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Review: Eagtac P25LC2 diffusor: dual light, XM-L2 T6, max. 820 lumens, beamshots, comparison
Eagtac has recently introduced a bunch of new (interesting) lights. Some of them are of a totally new concept: What about the P25CL2? This light combines a main led with a built in diffusor that has 19 leds. This creates a "two-in-one" light! Like almost all Eagtacs, you can choose between a coolwhite or a neutralwhite version. I chose the neutral white to try, that local dealer Nkon sent me, thanks for that! So, let's see what this special light offers!
P25CL2, interesting dual-light
powered by one XM-L2 T6 and 19 "3014" LEDS
Before we have a closer look, first the specifications, given by manufacturer:
LED:
* CREE XM-L2 Neutral White T6 LED + Flood LED Array (N.W.)
Output / Runtime:
* CREE XM-L2 T6 LED
* ANSI FL-14 lumen: 820
3014 LED array
* LED lumen: 475 ()Neutral White)
Four brightness levels (SPOT only)
o ANSI FL-1 lumen: 820/410/80/3
o Runtime:
1.5/3.5/20/200+ hours (1x18650)6
0.8/2/10/130+ hours (2xCR123A)
Four brightness levels (Flood only)
o Led lumen: 520/205/40/3
o Runtime:
3.5/10/40/200+ hours (1x18650)6
2/6/25/130+ hours (2xCR123A)
Four brightness levels (SPOT + Flood)
o Spot Led lumen: 660/270/55/3
o Diffuser Led lumen: 350/140/22/2
o Runtime:
1.6/4.5/23/200+ hours (1x18650)6
1/2.7/15/130+ hours (2xCR123A)
Other features:
* LED direct soldering on copper for maximum heatsink ability
* User replaceable glass lens
* Battery reverse polarity protection
* Ultra low internal resistance phosphor bronze springs (silver coated)
* Spring loaded positive and negative terminal
Unboxing:
Fortunately no blister, the P25LC2 comes in a carton. Eagtac uses this box for other lights too, because the displayed light at it is not the P25LC2. In the box we find besides the light also a holster, lanyard, battery holder for 2 x CR123A, 2 spare O-rings, user manual, a warranty card/leaflet. So this is all you need, only thing that's missing is a battery…but that's not surprising..
this no-nonsense box…
contents the light, holster, lanyard, battery spacer, spare o-rings, user manual and leaflet
some output/runtime specs at the side of the box
Impressions:
First thing I noticed, was the deep black color and the nice laser engraving of this one. It's a lightweight, the use material is quite thin. It looks ok, but if it will last for years…time will tell The light has three parts: the head, the tube and the tailcap. Probably you can change the head to another of the P-series. There's a handy, sturdy clip added on the tube, but the plastic ring on the tailcap doesn't look like that. The reflector is clean, the led well-centered. Anodizing and finishing are ok. The threads are well machined, they run smoothly. I've lubed the threads by myself, couldn't find so much grease on it. Overall, this light looks ok. Scroll down for some impression pictures..
P25CL2: compact all-rounder
in deep-black colour
combines a diffusor head with spotlight
nice engraving and knurling
all modes controlled by turning the lights head
sturdy clip added
the tailcap with the plastic lanyard ring
the lanyard attached
the three parts and the recommended cell
a look into the head
the tube's head
and the tailcap
quality holster included
compact ….
and complete: a handy EDC-light!
can tailstand but: only when clicky is on and on a real flat surface. Eagtac provides a tailcapstand ring to solve this
User interface:
Use the tail clicky for on/off and twist the head for mode selecting. That's all. To be honest, this is my first Eagtac, and maybe because of that I really had to get used by this interface. But after some weeks, for me it works fine. It's really a thought out concept, but not the best I've ever seen: Personally, I prefer a button for mode selecting. It's not easy to control this light with one hand.
Modes:
Never had such a compact light with this bunch of modes! It's very complete! Press the clicky for on/off and momentary. You can choose out of: Spot / Diffusor / Spot + Diffusor. All this versions have 4 output modes: Turbo / High / Mid Low. Cycle through this modes by twisting the lights head. When the head is tightened, you have Turbo, if you lose you'll get High and Medium. The low mode is hidden: Activate it by a quick turn out of Medium mode to High and back. After some exercise, it works! This quick turn (and back) is also needed to choose the right output mode: out of Mid to Turbo and back to get: Spot / Diffusor / Spot + Diffusor, and out of Turbo to Mid and back to get the 7! special modes: Strobe / Various Strobe / Quick Flash / Various Flash / SOS / Slow SOS / Beacon. There no memory for the special modes, so if you want beacon-mode, you've to turn 7 times (and back J) When I count right, you have total 33 modes! I think we don't need them every day, but a flashaholic will like this! You really need some exercise to handle this allrounder, but after a few weeks it won't be a problem anymore.
