ernsanada
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I just received the Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight from The Gear Revival. After the review is finished the light goes back to the The Gear Revival.
You can purchase the Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight at The Gear Revival.
Use code CPF10 at checkout for 10% off your order, including anything else from the site.
Order over $100 worth of items and get free UPS Ground shipping in the US (no code needed, despite what the homepage says).
Get a free Nalgene bottle on orders over $85 (no code needed, we just throw them in orders until we run out).
There is a thread on the Coleman Lights at CPFMP
Costs $59.00 before discount.
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The finish of the light I give the grade A.
The fit I give the grade C only because the threads of the rear talicap are rough. I used some lube on the threads but it only helped a little.
Uses a Cree XRE.
The Cree Operates 6 hours on high, 15 hours on low.
5, 3mm leds operate at 1.5 on high, 15 hours on low.
Five-position switch Off/Momentary On/Low/High/Emergency Strobe. reverse clickie.
Tail cap smart switch technology - push button to cycle through settings but if left on any setting for a few seconds, the next activation turns the flashlight off. Very easy UI to figure out.
Selector dial changes light colors and electronic lock-out. Red, lock and Cree (white).
The Cree beam is very floody and has some artifacts.
Tint of the beam is white.
The head is sealed. I cannot open up the lens bezel assembly.
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Comes with 1 , Duracell CR123 Battery.
Comes with instructions.
Comes with a lanyard. Pictured on the light.
Uses Cree XRE and surrounded by 5, 3mm Red Leds.
A solder blob is used for contact on the rear of the Cree Module.
Rear reverse clickie. High, low, emergency strobe.
Inside view of the rear clickie.
Hold the battery tube and turn. Left is Red Leds. Middle is locked off. Right is white for Cree. Note the pointer on the lens bezel assembly, it turns with the battery tube. Hold the knurling in the opposite hand and turn.
The threads were very rough. Some lube helped a little.
Battery fits with ample room.
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These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using the Duracell CR123's that came with the light.
Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Cree XRE, High - 340 lux @ 1 meter
Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Cree XRE, Low - 130 lux @ 1 meter
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Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Cree XRE, High @ 80"
Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Red Leds, High @ 1 meter
Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Red Leds, Low @ 1 meter
You can purchase the Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight at The Gear Revival.
Use code CPF10 at checkout for 10% off your order, including anything else from the site.
Order over $100 worth of items and get free UPS Ground shipping in the US (no code needed, despite what the homepage says).
Get a free Nalgene bottle on orders over $85 (no code needed, we just throw them in orders until we run out).
There is a thread on the Coleman Lights at CPFMP
Costs $59.00 before discount.
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The finish of the light I give the grade A.
The fit I give the grade C only because the threads of the rear talicap are rough. I used some lube on the threads but it only helped a little.
Uses a Cree XRE.
The Cree Operates 6 hours on high, 15 hours on low.
5, 3mm leds operate at 1.5 on high, 15 hours on low.
Five-position switch Off/Momentary On/Low/High/Emergency Strobe. reverse clickie.
Tail cap smart switch technology - push button to cycle through settings but if left on any setting for a few seconds, the next activation turns the flashlight off. Very easy UI to figure out.
Selector dial changes light colors and electronic lock-out. Red, lock and Cree (white).
The Cree beam is very floody and has some artifacts.
Tint of the beam is white.
The head is sealed. I cannot open up the lens bezel assembly.
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Comes with 1 , Duracell CR123 Battery.
Comes with instructions.
Comes with a lanyard. Pictured on the light.
Uses Cree XRE and surrounded by 5, 3mm Red Leds.
A solder blob is used for contact on the rear of the Cree Module.
Rear reverse clickie. High, low, emergency strobe.
Inside view of the rear clickie.
Hold the battery tube and turn. Left is Red Leds. Middle is locked off. Right is white for Cree. Note the pointer on the lens bezel assembly, it turns with the battery tube. Hold the knurling in the opposite hand and turn.
The threads were very rough. Some lube helped a little.
Battery fits with ample room.
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These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using the Duracell CR123's that came with the light.
Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Cree XRE, High - 340 lux @ 1 meter
Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Cree XRE, Low - 130 lux @ 1 meter
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Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Cree XRE, High @ 80"
Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Red Leds, High @ 1 meter
Coleman CREE Exponent 1 CR123A Lithium Flashlight, Red Leds, Low @ 1 meter
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