Now for prices.
I cannot source anymore bare aluminum versions as the factory is not making them at the moment. So for now the only option is black.
Update on pricing. I really do not want to raise prices but I just cannot continue to do them for $150 considering the amount of labor, time and materials. I have steadily improved quality and will continue to do so. I also have many incredible ideas that absolutely must be put into production to advance the state of the art as far as flashlights are concerned. I will not be able to do this if I cannot survive as a company. LuxLuthor has given me some good suggestions and although I agree with him that this light should not be sold without the carbon fiber bezel I will continue to offer that option for those who just do not have the funds. That said
I strongly suggest you get it. It is beautiful but the main reason to have it is functional. It protects the lens, allows for head standing(don't underestimate the need for this), and keeps the reflections from the aspheric from shining back at your eyes and ruining your night vision.
I am working on a light right now that will be a statement piece and will knock the socks off of anyone(think Data Bank 70). As a sign of my appreciation for everyone supporting me on the DEFT it will be offered to current customers first. If it does not sell to one of you then it will be offered to all of CPF. It is planned as a one-off design. I cannot give you an exact time as to when it would be ready as I am spending most of my time making the DEFT but I imagine it will be several months. There is a lot of development involved.
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Standard features
DEFT Base price $185
Note: Price change will not affect those who have already paid.
Includes smooth lens
Q5 WC emitter
1500mA regulated circuitry
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Optional features:
Carbon Fiber bezel $60(highly recommended to protect the lens)
These tints and bins are currently available and prices are as substitute for the standard Q5 WC.
R2 WH emitter $5
*$45
Q2 5A emitter $6 *$46 (only have one left and probably will not be able to get more)
Q3 3A emitter $0
*$40
MC-E 320lm 6C tint(warm white)*$57 (5 in stock)
MC-E 370lm WG *$59
(5 in stock)
MC-E 280lm 8A or B *$55 (4 in stock)
MC-E 430lm WH *$67 (3 in stock)
* denotes price of pill if buying additional pills and not as substitute for the Q5 WC
Extra lens with "built-in" diffuser. $30
This is not in place of stock smooth lens as all DEFTs come with the smooth lens.
New option. Pelican case fitted for the DEFT. These are
very nice cases and will protect your investment while also allowing you to carry the optional diffuser and extra batteries.
Here is a link to some pictures of it. The price is $37. There is no extra charge for shipping if ordered at the same time as the light. If you are ordering after the fact the shipping prices will be $10 for the US and $20 international for priority mail.
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Shipping
Shipping is $10 to the US $20 to the rest of the world. If shipped outside of the US you will of course be responsible for any duties, excise taxes and handling fees charged by the carrier or customs. Insurance will be extra. I will not be responsible for lights lost in shipment. To those ordering outside the US I will be putting the real value of the light for customs. I will not knowingly lie. I hope you understand.
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It comes with a spacer that fits behind the lens and is impregnated with glow powder. I also use glow powder on the epoxy around the LED. If you do not want glow powder thats fine just let me know.
This light only comes with 2 o-rings from the factory. I throw those away and replace with new ones and add two more around the lens and bezel. The DEFT will run on alkaline, and energizer e2/Ultimate lithium AAs. The circuitry does work just fine with NiMH(1hr40min runtime on Duracell 2650mAh) as well but they do not fit very well in the body
(update duracell/eneloop low self discharge fit fine). So at this time my recommendation is to run Energizer e2 lithium AAs. Run time with these is 2hrs in full regulation. After that it enters what you might call moon mode for several hours.
It takes me about a long time to make these so I cannot produce a whole lot. I will be making them as they are ordered instead of making a huge batch and releasing them for sale. I don't know what demand will be like but I expect to be overwhelmed fairly quickly. Also consider that since it does take me a while to make them there will be a delay from when you show interest and when I can get it done. That said I expect as things go along I will become more proficient at it and will be able to meet demand better.
To start off I would like to know those who are interested and what options you would want.
I will use your post in this thread to decide order. Obviously #20 will have to wait longer than #1 so keep this in mind. I accept payment with check but there will be a delay for it to clear. I prefer paypal and after confirming your order will send you an invoice when the time comes for me to build your light.
There is no warranty per se. But I will do everything I can to help resolve any issues that might arise. I'm a pretty reasonable person and will fix it if it was my mistake.
Please try to be reasonable when it comes to tints. There is only so much I can do. Also when picking your tint keep in mind that the tint , due to using an optic and being run at 1.5A, will be slightly bluer than you are used to with it in a reflector. If you have ever seen a bare X-RE's output you will notice that in the center of the beam it is a little more blue than to the edges. The optic catches the center portion of this beam.
Thats all I can think of at the moment if you have any questions let me know. Thank you, Michael
OK here is the list that I have so far. The ones you see ahead of Aircraft800 are those who contacted me prior to this thread and as such go first. Thanks everyone.
1 Gene
paid shipped
2 BMF
paid shipped
3 LuxLuthor
paid shipped
4 radu1976
paid shipped
5 Choppers
paid shipped
6 Karlthev
paid shipped
7 Aircraft800
paid
8 puzzl3
paid
9 Cowley
paid
10 Wolfstyle
11 Addictedmatt
12 PhantomPhoton
13 GVS_Lakers
14 Tanasit R2, CF
15 Daz
16 smopoim86
17 Chris Dallas case, R2, CF, Diff., to Canada
18 omoanya
19 06SilverNismo4x4
20 openbolt1
21 jefft diffused lens, case
22 d1dd1 CF, Int.
23 southpaw R2, CF, + diffused lens
24 zoran R2 , CF , + diffused lens, case
25 steed77 R2, CF
26 darkpeak CF, R2, int.
27 kit R2, CF, to Canada
28 LuxLuthor
29 Kapak Q2 5A, R2, , diff. lens, CF, to Canada(insured), MC-E M bin WH ,delete glow powder, case
30 Patriot36 R2, CF
31 KHT R2, CF
32 Choppers
33 makapuu R2, CF
34 Punchinello R2, CF
35 looman R2, diff, CF
36 Parker VH
37 black bolt R2, Diff, CF, case
38 tx101 CF, R2