Microfire Lancer G3500

[jgreen71]

I just bought a Microfire g3500 for use in search & rescue (should arrive in a couple of weeks) but noticed the is not a lot of info available on them.
Does anyone have any experience with these lights?
How do they stack up against similar products like the polarions etc?

Lancer G3500 Features

HID(35W) searchlight mounting with Picatinny Rail （MIL-STD-1913） system equipments.
Innovated DC HID lamp technology without magnetic disturbance to other electronic systems or equipments.
Special shock resistance structured.
Powered by build-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery with high capacity, runtime up to 150mins.
Featured IR/UV/color lens for different optical frequencies. Two filters together are available for special requirements. Flexible to adjust the beam divergence when wearing the filters.
Rugged aerospace-grade aluminum CNC machined body, hard anodized finishing,O-ring sealed, high transparency optical lens. Powerful light, compact size, and long runtime make it a good choice for military, rescue,law enforcement, and firefighting, etc.
Specifications

Type: Rechargeable
Model: G3500R
Lamp reflector feature: K3-HID DC lamp assembly, life span up to 3000 hours(accumulative)
Power: 35W
Battery: Build-in rechargeable Lithium polymer battery pack, 9AH
Charging time: 9 hours approximately
Colour temp: 6000K
Beam divergence: 6°~24°adjustable
Output/runtime: 3500Lm @ 150+/-10 min
Switch: Tactical button switch
Working temperature: -10°C - +50°C
Housing diameter: 112mm
Bezel diameter: 115mm
Filter diameter: 108mm
Length: 210mm
Weight including battery: 3000g approximately
Package: Safety case
Water resistant: Splash proof

 

[Patriot]

I don't know of anyone on cpf to have purchased this light yet. The light used to cost substantially less when it was introduced but Microfire's prices have been rocketing upwards lately.

I think the only real negatives for the Lancer would be the 6000K and slow/medium warm up time when switched on. At a $400 price point, as when I purchased my K3500, this doesn't really bother me too much. However, I see that the Lancer is now priced at nearly $1600 which places it at or above some the very best HID spots on the market. Perhaps you got a better deal.

It will be interesting to hear your thoughts about the Lancer.

 

[jgreen71]

Thanks Patriot,
I managed to pick one up new for under $500Au (got to love the Aussie dollar at the moment).
Seems like a decent light at that price, I will put up some beam shots when it arrives.

 

[Anzycpethian]

Can I ask you where you bought yours?

I saw a video review of it on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xToYHNcPVyE&NR=1) recently and it looks quite amazing. Thing is I wanted to buy a K3500R since literally years but I was saving it for a happy event that still didn't take place for bureaucratical reasons.
Anyway now I just saw this new light and I'm hot on it but for 1500 bucks I can buy a Polarion. 400-500 bucks I would spare though on this piece. It's a brandnew model, design looks great and as long as the price is good I'm going to be one of the lucky owners, hehe.