Flashlight Fenix \u200b\u200bSD11 Cree XM-L2 U2. Headlamp Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R Cree XM-L2 U2 Neutral White LED Read more about reflector, thread, etc.

Description

The maximum brightness of this lamp is declared at 950 lumens. Its beam is quite wide, with good radial illumination, and into the distance it illuminates an area of \u200b\u200b166 meters. The kit comes with a proprietary battery with the ability to accumulate a 2600 mAh charge. The data on the brightness and duration of the flashlight are given taking into account the use of this particular battery.

Turbo: 950 lumen illumination flow and 48 minutes duration;
High: illumination flux 400 lumens and duration - 3 hours;
Mid: luminous flux 150 lumens and duration - 10 hours;
Low: luminous flux 50 lumens and duration - 29 hours;
Eco: luminous flux 5 lumens and duration - 100 hours;
Red Light: luminous flux 1 lumen and duration - 100 hours.

Each brightness mode is saved in the flashlight memory, so when turned on, the mode that was last used is immediately activated. By the way, in addition to the battery, you can use lithium batteries of the popular CR123A standard for the Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R.

And directly the battery can be recharged from an external source using a cable with a USB connector.

The built-in charge indicator will prompt the user when it is time to change or charge the battery. It will also allow you to determine the remainder as a percentage of the initial capacity.

Of the additional useful mechanisms, the Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R model also uses a brightness stabilizer, protection against battery polarity reversal.

Headlamp body - aluminum, hard anodized. It is completely waterproofed. The headlamp can be rotated 160 ° in a fixing system with elastic straps, so that users can adjust the direction of the light flux at their own discretion. The control button is placed on the side end of the lantern.

Guarantee:
Five years is a warranty period for each of the Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R flashlights. Package contents: Flashlight with head mounts, Fenix \u200b\u200bARB-L18 battery, charging cable, manual and quality assurance coupon.

Instructions for use:
The Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R uses an 18650 battery or two non-rechargeable lithium disposable batteries in the CR123A format. The button for controlling the flashlight is located on the side of the body. Press it for 0.5 seconds to turn it on or off.

Switching modes is carried out in the following order: Turbo → Red light → Eco → Low → Mid → High. Moreover, the brightness modes are entered into the memory of the flashlight so that the last one turns on during the next session with the flashlight.

If only the red diodes are blinking, then the charge level is below 30%. As soon as the battery level falls below 20%, the low battery warning mechanism will be triggered. If the red light was on at this time, these LEDs will start flashing. If the white diode was turned on, then the red ones will flash in parallel with its work.

The start of the charging process will be signaled by flashing red diodes with a slight brightness. It takes about four hours to fully charge the ARB-L18 battery. As soon as the diodes stop blinking and light up constantly, the cable can be disconnected.

If the flashlight is not used for a long time, it is recommended to recharge the battery every four months.

The Fenix \u200b\u200bSD11 is designed for underwater photography and filming. The wide beam angle and combination of red and white light in R + mode create ideal conditions for shooting at depth. The image is natural, three-dimensional and saturated in color.

The flashlight can work in three modes, so that depending on the depth and quality of the water, you can choose the best lighting option.

The highest brightness is offered by the High mode. This is 1000 lumens with a beam distance of 45 meters. Only Cree brand XM-L2 U2 LED is used, which gives a neutral white light.

The second mode is called Low and gives 500 lumens of light. This is enough to illuminate an area within a radius of 30 meters.

Finally, in the third mode, called R +, both built-in diodes work (the second one gives a red light). The brightness of the mode is 250 lumens, and the beam range in this case is 23 meters.

Manufacturers have also calculated the time the flashlight will be able to operate in each mode. For this, a 3500 mAh 18650 battery was used, which is also produced by Fenix. Tests of the flashlight showed that with this battery it will be able to shine for 2 hours at maximum brightness, 3 hours in Low mode and 3 hours 40 minutes in R + mode. It is also acceptable to use another format of batteries - CR123A batteries.

