https://timmcmahon.com.au/tags/fieldlume/ Recent content in FieldLume on Tim McMahon Hugo en-au Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +1000 https://timmcmahon.com.au/posts/fieldlume-tac30/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +1000 https://timmcmahon.com.au/posts/fieldlume-tac30/ <h1 id="fieldlume-tac30">FieldLume TAC30</h1> <ul> <li><a href="#specifications">Specifications</a></li> <li><a href="#introduction">Introduction</a></li> <li><a href="#torch-in-use">Torch in use</a></li> <li><a href="#build-quality">Build quality</a></li> <li><a href="#led-bezel-lens-and-reflector">LED, bezel, lens and reflector</a></li> <li><a href="#dimensions-and-size-comparison">Size and comparison</a></li> <li><a href="#user-interface">User interface</a></li> <li><a href="#batteries-and-charging">Batteries and charging</a></li> <li><a href="#performance">Performance</a></li> <li><a href="#beamshots">Beamshots</a></li> <li><a href="#thermal-images">Thermal Images</a></li> <li><a href="#conclusion">Conclusion</a></li> <li><a href="#price">Price</a></li> <li><a href="#product-page">Product page</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="specifications">Specifications</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: left">Brand/model</th> <th style="text-align: left">FieldLume TAC30</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">LED</td> <td style="text-align: left">Luminus SFT42R</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Maximum lumens</td> <td style="text-align: left">2,400 lm</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Maximum beam intensity</td> <td style="text-align: left">? cd</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Maximum throw</td> <td style="text-align: left">590 m</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Battery</td> <td style="text-align: left">21750</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Onboard charging</td> <td style="text-align: left">No (USB-C battery)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Material</td> <td style="text-align: left">Aluminium</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Modes</td> <td style="text-align: left">5</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Blinkies</td> <td style="text-align: left">Strobe, SOS, Beacon</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Reflector</td> <td style="text-align: left">Smooth</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Waterproof</td> <td style="text-align: left">IP65</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Review date</td> <td style="text-align: left">September 2026</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>The FieldLume TAC30 SFT42R is a tactical torch from a new torch brand in Melbourne, Australia.</p>