bondr006
Flashlight Enthusiast
First, I want to thank LightJunction for letting me borrow the sample T11 that NiteCore sent them so I could do this preview.
First time I got to try out this light was Friday night when I made the video. I was all excited and giddy about getting my hands on a light the size of a Coke can that puts out 2000 lumens. I was not disappointed.
This thing fit my hand perfect and is super easy to operate. I like lights that have the switch on the side. Just seems natural to operate the light with the thumb. Holding it waist level instead of up over your shoulder is much more comfortable.
The TM11 feels sturdy, if not a tad heavy. The HAIII coating is nice and even, and the knurling is aggressive enough to give it a good grip. I like the side by side battery style much better than the plunger style. It's so much more compact and easy to carry. It comes with a lanyard and a holster, although this sample light did not include the holster.
The UI is pretty straight forward and easy to use. There are two modes of operation: Daily mode and Turbo mode. The daily mode has low(200 lumen for 18 hours), medium(550 lumen for 7 1/2 hours), and high(1100 lumen f or 3 hours). The turbo mode has one level of output which is 2000 lumen for 1 1/4 hours. It also has a strobe function. All the functions are easily operated with the side switch. It also has a standby mode that acts as a beacon locater light, and a lock out mode.
This light is going to be perfect for LEO use and those that just want a huge amount of light in a compact light source.
Below are some features and specs from the user manual which can be found here.
Features
·The world's smallest and lightest 2000 lumen flashlight
·Utilizes three CREE XM-L LED
·Thermal protection circuit prevents overheating
·Compatible with both 18650 Li-ion and CR123 batteries
·Exceptionally long runtimes using 4×18650 Li-ion or 8×CR123 batteries
·Capable of using 1×18650 or 2×CR123 batteries in emergency situations
·Innovative single button two-stage switch offers versatile functionality (Patented)
·Integrated power indicator light displays remaining battery power (Patented)
·Power indicator secondary function displays battery voltage (accurate to 0.1V)
·Coated mineral glass resists scratches
·Aluminum reflector ensures a smooth and powerful beam
·Stainless steel retaining ring protects the core components from damage
·Constructed from aircraft grade aluminum alloy
·HA III Military grade hard anodized
·IPX-8 standard waterproof (two meters)
Dimensions
Length: 135mm
Head diameter: 60 mm
Tube diameter: 50mm
Weight: 336g (without battery)
Ok, let's get on to the pictures. Enjoy!
JB RRT-21, Fenix TK35, NC TM11, ZL SC600
JB RRT-21, Fenix TK35, NC TM11, ZL SC600
And now for some outdoor comparison shots. The distance to the fence from my deck is between 25 and 30 feet. The camera was set to manual with the same settings for all shots. All lights have XM-L emitters and were set to their max outputs. Enjoy!
The Playing Field
Control Shot
JETBeam RRT-21 (480 lumen)
Zebralight SC600 (750 lumen)
Fenix TK35 (820 lumen)
NiteCore TM11 (2000 lumen)
First time I got to try out this light was Friday night when I made the video. I was all excited and giddy about getting my hands on a light the size of a Coke can that puts out 2000 lumens. I was not disappointed.
This thing fit my hand perfect and is super easy to operate. I like lights that have the switch on the side. Just seems natural to operate the light with the thumb. Holding it waist level instead of up over your shoulder is much more comfortable.
The TM11 feels sturdy, if not a tad heavy. The HAIII coating is nice and even, and the knurling is aggressive enough to give it a good grip. I like the side by side battery style much better than the plunger style. It's so much more compact and easy to carry. It comes with a lanyard and a holster, although this sample light did not include the holster.
The UI is pretty straight forward and easy to use. There are two modes of operation: Daily mode and Turbo mode. The daily mode has low(200 lumen for 18 hours), medium(550 lumen for 7 1/2 hours), and high(1100 lumen f or 3 hours). The turbo mode has one level of output which is 2000 lumen for 1 1/4 hours. It also has a strobe function. All the functions are easily operated with the side switch. It also has a standby mode that acts as a beacon locater light, and a lock out mode.
This light is going to be perfect for LEO use and those that just want a huge amount of light in a compact light source.
Below are some features and specs from the user manual which can be found here.
Features
·The world's smallest and lightest 2000 lumen flashlight
·Utilizes three CREE XM-L LED
·Thermal protection circuit prevents overheating
·Compatible with both 18650 Li-ion and CR123 batteries
·Exceptionally long runtimes using 4×18650 Li-ion or 8×CR123 batteries
·Capable of using 1×18650 or 2×CR123 batteries in emergency situations
·Innovative single button two-stage switch offers versatile functionality (Patented)
·Integrated power indicator light displays remaining battery power (Patented)
·Power indicator secondary function displays battery voltage (accurate to 0.1V)
·Coated mineral glass resists scratches
·Aluminum reflector ensures a smooth and powerful beam
·Stainless steel retaining ring protects the core components from damage
·Constructed from aircraft grade aluminum alloy
·HA III Military grade hard anodized
·IPX-8 standard waterproof (two meters)
Dimensions
Length: 135mm
Head diameter: 60 mm
Tube diameter: 50mm
Weight: 336g (without battery)
Ok, let's get on to the pictures. Enjoy!
JB RRT-21, Fenix TK35, NC TM11, ZL SC600
JB RRT-21, Fenix TK35, NC TM11, ZL SC600
And now for some outdoor comparison shots. The distance to the fence from my deck is between 25 and 30 feet. The camera was set to manual with the same settings for all shots. All lights have XM-L emitters and were set to their max outputs. Enjoy!
The Playing Field
Control Shot
JETBeam RRT-21 (480 lumen)
Zebralight SC600 (750 lumen)
Fenix TK35 (820 lumen)
NiteCore TM11 (2000 lumen)