Now we need to look at some of the additional features of the Fenix \u200b\u200bSD11. This lamp has overheating protection. It can be triggered in High mode if the lamp warms up to more than 65 °. In this case, the brightness will be temporarily reduced to 700 lumens until the flashlight cools down. In addition, this model uses the function of protecting internal systems from short circuits. It avoids damage caused by installing the battery in the wrong position.

The Fenix \u200b\u200bSD11 has an integrated indicator that shows how much charge is left in the battery. If it is constantly on, then there is still a lot of charge, if it flashes slowly, it is not enough, but if it flashes quickly, the user must interrupt his dive and rise to the surface to replace the battery.

The beam of this flashlight is very wide - 110 °, so it creates conditions for good visibility at close and medium distances. It is convenient to use this model not only for taking pictures under water, but also for ordinary diving.

The body for this flashlight is made of aluminum. To make it as strong as possible, the walls of the case are double. The control is carried out by turning the magnetic ring, which is more convenient under water than ordinary buttons.

Features:

the depth of possible dives is 100 meters;
the flashlight gives a beam of brightness up to 1000 lumens;
3 convenient lighting modes;
flood light from a 110 ° beam;
lighting is focused on photography and video filming;
powered by one standard 18650 battery;
alternative power supply - CR123A batteries;
switching modes using a magnetic ring;
built-in charge indication mechanism;
aluminum body with double walls;
lamp overheating warning.

Warranty: The Fenix \u200b\u200bSD11 dive torch is backed by a five-year warranty, which is activated on the day of purchase.

Underwater flashlight Fenix \u200b\u200bSD11 Cree XM-L2 U2
ANSI	White light-maximum (H)	White light-medium (L)	R + *
Brightness	1000 lumens	500 lumens	250 lumens
Working hours	2 hours	3 hours 40 mins	3 hours
Distance	45 m	30 m	23 m
Water resistance	IP68, up to 100 meters
Dimensions	138mm (length) 26mm (body diameter) 34mm (head diameter)
The weight	132.5 g (without batteries)
Equipment	Flashlight, wide diving strap, spare o-ring, spare swivel ring, clip.
Batteries	1x18650 or 2xCR123A	Reflector type	-
Body material	Aviation aluminum	Optical system type	Reflector
Case cover	Grade III anodizing	Packaging	Cardboard box
Turning on	By turning the head	Mode switching	By turning the head

The Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R headlamp features a Cree XM-L2 U2 series main diode, which emits a neutral white beam, and two additional red diodes. Thanks to them, the flashlight is able to shine in six popular modes, five of which are on the main diode. The maximum brightness of this lamp is declared at 950 lumens. Its beam is quite wide, with good radial illumination, and into the distance it illuminates an area of \u200b\u200b166 meters. The kit comes with a proprietary battery with the ability to accumulate a 2600 mAh charge. The data on the brightness and duration of the flashlight are given taking into account the use of this particular battery.

Turbo: 950 lumen illumination flow and 48 minutes duration;
High: illumination flux 400 lumens and duration - 3 hours;
Mid: luminous flux 150 lumens and duration - 10 hours;
Low: luminous flux 50 lumens and duration - 29 hours;
Eco: luminous flux 5 lumens and duration - 100 hours;
Red Light: luminous flux 1 lumen and duration - 100 hours.

The built-in charge indicator will prompt the user when it is time to change or charge the battery. It will also allow you to determine the remainder as a percentage of the initial capacity. Of the additional useful mechanisms, the Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R model also uses a brightness stabilizer, protection against battery polarity reversal.

Features:

integrated new CREE diode of the XM-L2 U2 series with a neutral white beam;
the flashlight runs on an 18650 battery or CR123A batteries;
six lighting options;
digital support of constant brightness value;
flashlight protection against short circuit;
the ability to charge via a USB cable;
one side button for control;
built-in indicator to determine the battery charge;
metal case with protective anodizing;
red light mode;

Warranty: Five years warranty period for each Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R flashlight.
Equipment:Flashlight with head mounts, Fenix \u200b\u200bARB-L18 battery, charging cable, manual and quality assurance card.
Instructions for use:The Fenix \u200b\u200bHL60R uses an 18650 battery or two non-rechargeable lithium disposable batteries in the CR123A format. The button for controlling the flashlight is located on the side of the body. Press it for 0.5 seconds to turn it on or off. Switching modes is carried out in the following order: Turbo → Red light → Eco → Low → Mid → High. Moreover, the brightness modes are entered into the memory of the flashlight, so that the last of them will turn on during the next session with the flashlight.

