
Manker MC12 (2020) review
The Manker MC12 (MC12) released in 2020. It uses 1 x Osram KW CSLNM1.TG LED, 1 x Osram KP CSLNM1.F1 LED (green), 1 x Osram KR CSLNM1.23 LED (red), SMO reflector and 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 670 lm output, 105625 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 650 m.
This light has 4 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available.
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Manker MC12 (MC12) specifications
- Brand
- Manker
- Name
- MC12
- Type
- MC12
- Rating
- Launch
- 2020
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 131 g
- Length
- 134 mm
- Head diameter
- 40 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
System
The emitter of MC12 manufactured by Osram, a German lighting manufacturer. The MC12 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.
- Emitter
- 1 x Osram KW CSLNM1.TG LED, 1 x Osram KP CSLNM1.F1 LED (green), 1 x Osram KR CSLNM1.23 LED (red)
- Color temperature
- 6500 K
- Reflector
- SMO
- Lens
- toughtened AR coated glass
- Switch
- mechanical rear
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
- Flux
- 670 lm
- Intensity
- 105625 cd
- Throw
- 650 m
- CD/LM factor
- 157.65
Software
The MC12 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The MC12 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate. It has the SOS beacon function for an emergency situation. The SOS flashes Morse code so you can signal for help when needed.
- Modes
- 4 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- yes
- SOS/Beacon
- yes
Features
The MC12 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
- Battery
- 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery
- Battery indicator
- no
- Charger port
- no
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IPx8
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
- Specials
- green light
red light
white light
Accessories
It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your MC12. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.
- Package contents
- 18650 battery with microUSB
clip
lanyard
microUSB cable
spare o-ring
The performance of the Manker MC12 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Manker MC12, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.
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