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Enlightened
Got this P7 monster the other day, actually it is a replacement unit, since the first I got had problems with the driver, the manufacturer send me a new one without any trouble, overall got very good customer support from the manufacture!
Many of you older CandlePower forum users, probably know the VB-16 UI, it is very simple two button UI, one for turning the brightness up, and another to turn the brightness off. It cannot get simpler then that, and this VB-16 P7 got the same system, running 2x18650 or 4x123A batteries, plus the ability to use strobe by tapping the tailcap I believe within 1 second. The modes are memorized when the flashlight is turned off.
Build quality is very good, nice firm threads, and fit and finish is excellent, you got a great grip with the knurling, and the tailcap got a "groove" so you got a good grip when using the flashlight. Design is a matter of taste, looks a little dull IMO. The tailcap is designed with antiroll in mind, and does work pretty well.
The two up/down brightness buttons is GID kind, and is very easy to use, kind of stiff and not quite, but that is OK, you are not in any doubt if you have pressed the buttons or not. The flashlight got a very nice and soft forward clicky, that also it very quite personally something I like allot, and I believe it is the same kind found in other VB-16 flashlights.
Reflector is made from aluminum and is MOP kind I think, and the heatsink is of some kind of brass, to maximize cooling from the LED, below the head the is some fines to again maximize the cooling, overall the flashlight does get hot on max after a few minutes, but not too bad, and never experienced it to be uncomfortably hot when using the flashlight. The lens is real glass, but does not appear to have anti reflective coating, or at least not on both sides.
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Video review can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0W8HHH5rQ
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Well enough readings for now, here are some images and beam shots:
From left: 120P, MIII, Mag 2AA, VB-16 P7, Mag 3D, Ultrafire WF500L
See many more images here: http://gallery.wcw.dk/#78.0
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Now lets get on with the beamshots, all flashlights use RCR Li-ion batteries, I only use AW batteries, and the VB-16 runs of 2x18650, distance is about 3m:
VB-16 Low
VB-16 Hi
VB-16 Hi - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Mag 3D P7 1A
Left: VB-16, Right: Mag 3D P7 1A - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Jetbeam MIII Q5
Left: VB-16, Right: Jetbeam MIII Q5 - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Ultrafire WF500L P4
Left: VB-16, Right: Ultrafire WF500L P4 - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Novatac 120P
Left: VB-16, Right: Novatac 120P - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Mag 2AA
Left: VB-16, Right: Mag 2AA - Underexposed
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Lux readings running 2x18650:
Overall Output:
High 2x18650 = 30.000 Lux
Low 2x18650 = 298 Lux
Throw from 1m:
High 2x18650 = 15.680 Lux
Low 2x18650 = 152 Lux
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Thats all for now, maybe I will do runtime and some outdoor beamshots later, or post your request, question and so on and I will answer ASAP
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Many of you older CandlePower forum users, probably know the VB-16 UI, it is very simple two button UI, one for turning the brightness up, and another to turn the brightness off. It cannot get simpler then that, and this VB-16 P7 got the same system, running 2x18650 or 4x123A batteries, plus the ability to use strobe by tapping the tailcap I believe within 1 second. The modes are memorized when the flashlight is turned off.
Build quality is very good, nice firm threads, and fit and finish is excellent, you got a great grip with the knurling, and the tailcap got a "groove" so you got a good grip when using the flashlight. Design is a matter of taste, looks a little dull IMO. The tailcap is designed with antiroll in mind, and does work pretty well.
The two up/down brightness buttons is GID kind, and is very easy to use, kind of stiff and not quite, but that is OK, you are not in any doubt if you have pressed the buttons or not. The flashlight got a very nice and soft forward clicky, that also it very quite personally something I like allot, and I believe it is the same kind found in other VB-16 flashlights.
Reflector is made from aluminum and is MOP kind I think, and the heatsink is of some kind of brass, to maximize cooling from the LED, below the head the is some fines to again maximize the cooling, overall the flashlight does get hot on max after a few minutes, but not too bad, and never experienced it to be uncomfortably hot when using the flashlight. The lens is real glass, but does not appear to have anti reflective coating, or at least not on both sides.
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Video review can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0W8HHH5rQ
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Well enough readings for now, here are some images and beam shots:
From left: 120P, MIII, Mag 2AA, VB-16 P7, Mag 3D, Ultrafire WF500L
See many more images here: http://gallery.wcw.dk/#78.0
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Now lets get on with the beamshots, all flashlights use RCR Li-ion batteries, I only use AW batteries, and the VB-16 runs of 2x18650, distance is about 3m:
VB-16 Low
VB-16 Hi
VB-16 Hi - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Mag 3D P7 1A
Left: VB-16, Right: Mag 3D P7 1A - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Jetbeam MIII Q5
Left: VB-16, Right: Jetbeam MIII Q5 - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Ultrafire WF500L P4
Left: VB-16, Right: Ultrafire WF500L P4 - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Novatac 120P
Left: VB-16, Right: Novatac 120P - Underexposed
Left: VB-16, Right: Mag 2AA
Left: VB-16, Right: Mag 2AA - Underexposed
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Lux readings running 2x18650:
Overall Output:
High 2x18650 = 30.000 Lux
Low 2x18650 = 298 Lux
Throw from 1m:
High 2x18650 = 15.680 Lux
Low 2x18650 = 152 Lux
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Thats all for now, maybe I will do runtime and some outdoor beamshots later, or post your request, question and so on and I will answer ASAP
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