Tint:
I chose the neutral white XM-L T6 version, and it has a real warm tint. To show the tint, I've compared this to a XM-L2 and a MT-G2 light. As you can see, MT-G2 is more neutral.
XM-L T6 against XM-L2 and MT-G2
Size comparison:
The P25LC2 compared to some competitors in the same lumen class: the Lumintop SD20 and the Fenix E35UE.
CR123A , 18650, Lumintop SD20, Eagtac P25LC2 and Fenix E35UE
Lumintop SD20, Eagtac P25LC2 and Fenix E35UE
2 x XM-L2 against XM-L T6
the tails
Beamshots:
The P25LC2 (Spot mode) has a nice, mixed beam, ideal for everyday use. A big hotspot, a clear corona and enough spill.
I'll show you the light's output modes. First projected on a white wall. We'll start with the light at spot mode, because in that mode it reaches the highest output. After that, some animated pictures of the diffusor and the spot + diffusor mode. Distance to the wall about 0,75 meters.
Camera settings: ISO100, WB daylight, 1/125 sec, F/2.7
animation
animation of the diffusor/flood modes
animation of the spot+diffusor modes
And now, the outdoor shots. Clearly to see here, is the warm ,yellow/green tint.
Also here at first the light at spot mode, to show the maximum distance it will reach. After that, some animation pictures of the flood mode; and the spot + flood compared to spot mode.
Camera settings: ISO100, WB daylight, 4.0 sec, F/2.7
animation picture
animation of the diffuser/flood modes
animation of the spot + diffusor against the spot mode
A comparison with some competitors:
against the Lumintops EDC21 and SD20
against the Fenix E35UE
Conclusion:
The P25LC2 is a lightweight, very complete EDC-light. Well suited for camping, bed reading, walking the dog or in your car (because of the special modes) Never had a light that has so much special modes, but maybe some users would prefer some instant modes instead of these. The build quality is not that heavy and the lanyard ring doesn't look sturdy. Time will tell… It's hard to operate this light with one hand, because you've to twist the head. I had to get used by the interface, but after some weeks I can control this light without problems.
Overall: this is a handy light for those who are looking for a complete all-rounder. It's also a must-have for flashaholics because of the unique concept and the fun factor. I've carried it often in my coat pocket last weeks, it will suffice in most situations. I strongly recommend to purchase the tailcapring too: Without that it's hard to use the diffusor mode for what it is made for.
Hint: if you use code ET10%off_march you'll get a discount on Eagtac lights at Nkon!
Thanks to local dealer Nkon for the opportunity to test this light!
Eagtac has recently introduced a bunch of new (interesting) lights. Some of them are of a totally new concept: What about the P25CL2? This light combines a main led with a built in diffusor that has 19 leds. This creates a "two-in-one" light! Like almost all Eagtacs, you can choose between a coolwhite or a neutralwhite version. I chose the neutral white to try, that local dealer Nkon sent me, thanks for that! So, let's see what this special light offers!
P25CL2, interesting dual-light
powered by one XM-L2 T6 and 19 "3014" LEDS
Before we have a closer look, first the specifications, given by manufacturer:
LED:
* CREE XM-L2 Neutral White T6 LED + Flood LED Array (N.W.)
Output / Runtime:
* CREE XM-L2 T6 LED
* ANSI FL-14 lumen: 820
3014 LED array
* LED lumen: 475 ()Neutral White)
Four brightness levels (SPOT only)
o ANSI FL-1 lumen: 820/410/80/3
o Runtime:
1.5/3.5/20/200+ hours (1x18650)6
0.8/2/10/130+ hours (2xCR123A)
Four brightness levels (Flood only)
o Led lumen: 520/205/40/3
o Runtime:
3.5/10/40/200+ hours (1x18650)6
2/6/25/130+ hours (2xCR123A)
Four brightness levels (SPOT + Flood)
o Spot Led lumen: 660/270/55/3
o Diffuser Led lumen: 350/140/22/2
o Runtime:
1.6/4.5/23/200+ hours (1x18650)6
1/2.7/15/130+ hours (2xCR123A)
Other features:
* LED direct soldering on copper for maximum heatsink ability
* User replaceable glass lens
* Battery reverse polarity protection
* Ultra low internal resistance phosphor bronze springs (silver coated)
* Spring loaded positive and negative terminal
Unboxing:
Fortunately no blister, the P25LC2 comes in a carton. Eagtac uses this box for other lights too, because the displayed light at it is not the P25LC2. In the box we find besides the light also a holster, lanyard, battery holder for 2 x CR123A, 2 spare O-rings, user manual, a warranty card/leaflet. So this is all you need, only thing that's missing is a battery…but that's not surprising..
this no-nonsense box…
contents the light, holster, lanyard, battery spacer, spare o-rings, user manual and leaflet
some output/runtime specs at the side of the box
Impressions:
First thing I noticed, was the deep black color and the nice laser engraving of this one. It's a lightweight, the use material is quite thin. It looks ok, but if it will last for years…time will tell The light has three parts: the head, the tube and the tailcap. Probably you can change the head to another of the P-series. There's a handy, sturdy clip added on the tube, but the plastic ring on the tailcap doesn't look like that. The reflector is clean, the led well-centered. Anodizing and finishing are ok. The threads are well machined, they run smoothly. I've lubed the threads by myself, couldn't find so much grease on it. Overall, this light looks ok. Scroll down for some impression pictures..