The amount of remaining battery power can be determined using the indicator. When the flashlight is off, press the button for 3 seconds to activate the indicator. If the white diode starts blinking, it means that the charge level is more than 70%. Alternating flashing of white and two red LEDs indicates a charge level in the range of 30-70%. If only the red diodes are blinking, then the charge level is below 30%. As soon as the battery level falls below 20%, the low battery warning mechanism will be triggered. If the red light was on at this time, these LEDs will start flashing. If the white diode was turned on, then the red ones will flash in parallel with its work.

The flashlight battery can be recharged using a standard 18650 lithium-ion battery charger, sold separately, or using the supplied cable. Connect the cable to a compatible device and flashlight via USB / micro-USB inputs. The beginning of the charging process will be signaled by flashing red diodes with low brightness. It takes about four hours to fully charge the ARB-L18 battery. As soon as the diodes stop blinking and light up constantly, the cable can be disconnected. If the flashlight is not used for a long time, it is recommended to recharge the battery every four months.

BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS
A type	Dimensions	Rated voltage	Using
Fenix \u200b\u200bARB-L18 series batteries	18650	3.6V / 3.7V	Recommended	√
Lithium batteries	CR123A	3V	Regularly	√
Batteries (Li-ion)	16340	3.6V / 3.7V	Prohibited	×
Batteries (Li-ion)	18650	3.6V / 3.7V	With cunning	！
Batteries (LiFePO4)	16340	3.2V	Regularly	√
Batteries (LiFePO4)	18650	3.2V	Prohibited	×

ANSI	Turbo	Maximum	Middle	Minimum	Eco	Red light
Brightness	950 lumens	400 lumens	150 lumens	50 lumens	5 lumens	1 lumen
Working hours	48 minutes	3 hours	10 hours	29 hours	100 hours	100 hours
Distance	116 m
Impact resistance	1m
Water resistance	IPX8, up to 2 meters
Dimensions	87 mm (length) 46 mm (width)
The weight	121 g (without batteries)
Equipment	Flashlight, Fenix \u200b\u200b2600 MAh battery, USB cable, O-ring, warranty, manual
Batteries	1x18650 2xCR123A		Reflector type	Smooth
Body material	Aluminium alloy		Optical system type	Reflector
Case cover	Grade III anodizing		Packaging	Blister
Turning on	Side button		Mode switching	Side button

Hello everyone! Today is a review of another flashlight, but this time before us is Convoy, namely L2 - this model was sold two years ago, after which it suddenly disappeared from sale. But two months ago, the famous Simon "ah, just as suddenly had an updated version of this flashlight. It is very similar to a slightly enlarged L4 or even an L5. A slightly different model is sold under the link to the store, with the so-called" tactical " ring and an additional extension cord for the second battery. In my review, the version for one battery (without an additional extension cord) and without a "tactical" ring. The diode is also different - I have a regular XML2 T6-3B, and now initially the flashlight goes to XPL HI V2-A1 with the ability to replace with other shades. It turned out of course a little strange, but the fact is that my version is no longer on sale. Nevertheless, the version on sale now should be even better. In the review I will tell you about the workmanship, assembly, impressions and show how it shines on XML2.In general, in other reviews I have already written that XPL does not differ much from the usual XML2, so it will be possible to navigate by the photographs in my review when buying a version on XPL, except that it is shaded k will be a little different, but I will write about this later, or even so the introduction came out a little longer than usual :)

1) Delivery and packaging.

