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Review copy was sent in by Airpro to me here in the Philippines, whom I thank for the confidence afforded to me.
Preface:
This is a new and upcoming brand in the flashlight industry. The DC7 is Airpro's first self owned brand of light. They chose to go with the multi-emitter soda can light that we all love already.
Sure it looks familiar to all of us since it is closely similar to existing lights in the market. However, during the latter part of this review, after using the light for about a week already, I was quite surprised that such improvements have been made. Read on and see for yourselves.
Packaging:
It comes very well packaged in bubble wrap on a brown carton box. The packaging of the light itself comes in a matte black and blue retail packaging box with some pictures of the light printed on the box itself alongside some information on the light specifications.
Inclusions:
1x Airpro DC7
1x Manual in English,German and French
1x Lanyard
1x Keyholder ring
1x Type C - USB nylon braided fast charging cable
Quick Features:
-Compact and lightweight 5000 lumens flashlight
-Dedomed XPL-HI LEDS
-LED Lifespan 50000 hours CREE XPL-HI in Cool White.
-Uses four 18650 batteries for maximum runtime up to 1500hours
-High transmittance glass
-Advanced Temperature Regulation technology
-Automatic stepdown
-Low voltage warning
-Low voltage protection
-Battery capacity indicator
-Stepless dimming and mode spacing operation with Narsil driver.
-The light can be run by one, 2, 3 or 4 18650 batteries in parallel
-Tail stand capability
-Easy to operate. Modes are: stepless dimming(default setting), 1lm,10lm-300lm-1000lm-2500lm-5000lm, strobe (5 selections)
-Has mode memory.
-Quick access to TURBO from any mode.
-Compressed and strenghthened design and IP7 waterproof. DC7 can work in heavy rain or in water (1 meter max)
-Flashing LED location function button breathing LED help you to find flashlight in the night easily.
-Electronic and mechanical Lock/unlock feature to prevent any accidental operation when flashlight is in your bag.
power indicator(green-blue-red),Advanced temperature regulation technology, automatic brightness stepdown, low voltage warning, battery reverse protection.
-1 Year Warranty.
Manufacturer Specifications:
LEDs: XPL-HI dedomed LED's 6500k
Weight: 404.5 grams(without battery)
Item dimensions: 133mm length * 59mm head
Material: Aluminum
Waterproof: IPX-7
Mode: Turbo High Medium Low Moonlight
Brightness: 5000LM 2500LM 1000LM 10LM 1LM
Run Time: 81 min 3.3hrs 8.6hrs 65h 95Days
Beam Distance: 550m 373m 243m 133m
Beam Intensity: 75625cd 34833cd 14683cd 4400cd
Operation:
*Light is in stepless dimming by default. To switch between stepless dimming and mode spacing, from OFF, click the button quickly 3 times.
From OFF:
-1 click to turn the light ON
-2 quick clicks to go to TURBO
-3 quick clicks changes Lighting modes (stepless dimming to mode spacing or vice versa) followed by 3 light flashes and leaves the light ON.
-4 quick clicks electronically locks the light, followed by 4 flashes.
from ON:
Stepless dimming mode:
-1 click and hold, changes the light brightness.
-1 click would turn the light OFF.
-2 clicks goes to instant TURBO.
-3 clicks would change modes to mode spacing.
-while on TURBO, 2 clicks would go to STROBE, 1 click would change between the 4 STROBE modes (STROBE -> STROBE with Flash -> Bike STROBE -> 2 Flash STROBE), another click would turn the light OFF.
Mode spacing mode:
-1 click , would let you change between modes , it is always going up from lowest to highest mode. I must say that you should be quick to click if you want to change modes because it will turn the light OFF, if you click more than 2 seconds.
-1 click and hold to go to the lower mode (example you are on HIGH, 1 click and hold would bring it down to MED).
-2 clicks goes to instant TURBO.
-3 clicks would change modes to mode spacing.
-while on TURBO, 2 clicks would go to STROBE, 1 click would change between the 4 STROBE modes (STROBE -> STROBE with Flash -> Bike STROBE -> 2 Flash STROBE), another click would turn the light OFF.
Electronic Lockout: 4 quick clicks from OFF (followed by 4 quick flashes, indicating the light is LOCKED/UNLOCKED).
Mechanical Lockout: 1/4th turn on the barrel would LOCKOUT the light.
Form Factor:
The machining on this light is very good. The Aluminum used is thick and well-machined. The writings on the light is visible and can be clearly read. Powder coating is thick. No peeling or flaking. Fits very well in hand, one of the most compact soda cans I held. A little heavy with the 4 batteries. And most importantly, it does what is says it does.
Head:
It has a very subtle strike bezel. Has a high transmittance glass housing the LED's underneath with 4 individual deep, smooth, polished reflectors.
On MOONLIGHT, you will notice the LED's are de-domed.
There are deepset cooling fins ample enough for heat dissipation all around the light head.
The main switch is a dotted rubber boot encased in an aluminum ring, slightly lifted so you can easily locate the switch button by touch.
Illuminated main switch button.
On right side of the main switch is the USB charging port covered very well by a rubber boot to help with the waterproofness and prevent dust from coming in.
And on the opposite side of the switch is the keyring holder hole or a screw hole for a mount if you choose.
The contacts on the head are beefy, the positive being a large brass ring, making direct contact with the button tops.
Barrel: There is a huge diamond pattern knurling on the entirety of the barrel that provides very good grip even with gloves.
The threads appear to be square cut, and anodized.
Tail:The tail side of the light has thick gold dual coiled springs which are sturdy. Needless to say, the this light can tail stand very pretty well. However, there are no holes at the tail for if you prefer to put a lanyard there instead of at the head part.
Beam shots:
Control shot
TURBO
TURBO
Control shot
MOONLIGHT mode
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
TURBO
Control shot
MOONLIGHT
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
TURBO
Creative shots:
Conclusion:
To sum up, I believe that the most important part of any review is if given the chance to purchase the same light for my own EDC, would I still purchase it?
For this light, it is a definite YES. I already love the other similar soda can lights like the BLFQ8. Specially if you are looking for a complete light with complete functions. This light is well worth the price, for the excellent UI, and nice build quality.
Scrutinizing the light over throughout the review, I am hard pressed to find any flaws at this price point. Trully a good introductory light for an upcoming flashlight company, Airpro did a good job on this light.
As with all gears, two is one and one is none.
Light on brothers!
YouTube Review Video(please hit the like button and subscribe as well, Thank you!):
Check out Airpro's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/seasorserviceteam/
Check out my Facebook page for coupons, discounts, reviews and upcoming lights! https://www.facebook.com/torchesinternationale,
my blog for more written reviews at https://sacrileizei.wordpress.com
my Instagram account for creative shots and sneak peeks @torchesinternationale
and please subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/torchesinternationale
Review copy was sent in by Airpro to me here in the Philippines, whom I thank for the confidence afforded to me.
Preface:
This is a new and upcoming brand in the flashlight industry. The DC7 is Airpro's first self owned brand of light. They chose to go with the multi-emitter soda can light that we all love already.
Sure it looks familiar to all of us since it is closely similar to existing lights in the market. However, during the latter part of this review, after using the light for about a week already, I was quite surprised that such improvements have been made. Read on and see for yourselves.
Packaging:
It comes very well packaged in bubble wrap on a brown carton box. The packaging of the light itself comes in a matte black and blue retail packaging box with some pictures of the light printed on the box itself alongside some information on the light specifications.
Inclusions:
1x Airpro DC7
1x Manual in English,German and French
1x Lanyard
1x Keyholder ring
1x Type C - USB nylon braided fast charging cable
Quick Features:
-Compact and lightweight 5000 lumens flashlight
-Dedomed XPL-HI LEDS
-LED Lifespan 50000 hours CREE XPL-HI in Cool White.
-Uses four 18650 batteries for maximum runtime up to 1500hours
-High transmittance glass
-Advanced Temperature Regulation technology
-Automatic stepdown
-Low voltage warning
-Low voltage protection
-Battery capacity indicator
-Stepless dimming and mode spacing operation with Narsil driver.
-The light can be run by one, 2, 3 or 4 18650 batteries in parallel
-Tail stand capability
-Easy to operate. Modes are: stepless dimming(default setting), 1lm,10lm-300lm-1000lm-2500lm-5000lm, strobe (5 selections)
-Has mode memory.
-Quick access to TURBO from any mode.
-Compressed and strenghthened design and IP7 waterproof. DC7 can work in heavy rain or in water (1 meter max)
-Flashing LED location function button breathing LED help you to find flashlight in the night easily.
-Electronic and mechanical Lock/unlock feature to prevent any accidental operation when flashlight is in your bag.
power indicator(green-blue-red),Advanced temperature regulation technology, automatic brightness stepdown, low voltage warning, battery reverse protection.
-1 Year Warranty.
