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One of the latest additions in the Olight SR-series, is the SR Mini. The SR Mini is a small handheld pocketable searchlight, putting out a max of 2800 lumens.
This little guy is bright, very bright
The packaging:
The SR Mini comes in Olight's new style packaging. With my sample came a extra pronged bezel. The sticker says it's a gift, so it could be that later batches comes without one.
Inside the packaging you'll find the following; The SR Mini, User manual, Olight leaflets, Warranty card, Holster, Lanyard, 3x CR123 tubes (to prevent rattling), Gifted bezel and two replacement o-rings.
The extra bezel comes with 4 screws and a Allen wrench.
Specifications: (Given by Olight)
User Interfacace:
The SR Mini has a simple to use UI. You do have to try it a few times, because it works differently than you would expect.
From Off, single press to turn-On the light. Again a single click will turn it Off. When On, double press to switch modes. To get into Turbo, press and hold the switch.
The only way to select Turbo is to hold the switch. This also works from Off. Downside is that you can't select Turbo, and let the switch loose. This is probably done because of the
quick heat built-up when you've the light in Turbo.
A triple-click will give you a nasty Strobe. When the light is On, the led underneath the switch turns-on, so you can see where the switch is. A handy feature to have, although when the light is Off,
the button is completely dark. A location flash would be nice to have. The SR Mini has mode-memory but not for Strobe and Turbo.
The Light:
As you can see the SR Mini uses a highly diffused acrylic lens. This lens give a smooth flood-beam which causes to light-up everything at close range.
You do lose throw but you gain a wide-view in front.
With the diffuser taken off, you can see the leds.
The SR Mini doesn't use a battery-carrier. Instead, Olight milled-out the slots for the batteries. A big plus because battery-carrier usually tends to break or get defective.
Because of the milled-out slots, Olight had to restyle the tailcap. The tailcap has a rotating-part so the springs will stay in the right place. On my sample it needed quite some pressure to tighten it good.
It felt like the wasn't any lube inside the tailcap. Olight does note flat-top 18650s won't work and the light doesn't support RCR123 (16340) batteries.
A look down the tube,
The threads on the SR Mini came lubed
Switching or replacing the bezel is a easy job. The bezel is held in place with four screws. With the provided Allen wrench you can take the bezel off.
Size comparison:
From left to right; Sunwayman F40A, Olight SR Mini, Fenix TK35 Ultimate Edition.
Beamshots:
(To be able to compare, I photograph beamshots with the same settings. In previous review I selected settings to be as closely to what I saw in real-life. That way comparison between my reviews
can be difficult. Shutter-time is short so photos are more likely to be darker, then you would see in real-life.)
F/5, 1/30 sec, ISO400. Canon 500D
Camera and light approx 4 meters away from the wall. Batteries used; 3x Cytac 2400mAh 18650
Low - Medium
High - Turbo
Conclusion:
The SR Mini is all-round light. You've lots of spill and a wall of light, but you've to deal with less throw. For close-up illumination this light could be the right choice for you.
Specially when you're hiking, camping or need to light-up a large area, the SR Mini is worth to take a look at.
It is a compact-sized light but because of the three 18650s inside, it does have weight to it. It's is a pricey light, what is the biggest downside of this light in my opinion.
- Review-sample was provided by Adola B.V. and Olight -
This little guy is bright, very bright
The packaging:
The SR Mini comes in Olight's new style packaging. With my sample came a extra pronged bezel. The sticker says it's a gift, so it could be that later batches comes without one.
Inside the packaging you'll find the following; The SR Mini, User manual, Olight leaflets, Warranty card, Holster, Lanyard, 3x CR123 tubes (to prevent rattling), Gifted bezel and two replacement o-rings.
The extra bezel comes with 4 screws and a Allen wrench.
Specifications: (Given by Olight)
User Interfacace:
The SR Mini has a simple to use UI. You do have to try it a few times, because it works differently than you would expect.
From Off, single press to turn-On the light. Again a single click will turn it Off. When On, double press to switch modes. To get into Turbo, press and hold the switch.
The only way to select Turbo is to hold the switch. This also works from Off. Downside is that you can't select Turbo, and let the switch loose. This is probably done because of the
quick heat built-up when you've the light in Turbo.
A triple-click will give you a nasty Strobe. When the light is On, the led underneath the switch turns-on, so you can see where the switch is. A handy feature to have, although when the light is Off,
the button is completely dark. A location flash would be nice to have. The SR Mini has mode-memory but not for Strobe and Turbo.
The Light:
As you can see the SR Mini uses a highly diffused acrylic lens. This lens give a smooth flood-beam which causes to light-up everything at close range.
You do lose throw but you gain a wide-view in front.
With the diffuser taken off, you can see the leds.
The SR Mini doesn't use a battery-carrier. Instead, Olight milled-out the slots for the batteries. A big plus because battery-carrier usually tends to break or get defective.
Because of the milled-out slots, Olight had to restyle the tailcap. The tailcap has a rotating-part so the springs will stay in the right place. On my sample it needed quite some pressure to tighten it good.
It felt like the wasn't any lube inside the tailcap. Olight does note flat-top 18650s won't work and the light doesn't support RCR123 (16340) batteries.
A look down the tube,
The threads on the SR Mini came lubed
Switching or replacing the bezel is a easy job. The bezel is held in place with four screws. With the provided Allen wrench you can take the bezel off.
Size comparison:
From left to right; Sunwayman F40A, Olight SR Mini, Fenix TK35 Ultimate Edition.
Beamshots:
(To be able to compare, I photograph beamshots with the same settings. In previous review I selected settings to be as closely to what I saw in real-life. That way comparison between my reviews
can be difficult. Shutter-time is short so photos are more likely to be darker, then you would see in real-life.)
F/5, 1/30 sec, ISO400. Canon 500D
Camera and light approx 4 meters away from the wall. Batteries used; 3x Cytac 2400mAh 18650
Low - Medium
High - Turbo
Conclusion:
The SR Mini is all-round light. You've lots of spill and a wall of light, but you've to deal with less throw. For close-up illumination this light could be the right choice for you.
Specially when you're hiking, camping or need to light-up a large area, the SR Mini is worth to take a look at.
It is a compact-sized light but because of the three 18650s inside, it does have weight to it. It's is a pricey light, what is the biggest downside of this light in my opinion.
- Review-sample was provided by Adola B.V. and Olight -
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