EagleTac Triple XML T6 M3C4

[Fresh Light]

Well it's just like the title says. I guess we'll start to hear more about this soon, hopefully. Something like 1011 ANSI Lumens and 46.8k lux from what i've read. Anyone else know more?

 

[Outdoorsman5]

Here's what I know about it: it stinks that I just bought the M3C4 with a single XM-L.....dang. Didn't know this thing was coming out. I know that better stuff is always on the way (and am grateful for that,) but dang my version just came out 2 or 3 months ago. Oh well.

 

[Fresh Light]

Well I'm not sure if the lux figure is correct, since i don't I don't think it should be higher than of the single XM-L because of reflector size and current. I know what you're saying though about something better always coming out.

 

[Dsoto87]

Yea those lux figures don't sound right. I think it's only better than the current xml offering if it's major flood you're after. No way the smaller reflectors will be able to throw further than the single large reflector of the current m3c4

 

[CarpentryHero]

Holy COW 

 

[Rod911]

Bugger. Like a few of you guys here, I already have the single XM-L version as well. If I knew one of these bad boys were coming out (it wasn't mentioned in their roadmap), then I would have preferred to buy the tri-XM-L version instead.

However, now that I know first hand the build quality of the M3C4 series, I would be hesitant to buy another. The need to baby the hex screws to avoid stripping and my one was not waterproof out of the box despite the IPX-8 claim, is simply not good enough.

 

[Fresh Light]

Added photos.

 

[simplec6]

Bugger. Like a few of you guys here, I already have the single XM-L version as well. If I knew one of these bad boys were coming out (it wasn't mentioned in their roadmap), then I would have preferred to buy the tri-XM-L version instead.

However, now that I know first hand the build quality of the M3C4 series, I would be hesitant to buy another. The need to baby the hex screws to avoid stripping and my one was not waterproof out of the box despite the IPX-8 claim, is simply not good enough.

This is my first hearing of this, and I'm pretty close to buying an M3C4, but might go for the Fenix TK35 instead. What would you recommend that puts out as much light as your single XML M3C4 in the same price range?

 

[srfreddy]

The tk35 puts out more light, has a larger hotspot, is much more durable (and actually waterproof) and is more compact than the m3c4. The m3c4 is just has a throwier hotspot.

 

[utlgoa]

Just recieved an email from Eagletac......

"Thanks for your interest in our products.

Yes, the first batch EagleTac M3C4 Triple Cree XM-L Flashlight will begin to be sent to our dealer in a week."

Cheers,


Customer Service Specialist
http://www.eagletac.com

 

[Rod911]

This is my first hearing of this, and I'm pretty close to buying an M3C4, but might go for the Fenix TK35 instead. What would you recommend that puts out as much light as your single XML M3C4 in the same price range?

I am looking at possibly getting another Catapult, but this time a neutral version. I don't have a neutral thrower and it would be nice to have in my collection. I have the original V1 and found everything about it excellent. The only downside (depending on your POV) is the weight of it - it's one heavy light.

 

[GunnarGG]

I am looking at possibly getting another Catapult, but this time a neutral version.

Is it possible to get a neutral white Catapult?

 

[srfreddy]

Thrunite announced the introduction of neutral models for Their lights on the marketplace.

 

[jsr]

That's interesting news, but I don't think it will be much brighter than the 1-XML model. ET won't be able to drive 3-XMLs at full power, so if anything, it will be marginally brighter (which won't be easily noticeable by the eye) and have a bit more runtime (since running each LED at lower output will be more efficient). If they were able to drive each XML at 3A, now THAT'S something! I wish ET would actually test their ANSI output claims. Anyone ever notice EVERY light in their catalog has the ANSI claims an exact percentage of their LED lumens? That just can't be because exact efficiency of drivers, optics, and heat management for each model is different.

 

[Toaster]

That's interesting news, but I don't think it will be much brighter than the 1-XML model. ET won't be able to drive 3-XMLs at full power, so if anything, it will be marginally brighter (which won't be easily noticeable by the eye) and have a bit more runtime (since running each LED at lower output will be more efficient). If they were able to drive each XML at 3A, now THAT'S something! I wish ET would actually test their ANSI output claims. Anyone ever notice EVERY light in their catalog has the ANSI claims an exact percentage of their LED lumens? That just can't be because exact efficiency of drivers, optics, and heat management for each model is different.

I notice you tend to spout this same line in every single Eagletac topic. You're like a broken record. Quite amusing really. Just for kicks I went back and checked the 2011 catalog and your claim is quite off. ANSI lumens in their catalog range from ~70-85% of LED lumens and is not a set percentage like you so fantastically claim. Now please do us all a favor and stop trolling every single Eagletac thread you come across :fail:

 

[recDNA]

Thrunite announced the introduction of neutral models for Thierry lights on the marketplace.

What are "Thierry lights"?

 

[lebox97]

and notice most of the products listed in the catalog does not yet exist so therefore cannot possibly have accurate ANSI specs - just estimates. :ironic:

hence the disclaimer on the front cover:
"All product specifications and features may be subject to change without notice."
and, "Artist Renderings" below the pics.

The Catalog is really a teaser of info of what is to come from EagleTac - and nothing is final until a product is produced and shipped out.

Cheers
Tod

 

[flashflood]

If three is not much brighter than one, that is epic fail.

 

[Fresh Light]

Refer to the first post, there is a beam shot. I can't say i've seen any consumer 3x sst50 builds, probably because cost of inability to drive them at high enough rate, but we may see more and more of multi XM-Ls. I hope they get it right, looks good so far.

 

[srfreddy]

I notice you tend to spout this same line in every single Eagletac topic. You're like a broken record. Quite amusing really. Just for kicks I went back and checked the 2011 catalog and your claim is quite off. ANSI lumens in their catalog range from ~70-85% of LED lumens and is not a set percentage like you so fantastically claim. Now please do us all a favor and stop trolling every single Eagletac thread you come across :fail:

Uhm... seeing as their lights have not been finalized, I believe that jsr is right, those are just estimated amounts, based on their previous results of Emmiter:ANSI lumens of the lights in the M3C4/M2C4 class.

What are "Thierry lights"?

Their, lol. 🙂