank or whatever and it powers the leds when it's dark. Has a little light sensor on it.
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thedoc007
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radiopej
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That is so awesome. I want one!
thedoc007
Flashlight Enthusiast
Next giveaway is now live! Another donated item, this time courtesy of Fany at Xtar.
Up for grabs is an Xtar R30 (kit version). This is a 1x18650 light, with on-board charging.
You can see that this is another nice case, with many accessories. You get the standard warranty card, manual, lanyard, and O-rings. You also get a nice holster (can be used either way, but designed for head-up carry) with Velcro closure in front, snap for quick attachment/release, a belt loop if you want a more secure hold, and a D-ring. Last, you get a power cord, and adapters for both at-home and in-car use. All of this is held securely with eggshell foam padding, with a cutout for an extra 18650. A nice package!
Out of the box, first impression is good. Anodizing is flawless, machining is good, with smooth threads, and all printing on the light is clear. The stainless bezel is thick, and contrasts well with the black body. For me it was a little strange...many of my lights in this class have tail switches, but the R30 has a side switch only. Makes me wonder how good the interface will be...more on that later. This does mean that it tail-stands very well with or without a lanyard attached. Reflector is thirty-eight millimeters wide, with orange peel texture, and well-centered XM-L2 emitter, so should have pretty good throw - similar to other lights in this class, 15-20kcd (rated for 18,500cd). It also has an anti-reflective coating on the glass window. The charging port is covered by a silicone flap, and seems to seat well with little effort. I like it better than some charging port covers (the Nitecore P25 comes to mind), which can be a little annoying to open and close. It does roll fairly easily...the so-called anti-roll grooves in the head do very little.
The R30 weighs in at 146.5 grams, or a little over five ounces (without battery). It is similar in size (although a tad smaller in most dimensions) and shape to the Nitecore SRT7.
I did my standard fifteen drop tests...a variety of drops of about three feet, from all angles (onto carpet so as not to damage the finish). The R30 did not flicker, and continues to function as normal. Did my basic submersion test also...spend a few minutes in a bowl full of water, cycled through all modes several times while underwater, and left for another few minutes. No problems there either...light was bone dry, all seals seem to be working well.
The switch doubles as in indicator light. I checked the light as soon as the indicator light came on during discharging...3.3 volts. So this gives you plenty of warning, even if you use unprotected cells. When the cell gets very low, it starts flashing...this is the time to charge immediately! The R30 does not seem to have a low voltage cutoff...I've discharged cells down to 2.6 volts. Even then it still has four distinct modes, but the brightest is dimmer than the lowest mode at a healthy voltage. Seems the regulation is direct-drive like, at least at lower voltages.
Given the direct-drive like regulation, I wanted to check output with a high-drain cell. Used a Samsung 25R...made no difference to turbo output that I could detect with my cheap lux meter (ceiling bounce test). So indeed, it seems that the light is well regulated until a certain voltage, when it switches to direct-drive to extend usable battery life.
When charging, the indicator light goes solid orange, then turns green when charge is complete. In both cases where I checked voltage after the charge was complete, my multimeter read 4.21 volts, so it is very slightly over-charging. That said, it is not high enough to be a problem, and it is very convenient and easy to use. In the future, it would be nice to see a standard micro-USB connector, so you can use other cables, but since they provide everything you need, this is a very minor issue.
Strobe is accessed by a rapid double-click. Double click again to enter SOS mode. I like that the option is there, but isn't in the way of normal use.
The light turns on immediately when the switch is pressed (it has a definite tactile and audible click). Single clicking again advances the modes. The light does have mode memory, and last settings are retained even if you lock out the light, which you can do with a quick turn at the tailcap :thumbsup:. There are four standard modes...from five lumens (350 hours reported runtime) to 1000 lumens (4.4 hours reported runtime). Obviously it will not actually do 1000 lumens for over four hours...after five minutes in Turbo, it steps down to High mode. Heat is very well managed...this is one of the few lights I have that seems to be able to tailstand for long periods on turbo without overheating, even when bumping it back up after each stepdown. It gets warm, but not uncomfortably hot. Big plus in my book...I don't want to have to worry about it melting down if I leave it for too long. To turn the light off, you need to hold the switch down. This takes a little getting used to, but I like it MUCH better than lights where you have to hold to advance modes. That method introduces a delay, which always makes a light less pleasant to use (at least for me). Definitely a good idea to come on, and adjust modes quickly, and have a delay only for off. One of the better single switch designs I have encountered.
