CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Review Major Update....

[ViReN]

This is a Review of Production version of NovaTac EDC 120 T, Full review is coming soon

NovaTac EDC 120 T

provided for review by www.novatac.com

General Description:

NovaTac EDC 120 T is a Tactical Series flashlight from NovaTac. With single CR123 battery, Seoul SSC P4LED, Body built of aluminium and hard anodize type III, water tight with O-Rings, EDC 120 T is one of the brightest, very strong built, high quality, medium size light. EDC 120 T is one of the most advanced Tactical single CR123 light available in the market. The total output of the light is 120 Lumens, whense the name EDC 120 T. NovaTac EDC 120 T has Advanced (uC) Microcontroller Controlled Buck Boost Drive Circuit, this enables operation of the flashlight on both primary CR123 Cells as well as the Li-Ion Rechargable RCR123 Cells.​

Light Features:​

• Can run on various CR123 sized battery ranging from Primary Lithium to Li-Ion cells
• Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR coating
• Seoul SSC P4 LED
• Buck-Boost Advanced Regulation (uC) Microcontroller Controlled Drive Circuit
• Tactical Momentary Switch

Extreme Closeup

More...

As soon as the Database and Other things are uploaded, I would be updating this tread....
Update 1: The Flashlight DB is now Up, you can now use the Compare Lights feature

I am going to add a few more comparisons and beamshots before proceeding to EDC 120 P's Review

Update 2: I was curious to see how the beam profile is in respect to throw and side spill... Here are the Smoke Shots, used help of fragrant Incense smoke sticks

The Angle of Spill is 56 degrees
The Angle of Main Beam is 4 degrees

Update 3: Updated Review with More Comparison shots and beam shots

Size comparison with Fenix P1 and Fenix P2D

Beam shot Matrix against Various Lights

More...

 

[Pumaman]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review

thanks for the review! are you using a flatbed scanner for your close-ups?
my 120-p should get here tmrw., looking forward to playing with it.

 

[Daniel_sk]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review

A Seoul LED? Isn't it less durable than the Cree?
I haven't been reading the whole Novatac discussion, I thought they were going to use Cree... A little surprise for me.

 

[Jeff S.]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review

"Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR coating," from the review.

I thought these lights would feature polycarbonate lenses?

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review

"Toughened ultra clear glass lens with AR coating," from the review.

I thought these lights would feature polycarbonate lenses?

No I don't think it's Polycarbonate Lens, the Lens looks flat like glass, tapping it also makes sound like glass, there are no deformations what so ever, also there is an AR Coating looking very similar and much better to as compared with Other AR Coated Glasses. Normally, what I have observed is the Polycarbonate Lens is usually has very very slight budging/deformations, they sound like 'plastic' after tapping.

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review

thanks for the review! are you using a flatbed scanner for your close-ups?
my 120-p should get here tmrw., looking forward to playing with it.

Thanks

Not exactly a flat bed scanner but some of the components of that rig are similar to a "3D" scanner of a HP Multi Functional Device.

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review

I just checked it again.... It is in deed Polycarbonate

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review

I was curious to see how the beam profile is in respect to throw and side spill... Here are the Smoke Shots, used help of fragrant Incense smoke sticks

The Angle of Spill is 56 degrees
The Angle of Main Beam is 4 degrees

:thumbsup:

Yup the lens is indeed polycarbonate

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review

Update 1: The Flashlight DB for NovaTac EDC 120 T is now Up, you can now use the Compare Lights feature

I am going to add a few more comparisons and beam shots before proceeding to EDC 120 P's Review

 

[matrixshaman]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

The user manual says it is Polycarbonate lens with AR coatings. It does reflect an AR color when I checked it.

 

[greenlight]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

I'm not sure about this line in the review:

Below is the chart showing total output levels for various AA batteries in General Mode

 

[Kinvu]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

If possible could you compare beams with a SF L1 cree and or a Fenix P1D cree/rebel?

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

I'm not sure about this line in the review:

Below is the chart showing total output levels for various AA batteries in General Mode

Thank you very much, its now updated, I forgot to update that from general review template... that's what happens when you review on a fast track and under excitement....

Thank you once again, it's appreciated

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

If possible could you compare beams with a SF L1 cree and or a Fenix P1D cree/rebel?

I do not have P1D CE or SF L1, but i can compare it with P2D CE and P3D CE which I have. I have planned for additional beam shots and will be updating tonight

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : NovaTac EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

matrixshaman yup, it is in deed, I was kinda confused when seeing such a flat and smooth and perfect (like glass) surface. The AR Coating reflects darker than other AR Coated lights that I have, a sign of good AR Coating i guess.

 

[yaesumofo]

Re: CPFReviews.com : Novatak EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

There is no doubt. The lens is polycarbonate. It has an AR coating. I often listen to how a "lens " sounds when tapped. If a 'lens is loose it has a much different sound. If you tap a glass HDS EDC it has a very distinct non sound almost muffled. Do the same with a novatac and the sound is very different it produces a much brighter higher pitched almost echo like sound.\
Maybe I will get around to recording these sounds for all to hear....one of these days.
I also have a very favorable opinion of the 120P. It is a very nice light. I will be changing out the "lens" with a UCL just as soon as the get here.
Yaesumofo

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : Novatak EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

Tapping fooled me this time or I need to check my ears the sounds were almost same to me when i tapped EDC120T and Fenix P3D CE

:thumbsup: yaesu recording sound would be a great idea

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : Novatak EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Updated

Updated main review at www.cpfreviews.com with smoke shots...

Other comparisons coming soon

 

[ViReN]

Re: CPFReviews.com : Novatak EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Major Update

Update 3: Updated Review with More Comparison shots and beam shots

Size comparison with Fenix P1 and Fenix P2D

Beam shot Matrix against Various Lights

More...

 

[GarageBoy]

Re: CPFReviews.com : Novatak EDC 120 T Production Version Review... Major Update

Ack nice light, wish it was more P2D sized