I have written many times about the fact that convoy boxes do not inspire confidence. All of them are made of very thin cardboard, which is why they could not survive the journey by mail. For some, the lanterns came with broken glass, etc. But Convoy L2 pleasantly surprised me - it came in the same white cardboard box, only now it is much denser and even has a logo. Actually, now the box is like a box. It remains only to add characteristics, etc., but this will most likely not be earlier than two years later :)

Included with the flashlight, you can find only a lanyard and two very unusual adapters for batteries from 26650 to 18650. In the version that is now on sale, there will be additionally the same tactical ring (well, or it will already be installed on the flashlight, I don't know for sure) and an extension cord housing for the second battery. Nevertheless, even this $ 50 flashlight kit looks a little simple ...

Accessories more

The lanyard has evolved, now it is not just a string, as in other flashlights, but really a lanyard. It makes no sense to describe what is what, it is better to just show:

At first I thought that these incomprehensible white and star-shaped things were kind of O-rings, but in fact these are special adapters for 18650 batteries so that they do not dangle in the flashlight body, since the flashlight itself is designed for 26650 batteries.

As a conclusion, I would like to say that finally now the lantern looks like more expensive similar brands in its "presentation", though now it is no longer for 15-25 dollars, like the rest of the convoys, but for 50. Although for that kind of money it was possible add at least a battery to the package, especially since the flashlight operates on 26650. Although there are not even additional O-rings.

2) Characteristics and differences of versions.
- Brand: Convoy
- Model: L2
- Diode: XML2 (or XPL HI V2)
- Body material: Aluminum alloy
- Color: Black, matte
- Modes: 4
- Modes: minimum, average, maximum and SOS
- Power: min. 80mA, avg 900mA, max. 3000mA
- SOS: double half-press
- Battery: 26650 (or two 26650), or 18650 with adapters
- Switching on: using the button
- Maximum brightness: 1000 lumens
- Lighting distance: 500 meters
- The weight: 514 grams (without battery)
- Dimensions: 173x35x64.5mm (length, body and head)

According to the characteristics, nothing special can be distinguished. Although, it becomes clear that the flashlight is not small - it is powered by 26650, weighs 0.5 kg, and its head diameter is already 65 mm. In the characteristics, I indicated how exactly my model differs from the new one, and as you can see, there are few differences. As I wrote in the beginning, this is a diode and an additional body extension with which the flashlight will be longer and heavier, otherwise there is no difference.

Simon has several shades available for the XPL HI V2. For $ 49.76, only a cool 1A shade is offered, but for an additional 50 cents, the XPL HI U6-3A and XPL HI U6-4B are available. The first has a temperature of 5000-5300k, which means that the hue will be almost neutral, while the second 4500-4700k is a little warm.

I also want to touch on the topic of differences for the last time - although my version with neutral XML2 T6-3B is not available from Simon (it used to be sold for $ 41-42), I think that upon request he will be able to make it, and it is most likely will be somewhat cheaper. That is, at the moment, Simon, for an additional $ 10, is selling a version with an extension cord and a new diode. It is strange that he removed the version with hops, because, in fact, the differences are small, but the price is a good increase. Anyway. If someone is interested in the monitored model with XML2 and you don't want to mess with correspondence, etc., I saw that other stores still sell it, it costs 40 dollars. I will not advertise anyone, whoever wants to will find it.

3) Housing.

At the first glance at the flashlight, you can immediately tell that it is rather big. But, unfortunately, nothing more can be said about it at first glance - there are no logos or inscriptions on the case, which makes you think that this is another handicraft of a Chinese novice in the basement. Nevertheless, the flashlight looks powerful - the head-to-body ratio is especially striking: it makes up half of the entire flashlight, at least in the version with one battery.

For a better understanding of the size, I took a photo against the background with an 18650 battery (I think that everyone already has one).

The head of the flashlight consists of a removable, large enough bezel and deep fins for cooling. You can also notice that there are special indentations throughout the entire head area so that the lantern normally lies on the table and does not roll off. The Chinese like to use the same cases in their products from time to time (for example, the C8 case, which is used by everyone), but in this case I see such a case for the first time, apparently my own development.

The main body, as I wrote, does not have any logos, although there is enough space for them. In a flashlight for $ 50, IMHO, one could already think of something. Of course, I understand that this is not important in the lantern at all, but nevertheless it is more pleasant when the “product” has a name. Well, okay, not about that. The entire main body is covered with a medium-sized shallow knurling. On a detailed examination, I did not find any flaws.

The photo below clearly shows that the knurling is really shallow. On the one hand, this is good - dirt will not clog, on the other, its effectiveness is questioned, because it should provide a clear grip. Photos are clickable.

Traditionally, the tail is not much different: it is similar in “ornament” to the head bezel. There is a double lanyard hole, and it is precisely due to the fact that the double lanyard hole will not interfere with putting the flashlight on the tail. Strange, but not every lantern has exactly two holes, although in new versions of some convoys it did appear. Well, in addition to this, you can see (in fact, it is difficult not to see it) the power button. The button is relatively small relative to the rest of the case, although this does not mean that it is difficult to use it, rather the opposite - due to the design of the tail, the finger always hits the button.

4) Build quality and materials.

Let's figure out the quality. The flashlight is made of aluminum alloy, in fact, like most others. But, unlike analogs, anodizing is matte and has a slightly rough surface. Exactly a year ago, new models of Convoy M2 and several other lamps were presented, which also had matte housings, but then I did not like the coating - it was very easily soiled and easily scratched, although it looked good (although, later, the "beauty" immediately disappeared due to the nature of the coating). Immediately I liked the coverage better - it was clearly improved for the better. Of course, it will not be difficult to spoil it in the same way, but the overall quality of the coating has become better, which is not surprising - the flashlight is clearly not budgetary.

The build quality is good, no problems. All parts fit tightly to each other. True, between the main part of the head and the bezel, the parts do not fit very tightly and I think that water can get there, and if it gets there, it will penetrate to the reflector, and then, in general. The rest - no comments at all. In truth, I don't even remember a flashlight where the build quality would have been really bad.

5) Dimensions and usability.

The flashlight has a length of 17.3 centimeters, a head diameter of 6.5 and a main body diameter of 3.5 centimeters. It may seem that only some 17cm in length is very small for a flashlight, and the case diameter of 3.5cm may also seem small, but this is only "on paper". In reality, the flashlight is bigger than you think. In the photo below, next to the convoy, I put an 18650 battery and an Xtar H3 headlamp, which measures 105x30x22mm, that is, the size of the Xtar corresponds to typical 18650 flashlights. I think after this photo it will immediately become clear how big the flashlight is :)

But despite its size, the flashlight fits perfectly in the hand. In general, flashlights with a large head are much more convenient to use than conventional EDCs, since the fingers rest on it (on the head). In addition, due to the use of the 26650 battery and, as a result, the case diameter of 3.5 cm, the palm completely wraps around the flashlight. Even knurling does not play a special role - what it is and what it does not will be the same. In addition, the flashlight fits perfectly on the tail, on the head and, thanks to special bevels on the body, does not roll off the table.

6) More details about the reflector, thread, etc.

First of all, this flashlight is long-range, so it is logical to use a smooth SMO reflector here. This is, in fact, used here. The most common smooth reflector. At first glance, I did not find any flaws through the glass, at the second glance (after disassembly), in general, I did not find anything either :). It also uses ordinary mineral glass without antireflection / additional optics. Although, if I'm not mistaken, I saw that Simon had glasses with enlightenment, only separately from the lantern.

Traditionally, convoys have no problems with carving. The thread on the tail side is anodized, has a large stroke and dimensions. It is well lubricated - when twisting / unscrewing, nothing squeaks / holds together, I also unscrewed / twisted the tail several times on purpose - no shavings appeared (otherwise some lights had obvious problems with this). At the end of the thread there is an inconspicuous black O-ring. When using a thread, it does not touch, so it does not require replacement (and I write this to the fact that there is no additional spare in the kit).

The thread from the head side is similar to the tail thread, only this time it is not anodized.

