Lumintop IYP365

rookiedaddy · Jul 11, 2016

Since I could not find any thread on this light, I'll start a new one here... :grin2:

This is actually my first Lumintop light, the rabbit symbol looks innocent and yet something sinister is lurking behind... don't worry, it's just me... :candle:

Here is a direct copy from manufacturer's website...

Detailed Features：
1) Utilizes High CRI Nichia 219BT LED or CREE XP-G2 (R5) LED with 50,000-hour lifetime
2) Output mode/Runtime:
CREE-Type: High: 200 lumens/35Minutes, Mid(Default): 40 lumens/25hours, Low: 3 Lumens/50 hours
NICHIA-Type: High: 125 lumens/35Minutes, Mid(Default): 25 lumens/25 hours, Low: 1.5 Lumens/50 hours
3) 3 modes: Mid-Low-High; Two ways to change modes: press the clicky switch or tighten/loose the head
4) Runs on: 2 x AAA (NOT included) (10440 Not Recommend) +actually, the box says 10440 Not Supported
5) Dimensions: Length: 5.04" (128mm); Head Diameter: 0.57" (14.5mm); Body Diameter: 0.49"(12.5mm); Weight: 0.81oz(23g) (excluding battery)
6) Max Beam Intensity and Distance
CREE-Type: 900cd, 60meters
NICHIA-Type: 506cd, 45meters
7) High-efficiency digitally regulated circuit to maintain a constant brightness as battery life diminishes
8) Glow in the Dark front O-ring around reflector +that provides "invisible" glow after 5 minutes...
9) Precision micro-textured reflector creates smooth, optimized beam
10) Double-side AR coated, tempered window resists impact and thermal shock, maximizes light transmission (99% light transmittance)
11) Multi-Function, clicky tail switch provides one-handed operation and easy access to all functions
12) High quality stainless steel clip makes it durable and keeps a firm grip on your pocket
13) Capable of standing up securely on a flat surface to serve as a candle +no, not at all securely! you liar! :nana:
14) Impact resistance to 1.5 meters and waterproof in accordance with IPX-8 (submersible to 2 meters)
15) Market applications include, but are not limited to everyday carry, keychain(+huh?!), gift, emergency, security, hardware/tool and many other uses
16) Operation: Click the tail switch to turn on/off; when the light is on, press the switch to select brightness (Mid-Low-High); or tighten/loose the head to change modes
+17) Lock out feature: Loosen the head (I humbly recommend half turn) to prevent accidental turn on. You can leave the clicky swtich in On mode and use the light as twisty.

+note the inline red comments are mine.

What's inside: IYP365 (the penlight), 2 Duracell Alkalines, 2 O-rings... can't see the o-rings?

here, another shot, still can't see the o-rings?

how about this... clearer?

the 2 o-rings are of different size, guessing one for the head and another for the tail switch. The 2 free Duracell batteries have their negative terminal protected too.

just a random shot.

and another random shot..

gold ring.

and another gold ring..

the pocket clip...

and finally,

the LED, the Nichia LED, the Nichia 219BT LED, the one and only reason I buy this Lumintop IYP365.

Str8stroke · Jul 11, 2016

Thanks. It is a good looking light. Beam shots possible?

kreisl · Jul 11, 2016

Thanks for the review, great photos and comments!!

rookiedaddy · Jul 30, 2016

so, i started with the One...

and remember the saying "one is none, two is one"... so...

and I've always preach that we need to have a backup or two...

so I decided to get a backup to my backup to my backup...

and yes, they are all Nichia 219BT!

Bdm82 · Jul 30, 2016

Those are nice shots... 3M Di-noc, carbon fiber, or what is that they're on?

Tejasandre · Jul 30, 2016

The model number is brilliant. In Your Pocket 365? :yes:

rookiedaddy · Jul 31, 2016

Bdm82 said:
Those are nice shots... 3M Di-noc, carbon fiber, or what is that they're on?

those are carbon fiber stickers used as backdrop.

neutralwhite · Jul 31, 2016

i have one of these on order because of the nichia too.
i wish foursevens made another with a nichia!.

