EagleTac M2SC4...

[clumma]

That's hilarious!!

Why didn't they just print it in full horizontally??

Or use the eagle logo??

:shrug:

Mine's like that too. I'm pretty sure it's intentional.

Man though, my light was exhibiting PCM flutter last night, when the batteries were still pretty fresh. If that happens again it's going back.

-Carl

 

[DimeRazorback]

I understand it was intentional, but don't you think it would make more sense to write it horizontally, so that it doesn't have to be abbreviated?

😀

 

[clumma]

I understand it was intentional, but don't you think it would make more sense to write it horizontally, so that it doesn't have to be abbreviated?

😀

Not necessarily, because you hold the light vertically and that's the sort of orientation you're meant to have with it. Some companies do rebrand as abbreviations ("KFC"), and maybe EAGTAC are experimenting with this.

-Carl

 

[berry580]

They could have just made the font a little smaller? We're not talking about rocket science here.

The result of Chinese trying to be American = FAIL

 

[jzmtl]

They could have just made the font a little smaller? We're not talking about rocket science here.

The result of Chinese trying to be American = FAIL

The company owners are americans. 😗

 

[clumma]

The company owners are americans. 😗

Yeah, but the company has been showing signs of being taken over by the Chinese, ever since they expanded their product line by a factor of 5. Their website was redone around this time, and their marketing materials since have contained blatant Engrish. Copying Fenix and Olight, etc etc.

And quality. I tested it again tonight, and the M2SC4 had obvious and sustained flutter on turbo long before before shutdown (on brand new EagleTac 18650s). Don't know if it's PWM, thermal management or what, but it's going back. Thing gets WAY hotter than my M2C4, that's for sure.

The T20C2 I got at the 4sevens firesale is also disappointing. The beam quality is markedly inferior to my T10L, and I subsequently bought the OP reflector but it was of little help. Throw in the strobe issue and this light is a nonstarter for me. Anybody want it for $40 (all accessories and priority mail included)?

-Carl

 

[WHT_GE8]

Can someone post some outdoor beam shots with the diffuser on?

 

[berry580]

The company owners are americans. 😗

Doesn't make a difference, they're still failing.



Anyone seen their website from just a year ago? It ooks like it was designed by high school IT students or something. They claimed some poop like "high quality flashlight blah blah blah..." while clearly it looks just as good as the SugarFires.

Their flashlights has been receiving positive reviews, but as far as im concerned, they don't tell the whole story.
How good would be a flashlight that has unsmooth threads and full of rough/sharp edges? :thumbsdow
That's what I've been getting on my M2XC4 neutral, and I doubt its because i just got a bad sample, more like careless designing / poor machining.

 

[rookiedaddy]

I tested it again tonight, and the M2SC4 had obvious and sustained flutter on turbo long before before shutdown (on brand new EagleTac 18650s). Don't know if it's PWM, thermal management or what, but it's going back. Thing gets WAY hotter than my M2C4, that's for sure.-Carl

comparing to TK40, M2SC4 does get warmer, faster than TK40 on a 20 minutes run. i've run on both 4 x Energizer CR123A and 2 x Unprotected Panasonic 18650 2150mAh.
as for the flutter/flickering on turbo mode, could it be the EagleTac 18650 problem? do you have other 18650 to try? :thinking: i've recently come across some of these 18650 that has high current draw problem. While it works well on single cell LED, it doesn't power on my incan. :shakehead

 

[jzmtl]

Doesn't make a difference, they're still failing.



Anyone seen their website from just a year ago? It ooks like it was designed by high school IT students or something. They claimed some poop like "high quality flashlight blah blah blah..." while clearly it looks just as good as the SugarFires.

Yes it does, given your statement:

The result of Chinese trying to be American = FAIL

I've seen their website, it's clean and works. Doesn't have tons of fancy flash animation which you seems to prefer, goes along with the KISS principle, which a lot of web designers has no grasp of today.

 

[1boredguy]

here are a few more photos on M2SC4 😉....

Nice photos. Thanks, this is a nice light.

 

[blacktop711]

I just ordered one. I was looking to get myself a new toy. I hope the quality control issues I have read about with EagleTac are no longer issues.

I was looking for something to use while camping, and this light seems to fit the bill. Great runtimes at the lower settings, and a tremendous search light on high.

I bought an Olight M20 about a year ago. I'm wondering what the beam shaped will be as compared to the Olight? From what I read, I suspect it will be just slightly more floody, less intense spot. Does that seem likely?

 

[clumma]

comparing to TK40, M2SC4 does get warmer, faster than TK40 on a 20 minutes run. i've run on both 4 x Energizer CR123A and 2 x Unprotected Panasonic 18650 2150mAh.
as for the flutter/flickering on turbo mode, could it be the EagleTac 18650 problem? do you have other 18650 to try? :thinking: i've recently come across some of these 18650 that has high current draw problem. While it works well on single cell LED, it doesn't power on my incan. :shakehead

I think the first time I noticed it was with AW 2600s. Bears more testing I guess, but if it doesn't work well with their own batteries...

-Carl

 

[blacktop711]

I should have mine in a day or two. Anyone want me to do any tests? I'm pretty new to this stuff.

 

[glyphin]

Anybody have beamshots? I just got my M2XC4 neutral and it's great, but could use a smoother hotspot.

 

[blacktop711]

Anybody have beamshots? I just got my M2XC4 neutral and it's great, but could use a smoother hotspot.

Mine comes tomorrow. I wish I could compare it to my Olight M20 but I just gave it to my son.

 

[DimeRazorback]

It stomps on the M20 in throw.

 

[blacktop711]

It stomps on the M20 in throw.

The M2Cs4? That's the one I'm getting. Or do you mean the M2XC4 stomps the M20?

 

[DimeRazorback]

The M2Cs4? That's the one I'm getting. Or do you mean the M2XC4 stomps the M20?

The M2XC4, you quoted that you had one on the way so that is what I was referring too. :thumbsup:

 

[blacktop711]

The M2XC4, you quoted that you had one on the way so that is what I was referring too. :thumbsup:

I can see how my post was confusing. I liked the M20, but I don't think I would find useful a light that throws a tight beam like the M20, just alot further. OTOH, I don't want something too floody. I'm hoping the m2SC4 will be a good compromise. We shall see in a few days.