In the photographs, some may have noticed that the thickness of the case wall is not small, it is so - together with the knurling, the wall thickness reaches as much as ~ 4.2mm. This is the first time I see such a thickness - I think that the flashlight will definitely survive the fall (although the glass can break, but that's another topic).

In the place of the thread, the wall thickness is less - about 2.6mm, which is also a very decent result. Actually, nothing else can be - when using batteries 26mm in diameter and 35mm case, this thickness comes out.

7) Battery compartment.

For the fifth time I mention that the flashlight runs on 26650 batteries :). Unlike the 18650, I think that few people have such a standard size. I didn't have it either. It's good that there are special adapters in the kit, although especially for the sake of experiment, I decided to test the operation of the flashlight with 18650 without adapters - the flashlight worked without problems and even the battery inside the case did not dangle. This is due to the fact that springs are used on the tail and driver side. However, in the version with two batteries, this "trick" will not work.

Just because of the use of springs, the flashlight works great on batteries of any length (well, like any, within the range of 65-68mm), so a battery with or without protection is suitable. The diameter of the battery compartment is 27mm, which also means that any 26650 will fit here. In general, this lamp is clearly not picky about batteries.

8) Small disassembly.

The flashlight can be almost completely disassembled: the bezel is unscrewed, thanks to which you can reach the glass, reflector and the diode itself. By unscrewing the head, you can get to the driver, which can be pulled out by unscrewing a special washer. The tail can be completely disassembled - just unscrew the special washer that adheres to the switch itself and the button. I decided to add all the photos on this matter to the spoiler to make the review a little easier.

Disassembly

All photos are clickable.

- Tail.

Inner side of the tail:

The button itself:

More details:

The whole button is parsed:

- The main building.

Main body:

- Head.

The glass is 2.5mm thick:

The reflector has a diameter of 58mm:

Reflector in more detail:

Has a slightly regular shape:

Driver side head:

The photo below shows the driver board.

Diode XML2 closer:

There is a layer of thermal paste under the diode.

As you can see from the photos, everything is quite high quality (similar to other convoys), except that there is a lot of dirt and dust in the tail, and in general it is somehow shabby.

9) Usage: modes, heating, etc.

The flashlight has only four modes. Three brightness modes: maximum, medium and minimum, which are in the same group and a separate strobe. Regular modes are changed by double full pressing of the button. As I already wrote, this is not the most convenient way to change modes, it is much more convenient to simply press the button once (and the activation can be assigned, for example, to holding the button). In addition, there used to be two groups of modes in convoys - the first was normal, and the second with flashing lights. There is no such thing here. There is one group with three brightness modes, and the strobe is turned on by quick double half-pressing. And this "quick double half-press" is rather difficult to do. In fact, turning on this strobe is rather easier and faster by accident than with these half-clicks, since the button used has a very imperceptible half-press. The only good news is that the strobe will not interfere with the general group. In general, it is a little strange that the Chinese decided to move away from the usual two groups. Moreover, the used driver (LD29), as far as I know, initially comes with two groups. Well, okay ... in principle, all this will be enough for normal use - three modes with the memory of the last mode (yes, it is).

The flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection: when the battery voltage drops to 2.9-3.1V, the flashlight will start blinking and the brightness will drop. The exact same system is used in other convoys (and indeed in many lanterns).

The operating time directly depends on the batteries used (including the number of them). With one average-statistic 18650 battery, the operating time at maximum mode will not exceed an hour, since at maximum mode, according to my measurements, the flashlight consumes 2.88A. Although, maybe with 3400mAh batteries it will be possible to squeeze out more operating time, but I have no opportunity to check this. If you use high-quality 26650s at ~ 5000mAh, then the runtime should be almost two hours, and with two 26650s it will be twice as long (almost 4 hours). In medium mode, the flashlight consumes 0.91A, at a minimum 0.08A.

At the maximum brightness mode, after 15 minutes of operation at room temperature, the flashlight warmed up to ~ 60 degrees (judging by the pyrometer), which, in principle, is tolerable. Although at such a temperature, the flashlight is no longer comfortable to hold, since not only the head heats up, but also the body. But I think that on the street at this time of the year, the heating will not be felt and the lantern can be used without problems (it will even warm your hands).

