Re: TNT SingLED Nichia219 or XPG2 E-series modules/towers
Hi there !
I have carried and used Tana's modded E2-s for quite a while now, so I thought it was about time I quickly reviewed them…
I am not very technical when it comes to mAh and the likes… I am just an enthusiastic user.
ATM I own a Tripled and 3 Singleds. 2 of the latter will probably go soon because I have another project in mind that will involve Tana's skills again…
As you can see, I am keen on the 2-cell body because it fits my hand perfectly, and provides better runtimes with 17670s.
I carry & use my flashlights on a daily basis, at work and at home. I use them at the workshop, to walk the dog at night, and to go around the house at night because I am an insomniac… I usually carry 2 flashlights : two is one, one is none… I can't see much in the dark, because I am not a bat, see… ? =D
I actually mainly carry the 2-mode Singled (Nichia) in the battered black de-tactical'd E2D. That flashlight has seen a lot of action, around the world… =D The stainless steel bezel is a great addition, I think (I'll stonewash it soon…). It is the E- I'll usually take first.
Second main carry has to be the OD green E2E, with either a 3-mode Singled (Nichia or R5) or the awesome Tripled. Because it is in much better shape OAL, I won't take it to the workshop or when I know I'll do stupid things that day…
All heads also fit my 18650 E- body, which is cool when I need loads of runtime.
The E2D sits on the bedside table – I wonder if she has ever been out…
Emitters :
If you are keen on colour redention, Nichia High-CRI is what you need.
For more lumens, throw and a more focused beam, the R5 is spot on.
Need TONS of flood ? Go for a Tripled.
All beams offer LOADS of spill. Even the more focused R5, so there is no tunnel effect.
I can't measure current, and I am too lazy to check runtimes IRL. And I have forgotten the technical information Tana gave me… But I remember that when I tested the drop-ins when they arrived, output (I compared with a Quark and my modded 6P) & runtime were what Tana had told me. And the beam outclassed my other flashlights in terms of beam quality. I am very sensitive to beam quality and colour redention, for some reason, so I am very happy with those modded E-s.
UIs :
Tana offers 2-mode or 3-mode UIs, with or without memory.
L – M – H are always really well spaced.
Low is what I use the most, esp. indoors.
M & H are for the outdoors.
On H, the Tripled is a good illustration of what a 'Wall of Light' is. On L, the same Tripled is very easy on the eye. So much power in such a compact design… An such colour redention… =D
L on the Singleds is just about perfect for my insomnias for they provide enough light to navigate about the house without waking up my snoring best half… By the way, I suspect she is planning to 'steal' my 2-mode Singled… :/
With or without memory depends on your personal taste. There is no rule, I guess… (I am keener on no-memory).
Same thing for modes. I like how simple a 2-mode UI is.
3-mode flashlights can be more versatile, though…
Even if the original SF switch is enough for Singleds, I prefer McClickies. Tripleds require a McClickie.
That's it for my quick review of Tana's mods.
Bright even in broad daylight… =D
I am now thinking about a new mod…
Maybe based on a 2AA, for travelling…
Maybe just a new drop-in in single mod...
Wait & see.
Have a nice day,
Remy
