Wishing Fenix come up with a Cree Headlamp.

[Blindasabat]

To get into semantics, you're correct. Fenix never said they would make a headlight...

It sounded like some people thought a Fenix HL was coming (as in some people posted as such), which nobody has stated.
And Four 7's also said he knows of no Fenix headlamp in the works either...

So... I just wanted people to be clear on this thread, since some were not so clear (as in asking for updates from fenix...:thinking.

 

[wacbzz]

It sounded like some people thought a Fenix HL was coming (as in some people posted as such), which nobody has stated.
And Four 7's also said he knows of no Fenix headlamp in the works either...

So... I just wanted people to be clear on this thread, since some were not so clear (as in asking for updates from fenix...:thinking.

I could be wrong, but I think when people were asking "Fenix" for updates, they were really asking 4sevens why he suddenly stopped posting updates about a headlamp that he was involved in. Again, I could be wrong, and I cannot speak for every poster, but it seems that 4sevens is the only spokesman for Fenix on this board, so the link is purely logical. And finally, like I wrote:

Cree headlamp by Zebralight or non-Fenix (but supported by 4Sevens)?

Either one, I'm all in...

and

Yes, we know it is not a Fenix product - as was made clear - but it was 4sevens who put the idea in our head that there was to be an awesome headlamp coming out that he *apparently* fully supported.

I think that we are just interested in the headlamp that 4sevens was soooooo interested in telling the board about and then just completely stopped giving updates about it....I mean, is the headlamp still a go? Has the production been put into some delay? You know, those kind of updates that one would post, especially when they put the idea out there in the first place.:shrug:

 

[4sevens]

Ok ... quick update and I'm sorry for not updating... The company I was
working working with (yes WAS) subcontracted another company in china.
I started seeing some of the lights looking very similar to what we have
drawn up so I inquired - yep - they were subcontracting a company in
china. I terminated cooperation with them since the subcontracting
company would benefit from my design and feedback. This is a major
bummer because I have spent lots of time working with these guys only
to find out that I'm working with a bucket full of holes!

Anyway, until I find another company to work with me exclusively, the
project is now on hold.

And yes, this is NOT a fenix headlamp.

 

[wacbzz]

Thank you for the update 4sevens (*NOT FENIX*). <<Hopefully, BAAB will see we are not talking about Fenix...

 

[Leathermanwave]

Will the headlamp still be released even though it will not be under 4sevens.

 

[4sevens]

Will the headlamp still be released even though it will not be under 4sevens.

Well, I don't trust the guys I'm working with now. There are aspects of the design in the wild.
To me it's on indefinite hold. I will post info if and when we have a better
working partner.

 

[Blindasabat]

Hopefully, I won't have to clarify any extremely misleading posts again. Like this one... addressing who?

Fenix...:shrug:

:nana:

Thank you for the update 4sevens (*NOT FENIX*). <<Hopefully, BAAB will see we are not talking about Fenix...

 

[half-watt]

Fenix already makes a headlamp - of sorts...

Last year for backpacking, i switched from headlamps, to a Fenix CE flashlight (i own several different Fenix CE models). Since i used two trekking poles, i needed hands-free lighting when hiking at night. The solution was both obvious and simple.

Using a clip from a $4.95 Mini-MagLite Accessory kit, i could clip the Fenix to the stiff brim of my ball-cap, or using a homemade "JakStrap" (you can buy one for $5 or less), i could side-mount it near my right temple and either angle it down or point it straight ahead.

So, you see, in a sense, Fenix already does make a hi-powered headlamp which is much lighter than my favorite PT Apex.

 

[wacbzz]

Hopefully, I won't have to clarify any extremely misleading posts again. Like this one... addressing who?
:nana:

Hear, hear...which I then addressed here:

I could be wrong, but I think when people were asking "Fenix" for updates, they were really asking 4sevens why he suddenly stopped posting updates about a headlamp that he was involved in.

:wave:

I still want the darn headlamp - I don't really care who makes it!

 

[shakeylegs]

No specifics but Fenix service indicates their R&D is exploring a headlamp.

 

[LA OZ]

Well, DX now have the Cree and Seoul version of the headlamp. I purchased one each.

 

[VidPro]

would it really be that hard for fenix to design this style?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5495
use a real actual fenix head on the front, that is exchangable with thier lights.
it just screws onto the front mount of the strap.
2 sizes? then have a 2 tiered set of threads, both sizes fit.
a wire comes from this head mount point, that Caps onto the battery tube in the back

Balance the weight out by having the battery on the back

would a twistee on a head like this work for on/off and levels?

then myself (doing this design) i put a li-poly flat pack on the back of my head, about 1500ma will sit back there as a good balance, and would provide 2x as much power as 3 AAAs with no wasted space, and less total weight, so it doesnt bang around back there when joggin and stuff.

or just put a eleastic sewn in fenix body holder in the back, then have a interconnector.
any flipping fenix body could be tossed in there that would match the head and battery possibilities.

if it was the same basic fenix parts , with an interconnector a mount for the head, 3 strap head band (you can toss the top one if you dont like it). balanced, with levels, and adaptable to the rest of the fenix parts.

ALSO this would have the advantage of, if your carrying a head lamp (on your head) and a flashlight, if you break parts of one , you can get it off of the other.

or just the accessory itself, head band, interconnecting wire, you supply the fenix light to put on it.
i think people would freak out about the company if they put out a headlight Adaption kit for $20 giving thier fenix light dual use

 

[4sevens]

I can confirm that Fenix is working on a headlamp. ETA late this year or
beginning of next.

 

[datiLED]

I can confirm that Fenix is working on a headlamp. ETA late this year or
beginning of next.

:twothumbs

Awesome. Do you know if it will be using the 100lm Rebel LED?

 

[4sevens]

:twothumbs

Awesome. Do you know if it will be using the 100lm Rebel LED?

Sorry no details yet, but from their track record you can be sure they
will use the best LED as well as the best circutry

 

[GaryF]

Woohoo,

Not really, but count me in for one

 

[gunga]

I can confirm that Fenix is working on a headlamp. ETA late this year or
beginning of next.

Wicked!

I'm in for one for sure! Hope it is available in 1 AA and perhaps 1 CR123!
I'm getting impatient waiting for a zebralight (vapourware) so this gives me something to look forward to!

I guess I will just have to enjoy my seoul modded EOS for the next 4-6 months...

 

[Gnufsh]

I would actually like a 2-4 AA headlamp.

 

[PegAir]

Different folks different needs ..

Not being a camper, caver, back-packer .. I'ld prefer getting a bit extra runtime. 2-AAA would work well for me. Even a 2AA maybe, but that starts to gain weight and I dunno if I'ld like it. I'll trust to those doing all the engineering work.

Also I'ld prefer a very floody beam with no real hotspot. Headlamps for me are a working with hands up close (< 6ft) kinda device. For seeing further out I can/do carry an additional light.

 

[greenLED]

I can confirm that Fenix is working on a headlamp. ETA late this year or
beginning of next.

:twothumbs Now we're talking!

4sevens, could you please put in a word for us bike riders and see if they'd come up with a small and convenient way of attaching said headlamp to a bike helmet? I guess some would also like a handlebar mount... In either case, it'd be super