New Polarion 35-watt HID - X1

New toy on the way....
35-watt Polarion, designated the X1.

Specs to follow

Will a few in my hands tomorrow.

WOW!!!
That is a really nice looking light!
I know you said specs will follow tomorrow.
Here are some things I would like to know.

I really like how uniform the diameter is from front to rear.
Could you post a picture with it next to a Helios for size comparison?
Shape wise this would be much more comfortable for me in my mtb pack then a Helios so I am very interested in knowing it's dimensions.
35 watts is plenty for my purposes.
What about the reflector, is it like the P1 or Helios or something different?
How much?

Take Care,
mtbkndad :wave:

Yeah, a picture next to the Helios would be great, along with the specs. Will it use the same charger?

As another Helios owner posting here... I'd like to see some pics next to a Helios. I'm guessing the X1 is a little smaller???

BTW, this sucks. I'm feeling the temptation for another HID purchase.My Helios is feeling lonely and needs the company of it's sibling.

AAAHHHH. I need (by which, of course, I mean do not need, but really want) this light.

If it is significantly smaller, might be worth getting it without the handle this time. Is this an option?

Looks very beautiful. Shots, Info, & Price ? This is beginning to look like "Boardroom Quality" They are sure putting out some high quality HID's!!! I wonder if they are ever thinking of putting out an adjustable reflector model.

edit: nevermind, I'm dumb...

Hmm... looks a bit ugly.

Which one is the X1? Is it the silver one?

Karl

Assuming that the distance from the back of the handle ring to the front tip of the handle is the same on this (the silver) light and the Helios, I would guess the X1 to be 3/4" to 1 1/4" shorter. If the switch ring is the same one used on the Helios and the reflector is the same, then the diameter of the lights should be very close. Those are my guesses.

Congrats on another Very Fine looking light, Ken! Polarion must have some excellent artists on staff!

Mtbkndad, looks to be even better for your pack needs! No more seminars for you until you pick up one of these!

Interesting. Would like to see more and see some comparo shots to the Helios.

Cue, you've not been around as much lately! Trying to save some money?

This model is already sold in Japan. (as PN35DDS)

http://www.hyper-japan.com/products/PN35DDS.html

And here's comparison with other models (PN40DDS as Polarion PH40)

http://www.hyper-japan.com/contents/radiation.html

samurai,

Thanks for the great links. :thumbsup:
Now I REALLY want a Polarion X1.

Take Care,
mtbkndad :wave:

mtbkndad,
You're welcome.

and another great link!

http://www.pro-light.jp/hid/pn/html/hikaku.html

Here's a ROUGH translation of the Japanese website using an online translator.
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.hyper-japan.com/&langpair=ja|en&hl=en&ie=UTF8
After looking at the product pages, the X1 is 75% of the Helios price in Japan... then again, the Helios is 2x the going price in the USA.

WOW !!!...

HID35W水陸両用ライト水中投光器としても使用可能 !!!!

That indeed is very, very impressive !!!


Regards,

Ra.

samurai,
Thanks again, the X1 definitely seems shorter then the Helios. It also seems to be overall more compact. Now I REALLY want one!

BVH,
While you may be right, MBC will win again if it comes to that choice , so I just need to stop buying things for these shoots, once I get a wagon, and finish filling my X1 piggy bank. :thinking: Now I do often need supplimental lighting in my work.

Take Care,
mtbkndad, :wave:
Is it just me or does everybody else think Japan is getting these nice products before us.

Hey everybody...

It looks my IP address has been banned by Candlepower.
I am somewhat confused as I have always made a particular effort to post in accordance with the Rules of any forum that I am on.

I am not aware that I have violated any particular policy/rule. I assumed if this was the case, that I would have received some sort of communication in the form of email/private message to make some adjustments in my posting practices.

Maybe it is a adminstrative error or maybe I upset the wrong person.

Anyway, I have Mobile Broadband...So I am on with my Laptop for this post at least.

To answer a couple of questions, the light is shorter in length, but the body is slightly larger in circumference. Handled version only. If you don't want the handle you are left with cutting it off at this point.

Other basic differences other than the form factor:

Type II Finish (means more color selection)
35-watt Ballast which means more runtime
Shorter Battery
$300 Lower in Price (Comes with a really nice case)
Waterproof to 100' as opposed to 265'

Chargers are cross-capatible with the PF/PH-40 series

The PF/PH40's price is raising to $1695 and they will also come with the nice carrying case from the factory.


Goto the photo album here:
http://strategosmedia.com/albums/Polarion-HID-Searchlights/index.htm

I have some more images of the X1 in the album.

Here is a studio photo of the Polarion Family so to speak



Basic specs of the X1 at this point here:
http://polarion-store.com/pd_polarion_x1.cfm

Needless to say, I am extremely happy with this new light.
Very, very cool to say the least.

Hoping I can still be a part of this forum, if not, I will say my Good-Bye to all here. It is a great forum.

Seasons Greetings to everyone!