Dosun R5 and R6 - beating the UA2 and UB2 to market?

[extremetito]

New on the Fenix-store site today are the Fenix E20 with adjustable focus, and the Dosun R5 and R6 with a selector ring to adjust output/modes.
Isn't it just a matter of time that one of the major Chinese players combines these features with a quad-die emitter? And prices it under $279?

 

[woodrow]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

You are very possibly right. But I do not think surefire will have any problem with sales of their new lights, weather they are first to market or not.

 

[matrixshaman]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

Those Dosun look like some serious quality and feature laden lights - definitely some competition aimed at the SF market it would seem. And about one third the price. Looks like one to add to the want list ...

 

[xcel730]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

Wow, the E20 is only $38. That's pretty inexpensive. I may just a few to keep in car, bug out bag, and give to friends/family.

 

[270winchester]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

New on the Fenix-store site today are the Fenix E20 with adjustable focus,

Highly efficient smooth reflector with focus-adjustable head - throws beam over 100 meters

so it is a single level light with a reflector head that moves.

sounds like a Maglite Minimag LED with a better heatsinking method and a clickie tailcap.

anyone remember how the smooth, adjustable focus reflector worked out for the Minimag LED?:shrug:

 

[fasuto]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

Those Dosun look like some serious quality and feature laden lights - definitely some competition aimed at the SF market it would seem. And about one third the price. Looks like one to add to the want list ...

Yes, dosun lights are quite promising. I like their waterproof to 30 rating (if true).

 

[fasuto]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

I like their waterproof to 30 rating (if true).

Seems so: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUWKQHhcouA

 

[Gado]

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I like how they tested the E20 with an Eneloop battery.

 

[Wattnot]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

All three of the lights mentioned in the first post are Crees. The E20 says 109 lumens and the Dosun's don't mention lumens. Why would anyone think these are aimed at Surefire's P7 lights? I like Fenixes products a lot but Surefire has nothing to worry about with those.

 

[dandruff]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

wow! damn might just need to get one of those to help me with my UA2 wait!

i personally cant wait to see a focusable multilevel p7 chinese light!!

 

[Illum]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

Seems so: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUWKQHhcouA

IPX is a static test, conducted by immersion in water...but it doesn't equate completed to how well the light will perform or operate under 30 feet of actual submersion :thumbsup:

 

[climberkid]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

i thought that was a pressurized chamber to simulate the depth...:duh2:

 

[adamlau]

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The Dosun R6 looks like a winner. Might have to pick one of those puppies .

 

[EV_007]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

I wouldn't say they are being "beat" to the market.

Different designs and output as well as the form factor and build. Not to mention their target market.

 

[monkeyboy]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

In order to steal a significant portion of Surefire's UB2 sales, I think they will have to offer a light with the SSC P7 and 18650 compatibility. As well as the selector ring and ability to use 2 x CR123.

 

[dandruff]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

In order to steal a significant portion of Surefire's UB2 sales, I think they will have to offer a light with the SSC P7 and 18650 compatibility. As well as the selector ring and ability to use 2 x CR123.

the UB2 can take a 18650?

 

[Flashlight Aficionado]

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the UB2 can take a 18650?

We don't know yet. I have an 18650 battery, measuring clamps, and something to check the depth ready to go. So when my local store gets one, I will find out if the Uab2 can take a 18650 or if it has enough metal to bore it out. Keep your fingers crossed. I also talked to a flashlight modder if he would make clone body to accept 18650s. His implied answer was yes if there was enough interest.

Just to state it now, if the bodies have to be made. I AM FIRST IN LINE!!!!

 

[lyrrag]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

The Dosun Flashlight series seems to be a serious contender in the premium flashlight wars. The only question would be, will the company still be around to honor the warranty and how good is the service? I know 4sevens (The Fenix Store) service is excellent and would not bring in the light if it isn't of high quality so that part of the equation is solved in my mind. Just thinking in print.

The e20 is a must have to my collection so the waiting begins.

lyrrag

 

[270winchester]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

it's interesting to see the enthusiasm the E20 is getting, considering the fact that it uses nothing more than a Maglite-type focus method, and maybe people haven't been long enough to remember the loathing that the Minimag LED got with its "focusable" beam.

 

[Illum]

Re: Beating the UA2 and UB2 to market

i thought that was a pressurized chamber to simulate the depth...:duh2:

note "simulate"