Dorcy Cree

[viper169]

Can anyone tell me what they think of this light? Its listed as a cree with 200 lumen output. Here is the link https://www.dorcydirect.com/p-219-41-4289-200-lumens-tactical-6-watt-3-aaa-k2.aspx

I am thinking of buying this light and would like to know what the members here think of it.

Thanks for your time.

Jason

 

[clg0159]

That price is pretty high for a direct drive 3AAA light. Why not get the L2D CE which is on sale right now. Use code CPF8 for an additional 8% off and you are looking at $46.08 and a much better light.
https://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=407

 

[Marduke]

Do not waste your money on 3xAAA lights, especially at that ridiculous price.

BTW, the description says Cree, but the title says K2. Which do you believe?

 

[jblackwood]

Looks impressive! The price is underwhelming but I'm still disappointed with the Dorcy torch they were trying to sell on BF that ran on 6 AAA's!

 

[ace0001a]

Looks kinda of interesting, but not almost $50 interesting. As far as us flashlight enthusiast should be concerned, Dorcy flashlights are only worth buying when they go on clearance, there's a big sale (like at least 50% off) or for certain particular models (like their venerable 3D Luxeon flashlight). Man, I can't believe they're charging almost $50 for that one...then again considering it's Dorcy, I can.

 

[kramer5150]

-pass on it
-over-priced
-Unregulated 3AAA :green:

There are FAR better lights to pick from, many significantly cheaper.

 

[droeun]

What are some of the down sides of using AAA batteries?

 

[Gunner12]

Lights using single AAA batteries or 2 AAA batteries are usually fine. Either keychain or pen lights.

But 3AAA lights(or any other 3 1.5v cell lights), well those usually have a resistor at most, no regulator circuit. Bright at first but dims really quickly. Look at the runtime graph of this(Verses someything like this). 6AAA probably just means you get a bit more time at the higher output.

The cheaper ones(multi 5mm LED ones) depend on the internal resistance of the battery to keep the current at the right level so not to kill the LEDs. If you try rechargeable in those lights, the LEDs will die quicker then usual.

They do have one thing for them, simplicity. But usually that is negated considering the lack of regualtion and low quality(there are some exception quality wise).

 

[ernsanada]

The title shows this.

41-4289 200 Lumens Tactical 6 Watt 3 AAA K2

Yet in the rest of the description it says it's a Cree.

Somewhere there's an error.

 

[kramer5150]

What are some of the down sides of using AAA batteries?

The 3AAA format could be a serviceable one... if manufacturers got a clue and designed the lights with better DC-DC regulation. All seem to be resistor'd direct drive :sick2:

AAA cells are also more expensive per watt, than AA.
AAA cells do not have the mah capacity of AA or primary CR123.
AAA lights usually employ some kind of 3-cell carrier, these are typically fragile and do not last very long.
AAA cells are almost always sold in pairs, so using them with a 3AAA light creates an odd number match. Like hot dog makers who sell them in 8-packs and and hot dog buns are sold in 10 packs.

 

[M@elstrom]

I know it's nit-picking a bit, but didn't anybody else notice this particular product feature?

This 200 Lumen flashlight features High Powered Cree Solid State Diode - the brightest LED available in flashlights today! Made of anodized aluminum construction, this 200 lumen flashlight contains a tactical tail cap switch and with ability to twist on and off for constent use. This tool tough construction flashlight comes complete with 3 AAA cell Energizer Titanium batteries.

Isn't this the type of feature (aka copyright licensing infringement) PentagonLight got themselves hauled into court over by SureFire? :thinking:

*Back O/T*
looks like an okay light and I probably would buy one... but NOT however at that ridiculously inflated price, I got my 6P for less delivered (pre economic crisis), mind you it might make a good mod platform eh?

 

[ernsanada]

AAA cells are almost always sold in pairs, so using them with a 3AAA light creates an odd number match. Like hot dog makers who sell them in 8-packs and and hot dog buns are sold in 10 packs.

That is a great analogy! :lolsign:

 

[M@elstrom]

Only problem with that analogy is some manufacturers DO sell packs able to sustain a 3AAA demand, ie Energizer 12 x AAA pack :thumbsup:

 

[droeun]

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