2007 Inova T1-beamshots and runtime

[Chao]

You may not interest in this new Inova T1 which use K2 LED, it's not as bright as most Cree lights, but I still love it, easy to use, perfect and useful beam, nice design, high quality and not expensive, this light was purchased from batteryjunction

Beamshots at 5m
Left to right, Old T1, 2007 T1, Fenix L1DCE (hi mode)

Beamshots at 10 m
Left to right, Old T1, 2007 T1, Fenix L1DCE (hi mode)

Runtime graph

Other review reference https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/166943

 

[Monocrom]

What a difference between old vs. new! :wow:

Thanks for the review.

 

[parnass]

Chao, thanks for the 2007 Inova T1 review -- especially the beam shot photos. I have a small Inova collection including the older, TIROS version T1 and was curious about the newer version.

The newer version T1 looks like it provides more light with considerable spill at the expense of twice the number of batteries (or half the battery life per cell).

 

[Chao]

What a difference between old vs. new! :wow:

Thanks for the review.

My old T1 is using luxeon I LED and TIROS like parnass said, the 2007 T1 using luxeon K2 LED and reflector.

 

[spoonrobot]

Sweet!

I've been waiting for a runtime graph on this guy for a while, thanks a lot!

 

[Barbarian]

I also love this new version! I was pleasantly surprised at the difference between the new and old T1. Still has the great build and feel in the hand.

 

[cave dave]

will a 17670 LiIon fit?

 

[Chao]

will a 17670 LiIon fit?

Only unprotected 17670 fits, the lux number was about 2000 lux at beginning, a little brighter than using primary cells.

 

[Chao]

I then did runtime test with protected 14650 cells , the graph was updated. I think using unprotected 17670 for at least 1.5 h should be fine without overdischarged.

 

[woodrow]

Chao,
Thanks again for a great review. Also thanks for the beamshots and runtime. I have picked up a few of my lights because of your hard work. Thanks.

 

[Phaserburn]

Anyone know if the new T1 can handle 2 R123s?

 

[Matt Sutton]

Anyone know if the new T1 can handle 2 R123s?

I have been running mine exclusively on AW's LiFEPO4's with incident.

 

[Phaserburn]

I have been running mine exclusively on AW's LiFEPO4's with incident.

Let me rephrase the question: Can the T1 run on 2 3.7V Li-ion cells?

 

[ensile]

i have been waiting for some kind of review, This is perfect, and I will buy one now, that looks like a sweet light for sure.

 

[Barbarian]

i have been waiting for some kind of review, This is perfect, and I will buy one now, that looks like a sweet light for sure.

You won't be disappointed.

 

[woodrow]

Chao,
Looking at your 5 and 10 meter beamshots, it is amazing to me the difference of output in lights that we at cpf enjoy, compared to the general public. Inova 2AAA and even Surefire kl3's compared to Lumapower M1's and Fenix P3D's on turbo showed that to me. Thanks for the comparrison to let me know how lucky we are to have stumbled across this place.

 

[Chao]

Hi Woodrow, you are welcome :buddies: and thanks for your kind words.

 

[Phaserburn]

Still wondering if anyone is using 2xR123 3.7V cells in the new T1....

:candle:

 

[boet]

Chao,
Thanks for the very informative review.

What would the run time be on regular Duracell / Energizer batteries? Shorter than the Energizer E2 used in your test?

Will you be doing a review of the new model 2007 T2 sometime?

Thanks.
Cheers.
Boet

 

[Chao]

What would the run time be on regular Duracell / Energizer batteries? Shorter than the Energizer E2 used in your test?

Will you be doing a review of the new model 2007 T2 sometime?

I think the runtime with different brand primary cells may identical.
I don't have new model T2, if I get it sometime (dependent on my budget, just bought 2 surefire lights recently), I will review it.