Olight - Shot Show 2016 - New lights

[GoingGear.com]

Do we know for sure if the L5 Pro is 1x26650? I agree it looks like the right size but I didn't see the battery complement stated in the video but maybe I missed it.

Yes, it is. It will take an 18650 as well, if the prototype makes it to production.

 

[GoingGear.com]

Wish we could have seen a close up of the S1A.... Definitely interested...

Imagine the S1, but slightly longer.

 

[Mr. Tone]

Yes, it is. It will take an 18650 as well, if the prototype makes it to production.

Cool, we need more 26650 lights. Thanks for the video and chiming in to let us know.

 

[Tac Gunner]

Yes, it is. It will take an 18650 as well, if the prototype makes it to production.

I would love to see it in production. The automatic on feature is great, especially if you can chose what mode for it to come on in as well as toggle it on and off. Neutral tint would be great as well

 

[wolfgaze]

Imagine the S1, but slightly longer.

Hey Marshall (hope I spelled your name correctly)... I enjoy your video reviews on youtube, thanks!

I would love to find out the mode configuration and estimated run times for the S1A - although I imagine that information might not have been available...

Oh and a question for you if your don't mind... Did you by any chance visit the Fenix booth? I can't find any youtube videos online showing footage of their booth and the lights they had on display at the show... Thanks....

 

[carl]

I'm looking forward to the L5 Pro. It looks about a half-inch shorter than the R40 Seeker which is 5.6 inches. That would make it one of the shortest 1x26650 lights at about 5.2 inches. Also the 3000 lumens is like, wow! We need more single battery boost drivers for the XHP LEDs too.

The downsides, however, are the proprietary battery and proprietary charger. If Olight ever stops making them, then what?

 

[texas cop]

I'm looking forward to the L5 Pro. It looks about a half-inch shorter than the R40 Seeker which is 5.6 inches. That would make it one of the shortest 1x26650 lights at about 5.2 inches. Also the 3000 lumens is like, wow! We need more single battery boost drivers for the XHP LEDs too.

The downsides, however, are the proprietary battery and proprietary charger. If Olight ever stops making them, then what?

Olight uses standard Lithium-ion cells and only re-wraps it with their logo. Unlike Streamlight that uses special three plate shells with built in charger over the cells. So any standard 18650/26650 should work.

 

[kj2]

Olight uses standard Lithium-ion cells and only re-wraps it with their logo. Unlike Streamlight that uses special three plate shells with built in charger over the cells. So any standard 18650/26650 should work.

Olight does use a proprietary battery for a few lights. The R20 and R40 for example.

 

[carl]

I sure hope the L5 pro has a beacon for the side switch so we can find the button in the dark. Otherwise, side buttons are rather difficult to find quickly in comparison to tail buttons. Power consumption to power the beacon shouldn't be much of a concern since the light has a charger base which makes recharging really simple and the beacon is a low-power item anyway.

I also wonder if, at 3000 lumens, it has a XHP70 LED.


YouTube on the L5 Pro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLIKYDDxnZg

 

[HalJordon]

Imagine the S1, but slightly longer.

Looks similar to the S15. I'm trying to decide if I'm going to hold out for the S1A or pick up an S15 now before they are all gone. Decisions, decisions....

 

[Mr. Tone]

Olight does use a proprietary battery for a few lights. The R20 and R40 for example.

That is correct, but they can also use standard batteries. If using a standard 26650 in the R40 you just can't charge it in the light. Only the proprietary battery will charge in that light.

 

[carl]

Here is the latest 2016 Olight video from the IWA show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0_nausqCFw

The L5 Pro is stated as having 3200 lumens and appears to have an XHP70 LED.

There is a newer version of the R40 with 2500 lumens from what appears to be an XHP50 LED. It is also a bit shorter than the current R40.

Some new headlamps too.

Good stuff coming ahead this year for Olight!

 

[Duramarks]

Is there any word on release dates? Or is there a website with more information? I need to start saving for that X9

 

[creeboy]

I haven't heard any new news about the L5 Pro. Anyone have any update on when this flashlight might be available?

 

[tonkem]

Olight said end of this month in another thread.

 

[kj2]

Heads up!

 

[maukka]

The charger is also now 2A, that's much nicer.

 

[olemil]

Just got an email from battery junction on the R50 seeker Pro, expected delivery on 11/11. Very tempting!!

 

[creeboy]

So the L5 Pro shown in the shot show videos, is now renamed the R50 pro seeker?

 

[noboneshotdog]

So the L5 Pro shown in the shot show videos, is now renamed the R50 pro seeker?

Yes