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DHart said:
I agree that it was a big mistake (for the American market anyway) to replace instant min and max with instant strobe & SOS. The former would most likely be used every time I use the light and the latter perhaps once in a lifetime.
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Well said. This and the missing pocket clip make this light a complete pass for me.
 
Vesper said:
Well said. This and the missing pocket clip make this light a complete pass for me.
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Worst of all... NiteCore didn't even give the option for a pocket clip with the D11!

The missing pocket clip was a big deciding factor for me also. ZebraLight is smart including the pocket clip with their flashlights.
 
I just ordered two pocket clips for my two D10 R2s... can't wait to get these wonderful lights clipped and carry 'em!

Now... to look into swapping R5 emitters into them to complete the transformation! :party:

Maybe the D12 will be the next Nitecore light we're all hoping for. 😗
 
Mr. Shawn said:
A D12 with ramping, programmable shortcuts, possibly the latest emitter (by then), and a clip would be so sweet! NiteCore, are you listening? :wave:
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We can only hope!

Better yet, if your listening NiteCore... put out a D11 SE (special edition) with those features NOW, and give customers the choice of which D11 UI they prefer to purchase. 🙂
 
Not only is Nitecore NOT listening, they have lost their F'n minds!

Why have I carried my D10 Q5 for the last 2 years and 4 months as EDC? Force hi/Force low is a major reason. Get up at Oh dark thirty, place light head against my leg and tap a few times. Instant low...press forward with bathroom run. Go for a walk at night and use enough light to see and get decent runtime. If I want to see something, force hi is a click-hold away. I was hoping the D11 would offer an option for a neutral R4 emitter and I welcomed the o-ring on the piston. But noooooooooooooo!

First they ditch the D10 for the D10 SP and CPF riots. OK, bring back the ramping UI but CHANGE it so you can't force hi/force lo. Let's add disco modes they won't use!

Gee...were is the clip?

Oh well, my D10 Q5 still works and I probably use it another year or two until something that makes sense, has variable brightness with force hi and force low comes onto the market.

I don't mind hidden strobe modes, those are fine. The D11 should of had a press 5 times for strobe or something...not knocking out the force modes.

I'll keep reading on lights but am very, very picky. Maybe some manufacturer will bring out a single AAA, single AA and some lithium battery lights that are well made, variable intensity, durable, clean beam, cool, neutral or warm LED options eventually.
 
BentHeadTX... yes.

One look at the "MUST HAVE" thread on this forum shows that the original D10 Q5/R2 is among the VERY FEW most highly-rated, most-desired MUST HAVE flashlights in the known universe... to a group of people who really know their flashlights and consume them like candy!

SO, what does Nitecore do? They ignore this group of highly involved flashlight users and bring out a light that none of us really want. :shrug: Think how their sales would have soared had they brought out a D10 R5 neutral with original UI. WOW. I'd be happy to have strobe as well for the rare occasion when I might want it... just put it a few special clicks away from mainstream, that's all.
 
Maybe they're not listening other than giant chinese (oriental) market... wich strobe/sos modes are highly demanded.
I agree these modes could be set up as hidden w/o sacrificing direct Hi/lo shortcuts...
 
They did a special "Tribute" run of the D10 with the features we want; I bet they would do a special run of the D11 also. Best way to get it done is to keep reminding Nitecore that CPF users generally don't like silly disco features, and we buy a lot of flashlights at prices the average consumer wouldn't touch. I for one won't buy the D11 with disco features and the absence of a clip. Sorry Nitecore if you want my business, you will need to do better.
 
compasillo said:
Maybe they're not listening other than giant chinese (oriental) market... wich strobe/sos modes are highly demanded.
I agree these modes could be set up as hidden w/o sacrificing direct Hi/lo shortcuts...
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DHart said:
Yep... could be we're a HECK of a lot less important to sales than a MUCH larger audience somewhere east of eden! 😉
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Anyone have any idea why strobe/sos modes are so highly in demand in this other market you guys are referring too? Just wondering. 🙂
 
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