Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Ok, I've finished the notes in the Construction Quality section, and given a sketch of the UI. I'll have to come back and polish up the UI section later (the F30C is doing a runtime test on low right now, so I can't play with the UI at the moment).

 

[jh333233]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

H>M>L done by tailcap?
Any signs of PWM?
Thanks

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

H>M>L done by tailcap?
Any signs of PWM?
Thanks

Yes, you move through H-M-L by the tail cap button.

I don't know about PWM, I haven't tested for it yet (and like I said, right now it's in the middle of a run time test for low mode). If there is PWM, it hasn't been noticeable to me in my normal use so far.

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

I added the run time data for High with 2x16340. The test of Low with 1x18650 is still going on, 50+ hours and output is still above 50%.

 

[tobrien]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

another amazing review, thanks!

so it looks like, based on the barn pictures, that it's got a decently noticeable ring outside of its hotspot. is that annoying at all in usage?

also i really, for some odd reason, like how the tail cap has the keyed slot in it. for some reason that caught my eye and i like it

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Subjective review begun :thumbsup:

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

The subjective review is almost complete, I'll just add a few more impressions after the low mode runtime test is done and I get a chance to play with it some more. At that time I'll also add more details to the UI section. After that I'd like to get some more, longer range beam shots.

The low mode run time test is currently almost to 65 hours, and is getting close to 50% of starting output, but isn't there yet.

another amazing review, thanks!

so it looks like, based on the barn pictures, that it's got a decently noticeable ring outside of its hotspot. is that annoying at all in usage?

also i really, for some odd reason, like how the tail cap has the keyed slot in it. for some reason that caught my eye and i like it

I haven't noticed a ring outside of the hotspot when I've been using the light, and I can't see it in the pictures, so I guess it's not that annoying in usage . After the low mode runtime test is done, I'll take it out for a spin and see if I can find it, maybe you've just got better eyes than me.

 

[RCLumens]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Many thanks again Bigmac - Really awesome rfeview. I'll be keeping my eyes open on where to buy one of these. The UI seems good and I like the fact that it has a clip. That would have been very useful for the T20CS.
Cheers - RC

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Many thanks again Bigmac - Really awesome rfeview. I'll be keeping my eyes open on where to buy one of these. The UI seems good and I like the fact that it has a clip. That would have been very useful for the T20CS.
Cheers - RC

Thanks for the complement! I'm going to be asking the folks at Nitefighter if they've got an idea on where/when these will be available.

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Time to 50% of starting output on Low mode, using 1x18650 Callie's Kustoms 3100mAh:

2 days, 18 hours, 36 minutes, 26 seconds.

Very impressive :thumbsup:

 

[jh333233]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

How come it would be "no rechargable" with extender(result in 3 123a profile)
And using two 17500/18500 is possible isnt it, it is still lower than 9V

 

[Bigmac_79]

How come it would be "no rechargable" with extender(result in 3 123a profile)
And using two 17500/18500 is possible isnt it, it is still lower than 9V

That's a very good point, I hadn't thought of that because I never use those sizes. Two 18500 cells would be just about the right length, and should double the run time of 16340s. Thanks for the correction, I'll update the review to reflect that.

Sent from my mobile device. Please excuse brevity and typos.

 

[firelord777]

Nice man!

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Ok, I've updated the review to reflect the possibility of 2x17500 or 2x18500 with the extension tube.

Nice man!

Thanks!

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Ok, I've got a fun update, I've heard from Nitefighter where you can buy the F30C. I don't think I'm allowed to post a link or name the dealer, so if you're interested, shoot me a PM and I'll tell you.

I think I am allowed to say the price (mods correct me if I'm not allowed): $87.50

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Low mode 18650 run time test complete (finally!). Now I'll be able to move forward and finish this review. I added the runtime graph to the review. FYI, time to 50% is over 66 hours, full run time is over 190 hours.

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

All runtime tests for 1x18650 and 2x16340 have been completed, and the graphs and runtime data added to the Performance section.

 

[firelord777]

Awesome dude!

 

[Bigmac_79]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

Notes updated on the UI (how the SOS works).

Awesome dude!

Thanks!

 

[madecov]

Re: Object/Subject Review: Nitefighter F30C (In Progress)

In all honesty, I'm getting tired of all the twisty head lights. Everyone says they are designed for Military and Police. I can't imagine who told them that Police tool need to operated by two hands :thumbsdow

On the other hand I like the looks of this light, and the bezel size.