As you may be able to tell, looking down into the battery tube, the light has a spring at the head, as well as in the tailcap. This means battery size is not likely to be an issue...all the 18650s I have tried fit well. The dual springs should also protect your cells, if you should drop it. Note that this light does NOT take 2xCR123 or 2xRCR123...it is designed for use with single 18650 only. As usual, I will include a SoShine 3400 mAh 18650, so it is ready to go immediately upon receipt.
Selfbuilt noticed PWM on the earlier XM-L version, but the R30 is now listed as constant current controlled, and I did not notice any flicker. He also asked for a lower low mode, and this too was part of the update. Seems like Xtar is listening!
Overall I like the light. It isn't complicated, but it does its job well, and the on-board charging is a major plus if you are on the go. When you consider the total package, with accessories, it is also a good value.
(I may add more to the review later, but I wanted to go ahead and do the giveaway...I've had it for a couple weeks already, and if I wait any longer, I'll never get it done.)
Up for grabs is an Xtar R30 (kit version). This is a 1x18650 light, with on-board charging.
You can see that this is another nice case, with many accessories. You get the standard warranty card, manual, lanyard, and O-rings. You also get a nice holster (can be used either way, but designed for head-up carry) with Velcro closure in front, snap for quick attachment/release, a belt loop if you want a more secure hold, and a D-ring. Last, you get a power cord, and adapters for both at-home and in-car use. All of this is held securely with eggshell foam padding, with a cutout for an extra 18650. A nice package!
Out of the box, first impression is good. Anodizing is flawless, machining is good, with smooth threads, and all printing on the light is clear. The stainless bezel is thick, and contrasts well with the black body. For me it was a little strange...many of my lights in this class have tail switches, but the R30 has a side switch only. Makes me wonder how good the interface will be...more on that later. This does mean that it tail-stands very well with or without a lanyard attached. Reflector is thirty-eight millimeters wide, with orange peel texture, and well-centered XM-L2 emitter, so should have pretty good throw - similar to other lights in this class, 15-20kcd (rated for 18,500cd). It also has an anti-reflective coating on the glass window. The charging port is covered by a silicone flap, and seems to seat well with little effort. I like it better than some charging port covers (the Nitecore P25 comes to mind), which can be a little annoying to open and close. It does roll fairly easily...the so-called anti-roll grooves in the head do very little.
The R30 weighs in at 146.5 grams, or a little over five ounces (without battery). It is similar in size (although a tad smaller in most dimensions) and shape to the Nitecore SRT7.
I did my standard fifteen drop tests...a variety of drops of about three feet, from all angles (onto carpet so as not to damage the finish). The R30 did not flicker, and continues to function as normal. Did my basic submersion test also...spend a few minutes in a bowl full of water, cycled through all modes several times while underwater, and left for another few minutes. No problems there either...light was bone dry, all seals seem to be working well.
The switch doubles as in indicator light. I checked the light as soon as the indicator light came on during discharging...3.3 volts. So this gives you plenty of warning, even if you use unprotected cells. When the cell gets very low, it starts flashing...this is the time to charge immediately! The R30 does not seem to have a low voltage cutoff...I've discharged cells down to 2.6 volts. Even then it still has four distinct modes, but the brightest is dimmer than the lowest mode at a healthy voltage. Seems the regulation is direct-drive like, at least at lower voltages.
Given the direct-drive like regulation, I wanted to check output with a high-drain cell. Used a Samsung 25R...made no difference to turbo output that I could detect with my cheap lux meter (ceiling bounce test). So indeed, it seems that the light is well regulated until a certain voltage, when it switches to direct-drive to extend usable battery life.
When charging, the indicator light goes solid orange, then turns green when charge is complete. In both cases where I checked voltage after the charge was complete, my multimeter read 4.21 volts, so it is very slightly over-charging. That said, it is not high enough to be a problem, and it is very convenient and easy to use. In the future, it would be nice to see a standard micro-USB connector, so you can use other cables, but since they provide everything you need, this is a very minor issue.
Strobe is accessed by a rapid double-click. Double click again to enter SOS mode. I like that the option is there, but isn't in the way of normal use.
