SUper Compact 18650 light - Lumapower Encore!

[regulator]

I just came across this thread in the MFG section about a new Lumapower compact 18650 light that will be out this week. This looks like a light I have been waiting for. The dimensions indicate that is is just about as small as can be and barely larger than the Fenix P3D. 21.5mm diameter and 115mm length. I have been pleased with my Incendio.

I was initially very interested in the Jetbeam ST since it looks to be a fantastic light but I have read concerns about efficiency at medium and lower output levels. It is also a bit wider and longer than the new Encore. I just might have to try one of these Encores.

 

[eyeeatingfish]

Wow, people have been asking for this for a while.
Only problem i see is the reflector. Its the same size head as the incendio. I upgraded from an LM33 to an incendio however the increase in brightness wasnt that extraordinary. I think this is because to make it a small flashlight they shrunk the reflector. The LM33 was slightly wider but significantly deeper. I would have preferred a slightly deeper reflector over just trying to make the flashlight a few mm shorter.

 

[bluecrow76]

I'm looking forward to some reviews on this one.

 

[MattK]

An Encore has been sent to selfbuilt so a review will be along relatively soon.

If you like the Incendio you'll love it's bigger, brighter 18650 using brother.

 

[PhantomPhoton]

Looks interesting very much like what we've been wanting. Lumapower continues to listen.
But now I have to ask the killer question... how well is it regulated on 18650?
I'm interested in seeing some reviews as well.

 

[TooManyGizmos]

.. I sure do hope they make the battery tube large enough .........
to insert ALL 18650's ........

including the PROTECTED variety !!!


I'm also hoping for a very low-low ..... and no strobes or S.O.S.

And it needs a hole for lanyard / plus a removable pocket clip !

I hope they do it right .
.

 

[radim_cz]

finally mini 18650 w/o strobe and SOS and other "tactical" crap :thumbsup:

I looking forward a review!!!!

 

[tsask]

will this take the place of my yet to be ordered EagleTacT10L?

 

[MattK]

Some quick answers:

Low is pretty darn low.

Pocket clip is removable.

No room for a lanyard 'hole' a lanyard would be attached to the clip.

Fits Ultrafire 18650 with PCB - that's how I'm powering the one on my desk. Will check some others later. Might have issues with flat top cells because of reverse polarity protection -will test that also.

No SOS, no STROBE. Can Activate on HIGH or on LOW - your choice.

 

[Sgt. LED]

:mecry:
More $$ out the window!
I'm Sold

 

[Bullwinkle]

Ordered last night and this morning already got the email that the encore and batteries shipped. Way to go BatteryJunction. thanks peter

 

[MattK]

Thanks guys - enjoy!