Manufacturer Specifications:
LEDs: XPL-HI dedomed LED's 6500k
Weight: 404.5 grams(without battery)
Item dimensions: 133mm length * 59mm head
Material: Aluminum
Waterproof: IPX-7
Mode: Turbo High Medium Low Moonlight
Brightness: 5000LM 2500LM 1000LM 10LM 1LM
Run Time: 81 min 3.3hrs 8.6hrs 65h 95Days
Beam Distance: 550m 373m 243m 133m
Beam Intensity: 75625cd 34833cd 14683cd 4400cd
Operation:
*Light is in stepless dimming by default. To switch between stepless dimming and mode spacing, from OFF, click the button quickly 3 times.
From OFF:
-1 click to turn the light ON
-2 quick clicks to go to TURBO
-3 quick clicks changes Lighting modes (stepless dimming to mode spacing or vice versa) followed by 3 light flashes and leaves the light ON.
-4 quick clicks electronically locks the light, followed by 4 flashes.
from ON:
Stepless dimming mode:
-1 click and hold, changes the light brightness.
-1 click would turn the light OFF.
-2 clicks goes to instant TURBO.
-3 clicks would change modes to mode spacing.
-while on TURBO, 2 clicks would go to STROBE, 1 click would change between the 4 STROBE modes (STROBE -> STROBE with Flash -> Bike STROBE -> 2 Flash STROBE), another click would turn the light OFF.
Mode spacing mode:
-1 click , would let you change between modes , it is always going up from lowest to highest mode. I must say that you should be quick to click if you want to change modes because it will turn the light OFF, if you click more than 2 seconds.
-1 click and hold to go to the lower mode (example you are on HIGH, 1 click and hold would bring it down to MED).
-2 clicks goes to instant TURBO.
-3 clicks would change modes to mode spacing.
-while on TURBO, 2 clicks would go to STROBE, 1 click would change between the 4 STROBE modes (STROBE -> STROBE with Flash -> Bike STROBE -> 2 Flash STROBE), another click would turn the light OFF.
Electronic Lockout: 4 quick clicks from OFF (followed by 4 quick flashes, indicating the light is LOCKED/UNLOCKED).
Mechanical Lockout: 1/4th turn on the barrel would LOCKOUT the light.
Form Factor:
The machining on this light is very good. The Aluminum used is thick and well-machined. The writings on the light is visible and can be clearly read. Powder coating is thick. No peeling or flaking. Fits very well in hand, one of the most compact soda cans I held. A little heavy with the 4 batteries. And most importantly, it does what is says it does.
Head:
It has a very subtle strike bezel. Has a high transmittance glass housing the LED's underneath with 4 individual deep, smooth, polished reflectors.
On MOONLIGHT, you will notice the LED's are de-domed.
There are deepset cooling fins ample enough for heat dissipation all around the light head.
The main switch is a dotted rubber boot encased in an aluminum ring, slightly lifted so you can easily locate the switch button by touch.
Illuminated main switch button.
On right side of the main switch is the USB charging port covered very well by a rubber boot to help with the waterproofness and prevent dust from coming in.
And on the opposite side of the switch is the keyring holder hole or a screw hole for a mount if you choose.
The contacts on the head are beefy, the positive being a large brass ring, making direct contact with the button tops.
Barrel: There is a huge diamond pattern knurling on the entirety of the barrel that provides very good grip even with gloves.
The threads appear to be square cut, and anodized.
Tail:The tail side of the light has thick gold dual coiled springs which are sturdy. Needless to say, the this light can tail stand very pretty well. However, there are no holes at the tail for if you prefer to put a lanyard there instead of at the head part.
Beam shots:
Control shot
TURBO
TURBO
Control shot
MOONLIGHT mode
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
TURBO
Control shot
MOONLIGHT
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
TURBO
Creative shots:
Conclusion:
To sum up, I believe that the most important part of any review is if given the chance to purchase the same light for my own EDC, would I still purchase it?
For this light, it is a definite YES. I already love the other similar soda can lights like the BLFQ8. Specially if you are looking for a complete light with complete functions. This light is well worth the price, for the excellent UI, and nice build quality.
Scrutinizing the light over throughout the review, I am hard pressed to find any flaws at this price point. Trully a good introductory light for an upcoming flashlight company, Airpro did a good job on this light.
As with all gears, two is one and one is none.
Light on brothers!
YouTube Review Video(please hit the like button and subscribe as well, Thank you!):
Check out Airpro's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/seasorserviceteam/
Check out my Facebook page for coupons, discounts, reviews and upcoming lights! https://www.facebook.com/torchesinternationale,
my blog for more written reviews at https://sacrileizei.wordpress.com
my Instagram account for creative shots and sneak peeks @torchesinternationale
and please subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/torchesinternationale
