A Tribute to Nitecore D10
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Dear Zeruel,
thank You very much for Your great revision about D10s. Based on it I chose my first D10 (and my second flashlight at all).
Thank You.
Now please be so nice and tell us what the difference between these two versions is:
SP R2 1st Edition (XP-E) – Black. Ramping UI.
R2 (XP-E) – Black. Ramping UI. (Limited run ordered by distributor)
Is it only the red circuit board?
And on the beginning of the review you write:
The 1st Edition has the same hardware as the ramping R2, the only physical difference as far as I can tell, is the marking on the head and the color of the circuit board.
I guess another difference is the emitter (XP-E R2, while in the ramping R2 was the XR-E R2).
Oh and one more question:
Is the runtime of the "hybrid" identical to the SP 2nd edition? I mean the low low brightness setting - whether it is 50 hours or 100 hours...
Thank You for Your great review.
😳 I meant to say SP R2 1st Edition (XP-E) – Black. New UI. It's updated.
All the newer D10s (after SP is introduced) have red circuit boards, even the hybrids.
Yup, although there's a batch of XR-E for Hybrid D10s using the new hardware. (see list)
According to Nitecore, the SP generates 100 hours (primary) and Ramping version gives you 45 hours.
D10 and NDI are two different lights although both uses AA and contact ring in the head. D10 operates everything through its piston drive system (one-hand operation) whereas NDI uses the conventional clicky (with rubber boot) and requires head loosening/tightening for mode switching (two-hand operation).
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Oh great, I "biffed" that up. I wanted a Piston Drive. No wonder why everyone buys so many different lights. I hope I can leave the head in one mode/position.
That said, NDI is also a great light. :thumbsup:
It's good if you always need it for single mode with the flexibility to adjust output and activate strobe only when you need it. I also find the the military design and crenelated bezel to exude character. The only gripe I have is that it doesn't come with a clip. D10 appeals in a different way, basically 2 sides of the same coin.
It's good if you always need it for single mode with the flexibility to adjust output and activate strobe only when you need it. I also find the the military design and crenelated bezel to exude character. The only gripe I have is that it doesn't come with a clip. D10 appeals in a different way, basically 2 sides of the same coin.
Zeruel, thanks for your input. I guess I didn't make a terrible bad decision. I like the D10 very much, but I think my next light is 2x123 with 200+ lumens, I have no idea which one and NiteCore doesn't make one. Does a lithium AA and a 2x123 lithium have the same or similar storage life when installed in a flashlight? Thanks, paul
Henk_Lu
Flashlight Enthusiast
I want to have clips on all my D10 (and EX10), unfortunately, only the new special versions come with a clip installed.
While I mounted a few of these clips already without major problems, the last 3 ones drove me mad! 😡 I tried during an hour to install each clip, until the threads of the backplates were definetely killed. I just never came to the point where one screw was fixed enough not to jump out again, but not that far to not let the second one engage the threads. You really have to fumble around with those tiny little screws, but surprisingly my first clips were on after a few minutes.
My flashlight dealer's so king to send me a few spare backplates, I hope those will be better! The material is too soft, so that threads eventually get killed. I also guess that I couldn't just get the right angle for the second screw to get a grip, applying force to press the clip (which hasn't the right shape for any of the lights) against the body didn't work either, good-bye threads... 🤢
They really should offer all the lights with clips installed, taking them off is quite easy!
My gripe with the clip refers to NDI, ie their lack of a clip. :duh2:
For your difficulty in D10's clip installation, all you have to do is to slightly bend the circumference of the clip's top portion (not the back-plate), then try to install again, should be easier. 😉
For your difficulty in D10's clip installation, all you have to do is to slightly bend the circumference of the clip's top portion (not the back-plate), then try to install again, should be easier. 😉
computernut
Enlightened
Thanks for the great review Zeruel! I've now hinted for a D10 from my fiancee for my birthday in March 😉
jslappa
Enlightened
You won't regret it! Even the SP versions available right now are actually not bad lights (UI-wise). I have so many D10's and EX10's (at least 20 now) that I had to buy a Pelican 1510 case to house them all.
we want pics when you get it!
MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
OK guys - this thread got me going...
We have a special version coming for you guys - about 1 week.
D10 Tribute Edition
-R2
-Ramping UI
-Tritium Slot
-Clip included/installed
Zeruel - PM me your address/email and you get one for review and as a thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
We have a special version coming for you guys - about 1 week.
D10 Tribute Edition
-R2
-Ramping UI
-Tritium Slot
-Clip included/installed
Zeruel - PM me your address/email and you get one for review and as a thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
Simon520
Newly Enlightened
WOOO HOOO!!!
Whut color is the new D10 Tribute gonna be?
:twothumbs
Whut color is the new D10 Tribute gonna be?
:twothumbs
LED_Thrift
Flashlight Enthusiast
Way to go Matt. Nice gesture!
NutSAK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Excellent Matt, thank you!. BatteryJunction rocks! :rock:
Nice!
MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Sure thing 🙂
