Ultrafire C3 Cree

[ernsanada]

I just received the Ultrafire C3 Cree. You can get the light from, http://kaidomain.com/WEBUI/ProductDetail.aspx?TranID=1428 for $18.93 shipped.

Fit and finish is excellent.

Type II Anodize.

1 stage reverse clickie.

Comes with glass lens.

Cree module comes out with no problems.

I have these same beam shots posted in another thread, Hunt Light FT03XJA2 SSC

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=1967129#post1967129

Size comparison to other Cree and SSC Lights.

Left to right, Lumapower M3, Fenix L1D CE, Ultrafire C3 Cree, Hunt Light FT03XJA2 SSC, Jet Beam MKIIX, Lumapower SSC P4 F1, Jet Beam C-LE.

Beamshots are using Duracell 2650 Nimh Rechageable Batteries fully charged.

Hunt Light FT03XJA2 SSC @ 77"

Jet Beam C-LE @ 77"

Lumapower SSC P4 F1 @ 77"

Jet Beam MKIIX @ 77"

Ultrafire C3 Cree @ 77"

Fenix L1D CE @ 77"

Lumapower M3 @ 77"

Hunt Light FT03XJA2 SSC @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

Jet Beam C-LE @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

Lumapower SSC P4 F1 @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

Jet Beam MKIIX @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

Ultrafire C3 Cree @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

Fenix L1D CE @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

Lumapower M3 @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

 

[SEMIJim]

Thanks for the pictures and beam shots, ernsanada! I've got a C3 on the way from DX. I imagine it'll arrive next week. Seemed like a heckuva a deal for the money so I figured I'd take a chance on it.

Did you do those beam shots with a AA or 14500?

Is that a flaw I see in the reflector in the disassembled shot, or just some weird reflection? Don't see it in the front-on shot of the assembled light.

 

[ernsanada]

It's a digital camera optical illusion. The finsih on the reflector is very good no flaws.

I'm using freshly charged Duracell 2650 Nimh Rechageable Batteries.

 

[orbital]

ernsanada,

Thanks for sharing all your lights, with such fantastic photos.
Really been looking forward to this one, simple and straightforward light, no fuss.

There's another in your collection caught my eye!

Edit: add question,
Even with using rechargables, have you been able to notice regulation in the C3?

 

[JKL]

Ernsanada, thanks for the photos and beam shots! :goodjob:
I've got a C3,it'll arrive next week.
I would like to know about runtime with Duracell 2650 Nimh Rechageable Batteries fully charged.
... :naughty:

 

[JKL]

Ernsanada, thanks for the photos and beam shots! :goodjob:
I've got a C3,it'll arrive next week.
I would like to know about runtime with Duracell 2650 Nimh Rechageable Batteries fully charged.
... :naughty:

...:twothumbs

 

[dblagent]

I ordered one today also, thanks for the review! Soft spot for the easy to find AAs, now to look for some good rechargeble AAs. I guess AW is going to get some money from me too....

 

[ernsanada]

Today I tried to see if AW's Protected 14500 would fit in the C3. No good the 14500's are too big. I tried 3 different Protected 14500, no good.

 

[cmaylodm]

Are the 14500s too long or too wide? Dealextreme.com lists the lux using an unprotected Ultrafire 14500.

 

[ernsanada]

Are the 14500s too long or too wide? Dealextreme.com lists the lux using an unprotected Ultrafire 14500.

The Protected 14500 are too wide.

 

[SEMIJim]

Unprotected 14500's fit?

 

[Boom Stick]

Today I tried to see if AW's Protected 14500 would fit in the C3. No good the 14500's are too big. I tried 3 different Protected 14500, no good.

You tried three different AW's or three different brands of protected 14500's?

Also, how close are they to fitting? Could a simple hollowing out job on the aluminum do the trick?

I've got a big order in for Ultrafire C3's and chargers right now, and I'm just wondering whether I should cancel it or not. (Only want to use protected cells)

 

[ernsanada]

You tried three different AW's or three different brands of protected 14500's?

Also, how close are they to fitting? Could a simple hollowing out job on the aluminum do the trick?

I've got a big order in for Ultrafire C3's and chargers right now, and I'm just wondering whether I should cancel it or not. (Only want to use protected cells)

I tried 3 AW's Protected 14500. They do not fit. On one I tore the black covering that is used on the battery.

The battery tube, inside diameter measures 14.30mm or .563", the AW Protected measures 14.44mm or .568".

 

[Boom Stick]

I tried 3 AW's Protected 14500. They do not fit. On one I tore the black covering that is used on the battery.

The battery tube, inside diameter measures 14.30mm or .563", the AW Protected measures 14.44mm or .568".

I spoke with AW and he claims that the diameter difference between his protected 14500's (which don't fit) and his unprotected 14500's (which easily fit so I hear) is .25mm. Do you think it would be much of an issue to dremmel out the tube by 1/4 of a millimeter? I'll trust your judgement since you would know better how thick the walls of the C3 are and what they could accomodate.

 

[ernsanada]

I suppose you can Dremel out the tube or maybe try some sandpaper.

This is a picture of the rear where the rear switch module screws on. Thinner than the front.

This is a picture of the front of the battery tube where it connects to the front bezel.

 

[ernsanada]

I have 2 Ultrafire C3 Cree's one has a white tint and the other has a Green Tint.

Left, C3 (white tint) Right, barf: Green Tint) @ 77"

Left, C3 (white tint) Right, barf: Green Tint) @ 77" Stepped down exposure.

 

[orbital]

I take it you don't like the 'greene'? Not same seller is it?

By the way, about your AWs,
have you heard anything about other brands producing protected 14500s?

Bri

 

[ernsanada]

I take it you don't like the 'greene'? Not same seller is it?

By the way, about your AWs,
have you heard anything about other brands producing protected 14500s?

Bri

I got the "white tint " from Kai. The Tint from a person from the "Dealer's Corner". :thumbsdow

I know Ultrafire makes 14500. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.975

The AW Unprotected 14500's might fit.

 

[SEMIJim]

I have 2 Ultrafire C3 Cree's one has a white tint and the other has a Green Tint.

To me, the "white" looks like it has a blue or violet cast to it? I suppose the emitters are different bins? Anwyay, I guess you don't like the green cast, but in a discussion on color-cast not long ago somebody made the point that, because of the way our eyes respond to different wavelengths of light, the green cast might actually allow you to see what you're lighting up better than something with a blue cast.

 

[orbital]

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ernsanada, have you been able you get any runtime data on the C3?

Also, how about its regulation?

Thanks!