so is this really a 1 mode flashlight? some reviews say no, its a 5 mode....
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This Is A 5 Mode Flashlight, Depress Power Button Once To Turn On Then A Light Touch To Go Through The 5 Modes.Which Are Bright, Med Bright, Dim, Strobe, And FinallySOS.
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Its a3 mode light and it is extremely bright. I feel it is well worth the price!
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I use it with the remote button and I only have one mode with that attached. May be different with the regular button in the flashlight.
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The first one I ordered last year was single mode. The second one I ordered this month is 5 mode with the tail switch and remote tape switch cycling through each mode at each press. This each press of the switch changes the mode so mounting this to a weapon will create a problem of not maintaining a mode at each press and release. If there is a way to fix the mode to a single mode, I'd recommend this as a workable weapon light. As it stands, this is more suited to pocket carry for casual use.
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Joel, the multi function drove me crazy and I sent it back right away. I then purchased the 1300 Lumens CREE XM-L T6 LED 5-modes Waterproof Flashlight Torch + 2x18650 + Charger which is great. On/Off .... if it has other functions they are not set with the button on the back and that is fine with me. The light is very good and the price was reasonable. Good luck.
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Jon - That's actually one of the features of our "BrightStart" Technology. Every time the you turn the flashlight off, the next time you turn it back on it will come on at it's brightest mode (it also does a bit more, but that's one of the features). After field testing early models with multiple first-responders and hunters, that was the #1 feature that they requested, since the vast majority did not want to always be cycling through the modes each time they turned it on to get back to the brightest mode. :)Sincerely,The Guardian 1300TL Team at Intervine
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On mine if you press the button all the way in and release it the flashlight turns on and off at the same setting. If you press the button halfway in it changes modes. I just put it on the brightest mode and then make sure to press the button all the way in when turning it off and on so it stays in the same mode.
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The unit I have runs 1 for low, 2 for medium 3 for high, 3 for flashing.(I'm pretty sure I scorched my retina looking at the light to get you the answer)I love this unit. I just bought a second one but configured to also double as a flashlight.For $40 you have to figure it's a piece of junk but it isn't.Hope this helps
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One mode is just off and on. Some have multiple modes... High... Low... Strobe. I've ordered from the same people twice and got both types. The three mode ones work great so I reordered and got the one mode and they are a piece of junk so beware.
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not that I can see... bright, medium, low, strobe, SOS, bright...etc.What a great flashlight...I just got it tonight and I am tickled.So far I am very happy with the quality and the purchase in general.
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A little FYI for anyone thinking of buying this flashlight. The three modes that it has are high beam, flashing SOS and strobe light effect.
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Unfortunately 5 mode unlike the claim that is it a 3 mode. This requires pushing the button more often to get back to the brightness that you want - very inefficient!
780059
No, and it's a problem with this light. Every time you turn it on it goes to the next state, bright, medium, dim, strobe, SOS then back to bright. I don't think the designers of this light were very familiar with using flashlights.
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Both are single mode only. Also, mine overheated after about half an hour of use (I took it off and used it as a general flashlight), I have no idea where to find spare batteries for it. I guess invest in a better system, this one is crap if you intend on actually using it (range, drills).
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The switch itself is on/off. However, it is the "driver" (or circuit board to which the LED is soldered that determines the "modes," such as single mode (on/off), three mode (on, high, strobe), etc. Mine came with a five mode and I order Z single mode in white and green for $10. It just drops in behind the reflector. Again, any switch just cycles through the modes as determined by habe driver. These are not just ordinary flashlights. The driver controls voltage and other features. When battery voltage drops below a certain threshold the light just stops working rather than getting dimmer. Hope that helps. The switch itself is on/off. However, it is the "driver" (or circuit board to which the LED is soldered that determines the "modes," such as single mode (on/off), three mode (on, high, strobe), etc. Mine came with a five mode and I order Z single mode in white and green for $10. It just drops in behind the reflector. Again, any switch just cycles through the modes as determined by habe driver. These are not just ordinary flashlights. The driver controls voltage and other features. When battery voltage drops below a certain threshold the light just stops working rather... » Read More The switch itself is on/off. However, it is the "driver" (or circuit board to which the LED is soldered that determines the "modes," such as single mode (on/off), three mode (on, high, strobe), etc. Mine came with a five mode and I order Z single mode in white and green for $10. It just drops in behind the reflector. Again, any switch just cycles through the modes as determined by habe driver. These are not just ordinary flashlights. The driver controls voltage and other features. When battery voltage drops below a certain threshold the light just stops working rather than getting dimmer. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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There are many of the flashlights here, make sure you pick one that has the charger and 2 batteries. Mine was 12.50 and is awsome, super bright. It said 5 mode but was only 3 mode. The link I clicked for your question says 'batteries not included' . So search for another one that is included.
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No unfortunately. I bought it from blue lover and I received a clone. The only real thing was the circuit boards but the components are fake. It only has high and off. I could give you a link to a real 3 mode for you if you want. Just 20c more.It's herehttp://www.amazon.com/Zoomable-Adjustable-Focus-Flashlight-Torch/dp/B007FC5A5Q/ref=pd_ys_sf_s_228013_a1_3_p?ie=UTF8&refRID;=0BXAF7S0W9KXXCGEWH0QIt has high, low and flashing/strobe and off
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There is only one mode...on and off. But as flashlights go, I would rather have this compact (approximately an inch longer than the palm of a man's hand) flashlight than most other flashlights I have used that have several possible light settings.
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There are no modes to change. It just switches between different colors. I would get a few, they are not that bright.
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There are three modes, Flashlight, Laser & Flashlight/Laser, No Strobe Mode! And no, you do not have to use the remote cable at all!