Well, the last thing I would like to write about at this point is water resistance. The flashlight has one O-ring at both ends of the thread and two O-rings on the head: on the bezel thread and under the glass. This is enough for the flashlight to survive a short submersion under water and use in the rain, but nothing more. As I wrote just above, the flashlight has a weak spot on the head, where water can get. And it can also get under the button. Only special diving flashlights are suitable for water, and it is better not to test flashlights of the type of this Convoy, especially since there are not even spare O-rings, which immediately gives rise to doubt about the waterproof properties of the flashlight :)

11) Test on the ground.

As a reminder, this Convoy L2 uses a neutral shade XML2 (T6-3B). According to my tests and impressions, the new XPL HI diodes do not differ much in brightness, so even from the photos below it will be possible to imagine how the version on this XPL will shine.

Traditionally, at the beginning of the test, let's look at the shape of the beam. Since the flashlight is long-range, we should see a powerful hotspot and not the greatest illumination, and this is what the flashlight demonstrated in the photos below. True, it was a surprise that the lantern has an extra ring of light ... in practice it is almost invisible, but it is still there.

Here you can see it very well:

Thanks to the beamshots, you can see the size of the hotspot - it has an average size and fuzzy edges. At maximum and medium modes, the difference in the hotspot is practically not visible, but in fact it is more than it seems. This light reminded me very much of the Convoy C8. In fact, this flashlight is very similar to the C8, the only difference is in size and power (well, in price, of course). Although the difference in power is not very large.

All beamshots were taken with the same camera settings: ISO100, F4.5, 1 / 30s, WB "Day".

Let's move on to field tests. Since real Winter has recently begun on the street (the snow practically does not stop), I barely caught the moment to take photos :), but because of the white snow it seems that it is light outside. In the photo below, about 25 meters to the wall. As you can see, at maximum mode, the flashlight hits the wall perfectly, where you can see only a huge white spot - a hotspot. The illumination is average, but it is more than enough for a long-range flashlight. In medium mode, a powerful hotspot is no longer visible on the wall, but in this mode the flashlight still illuminates everything perfectly, I think that in most cases this mode will be enough. Well, the minimum mode is almost invisible, which is predictable.

Maximum (manufacturer claims approximately 1100 lumens):

Middle:

Minimum:

Another example at maximum mode:

12) Conclusion.

Pros:
- Box
- Assembly
- The convenience of use
- Ability to work from 26650
- Powerful
Minuses:
- Dear
- Lean delivery set
- Inconvenient mode control

The flashlight came out a bit ambiguous. It seems to be a convoy, but some features (capabilities) of past convoys, for some reason, are missing here. The most frustrating thing for me was the mode control - it is very inconvenient. Also, my copy was a little worn in some places, I tried to photograph it, but it did not work properly to photograph. In past convoys, I also noticed some scuffs, but with a flashlight price of 20, or even less, dollars, you could close your eyes to this, but in the case of L2 and a price of 40-50 dollars, this is frustrating, especially for that kind of money you can find many alternatives from better known companies. On the other hand, the flashlight finally has a nice box, good design, assembly, and most importantly - it shines powerfully. True to this parameter, an ordinary user will be behind the eyes of the "popular" Convoy C8.

In general, I described all the pros and cons, as showed. My IMHO - a flashlight is not for everyone, but for such a price there are a lot of analogues. In addition, it seems to me that a cheaper C8 will be enough for many as a powerful (long-range) flashlight. Well, this flashlight is intended more for convoy fans :)

Thank you all for your attention, I hope the review was useful and interesting :)

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Waterproof hand torch on CREE XM-L2 viki710 wrote on July 3, 2015

Super Bright 100M Underwater 1800 Lumens CREE XML T6 LED Diving Flashlight / Torch - Black - $ 20.31
Item received from online store chinabuye.com for review free of charge.

