NiteCore Defender Infinity - First Impressions thread
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Lite_me
Flashlight Enthusiast
I may be in a minority here, but I actually like the Strong Light logo. At least in the sense that I can tell how far I have the head twisted in the user mode. I untwist it back to line-up with one of the body logos which is almost 1/2 turn and that keeps it from inadvertently switching modes. Also, just by looking at it I can tell what mode I'm in before turning it on.Hi everyone,
I just recieved my Defender and was surprised and happy that there is no "Strong Light" sign or brand symbol on my unit
Am I weird or what! :shakehead :duh2:
Khaytsus
Enlightened
NOPE! I do the exact same. I suspect the logo is not in the same place all the time, but when mine is lined up with the NiteCore "Star" logo, it's in User mode (well into User mode, but no flickering here if I wiggle the head etc..)
In high, it's more towards the (+) symbol, so around 160 degrees.
Khaytsus
Enlightened
What about the +/- and the silly "X" on the flats on the 'sorta anti roll' area?
Fallingwater
Flashlight Enthusiast
Not worth the trouble for a pair of silly logos. The light works just fine with them.
swxb12
Flashlight Enthusiast
They are not a big deal. I haven't noticed the small logos in a while. EDC the light everyday in my pocket.
Only on the flat surface there is in small letters the name and url, and the +/- in the ends of the battery tube.
I bought it from neolumen in France.
Kilovolt
Flashlight Enthusiast
I believe that all the flashlights delivered to dealers all over the world are from the second batch.
Anyone else with an NDI bought from a dealer?
Khaytsus
Enlightened
Maybe someone should take pictures and we can compare the two..
Are the orings still clear tacky ones, is the head still pretty tough to turn sometimes?Yes and yes but none of it bothers me
Besides, I think the amount of force needed to turn the head seems just right to me.
I'll try to post pictures the next few days.
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Kilovolt
Flashlight Enthusiast
waTom, the potential problem with a head that is too hard to turn is when you program the second level and you need to turn it rather quickly.
We read in this thread of many people who face an erratical behaviour and in most cases it is due to the o-ring. If your NDI operates well as it is good for you, otherwise be prepared to change the o-ring with a different one as many of us did.
We read in this thread of many people who face an erratical behaviour and in most cases it is due to the o-ring. If your NDI operates well as it is good for you, otherwise be prepared to change the o-ring with a different one as many of us did.
Lite_me
Flashlight Enthusiast
I got my NDI from Tad Gear if that counts. All indications point to it being from the first batch. They're out of stock now waiting for some from the next batch. Mine has all the logos, the clear o-ring & tight turning and my serial # is 252. The only other thing of note is that mine has one of the (newer?) Q5's without the yellow phosphor on the sides around the wafer. All the pics I've seen posted of a NDI are the yellow ones.
Mine looks like this...
Khaytsus
Enlightened
I got my NDI from Tad Gear if that counts. All indications point to it being from the first batch. They're out of stock now waiting for some from the next batch. Mine has all the logos, the clear o-ring & tight turning and my serial # is 252. The only other thing of note is that mine has one of the (newer?) Q5's without the yellow phosphor on the sides around the wafer. All the pics I've seen posted of a NDI are the yellow ones.
Mine looks like this...
My Cree looks the same.. BTW, is the last number on the card in the box the SN? Mine's #213 if so.
Hitthespot
Flashlight Enthusiast
Here is the latest news from Tad Gear. I know a lot of you are waiting on the next batch. I received the email below from Mike today.
Bill
Hi Bill,
The current ETA from NiteCore is mid-February. J
[email protected]
P: 415.318.8252
F: 415.318.8002
TADGear, Inc.
660 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA94107
Bill
Hi Bill,
The current ETA from NiteCore is mid-February. J
[email protected]
P: 415.318.8252
F: 415.318.8002
TADGear, Inc.
660 22nd Street
San Francisco, CA94107
Lite_me
Flashlight Enthusiast
That's my thinking. :shrug:
Kilovolt
Flashlight Enthusiast
My serial number is 111 and yes, I have the yellow phosphor around the wafer. Shall I start to worry?
Lite_me
Flashlight Enthusiast
Be afraid! ...be wery wery afraid! 
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Mine's #249 and here is a shot of the LED in my NDI. So serial # must not mean anything here since mine still has the phosphor around the die. I wonder what the purpose of the phosphor around the die is anyway. It doesn't light up, so why bother going to the trouble of putting it there? Just thinking out loud here.
robo21
Enlightened
Mine's #249 and here is a shot of the LED in my NDI. So serial # must not mean anything here since mine still has the phosphor around the die. I wonder what the purpose of the phosphor around the die is anyway. It doesn't light up, so why bother going to the trouble of putting it there? Just thinking out loud here.
I wish I knew the answer - I just had to post to say that that is an awesome macro shot! Very nice photo. :thumbsup:
Perhaps Edgetac will respond and answer the question.
I think the phosphor was originally also arround the die, because it was easier in the manufacturing process to "spray" the phosphor all over the LED. It doesn't serve any purpose. The Cree LEDs from the newest batch have the phoshpor only on the die, because they probably found a good and effective way how to "spray" the phosphor just on the die itself. No change in the output, but Cree saves some phoshpor by doing this.