P25CL2: compact all-rounder
in deep-black colour
combines a diffusor head with spotlight
nice engraving and knurling
all modes controlled by turning the lights head
sturdy clip added
the tailcap with the plastic lanyard ring
the lanyard attached
the three parts and the recommended cell
a look into the head
the tube's head
and the tailcap
quality holster included
compact ….
and complete: a handy EDC-light!
can tailstand but: only when clicky is on and on a real flat surface. Eagtac provides a tailcapstand ring to solve this
User interface:
Use the tail clicky for on/off and twist the head for mode selecting. That's all. To be honest, this is my first Eagtac, and maybe because of that I really had to get used by this interface. But after some weeks, for me it works fine. It's really a thought out concept, but not the best I've ever seen: Personally, I prefer a button for mode selecting. It's not easy to control this light with one hand.
Modes:
Never had such a compact light with this bunch of modes! It's very complete! Press the clicky for on/off and momentary. You can choose out of: Spot / Diffusor / Spot + Diffusor. All this versions have 4 output modes: Turbo / High / Mid Low. Cycle through this modes by twisting the lights head. When the head is tightened, you have Turbo, if you lose you'll get High and Medium. The low mode is hidden: Activate it by a quick turn out of Medium mode to High and back. After some exercise, it works! This quick turn (and back) is also needed to choose the right output mode: out of Mid to Turbo and back to get: Spot / Diffusor / Spot + Diffusor, and out of Turbo to Mid and back to get the 7! special modes: Strobe / Various Strobe / Quick Flash / Various Flash / SOS / Slow SOS / Beacon. There no memory for the special modes, so if you want beacon-mode, you've to turn 7 times (and back J) When I count right, you have total 33 modes! I think we don't need them every day, but a flashaholic will like this! You really need some exercise to handle this allrounder, but after a few weeks it won't be a problem anymore.
Tint:
I chose the neutral white XM-L T6 version, and it has a real warm tint. To show the tint, I've compared this to a XM-L2 and a MT-G2 light. As you can see, MT-G2 is more neutral.
XM-L T6 against XM-L2 and MT-G2
Size comparison:
The P25LC2 compared to some competitors in the same lumen class: the Lumintop SD20 and the Fenix E35UE.
CR123A , 18650, Lumintop SD20, Eagtac P25LC2 and Fenix E35UE
Lumintop SD20, Eagtac P25LC2 and Fenix E35UE
2 x XM-L2 against XM-L T6
the tails
Beamshots:
The P25LC2 (Spot mode) has a nice, mixed beam, ideal for everyday use. A big hotspot, a clear corona and enough spill.
I'll show you the light's output modes. First projected on a white wall. We'll start with the light at spot mode, because in that mode it reaches the highest output. After that, some animated pictures of the diffusor and the spot + diffusor mode. Distance to the wall about 0,75 meters.
Camera settings: ISO100, WB daylight, 1/125 sec, F/2.7
animation
animation of the diffusor/flood modes
animation of the spot+diffusor modes
And now, the outdoor shots. Clearly to see here, is the warm ,yellow/green tint.
Also here at first the light at spot mode, to show the maximum distance it will reach. After that, some animation pictures of the flood mode; and the spot + flood compared to spot mode.
Camera settings: ISO100, WB daylight, 4.0 sec, F/2.7
animation picture
animation of the diffuser/flood modes
animation of the spot + diffusor against the spot mode
A comparison with some competitors:
against the Lumintops EDC21 and SD20
against the Fenix E35UE
Conclusion:
The P25LC2 is a lightweight, very complete EDC-light. Well suited for camping, bed reading, walking the dog or in your car (because of the special modes) Never had a light that has so much special modes, but maybe some users would prefer some instant modes instead of these. The build quality is not that heavy and the lanyard ring doesn't look sturdy. Time will tell… It's hard to operate this light with one hand, because you've to twist the head. I had to get used by the interface, but after some weeks I can control this light without problems.
Overall: this is a handy light for those who are looking for a complete all-rounder. It's also a must-have for flashaholics because of the unique concept and the fun factor. I've carried it often in my coat pocket last weeks, it will suffice in most situations. I strongly recommend to purchase the tailcapring too: Without that it's hard to use the diffusor mode for what it is made for.
Hint: if you use code ET10%off_march you'll get a discount on Eagtac lights at Nkon!
Thanks to local dealer Nkon for the opportunity to test this light!
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