Sacredfire NF-007

[old4570]

For review is a Sacredfire NF-007 single mode Cree P4 flashlight , and what attracted me to this light is its simplicity and the number of batteries that can be used to power it .

I don't know of any other flashlight with such a varied voltage range , 0.9volts to 4.5volts , it will literally run on a AAA – AA – to a CR123A and anything in-between that falls within the voltage range and can physically fit inside the body .

I found the flashlight to be very well made , with O rings sealing every assembly , the threads are smooth and well machined , and the tail switch is very positive and solid in use . The lens and reflector are plastic , and this is quite acceptable for the price range which this light falls into . Overall there were no nasty surprises , the anodizing was well done with a nice even finish over the entire light , and one was left with the feeling that ones purchase was a wise one .

Testing the light in a dedicated light box , we will see how various batteries affect output
Rechargeable AA 1.2v = 1700Lux @ 0.46Amp current draw
Alkaline AAA 1.5v = 2000Lux @ 0.58Amp current draw
Alkaline AA 1.5 v = 2300Lux @ 0.6Amp current draw
CR123A 3v = 4700Lux @ 0.72Amp current draw
RCR123A 3.7v = 8700Lux @ 0.9Amps current draw .

RCR123A 3.7v


CR123A 3v


Rechargeable AA 1.2v 2000mAh



The performance with a RCR123A 3.7v is just fantastic , it throws just crazy ...
With a CR123A 3v the output is very nice , but not even close to what the rechargeable can do .
AA performance is nothing special , what could be special is the run time , possibly 4 hours or better ..

For a flashlight that accepts such varied batteries , I can only say , what took me so long to buy it ?
There was one bad thing , the wrist strap , to small , and after my friends daughter played with it for 10 minutes , it broke ..
Other than this one minor thing , its a great little light that will run on supermarket batteries , or on your collection of CR/RCR123A's ...

Matt

 

[DM51]

Maybe I've just missed it before, but that's the first I've heard of this make. Terrible name, but it actually looks quite a useful light - the style and finish rather reminds me of Wolf Eyes.

 

[rmteo]

What is the ID of the battery tube? Thanks.

 

[greenlight]

Great. Just what we need, another 007 designation for a flashlight. Maybe every producer should have an 007.

 

[Benson]

Hmmm... I got one of these quite some time ago, and the switch is extremely flaky, like it's not soldered properly (sounds like they've improved that process, fortunately!), but a nifty little light when it felt like working.

So naturally, it's sitting around somewhere; still haven't got around to dismantling the tailcap and resoldering the switch. Thanks for reminding me of it.

BTW, there's quite a few other lights around with the same voltage range, typically as AA/14500 or AAA/10440 lights. But this is one of very few that has the wide body to accept CR123s, too, and as a pleasant side-effect, it may be easily adapted to run off 17500s as well; just knock out the plastic ring in the front of the tube. This does make loading AAAs just a bit touchier, but to me the extra life of the 17500s made it worth it.

What is the ID of the battery tube? Thanks.

Don't have a measurement, but it will accept the protected 17500s I have, and will not accept even unprotected 18650s. There's a ring in the front (as mentioned above) that's smaller, to center the AA and smaller batteries; if you remove that, the same >17mm diameter continues the whole way through.

 

[Black Rose]

Maybe I've just missed it before, but that's the first I've heard of this make.

It's been around for awhile....available at your favorite :naughty: web shops.

 

[old4570]

sku.20756 @ DX $10.90 For that price , and the performance with a RCR123A , just wish Id found this a year ago ...

 

[kramer5150]

I modded some 1x18650 sacredfire lights for bigchellis to 1.4A. Very serviceable mod hosts, although neither of his had the thread machining quality of your light and one had a flaky switch. Post mod, each emitted a little over 200-L OTF on Garys sphere. Now days, if all you want is bright light you really don't need to spend a lot of $$$ if you are handy with a soldering iron.

 

[old4570]

Sorry , picture host seems to be down ...

I reposted on another host ...

 

[greyghost_6]

Is the front lens replaceable? How about the seal on the front? Im looking for something that can be easily waterproofed and am not a fan of the plastic lens as they scratch easily.

 

[old4570]

Is the front lens replaceable? How about the seal on the front? Im looking for something that can be easily waterproofed and am not a fan of the plastic lens as they scratch easily.

Yes , replaceable ! Has O ring to seal it .

Water proof ? = Its no dive light , but I wouldn't be afraid of taking it out in the rain ...

 

[Hrvoje]

I agree, this light is a great value for the money. If you want to make it even better, I discovered that UCL 22.61 x 1.85 mm AR coated lens from Flashlightlenses is perfect replacement instead of original plastic one. Also, 24 mm GITD o-ring from DX (sku 3458) is nice touch to general impression

Hrvoje