The light turns on immediately when the switch is pressed (it has a definite tactile and audible click). Single clicking again advances the modes. The light does have mode memory, and last settings are retained even if you lock out the light, which you can do with a quick turn at the tailcap :thumbsup:. There are four standard modes...from five lumens (350 hours reported runtime) to 1000 lumens (4.4 hours reported runtime). Obviously it will not actually do 1000 lumens for over four hours...after five minutes in Turbo, it steps down to High mode. Heat is very well managed...this is one of the few lights I have that seems to be able to tailstand for long periods on turbo without overheating, even when bumping it back up after each stepdown. It gets warm, but not uncomfortably hot. Big plus in my book...I don't want to have to worry about it melting down if I leave it for too long. To turn the light off, you need to hold the switch down. This takes a little getting used to, but I like it MUCH better than lights where you have to hold to advance modes. That method introduces a delay, which always makes a light less pleasant to use (at least for me). Definitely a good idea to come on, and adjust modes quickly, and have a delay only for off. One of the better single switch designs I have encountered.
As you may be able to tell, looking down into the battery tube, the light has a spring at the head, as well as in the tailcap. This means battery size is not likely to be an issue...all the 18650s I have tried fit well. The dual springs should also protect your cells, if you should drop it. Note that this light does NOT take 2xCR123 or 2xRCR123...it is designed for use with single 18650 only. As usual, I will include a SoShine 3400 mAh 18650, so it is ready to go immediately upon receipt.
Selfbuilt noticed PWM on the earlier XM-L version, but the R30 is now listed as constant current controlled, and I did not notice any flicker. He also asked for a lower low mode, and this too was part of the update. Seems like Xtar is listening!
Overall I like the light. It isn't complicated, but it does its job well, and the on-board charging is a major plus if you are on the go. When you consider the total package, with accessories, it is also a good value.
(I may add more to the review later, but I wanted to go ahead and do the giveaway...I've had it for a couple weeks already, and if I wait any longer, I'll never get it done.)
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thedoc007
Flashlight Enthusiast
So, without further ado, the next giveaway is live!
See the above post for details about the light.
Light up for grabs is an Xtar R30 kit, donated by Xtar.
Your post much include "I'll take the Xtar R30" to be eligible. Open to anyone, regardless of location. I will ship it with a SoShine 3400 mAh 18650.
Giveaway will be open until 2200 EST, Thursday, March 5. I will choose a winner by random draw at that time.
Good luck!
See the above post for details about the light.
Light up for grabs is an Xtar R30 kit, donated by Xtar.
Your post much include "I'll take the Xtar R30" to be eligible. Open to anyone, regardless of location. I will ship it with a SoShine 3400 mAh 18650.
Giveaway will be open until 2200 EST, Thursday, March 5. I will choose a winner by random draw at that time.
Good luck!
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xzel87
Enlightened
I'll take the Xtar R30
Thanks doc and Xtar
Thanks doc and Xtar
radiopej
Enlightened
I thought it was cool, but it's the on board charging that sold me. Great as a complete package for people without chargers.
a1mu1e
Newly Enlightened
I'll take the Xtar R30!
Thanks to thedoc007, fany, and XTAR!
A nice, quality XM-L2 light with internal charging seems like a perfect gift for turning a friend into a flashaholic, but I personally am fine with external chargers. If I had that case I'd probably retrofit it for my other lights.
Though it really looks nice, if I won I might end up keeping it anyway...
Thanks to thedoc007, fany, and XTAR!
A nice, quality XM-L2 light with internal charging seems like a perfect gift for turning a friend into a flashaholic, but I personally am fine with external chargers. If I had that case I'd probably retrofit it for my other lights.
Though it really looks nice, if I won I might end up keeping it anyway...
gunga
Flashaholic
I'll take the Xtar R30
Thanks to Doc for running this thread and xtar for donating.
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Thanks to Doc for running this thread and xtar for donating.
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AlexGT
Flashlight Enthusiast
Thank you for the review, Do you have any beamshots for the Xtar R30? Thanks! :)
"I'll take the Xtar R30" :hitit:
"I'll take the Xtar R30" :hitit:
Viperbart
Newly Enlightened
"I'll take the Xtar R30"
Nice review doc! I saw your review on BLF.
This seems like a great light for a Leo.
Nice review doc! I saw your review on BLF.
This seems like a great light for a Leo.