Over the course of several years, quite a few different Chinese lanterns have been flashed through my hands - large and small, hand-held, headlamp and camping. Ordering this flashlight is a consequence of my desire to have a universal flashlight for most cases. For this it was necessary that the lantern:

- was waterproof enough to withstand heavy rain and water drops,
- conveniently switched on with the thumb,
- was not very large,
- worked on 18650 cells.

The selected lantern model is widely available on various trading platforms, but everywhere it is positioned as non-name. On the other hand, it is clear that it has some kind of branded prototype, but I could not determine which one.

As for the characteristics of the flashlight according to the store information:

Light flow: 1800 lumens,
Light-emitting diode: CREE XM-L T6,
Case material: aluminum,
Certificates: CE, FCC
Operating modes: High / Middle / Low,
Water resistance: up to 100 meters.

The lantern came in a standard OEM-packaging of the store - a cardboard box with a bubble. The delivery set is Spartan - the flashlight itself and a lanyard for it.

Lantern length - 15 cm.

Weight - 209 g.

The flashlight is switched on using a slider, not a button. In this case, the brightness of the LED depends on the position of the slider.

The slider is magnetic. This allows you to adjust the brightness without touching the contacts directly. The freedom of the slider is limited by a metal retaining ring.

Adjustment with the slider on one side is convenient, as it allows you to smoothly adjust the brightness, but on the other hand, due to the small size of the handle, the slider is under your thumb, and you can turn on the flashlight accidentally. Fixing the slider in the off position would solve the problem, but unfortunately it is not provided.

Feels like the flashlight seemed to me even a little small. If you keep your thumb on the switch, then the palm is longer than the handle - and this is with my not very large hand.

Structurally, the lantern consists of three main parts - head, handle and back, which are assembled together using threaded connections. Each connection is shielded with two silicone rings for water resistance.

The flashlight is powered by a single 18650 battery.

It is wiser to change batteries by unscrewing the back part. To make it convenient, it has special grooves. Inside - as expected, a negative contact in the form of a brass spring.

Lantern head. The lens is glass.

An additional silicone ring is located between the retaining ring and the lens for waterproofing.

In the store description, the flashlight LED is declared as CREE XM-L T6. But the CREE XM-L T6 LED does not look like this (see picture). In the proposals of similar lamps on the trading floors, there is a mention that the LED is CREE XM-L2.

Visually, CREE XM-L2 from CREE XM-L T6 is distinguished by the presence of two legs instead of three and a key on the board (shown by arrows). The LED of this flashlight also looks like. Thus, the flashlight is still on the CREE XM-L2 LED. Inaccuracy in the description.

In accordance with the CREE XM-L2 specification, it produces 1052 lumens at maximum power (10W), which means that the declared luminous flux for this lamp of 1800 lumens is too high.

The lanyard of the lantern has a rubber insert and itself is quite long - 30 cm.

This design allows you to conveniently attach the flashlight to your hand.

Flashlight testing

The flashlight gives a rather diffused light. In principle, this is not surprising, because it is positioned as an underwater one. And under water, the range is not particularly useful.

Below is a beamshot at maximum brightness. The diameter of the light spot is 190 cm.The distance from the wall is 120 cm.

Changing the brightness of the flashlight with the slider, in my opinion, is best illustrated using the video:

As for the range - here is a photo at night under conditions of diffused urban lighting:

As you can see, the reflector setting also allows you to shine quite far into the distance.

Finally, a test for water resistance. I do not dive, so I do not plan to swim with a flashlight, but situations are different, and no one is safe from getting into the water. As you can see from the photo, the flashlight's water resistance is all right.

findings

In my opinion, the lantern is pretty good. Of the pluses, I would note the following:

- small size of the flashlight,
- conveniently located thumb switch
- smooth brightness control,
- diffused light allows you to illuminate a large area in front of you,
- high water resistance.

Of the shortcomings - the switch slider is not fixed in the off position. Those. in order not to involuntarily turn on the flashlight, you need to follow the slider. There are also some inaccuracies in the declared characteristics of the lantern, but the Chinese are constantly sinning with this, and they are not critical.

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