NITECORE TM11 ‘Tiny Monster’ Review - 2012

[subwoofer]

Thanks for the review! Comprehensive and helpful.
( i didnt read it though, no offense )

Thank you for finding the second of my intentional mistakes

updated now.


BTW - This light is on constant standby for when I need a FLOOD of light, however I'm not sure how successful this will be as I can't help but pick it up and use it just because it is so good. When I really need it, I'll end up having to change the batteries five minutes later because I've been using them for less than essential reasons.

 

[sidecross]

subwoofer

Thank you for your review, I did not even know about it until today when someone gave a link to it. :thumbsup:

 

[sidecross]

I might add that selfbuilt has written that the Eagletac M3C4 diffuusion filter fits the TM11. I use this filter on the TM11 for an even better flood light. :thumbsup:

 

[shelm]

I might add that selfbuilt has written that the Eagletac M3C4 diffuusion filter fits the TM11. I use this filter on the TM11 for an even better flood light. :thumbsup:

Please could you show us some photos with this diffuser filter?
So how does it work?

you unscrew the TM11 stainless steel bezel,
and you screw on the "ET55 Filter System" instead?
Does it fit 100% well?

 

[GehenSienachlinks]

Insane flood .

 

[sidecross]

Please could you show us some photos with this diffuser filter?
So how does it work?

you unscrew the TM11 stainless steel bezel,
and you screw on the "ET55 Filter System" instead?
Does it fit 100% well?

Yes, it fits lile it was made for the TM11!

 

[shelm]

i ordered the whole kit:

+ M3C4 white diffuser lens
+ M3C4 YRGB color lenses kit

Thanks to Eagletac!!
10$ isnt asked too much for this!

 

[subwoofer]

Let us know how you get on when it arrives (maybe a few photos).

Just for information, using a frosted glass diffusion filter typically reduces OTF output by 15-20%. The filter itself creates a lot of loss. I have measured this effect with a few diffusers using the integrating sphere. Of course coloured filters will have a bigger loss as you are not simply scattering the light but removing all but a narrow band of wavelengths.

 

[shelm]

Let us know how you get on when it arrives (maybe a few photos).

i will ask my neighbor for cameras

 

[Bigpapi13]

I will be making this or it's big brother (TM15) my next purchase this week. I'm not sure I like the charging port cover on the TM15 as it seems sorta flimsy and the difference in lumens is not much more for an extra 120.00 imo.

 

[subwoofer]

I will be making this or it's big brother (TM15) my next purchase this week. I'm not sure I like the charging port cover on the TM15 as it seems sorta flimsy and the difference in lumens is not much more for an extra 120.00 imo.

I've never been much of a fan of multi-cell 'in-light' charging, but the TM15, like the TM11 uses 4 cells in parallel which totally eliminates balancing issues. For me this design makes it a real option, and one which helps eliminate terminal wear and make it simple to top-up the batteries. That and the built in camera thread for tripod mounting make the TM15 (plus of course the massive output) a very attractive prospect.

The TM11 is still Tiny and a Monster, so the small package with huge output is so much fun.

Enjoy deciding which is best for you, I'm sure you will be pleased with either.

 

[sidecross]

I've never been much of a fan of multi-cell 'in-light' charging, but the TM15, like the TM11 uses 4 cells in parallel which totally eliminates balancing issues. For me this design makes it a real option, and one which helps eliminate terminal wear and make it simple to top-up the batteries. That and the built in camera thread for tripod mounting make the TM15 (plus of course the massive output) a very attractive prospect.

The TM11 is still Tiny and a Monster, so the small package with huge output is so much fun.



Enjoy deciding which is best for you, I'm sure you will be pleased with either.

I totally agree with this comment, the fact that the TM lights are NOT in series but are designed in parallel made this multl cell light a buy for me.

I personally like the TM11 because of its flood light desighn and smaller size. I am not a fan of built in chargers on flashlights. I would rather remove the batteries to recharge and clean all the contact points with deoxit.

 

[Bigpapi13]

After making an inquiry for the TM11 (sold out), I found out that the TM15 will be arriving in a couple of weeks....at a much lower cost than I expected. I'll wait.:twothumbs

 

[Burntrice]

Have all the bugs been fixed with the TM11? I'm keen on getting one that's advertised as V1.12 Is that the current version?

 

[sidecross]

Have all the bugs been fixed with the TM11? I'm keen on getting one that's advertised as V1.12 Is that the current version?

To the best of my memory version three of the TM11 is V1.1111; do a search because someone has posted the exact answer.

 

[subwoofer]

Have all the bugs been fixed with the TM11? I'm keen on getting one that's advertised as V1.12 Is that the current version?

V1.12 is the latest version I am aware of, and I've not come across any bugs on the sample on test here.

 

[Burntrice]

Thanks for the rapid relplies and sorry Sub for also spamming questions on the BB forums

 

[subwoofer]

Thanks for the rapid relplies and sorry Sub for also spamming questions on the BB forums

No problem asking questions wherever, I'll answer them where they are asked

 

[sidecross]

V1.12 is the latest version I am aware of, and I've not come across any bugs on the sample on test here.

Version three is v1.1111, version two is v1.1110. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...xXM-L)-Review-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS-VIDEO/page23

 

[subwoofer]

Version three is v1.1111, version two is v1.1110. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...xXM-L)-Review-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS-VIDEO/page23

The link you provided states v1.12-1111 (not v1.1111) is the latest version 3, though the -1111 is redundant really as the first part of the version number 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12 perfectly well indicate which generation it is.