MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Any chance of that video happening jirik?
Lumapower MVP Review - 3X Cree - BEAMSHOTS, RUNTIMES, COMPARISONS, and more!
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I was using mine to spot 6 deer across the field. :devil: Next time I take my camera/tripod with me. 
I only have one complaint about this light. To change the batteries properly (at the tailcap, not removing the lanyard ring), you have to TURN and TURN and TURN. Good thing the batteries last so long :thumbsup:
I only have one complaint about this light. To change the batteries properly (at the tailcap, not removing the lanyard ring), you have to TURN and TURN and TURN. Good thing the batteries last so long :thumbsup:
MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Ack - sorry to hear about your friend!
I think this can wait.
I think this can wait.
Phaserburn
Flashlight Enthusiast
SB, any chance you will be doing a P7 Turbo comparison? I'm on the fence as to which one of these fine lights to get.
It's on its way to me ... I'll do a full comparison to the MVP.
Just a side note, the MVP will not take a flat-topped R18650. The cell must have a small (+) nipple to interface with the (+) electrode on the MVP head.
For instance, a Trustfire unprotected cell will not make contact. No light!
For instance, a Trustfire unprotected cell will not make contact. No light!
Good point Paul. However, all my older flatp-top AW protected 18650's would make contact with the head - but I needed to use a magnet to connect the second battery to the first. Not recommended for actual usage (magnets can slip and short!) - stick with button top cells.
HKJ
Flashaholic
Just get a small magnet and put on the + pole of the battery, your can get the magnet from DX for nearly no money (less than $3 for 20).
MattK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Eric - did you get the new lights yet?
BTW folks, I never recommend the magnet on battery solution as I'm always concerned it could slip and cause a direct short. Now if you Krazy glue the magnet in place then I'd be just fine with that.
BTW folks, I never recommend the magnet on battery solution as I'm always concerned it could slip and cause a direct short. Now if you Krazy glue the magnet in place then I'd be just fine with that.
HKJ
Flashaholic
If the magnet slips, the coating on the inside of the battery tube has a hole and the protection in the battery fails, your get an explosion!
My solution: a donut of foam tape (sticky on the battery side) around a smaller magnet: ends up being about as tall as a protected 18650. I tested, it works great in the MVP and the charger. :twothumbs
Left: Protected cell. Center: Final assembly. Right: Parts used.
Left: Protected cell. Center: Final assembly. Right: Parts used.
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Interesting solution Paul. Certainly a lot better than bare magnets, which I think are just too dangerous for regular use on their own.
Tracking shows them arrived in Canada, awaiting customs clearance.
Phaserburn
Flashlight Enthusiast
It's on its way to me ... I'll do a full comparison to the MVP.
Any news/impressions on the Turboforce?
Do you know what will happen when you forget that MVP can't take 4xRCR123 batteries and you will use them? Yeah, the driver will fry 
Well at least it opportunity to make real MVP Turboforce with 3xMC-E :naughty: Custom heatsink is already in production...
Well at least it opportunity to make real MVP Turboforce with 3xMC-E :naughty:
Custom heatsink is already in production...
The MVP-P7 is currently undergoing lightbox testing - my review should be up by the end of the week.
:wave:
Phaserburn
Flashlight Enthusiast
Lumapower MVP TurboForce P7 review is now up.
Includes a direct comparison to the MVP 3xCree. :wave:
Includes a direct comparison to the MVP 3xCree. :wave:
