Review: NEW! VB-16 C26 (XM-L2, 1x 26650, Rechargeable) Beamshots, Details, Output

whc

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Received this little throw monster for testing a month ago, and have been my daily go to flashlight ever since. It got impressive output easy charging by 12v car charger (or with included charge cap). It is a great all round flashlight, mostly for outdoor hunting, camping and so, but also just a good flashlight to have in the car or for general use.



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Manufacturer Details:

Model: C26
Material: Head and body part is 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, bottom is 304
stainless steel.
Surface: HA III surfacing, dark grey.
Weight: 280g,including battery,packing not included.
Dimensions: 156MM long ,diameter of head is 45mm, diameter of boday is
31mm, diameter of bottom is 35.5mm.
Battery: Each has one 26650 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery.
LED: CREE latest XM-L2 LED,the maximum luminous flux is 1000LM,
Runtime: H: 150 minutes L : more than 300 minutes.(Different battery
causes some difference.)

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It is IMO a greet looking flashlight, it fits comfortably in my hand, and the digital switch it easy and assuring to use.






The flashlight can easily be charged in the cars 12v power outlet or with the included charging-cap, that can take both micro USB and lightning connector, so no excuses to run out of charging solutions.










The built quality of this flashlight is excellent and fit and finish is also very good, felling like a it could take some beatings.










When it is time for charging the little red LED lights, then just plug in or swap out the battery.



Here it is next to some other flahslights for refrense.




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A short video to see it in live action.



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Now to some beamshots, first off some shrow shots, then some beamshots on white wall.


Off

Hi

Low

Off

Hi

Low

Now to some white wall beamshots, about 1m from wall all on same camera settings.


Hi

Hi -2.0

Low

Low -2.0

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Some lux readings:

Throw: High: 377000 lux, Low: 79800 lux

Overall: High 433000 lux, Low 93200 lux

Heat after 20 standing on the face: 47,2 celsius

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Overall it is a great and unique flashlight, that I can highly recommend. Any questions don't hesitate to ask and I will do my best to answer them.
 

whc

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Manual from manufacturer:


【ITEM】 C26


C26 INSTRUCTIONS
【MATERIAL】 Head and body part is 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, bottom is 304
stainless steel.
【SURFACE】 HA III surfacing, dark grey.
【WEIGHT】 280g,including battery,packing not included.
【DIMENSION】 156MM long ,diameter of head is 45mm, diameter of boday is
31mm, diameter of bottom is 35.5mm.
【BATTERY】 Each has one 26650 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery.
【LED】 CREE latest XM-L2 LED,the maximum luminous flux is 1000LM,
RUNTIME: H: 150 minutes L : more than 300 minutes.(Different battery
causes some difference.)
【FUNCTIONS】
1.MODE TRANSFER

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:Push button at the bottom, three modes H-L-OFF,push
button and transfer to next mode.

2.CHARGE:It's adapt to 12V cigarette lighter,reserved for USB interface and
12V special power pack to charge intelligently, automatically stops when power
full.
1.Turn on flashlight to charge, 3 serial flashes means on charge. It can perfectly carry
out the charge order, even power is just full and charged again, it can be charged
too ,but ends soon, we recommend you to try this way. It flashes each 5 seconds
after charge ends. Now you can take the flashlight to turn on/off one time and stop
charging.
2. Turn off flashlight to charge, serial flashes means on charge. It flashes each 5
seconds after charge ends. Now you can take the flashlight to turn on/off one time and
stop charging.
Take notice
:If the flashlight has no 3 serial flashes, the possibilities will be :1.Power
is full, no need charge. 2. Not touching well. 3. Battery is on protect, please take
the battery out and reset it, then put the light to charge.
3.ALARM FOR LOW POWER

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:Once power gets to 10%, red alarm light at the
bottom will be on to remind you to charge. When power too low, flashlight
will automatically be off. But when red alarm light is still on, it spends little
power and keeps reminding. If still no charge, flashlight gets to the lower limit,
red alarm light will be off too. As the battery is on safeguard mode, maybe you
can turn on the flashlight and charge can be automatically recovered.

4.SAFEGUARD

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:This item has the comprehensive battery guard system inside, no
need any battery with guard plate. So it's very convenient to buy or change batteries.

【WATERPROOF】IP-6
 
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