TrustFire T1 Q5

[ernsanada]

I just received the TrustFire T1 Q5 from Deal Extreme

The fit is good.

The surface has some machining marks.

The Type II Anodize is good. No mis-match of color.

Single stage reverse clickie. Has GID Rear rubber cover.

Uses a Q5 Cree. Very white with one ring around the corona.

The Cree is in a removable module.

Uses only 18650 sized battery.

Looks very much like my Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen. Same tailcap design. The battery tube looks almost the same.

Rear view of the Q5 Module.

Inside view of the rear tailcap.

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Size comaprisons.

Left, TrustFire T1 Q5. Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, with BOG Q5.
Both lights look very similiar.

Left to right, Left, TrustFire T1 Q5. Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, with BOG Q5, Fenix T1 Q5

Left to right, Left, TrustFire T1 Q5. Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, with BOG Q5, Fenix T1 Q5

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These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using AW's Protected 18650 and AW's Protected RCR123's which were fully charged.

TrustFire T1 Q5 18650 - 3380 lux @ 1 meter

Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, BOG Q5, 2 RCR123's - 3750 lux @ 1 meter

Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, BOG Q5 18650 - 2960 lux @ 1 meter

Fenix T1 Q5 OP 2 RCR123's - 5950 lux @ 1 meter


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TrustFire T1 Q5 18650 @ 82"

Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, BOG Q5 18650 @ 82"

Left, TrustFire T1 Q5. Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, with BOG Q5 @ 82"

Left, TrustFire T1 Q5. Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, with BOG Q5 @ 82" Stepped down exposure

 

[WadeF]

Bezel looks a lot like a Dereelight CL1H. I decided to snag one too just to see what they were able to do for the price. It certainly isn't up to the quality of a Dereelight CL1H V3, but not bad for the price. Mine has a bit of a purple tint.

 

[jake25]

can it tailstand?

 

[Bullzeyebill]

Was wondering. 82" or 82'? Got to be inches, right?

Bill

 

[ernsanada]

Was wondering. 82" or 82'? Got to be inches, right?

Bill

Thanks for catching the error!

Fixed.

 

[ernsanada]

TrustFire Q5 18650 @ 32'

Hunt Light FT01 1st Gen, with BOG Q5 18650 @ 32'

Fenix T1 Q5 @ 32'

 

[ernsanada]

can it tailstand?

Sorry cannot tailstand.

 

[ernsanada]

Bezel looks a lot like a Dereelight CL1H. I decided to snag one too just to see what they were able to do for the price. It certainly isn't up to the quality of a Dereelight CL1H V3, but not bad for the price. Mine has a bit of a purple tint.

You are correct.

I compared the head to my CLH1 V1 and it's exactly the same.

It's a Deree Hunt Light CLH1FT01!

 

[phantom23]

What's the current on LED or battery? It seems quite low.

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

Do you have Romisen RC-F4 to compare it against? Unfortunately, that one does NOT take 18650 battery but the sizes are comparable.

- Vikas

 

[kosPap]

You are correct.

I compared the head to my CLH1 V1 and it's exactly the same.

It's a Deree Hunt Light CLH1FT01!

Could I ask what is the clicky switch like? Like the Huntlight's or Ultrafire 602 one? (issues with the second).

 

[Zefiryn]

Uses only 18650 sized battery.

Ernsada,

Try it with 2xCR123, U'll be surprised

What's the current on LED or battery? It seems quite low.

my readings on battery:

1x18650 -360mA 3600lux/1m OP, 5100lux/1m SMO
2x CR123 950mA 5400lux/1m OP, 8600lux/1m SMO

now with freshly installed 19 mode driver from DX:

18650:

low: 0.04A 600lux/1m OP, 800lux/1m SMO
mid: 0.20A 2200lux/1m OP, 2800lux/1m SMO
high:0.75A 7000lux/1m OP, 8500lux/1m SMO

 

[ernsanada]

Ernsada,

Try it with 2xCR123, U'll be surprised



my readings on battery:

1x18650 -360mA 3600lux/1m OP, 5100lux/1m SMO
2x CR123 950mA 5400lux/1m OP, 8600lux/1m SMO

now with freshly installed 19 mode driver from DX:

18650:

low: 0.04A 600lux/1m OP, 800lux/1m SMO
mid: 0.20A 2200lux/1m OP, 2800lux/1m SMO
high:0.75A 7000lux/1m OP, 8500lux/1m SMO

On the webiste they only mention 18650's.

How long have you run the 2 RCR123's?

 

[Vikas Sontakke]

Is 19mode driver still available?

- Vikas

 

[Zefiryn]

On the webiste they only mention 18650's.

How long have you run the 2 RCR123's?

I haven't try RCRs, only regular CR123

Is 19mode driver still available?

Yes, it is available at both DX and Kai shops.

 

[ernsanada]

Could I ask what is the clicky switch like? Like the Huntlight's or Ultrafire 602 one? (issues with the second).

Top, DX Clickie. Bottom, TrustFire T1 Q5 Clickie.

It's the same switch the only difference is the switches spring was cut down.

I am glad you asked me, now I know what I can use these switches for.

 

[sims2k]

Thanks for the excellent review. Very interesting indeed...might order one myself to see what all the excitement is about. Anyway...can anyone tell me if my CL1h pill module would fit in this light ? Thanks.

 

[kosPap]

Top, DX Clickie. Bottom, TrustFire T1 Q5 Clickie.

It's the same switch the only difference is the switches spring was cut down.

I am glad you asked me, now I know what I can use these switches for.

well the trustfire clickie is exatly like the lighthound one....

teh overall situation makes me wonder if a crystal ball would reveal all the firm/manufacturer/factories connection.

NOW on a wild guess, can you check if a CL1H head fits the huntlight/Ultrafire 502 body. Imagine the possibilities with a 502D 4xCR123 body!

 

[qadsan]

Top, DX Clickie. Bottom, TrustFire T1 Q5 Clickie.

It's the same switch the only difference is the switches spring was cut down.,,,

Is the DX clicky you listed a forward or reverse clicky?

 

[CandleFranky]

Can the TrustFire T1 Q5 be a real live replacement for a Dereelight? :thinking: