Niteye EYE10 TiC output question

Bucur said:

I will get mine on Monday. Therefore, even if I am an owner of EYE 10 TIC, I am not a user, yet. I have researched a lot, before pulling the trigger myself. As far as I understand; it is supposed to deliver a maximum of 260 lumens with a primary CR123A, 500 lumens with an RCR123 (16340) and about 660 lumens with an IMR 18350. However, since this is a very small flashlight, the heat generated at such high outputs cannot be sufficiently dissipated so every knowledgeable user/reviewer warns about prolonged use at extreme output levels (which seem to be an additional "wow factor" for short bursts). I also understand that its lowest lumen capabilities are not less exciting than its maximum output.

My Varta CR123, EagleTac 16340 (750mAh) and Efest IMR 18350 (800mAh) batteries are waiting for my EYE 10 TIC so I may reply your general questions from Monday, onwards, but I have no means for output tests.

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oRAirwolf said:

I have read some conflicting information on the Niteye EYE10 TiC. I have read some reports that it is capable of 500 lumens and others that it maxes out at 260 lumens. Can anybody confirm what the max output of this light is with a 16340 or 18350? If somebody could do a tailcap reading with a 16340 or 18350/18650, that would also be appreciated.

I understand that this light is basically a fancy version of the Niteye EYE10/Jetbeam RRT-01, so I am very curious about this before pulling the trigger on this light due to the high price.

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