Well, I finally got it. A Nitecore EX10 "Special Edition" with strobe. Now, I know that most on here dont really like strobe features. But, as a LEO, I find it a very valuable function. This UI (minus the SOS feature) is my favorite and wish Nitecore would offer it in the Defender Infinity and Extreme models. This light is replacing my Surefire E1e (only 15 lumens) as my EDC pocket light. This is my first Nitecore product.
Out of the box: The light came with a a 550 cord lanyard with clip that is now sitting a drawer. The light felt very well built and the craftsmanship is excellent. As soon as the battery was put in, It worked as it should and was surprisingly bright.
The UI: Unlike the normal EX10, this light does not have the infinitely variable adjustment. This light has 5 modes. low, med, hi, SOS and Strobe. With the head fully tight, press the piston in and the light comes on. The light also remembers the last mode it was in and will turn on in that mode (note, the light will only remember low, med and hi). From any mode, quickly double click the piston and the light enters SOS mode. click again the turns off. From any mode, double click and hold and the light enters strobe mode. To quickly enter SOS mode when the light is off, quickly triple click the piston. To quickly enter Strobe mode, quickly triple click and hold the piston. This light also has a "lock out" feature to ensure that the light will not accidentally turn on in your pocket. To enter the lock out mode, with the light off, press the piston and hold. the light with flash once to indicate that the light is in lock out mode. To re-activate the light, quickly triple click the piston and the light will operate normally.
What I like: I love the fact that all functions are controlled by the piston (tail cap button). As an LEO, my light is always in my left hand so that my right hand is free to access other tools such as my firearm. Therefore, I would not be able to twist the head of the light to enter other modes such as strobe mode. I also like the fact that I can quickly activate the strobe while the light is off (similar to the NovaTac 120T). The three modes (low, med and high) are perfect for my taste as I really only use low and hi. The infinitely variably adjustment is useless to me.
What I dont like: SOS mode is useless. If need be, you can loosen the head of the light (which turns it into momentary mode) and signal by depressing the piston. If SOS mode had to be in the series of modes, it should have been placed after strobe, so that strobe could be accessed even quicker.
Overall: I am very pleased with the Nitecore EX10 SP R2. The quality, craftsmanship and price of this light is outstanding. I will also be ordering the D10 version of this UI (AA version).
Side Note: Can anyone tell me of another torch that uses a similar UI, but, uses 2 CR123's and is a tad brighter. I want a larger version for my primary light. Right now im looking at the Quark 2x123 and the EagleTac T20C2.
Thanks
Out of the box: The light came with a a 550 cord lanyard with clip that is now sitting a drawer. The light felt very well built and the craftsmanship is excellent. As soon as the battery was put in, It worked as it should and was surprisingly bright.
The UI: Unlike the normal EX10, this light does not have the infinitely variable adjustment. This light has 5 modes. low, med, hi, SOS and Strobe. With the head fully tight, press the piston in and the light comes on. The light also remembers the last mode it was in and will turn on in that mode (note, the light will only remember low, med and hi). From any mode, quickly double click the piston and the light enters SOS mode. click again the turns off. From any mode, double click and hold and the light enters strobe mode. To quickly enter SOS mode when the light is off, quickly triple click the piston. To quickly enter Strobe mode, quickly triple click and hold the piston. This light also has a "lock out" feature to ensure that the light will not accidentally turn on in your pocket. To enter the lock out mode, with the light off, press the piston and hold. the light with flash once to indicate that the light is in lock out mode. To re-activate the light, quickly triple click the piston and the light will operate normally.
What I like: I love the fact that all functions are controlled by the piston (tail cap button). As an LEO, my light is always in my left hand so that my right hand is free to access other tools such as my firearm. Therefore, I would not be able to twist the head of the light to enter other modes such as strobe mode. I also like the fact that I can quickly activate the strobe while the light is off (similar to the NovaTac 120T). The three modes (low, med and high) are perfect for my taste as I really only use low and hi. The infinitely variably adjustment is useless to me.
What I dont like: SOS mode is useless. If need be, you can loosen the head of the light (which turns it into momentary mode) and signal by depressing the piston. If SOS mode had to be in the series of modes, it should have been placed after strobe, so that strobe could be accessed even quicker.
Overall: I am very pleased with the Nitecore EX10 SP R2. The quality, craftsmanship and price of this light is outstanding. I will also be ordering the D10 version of this UI (AA version).
Side Note: Can anyone tell me of another torch that uses a similar UI, but, uses 2 CR123's and is a tad brighter. I want a larger version for my primary light. Right now im looking at the Quark 2x123 and the EagleTac T20C2.
Thanks