this_is_nascar
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"for submission in the Reviews forum".
I received (1) of each from the Fenix-Store earlier in the day. It was pretty wild not seeing a Fenix product when I opened the package. Like I said, I've only had these a couple hours, but I really do seem to like them. They are a bit heavier than I thought they would be, but I wouldn't classify them as too heavy (whatever that would mean).
Fit and finish is great. HA matching between bezel and body is excellent and dead-on. I continue to be amazed that only certain makers have issues attempting to match HA color between components. The implementation of the Smart-PD (physically speaking) is heads-and-tails above what I've experienced with other PD based lights. NiteCore did a great job with this. I actually don't mind using the PD action at all on this light and will probably use it for the primary means of activation. The O-Ring on each of my lights could have used some lube, but that was easily fixable. I think both versions of these lights are fantastic and I'm hoping the electronics prove to be the same. I am completing my 1st round of run-time testing and will post the results once completed. I'm glad to see the low-mode a good bit lower than the NDI. It's still not as low as an LF2X, but it's not far off.
My Wish List:
-- An accessory item pocket-clip.
-- The stainless/aluminum/whatever it is bezel ring should be implemented on the other light.
-- I don't care (as of this writing, but reserve the right to change my mind) for the UI allowing the light to come on at its last-used level. How the hell am I supposed to remember what level the light was on the last time I used it? The good thing is that changing levels is about as easy as you can get.
I've been using the light via the method of keeping the bezel cranked down and treating it like a "push/clicky" light. I will probably continue to use it that way. Overall and after only a few hours of ownership, I like both of these lights. As mentioned in one of the other threads, I'd like to see NiteCore tackle a 1 x AAA version of this light. I think they can do it, even with the Smart-PD design.
Edit #1: Here's the runtime comparision for each of the lights using a new Energizer E2 Lithium (L91). I'm not real pleased with the regulation of the D10. I was hoping for a flatter curve. Both lights, when running constant on HIGH get warm, but the D10 get considerably warmer than the EX10. It's not too hot to hold, but it's pretty damn warm. Another thing to be aware of is that once these lights start to drop out of regulation, they die quickly, leaving you with zero light. I suggest once you notice your coming out of regulation to change the battery. You've got 15-20 minutes to do so or you're in total darkness.
Edit #2: Here's the runtime with the Duracall alkaline (on HIGH) added.
Edit #3: I still don't understand what you guys see in these Eneloop cells, but here ya' go. This one was fully charged 30-days ago.
Edit #4: I've changed up the graph a bit, by removing the Twisty and Arc6, setting the plot to show 2-hours and added the NDI data I had available. This chart also shows the AW14500 protected cell.
Edit 5: Here's the graph with the inclusion of the AWRCR123 cell.
I received (1) of each from the Fenix-Store earlier in the day. It was pretty wild not seeing a Fenix product when I opened the package. Like I said, I've only had these a couple hours, but I really do seem to like them. They are a bit heavier than I thought they would be, but I wouldn't classify them as too heavy (whatever that would mean).
Fit and finish is great. HA matching between bezel and body is excellent and dead-on. I continue to be amazed that only certain makers have issues attempting to match HA color between components. The implementation of the Smart-PD (physically speaking) is heads-and-tails above what I've experienced with other PD based lights. NiteCore did a great job with this. I actually don't mind using the PD action at all on this light and will probably use it for the primary means of activation. The O-Ring on each of my lights could have used some lube, but that was easily fixable. I think both versions of these lights are fantastic and I'm hoping the electronics prove to be the same. I am completing my 1st round of run-time testing and will post the results once completed. I'm glad to see the low-mode a good bit lower than the NDI. It's still not as low as an LF2X, but it's not far off.
My Wish List:
-- An accessory item pocket-clip.
-- The stainless/aluminum/whatever it is bezel ring should be implemented on the other light.
-- I don't care (as of this writing, but reserve the right to change my mind) for the UI allowing the light to come on at its last-used level. How the hell am I supposed to remember what level the light was on the last time I used it? The good thing is that changing levels is about as easy as you can get.
I've been using the light via the method of keeping the bezel cranked down and treating it like a "push/clicky" light. I will probably continue to use it that way. Overall and after only a few hours of ownership, I like both of these lights. As mentioned in one of the other threads, I'd like to see NiteCore tackle a 1 x AAA version of this light. I think they can do it, even with the Smart-PD design.
Edit #1: Here's the runtime comparision for each of the lights using a new Energizer E2 Lithium (L91). I'm not real pleased with the regulation of the D10. I was hoping for a flatter curve. Both lights, when running constant on HIGH get warm, but the D10 get considerably warmer than the EX10. It's not too hot to hold, but it's pretty damn warm. Another thing to be aware of is that once these lights start to drop out of regulation, they die quickly, leaving you with zero light. I suggest once you notice your coming out of regulation to change the battery. You've got 15-20 minutes to do so or you're in total darkness.
Edit #2: Here's the runtime with the Duracall alkaline (on HIGH) added.
Edit #3: I still don't understand what you guys see in these Eneloop cells, but here ya' go. This one was fully charged 30-days ago.
Edit #4: I've changed up the graph a bit, by removing the Twisty and Arc6, setting the plot to show 2-hours and added the NDI data I had available. This chart also shows the AW14500 protected cell.
Edit 5: Here's the graph with the inclusion of the AWRCR123 cell.
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