Nordicflash
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- Jul 17, 2013
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New in box
Accessories
Size comparison
Diffuser
Reflector / LED
Specification:
Lumens: 250
Runtime: 2 hours
Battery type: Li-Ion/AAA
LED: Cree XM-L2
Intensity: 1850 cd
Beam distance: 85 m
Length: 70 mm
Width: 53 mm
Weight: 98 g
Waterproof: IPX6 – Rain and splash proof
Modes without diffuser:
250 lumens - 3 hours
100 lumens - 5 hours 40 minutes
15 lumens - 36 hour
Modes with diffuser:
200 lumens - 3 hours
85 lumens - 5 hours 40 minutes
12 lumens - 36 hour
Review
The H15S Wave is a new headlamp from Olight and one of the few they make. It is the updated version of the H15 Wave. I believe it is named Wave because of the wave motion that activates or turns off the headlamp. In my opinion a real luck hit and works fantastic!
In practical you perform a wave motion with your arm in front of the light and the IR-sensors turns the light on or off.
The light is equipped with the new XM-L2 from Cree that on max delivers 250 lumens for 3 hours, enough illumination for dark environments.
The reflector is of orange peel type and the light also has a diffuser which makes the lumens more eye-friendly and widen. Without the diffuser the beam has more throw. The diffusor is controlled with a button on the bottom of the lamp head.
The light is powered by either the included Olight rechargeable Li-Ion or 4xAAA, they are placed in a plastic holder on the head band and this holder may be one of the weak sides of the headlamp. It feels plastic and long term use of the lock-system of that holder is questionable.
The power button is red and placed on top of the light.
The interface is very simple and follows one change per click.
Off – High – Medium- Low - Off
The material is black painted plastic and it feels good.
The light feels good on the head and the weight is no problem even for long-term use. Using the included Li-Ion you cut the battery weight in half compared to 4xAAA.
The included Li-Ion battery is charged with an included USB-cable and the battery has a small charging diod.
In the package you get the Li-Ion battery, USB-cable, extra top-head band and a manual.
Beam profile and Outdoor shots - 80 yards
Beam profile - 1/20sec, f4.5, ISO200
Light turned off - 1,3sec, f4.5, ISO200
High 250 lumens - 1,3sec, f4.5, ISO200
Summary
The night shots are taken with the diffusor off for more lumens and throw and it performs well.
You won't need more lumens for the most common tasks. A great buy!
Pros:
Wave-motion
Diffuser
Battery options
Cons:
The plastic holder
Regards
NordicFlash
New in box
Accessories
Size comparison
Diffuser
Reflector / LED
Specification:
Lumens: 250
Runtime: 2 hours
Battery type: Li-Ion/AAA
LED: Cree XM-L2
Intensity: 1850 cd
Beam distance: 85 m
Length: 70 mm
Width: 53 mm
Weight: 98 g
Waterproof: IPX6 – Rain and splash proof
Modes without diffuser:
250 lumens - 3 hours
100 lumens - 5 hours 40 minutes
15 lumens - 36 hour
Modes with diffuser:
200 lumens - 3 hours
85 lumens - 5 hours 40 minutes
12 lumens - 36 hour
Review
The H15S Wave is a new headlamp from Olight and one of the few they make. It is the updated version of the H15 Wave. I believe it is named Wave because of the wave motion that activates or turns off the headlamp. In my opinion a real luck hit and works fantastic!
In practical you perform a wave motion with your arm in front of the light and the IR-sensors turns the light on or off.
The light is equipped with the new XM-L2 from Cree that on max delivers 250 lumens for 3 hours, enough illumination for dark environments.
The reflector is of orange peel type and the light also has a diffuser which makes the lumens more eye-friendly and widen. Without the diffuser the beam has more throw. The diffusor is controlled with a button on the bottom of the lamp head.
The light is powered by either the included Olight rechargeable Li-Ion or 4xAAA, they are placed in a plastic holder on the head band and this holder may be one of the weak sides of the headlamp. It feels plastic and long term use of the lock-system of that holder is questionable.
The power button is red and placed on top of the light.
The interface is very simple and follows one change per click.
Off – High – Medium- Low - Off
The material is black painted plastic and it feels good.
The light feels good on the head and the weight is no problem even for long-term use. Using the included Li-Ion you cut the battery weight in half compared to 4xAAA.
The included Li-Ion battery is charged with an included USB-cable and the battery has a small charging diod.
In the package you get the Li-Ion battery, USB-cable, extra top-head band and a manual.
Beam profile and Outdoor shots - 80 yards
Beam profile - 1/20sec, f4.5, ISO200
Light turned off - 1,3sec, f4.5, ISO200
High 250 lumens - 1,3sec, f4.5, ISO200
Summary
The night shots are taken with the diffusor off for more lumens and throw and it performs well.
You won't need more lumens for the most common tasks. A great buy!
Pros:
Wave-motion
Diffuser
Battery options
Cons:
The plastic holder
Regards
NordicFlash
