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Living up to the name of the Multi-Task series of which it is a member, the Nitecore MT21C Right-Angle LED Flashlight is a versatile and powerful illumination tool useful for any situation.
It features five primary outputs; from a minimum of just one lumen for close-up tasks like reading or checking ID's, to a darkness piercing 1000-lumen turbo output that can be used to light trails and camps or search for lost hikers. Beyond the impressive output range are three specialty modes: a disorienting strobe, an emergency SOS distress signal, and a battery-conserving location beacon. All of these modes can be accessed through a single push button, and you have the ability to go directly to the minimum and turbo outputs without having to cycle through all the others.
The defining characteristic of the MT21C is the tilting emitter head. In the 0° (straight) orientation it looks and is used like a conventional flashlight, but tilt the head 90° forward and it converts into a right-angle task or tactical light. This tilting can be done with a single finger for easier use and handling. Designed to withstand the rigors of everyday use, the body is made of a lightweight and durable aluminum alloy that is treated with a scratch-resistant, hard-anodized finish. It is O-ring sealed to be waterproof and submersible to over six and a half feet, and impact resistant to over three feet. Nitecore designed the light with a magnetic base and an integrated hang loop to add even more versatility to an already versatile light. Leaving your hands free for tasks, it also allows you to point the beam right where you need it. The head of this clever little 1000-lumen torch swivels 180° and tilts 90°, and the light is equipped with a belt/pocket clip and a hanging loop. On-off switching and brightness selection is controlled by a push button on the head. A single 18650mAh lithium-ion AA battery (sold separately) will power the flashlight for approximately one hour on high power and up to 700 hours at just one lumen output.
The MT21C is made of aluminum with a type III hard anodized finish and features a glass lens with anti-reflective coating for optimal light transmission. It's IPX8-rated water resistant, submersible to 6.6', and impact resistant to 3.3'.
- Min: 1 lumen
- Low: 50 lumens
- Med: 190 lumens
- High: 400 lumens
- Turbo: 1000 lumens
- White CREE XP-L HD V6 LED
- Emitter head tilts from 0-90°, converting it from a conventional hand-held light to a right-angle light; tilt can be done one-handed
- Three specialty output modes
- Digitally-regulated output maintains consistent beam intensity throughout battery charge
Specialty outputs:
- Disorientating strobe function
- Emergency SOS signal automatically cycles through the Morse code sequence
- Location beacon emits a single pulse at regular intervals to conserve battery power
- Location: Handle
- Type: Push button
- Instant access to minimum and Turbo outputs
- Press and hold to turn on, then cycle through primary outputs
- Tap button three times in any mode to activate specialty outputs
- Lightweight and durable aluminum alloy body
- Tempered emitter window with anti-reflection coatings ensure maximum beam output at all intensity levels
- Textured handle helps to provide a slip-resistant grip
- Scratch and corrosion-resistant anodized hard-coat
- IPX8-rated and O-ring sealed to be waterproof and submersible to 6.6'
- Impact resistant to 3.3'
- Magnetic base on handle allows it to stick to any ferrous metals, with integrated hang loop
- Runs on one user-supplied 18650 battery, or two CR123 disposable or rechargeable batteries
- Integrated battery status indicator on push-button switch
- Reverse polarity protection prevents damage to the light & circuitry if batteries are installed incorrectly
- Advanced Temperature Regulation (ATR) circuitry monitors light and ambient temperatures to maximize output and battery life