I just bought the flashlight - why is there a dark spot in the center of the beam? I adjust the beam by rotating the head, but the dark area remains getting larger or smaller. Is this normal?
460510
Its normal and its there so that you can be in control of the focus area.Point the torch to a wall say about 10 feet from where you are standing adjust beam till the dark spot disappears and you can have a strong focused beam
2104121
Actually, I got mine at our local hardware and it was just the flashlight, no box or even instructions. Which brings me to my question, anybody know how to make it strobe? I've played with everything so far and no luck.
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I only have this flashlight, but the main draw of the NiteCore seems to be the variable brightness. However, I'm not sure I would like to be fumbling around with a rotating ring in many situations. This flashlight has 3 brightness levels that you adjust by giving a small rotation to the bezel, and it remembers the level you are on. But, if you double tap the button, it jumps straight to the highest setting (without forgetting the other setting). This is an awesome feature in my opinion, better than the variable brightness wheel, because I can keep it on the lowest setting to save battery, but never be more than an extra tap away from tactical brightness. I only have this flashlight, but the main draw of the NiteCore seems to be the variable brightness. However, I'm not sure I would like to be fumbling around with a rotating ring in many situations. This flashlight has 3 brightness levels that you adjust by giving a small rotation to the bezel, and it remembers the level you are on. But, if you double tap the button, it jumps straight to the highest setting (without forgetting the other setting). This is an awesome feature in my opinion, better than the variable brightness wheel, because I can keep it on the lowest setting to save battery,... » Read More I only have this flashlight, but the main draw of the NiteCore seems to be the variable brightness. However, I'm not sure I would like to be fumbling around with a rotating ring in many situations. This flashlight has 3 brightness levels that you adjust by giving a small rotation to the bezel, and it remembers the level you are on. But, if you double tap the button, it jumps straight to the highest setting (without forgetting the other setting). This is an awesome feature in my opinion, better than the variable brightness wheel, because I can keep it on the lowest setting to save battery, but never be more than an extra tap away from tactical brightness. « Show Less
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No tight spot beam nor is it focus able. It has a high, low , & emergency (blink). As a person who appreciates a very good skull light this is by far my best purchase. I have one and purchased 2 more as gifts. Very bright light with longevity in vision range.
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Is it charged? If so the bulb may have to be replaced! Mine did. As a result of the way they are shipped the bulbs get ruined! But all and all this is a great flashlight! Call Amazon and tell them it's not working and they are very good on replacing them. I had to do that with mine and the 2nd one was fine.
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Check your batteries... When the voltage starts to get low, these (and other Mr Beams products) will start randomly coming on. I have two of their path lights in my stairwell and they'll start coming on by themselves when it's time for a battery change. Just installed two of these spotlights the other night and the included literature mentions this as well.
467409
The beam is visible at night. The point of aim is still very visible during the day, but the beam can only be seen at night.
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Not sure what exactly you mean but I would suggest tightening the light and taping the metal peice that holds the lense in place so it doesn't rattle loose. Also the part where the light snaps into the mount tebds to connect loosely. You could try taping it or permenently gluing it in place in order to fix the loose connection. Also be aware that there is no indicator that warns you of a low battery so always hace it charge over night before you use it. Otherwise you might wind up ob the otherside of town and have the light suddenly go black like I did. Not fun riding along a busy road with no front light. That was an interesting ride home to say the least. I'm just glad it died before I hit the offroad trail around the lake that I had planned on riding around!
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If you always use your Maglite Mini LED flashlight in the tightest spot mode, then you probably will NOT like this Victorinox LED flashlight - its beam is much wider without a well-defined bright spot.I'll upload a beam shot (to the Customer Images section) when I got a chance.[Update a few hours later]I just uploaded the comparison beam shots. The difference is even more dramatic than I expected.
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I get the same thing. Basically I just think that this isnt a very good flashlight. I would certainly not rely on it. I would never recommend that anyone buy this flashlight. Also really surprised that so many of the reviews are positive for this flashlights. There are so many issues with it. What an awful flashlight.
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There must be something different about your flashlight for it to be a problem. I simply unscrewed the housing around the bulb from the body and the bulb just about fell out.
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i'm not sure... but when the batteries are getting low, the brightest beam only works for a split second, & the lower beam only works for under a minute. new batteries will make it like new.
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My husband Chuck is a mechanic and he says it occasionally falls out of his shirt pocket without breaking. As long as it doesn't lamp tip first on the bulb it survives OK. When the light starts to flicker or seems dim, don't tap it or bang on it! Just replace the AAAA(4A) batteries right away. AAAA batteries are available at more stores than they used to be. Radio Shack has them. He is unsure of the lumens but it is plenty bright and the beam is concentrated enough for all uses. Chuck has used them for 5 or 6 yrs and bought 3 at a time because he loves them that much!
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If the model you are inquiring about is a zoomable light, the only thing to do is extend the bulb end of the light to adjust the beam to a small rectandular spot. The light is designed to minimize the glare outside the beam and produces a much more concentrated spot. Simply pull the flashlight as if you are trying to pull it apart end to end.
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I'm not sure about the model number -- mine has no identification other than "DORCY" on it -- but it looks like the photo I see on they question. So on my flashlight, the beam is very very bright in a circle which is 6" in diameter at a distance of 6'. There is very low-level illumination in a cone that is about +/- 45 degrees from the center of the beam. There is no adjustment for beam width.
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seems to me that if you turn the end it goes from small to large beam also.. I bought this as a gift for my husband and have only used it once or twice .. but it goes from pin point beam to wide beam.. I am not sure how to do it have you looked for the instructions on the internet??
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You have to step through each mode every time. Each time you turn it on and off it advances to the next mode. unlike some other flashlights I have that will revert after a while to a default mode. So if you use it as a flashlight then you have to cycle through all the modes the last being S.O.S. if you want it to be a flashlight again the next time you use it..