FNG · Jul 31, 2016

I got my IYP365 on 2016/07/22 and the switch just stopped clicking and the light doesn't come on. I have another one BNIB and swapped the head/batteries to it and it works.

rookie, do you have a contact at LUMINTOP or should I go through Amazon?

rookiedaddy · Jul 31, 2016

FNG said:
...
rookie, do you have a contact at LUMINTOP or should I go through Amazon?

sorry to hear about your switch problem, I don't have any contact at Lumintop as I bought the lights from a local flashlight retailer. Perhaps one of our forum reviewers have their contacts?

FNG · Jul 31, 2016

I just initiated a return with Amazon and will send it back this week. Overall, I really liked everything about the light and am disappointed that the switch went out so soon. On the other hand I'm glad that it happened now because it's still within the return policy window. I'd be more disappointed if it happened a few months from now and I'd have to send it to China.

This was my first light purchased in years as you can probably tell from the lights my sig line. Now to search for another "perfect" unobtrusive EDC.

rookiedaddy · Jul 31, 2016

FNG said:
I just initiated a return with Amazon and will send it back this week. Overall, I really liked everything about the light and am disappointed that the switch went out so soon. On the other hand I'm glad that it happened now because it's still within the return policy window. I'd be more disappointed if it happened a few months from now and I'd have to send it to China.

agreed, I would be disappointed too and thanks for the heads-up. just tested mine by actuating the switch >500 times, seems to be working so far. Nice I.Y.P. (In Your Pocket) photo! :thumbsup:

wolfgaze · Jul 31, 2016

Would love to see a beamshot of the Nichia version running in Medium mode...

rookiedaddy · Aug 1, 2016

Str8stroke said:
Thanks. It is a good looking light. Beam shots possible?

wolfgaze said:
Would love to see a beamshot of the Nichia version running in Medium mode...

The following beam shots are taken with camara settings of:
Model: Sony RSC-RX100
F-stop: F/8
Exposure time: 1/2 second
ISO Speed: ISO-80
White Balance: Daylight

First, the contenders:

Hope these helps...

Edit: note that these are underexposed shots with the chosen camera parameters and may appear too dark to be view on your mobile phone, still experimenting different parameters to take beam shots... :grin2:

FNG · Aug 1, 2016

Possible that it's the same switch design as the Sunwayman P02A?

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?411462-Faulty-defective-Sunwayman-lights

ktsl · Aug 2, 2016

This light default on to mid mode rather than low? Why...

Bdm82 · Aug 2, 2016

rookiedaddy said:
those are carbon fiber stickers used as backdrop.

Looks good... curiosity just made me wonder!

FNG · Aug 2, 2016

Because medium is well suited for a wide variety of tasks with ambient light.

ktsl · Aug 3, 2016

FNG said:
Because medium is well suited for a wide variety of tasks with ambient light.

Which means medium shoud exist, true. But default it means the advantage of having a low mode to save night vision is pretty much gone. CPF has gone through this discussion over and over again I thought the conclusion is clear...

rookiedaddy · Aug 3, 2016

To each his own. whether it's L-M-H or M-L-H or H-M-L, it's a design decision that manufacturer makes that they thinks satisfy certain market segment or demographics at the time, who knows, they might release a new edition with a L-M-H configuration than the current M-L-H?
For me, starting in mid-mode is perfect as my eyesight is aging and need more light to see than it used to. There are plenty of penlights with L-M-H configurations, and I found when using one with L-M-H configurations, 99% of the time I change to mid-mode upon turning it on.
If the conclusion is clear due to some forum discussions, then I'm glad that there are manufacturers that think outside the norm (for the moment)... I guess I'd get another backup unit before it's gone. :grin2:

Cheers mate.

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