*new* Olight S1 - XM-L2, (R)CR123

[Prepped]

... so, the timer can be activated from any mode of brightness then? Great. Perfect.

That is correct

 

[Albinoni1967]

I'm afraid I've no idea at all. Fingers crossed it is compatible.
I'll let you know once I received both.
I also have a couple of AW protected 16340 to try once I received the light.

Did some further readings and found that Olight RCR123 is about 33.7mm length while the Keeppower is 35.6mm length, so there is a cause for concern here

But seriously will 2mm make much of a difference

 

[akhyar]

But seriously will 2mm make much of a difference

I hope not, as I think the springs at both ends will absorb the 1-2mm differences in CR/RCR123 length.
But until I received the light and the batteries, I can never be sure.

 

[Prepped]

I hope not, as I think the springs at both ends will absorb the 1-2mm differences in CR/RCR123 length.
But until I received the light and the batteries, I can never be sure.

Should be just fine, the springs on the S1 appear to have plenty of give to them to accommodate for that.

 

[bjt3833]

I like that they seemed to have fixed that sickly tint that most of the S models have.

Looks like I'm gonna have to get one, when they come down in price. ($35-$40)

Thanks,
-CHuck

I bought mine for $39 from going gear during their current anniversary sale.

 

[monanza]

For those who do not mind the wait, checkout dazed1's thread in the GB forum.

 

[ForrestChump]

This thing is insane.

 

[swan]

Can anybody confirm max output using both cr123a [3v] and a rcr123a [3,7v] with a meter or lmd?
Can both cells achieve 500 lumens?

 

[Trevilux]

Can anybody confirm max output using both cr123a [3v] and a rcr123a [3,7v] with a meter or lmd?
Can both cells achieve 500 lumens?

500 lumens is for rechargeable 3.7 V.
for primary CR123a is 300 lumens.

 

[swan]

Thanks, i found the manual contradicts itself and i thought this might be the case. Mine arrives tomorrow and i will measure it on my lmd vs a zl sc52 with an AW rcr123 and report my examples performance.

 

[onthebeam]

300 lumens on Cr123 would be my guess after subjective comparisons with my other torches. It gets hot fast! Second to highest setting a bit warm, too. Although my eagletac is titanium, said not to be a great heat conductor, it handles the heat better, more metal...

Not too major for me as I won't blast this light often.

 

[Tixx]

Not sure which is best, but if the outside gets hot, that may be a sign heat is moving out of the light faster possibly.

 

[WarRaven]

I'd prefer heat exit, not be contained.
Ymmv obviously.

 

[Trevilux]

500 lumens is for rechargeable 3.7 V.
for primary CR123a is 300 lumens.

Perhaps I must edit my info.
500 lumens 1,5 minutes and after 90 minutes-300 lumens with CR123A primary lithium.
500 lumens 1,5 minutes and after 60 minutes-300 lumens with RCR123A rechargeable.

On my User Manual says: timer 9 minutes and 3 minutes, on Olight web says timer 10 minutes and 3 minutes. I have measured on my unit 9 minutes and 3 minutes.

 

[TIP AND RING]

Mine arrived yesterday, what a petite performer. I fully expect to see this light on many a Every Day Carry thread in the near future. Here's hoping for a CR2 version in red HA3

 

[gunga]

Onthebeam, any pix of the trits?

Edit: I see what you mean now. I plan on using two 1.5 x 6mm trits. You can always try 2x8 if they fit.

 

[swan]

Just got mine- wow , great ui,beam and tint. Using a AW rcr123 protected cell i measured the following;
Measured peak throw at 3263 lux at 1m [measured at 5m and converted to 1 metre.]
Turn on - 552 lumens
At 1min 29 secs - 512 lumens
At 1 min 30 stepdown slowly
At 2 min 30 steady reg at 270lumens
At 5 mins steady reg at 270 lumens- end test
Tested against a zebralight sc 52 in same lmd, which showed 488lumens at 30 secs using a 14500 nitecore cell.
I dont claim 100% accuracy in my measurements all estimates are based on well known tested lights which i own.
One other thing, even on the 3rd reset of high it still maintains 500 + lumens until stepdown - very good driver.

 

[AFearlessBirdOfParadise]

Anyone do a tritium insert yet?

 

[swan]

After my first test run i changed the battery and noticed that the + tailcap spring triangular base was not fully seated in its slot. Pushed it into place and retested for an even better result-
590 LM at start
300 lm at step down rock solid
Ran it with two different AW cells now and fully repeatable.

 

[onthebeam]

Onthebeam, any pix of the trits?

Edit: I see what you mean now. I plan on using two 1.5 x 6mm trits. You can always try 2x8 if they fit.

I'm going to follow your guidance on this Gunga. I ordered one 1.5 x 6 trit and some Norland. As I wrote, without trit in hand, even after careful measuring, I can't tell if a trit sticking out more than a few mm will not be flush with rounded body. Perhaps could be dremeled down a little but I've never done this type of surgery. A 2 x 8mm would show 3 mm on each side of the lanyard support but I think that 2mm may be too thick.

Gunga, when do you estimate you'll have light in hand and ready to add your tritium?