New Inova T1 review (pics)
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PlayboyJoeShmoe
Flashaholic
I can dig what you are saying okbohn, but now that I have seen GOOD multi output Dereelight drop ins I don't really want to go back!
I would still like to trade a nice clean X0 in black for an X0 reflector though....
I would still like to trade a nice clean X0 in black for an X0 reflector though....
cyberspyder
Enlightened
!!! Inova made good on the year-long warranty experience I had with them and sent me two lights to 'replace' my T1 TIROS. I got the newer T1's but there's significant battery rattle...grrr
BigBluefish
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An appropriately sized 0-ring around each of your batts will probaby fix that problem.
With that tint, floody beam, small size, tank-like build, and 4+ hours of regulated runtime, I see one of these in my future.
Phaserburn
Flashlight Enthusiast
a post it around the batts always eliminates rattle.
rookiedaddy
Enlightened
Hi, good infos on Inova T-series :thumbsup:
Wondering if anyone got any comparison beam shot for 2008 T1, T2 and T3? am thinking of getting the T2, but another "voice" keep whispering for T3... :sick2:
Wondering if anyone got any comparison beam shot for 2008 T1, T2 and T3? am thinking of getting the T2, but another "voice" keep whispering for T3... :sick2:
Bob, I agree with you. I've tried a couple of the 2007 T1's and there is a tint lottery with these things. I've got two from this period, one very nice and bright white, one bright but more yellowish in tint. Regardless of the lottery outcome, the T1 is a superb light for the value and seems to improve every year, though I do miss the stainless steel bezel.
schiesz
Flashlight Enthusiast
I don't know if it comes with one or not, but you can be sure that none of AWTYD's have one...
Got that right, schieszenator.
I am the Anti-Clip. :devil:I am fairly certain that the T1 does NOT come with a clip. It, instead, offers the chic and fashionable lanyard hole. An outstanding design, IMHO.
PlayboyJoeShmoe
Flashaholic
Liking my X0 and X03 with T tailcaps!!!
What are you looking for?
flood, get the T1
throw, get the T2
A combo of both, get the T3
Outdoors Fanatic
Flashlight Enthusiast
The new T2 and T3 have virtually identical beam patterns, with the T3 being slightly brighter.
Get the T2 if you want smaller form factor or the T3 if you prefer full power, although it comes with a much longer battery tube which eats more batteries.
Between the T1 and T2, I'd have to choose with the T2, they are around the same size, needs the same amount of batteries and can do alot more outside... Yhe only minor drawback is its little bigger bezel. But it is totally worth it!
I thought that the reflector in the T3 is proportionately shorter than the T2's (after TIROS was dropped, having 3 batteries installed leaves little length for a deep reflector)
I thought the the throw was equal to the T2 but with a larger spill.
My T2-mp throws better than P3D rb100 on turbo.
I thought the the throw was equal to the T2 but with a larger spill.
My T2-mp throws better than P3D rb100 on turbo.
rookiedaddy
Enlightened
Thanks MichaelW, Outdoors Fanatic. Now my "other voice" for T3 is fading away... :twothumbs
Ilikeshinythings
Enlightened
No clip on the T1. But it doesn't need one to be an awesome little light.
I'd buy a T3 in a heartbeat if Inova drops in a cree xp-g
Say 300 lumen OTF instead of 150.
But that would probably be too much light [if that is possible], so go warmer with a longer runtime with 'only' 225 lumens.
Unless Inova stays married to Lumileds
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/2410627&postcount=12
Say 300 lumen OTF instead of 150.
But that would probably be too much light [if that is possible], so go warmer with a longer runtime with 'only' 225 lumens.
Unless Inova stays married to Lumileds
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/2410627&postcount=12
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rookiedaddy
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Just bought the T2 from local supplier. Chosen a warmer tint with a yellowish centre hotspot, very smooth beam. :twothumbs size is just nice for EDC
also played with T3 a while, notice the batteries rattle a bit, maybe a battery magazine will be a good accessory for T3 to include?
also played with T3 a while, notice the batteries rattle a bit, maybe a battery magazine will be a good accessory for T3 to include?
Outdoors Fanatic
Flashlight Enthusiast
Mine doesn't rattle at all. I've never seen an Inova with battery issues. Their workmanship is flawless. In fact, when I sent a T3 for boring out in order to accept 17500's, the workshop guy told me that he never saw such precision before...Just bought the T2 from local supplier. Chosen a warmer tint with a yellowish centre hotspot, very smooth beam. :twothumbs size is just nice for EDC
also played with T3 a while, notice the batteries rattle a bit, maybe a battery magazine will be a good accessory for T3 to include?
AFAustin
Flashlight Enthusiast
also played with T3 a while, notice the batteries rattle a bit, maybe a battery magazine will be a good accessory for T3 to include?
There is the slightest bit of battery rattle in my T1. If it ends up bothering me, a paper wrap will do the trick.
