Poll added: New D10/EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10.

[4sevens]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

4Sevens, can you confirm, that you will discontinue to sell NiteCore lights?

Not at this time. We made a stocking order over a month ago that they haven't fulfilled yet. 🙁

 

[yuk]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Thank you David.
Some really interesting inside info!

 

[Moonshadow]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

. . . specifically a product that uses two CR123A . . .

That's the one that's been bugging me - the EX20 is so obvious, it just defeats me why they haven't done it (seems to make much more sense than the D20).

One day I'll have to tell the story in the form of a published book

I'm sure it would make interesting reading. Put me down for a pre-order on that one !

 

[Hack On Wheels]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

That's the one that's been bugging me - the EX20 is so obvious, it just defeats me why they haven't done it (seems to make much more sense than the D20).

I'd rather have an 18650 light than a CR123 light... perhaps they could make a light to fit either battery choice? Could also have one piston tube for 18650 use and one for 2*CR123 use...

 

[Beacon of Light]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

There is so much I've experienced in the last few years. One day I'll have to tell the story in the form of a published book 😛

I'm sure the book will be awesome and the packaging will be second to none! Might it resemble the case the Quark Titanium collection came in complete with lighted sign? Would be a great read in bed wearing the up coming 4Sevens headlamp. :thumbsup:

 

[Lobo]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Thanks for the info from both Matt and David.

But the pessimist in me can't help think that the "D15"(or whatever they call the replacement) won't be up to par. The D10 had the perfect utilitarian AND sexy design, and perfect size. With a UI close to perfection(if they somehow could have memorized the user setting, it would have been PERFECT), and that to a modest price tag. Truly a marvel of a light.
I can't help but suspect that the D15 will have a lot flashier design(crenelations etc...), higher price tag etc. Why else would they discontinue an already proven design?
I hope that I'll be proven wrong or that somebody else picks up the D10 torch(no pun intended)...

 

[desertrat21]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

I hope that I'll be proven wrong or that somebody else picks up the D10 torch(no pun intended)...

Me too... I never took a ride on the Nitecore bandwagon but as of late have developed an intrigue for their lights. Unfortunately that intrigue revolves primarilly around a discontinued model/UI. I've hunted around but haven't had any luck locating a non-SP D10. It's hard to fathom why anyone would step away from producing a tried-and-true model in any context other than an emitter upgrade. :shrug: The UI and piston combo was just too cool.

 

[Guy's Dropper]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Wow... I am getting tired of useless gimmicky blinking modes on flashlights. How often does anyone use a strobe or SOS function???

 

[Marduke]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Wow... I am getting tired of useless gimmicky blinking modes on flashlights. How often does anyone use a strobe or SOS function???

While I hate the new SP version, I do use strobe routinely. But there are MANY threads on that topic...

 

[applevision]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Nope. I've been told "next month" since June. I recently asked and they said 2010.

When I visited them in March, I supplied them with some very unique parts and a development kit for it. Unfortunately those parts aren't even available in Asia. Since then, they haven't been able to develop the product I specified - and specifically a product that uses two CR123A. That was one of the biggest reasons why we didn't use Nitecore for OEM production of 4Sevens lights (yes, they were considered). There is so much I've experienced in the last few years. One day I'll have to tell the story in the form of a published book 😛

Amazing! I too am in for a book, 4sevens! I feel like such an unabashed nerd being interested in the behind-the-scenes/intrigue of the flashlight world, but hey--this is what it means to be a flashaholic! Photonic Pride!

Also, this Thanksgiving I am thankful for (among so many other things): Battery Junction and 4sevens! Thanks guys for being really great and for both joining us on this journey and enabling it!

 

[NonSenCe]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

i think these stil have d10 in their stocks:
knifeworks.com
cfrlights.com
(no experience of them.. just remember browsing there while ago and seeing nitecores.)

amazon.com likely has some too and ebay.


oh..47s.. yeah.. an insider book. deepthroat reveals it all! hah. would easily rate in most sold top10 books which are made and sold by cpf supporting stores 🙂 .. oh there arent many books sold nowdays.. so it might go for 1. spot. hah. even monthly 3 page blog of the trials and tribulations would gather readers.

 

[gunga]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Man, you guys. This thread pushed me over and I ordered another EX10 after I just sold mine.

I don't want to get stuck with the SP interface!

 

[Ajay]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

D10 SP Camouflage edition looks sweet! With Tritium SLOT!!!!
See original link:
http://nitecore.com/products/d10sp/

The D10 ramping edition is now in the discontinued section, I feel I have a classic now...eheheh.
I haven't used the D10 SP as yet but I think the UI will be awesome, sorry for you guys who hate it already. To each his own.
Here is a taste:

Improved PD system? I wonder how?
I hope they come out with XPG versions.
Owwwweeee can't wait.

Discuss....

 

[Count]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Can't decide yet if I like the camouflage...maybe it'll grow on me. I do like the choice of Light Natural or Dark Brown HAIII finish, though. I also like the slotted piston. I hope they make the slotted piston available as an option or accessory on the whole piston line, not just the camo edition.

 

[Count]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Oh, and why are they epanding options for the D10 SP, while the D10 with the original UI is listed as discontinued? Maybe they are dropping the original UI entirely, in favor of the SP :thinking:

 

[balou]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Is anybody else thinking "FrankenD10"?
-The new D10 SP camo body
-electronics from the old D10
-XP-G R5 retrofit

 

[Count]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Is anybody else thinking "FrankenD10"?
-The new D10 SP camo body
-electronics from the old D10
-XP-G R5 retrofit

That would be one very sweet, but very expensive light

 

[Zeruel]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Improved PD system? I wonder how?

Take a look at the new position of the o-ring.

 

[Ajay]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Take a look at the new position of the o-ring.

Ah ha, I see it. Smaller O-ring = less resistance maybe better tactile feed back?

 

[gunga]

Re: New D10 SP and EX10 SP replacing old D10/EX10, or just in addition?

Not a bad idea. Sometimes lube and junk would get caught at the end of the piston, causing sluggish action. I would like to try these new pistons out!