New Olight lights at IWA 2016

[carl]

great find!

It looks like the L5R Pro with the XHP70 is a little more efficient than the L5R with the XHP50. However, the difference between 3200 lumens and 2500 lumens is barely discernible to the human eye.

The two models seem so close to each other in performance and appearance that it makes me wonder why they are making two lights that are almost the same. With the 'R' designation, both are rechargeable but by slightly different means - one by a cord and the other by a base. Once again, why two models for small differences?

A low mode of 50 lumens seems a bit too high - Olight needs to make the low mode lower.

If the lights are for law enforcement, they also need to illuminate the side switch power button so it can be found more quickly in the dark, especially under stressful situations.

Other than that, they are going to be great lights!

 

[needforspeed]

Now if I could just buy one!!!!!!

 

[kj2]

Note for this thread: Olight has indirectly asked me to remove content of this thread because specs that are mentioned aren't final and they don't want to disappoint any customers. I support the fact they want to avoid inconvenience, I personally think it's wrong to delete a whole thread just because of that. Therefore, since the mentioned lights aren't released yet, EVERY spec that is mentioned IS NOT final.

 

[Skaaphaas]

Note for this thread: Olight has indirectly asked me to remove content of this thread because specs that are mentioned aren't final and they don't want to disappoint any customers. I support the fact they want to avoid inconvenience, I personally think it's wrong to delete a whole thread just because of that. Therefore, since the mentioned lights aren't released yet, EVERY spec that is mentioned IS NOT final.

I agree, it is nice to get a sneak peak of what they are working on, and since the specs aren't final, maybe Olight can get an idea of what consumers would like to see in those lights, like NW emitters etc.

 

[carl]

Good for Olight - they're paying attention to what we want to see in their lights - that's a good thing.

 

[shk]

S1A and s2A look promising, Olight makes great flashlight! cant wait

 

[Mr. Tone]

Nice find, I like the looks of the 26650 light. I had an R40 and really liked it but sold it as I couldn't stand the cool white tint.

 

[fiass]

if s1a has a high cri version it will be good

 

[kj2]

Looks like a release is coming soon. Here a German review on the R50 Seeker: http://www.taschenlampen-forum.de/threads/vorstellung-review-olight-r50-seeker.48229/

 

[vadimax]

Nice find, I like the looks of the 26650 light. I had an R40 and really liked it but sold it as I couldn't stand the cool white tint.

Personally for me the R40 is "poop has happened" kind of light when I need a long running source of illumination. And at the moment tint will be the smallest concern

 

[vadimax]

Looks like a release is coming soon. Here a German review on the R50 Seeker: http://www.taschenlampen-forum.de/threads/vorstellung-review-olight-r50-seeker.48229/

The only thing I don't like -- they start to place rubber switches everywhere, and those are more vulnerable than stainless steel (TN12) or hard polymer (R40).

 

[kj2]

I also prefer the hard plastic switch cover. Since that would also allow for a battery-level and lockout indicator.

 

[kj2]

Video from Olight Romania: https://youtu.be/TBKjH_IuMvU

 

[carl]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0_nausqCFw

This video shows the L5 Pro (the 26650 light with the charger base) still has an illuminated power button - see red LED battery status indicator under power button on video.

However, the R50 has a black rubber power button with the battery status LED at the tailcap next to the USB slot.

 

[kj2]

 

[DMS1970]

sweet. how much?

 

[kj2]

sweet. how much?

msrp is $119.95

 

[carl]

kj2, thanks for posting the ad. The R50 is looking good, just wondering about the non-illuminated side click button which may be hard to find when in a hurry.

 

[kj2]

R50 has been released

 

[carl]

Why did Olight decide to make both the R50 and the L5 Pro? They seem so similar.