Simply amazing, from the” Deft-X creator
A lot of what he's talking about it what I like so much about the lens Armytek uses on their headlamps.
Revolutionary is a very strong claim. Incandescent to LED is Revolutionary. Anything sort of that is just marketing junk IMHO.
$350
I don’t think I saw him rotate the light. Is this just a super wide angle flooder like the Niwalker MM15 or does it actually have an elliptical shaped hotspot and corona?
EDIT: Finished the video - he’d do very well if he started a kickstarter/indigogo compaign.
bla bla bla bla flood light bla bla bla
here is the short video for anyone that wants it:
He’s really not comparing products in the same price range. So that just makes the video pointless.
Only thing new compared to a light with diffuser is the eliptical beam, which is useful, but also can be annoying because you have to keep the flashlight in one position. So, revolutionary? No. Did he do everything to make a awesome bright and well-tinted floodlight? Yes.
(would I buy one? No way, I'm at blf for a reason ;-) too expensive for what it is)
Whew just looked at the price, costs 2x more than my most expensive light. I’m a little confused about the ‘soft shadow’ vs ‘hard shadow’ though. I don’t think anyone uses mule lights while walking outside due to lack of throw, and pretty much all lights with a reflector cast ‘soft shadows’.
As I said before, it’d do well in a kickstarter or indigogo campaign.
All my OMG Lumens lights have come with very strong claims. And they also backed them all up. I assure you the same holds true here. It is nothing less than the best flood light on the market.
Revolutionary-outside or beyond established procedure. Show me another light that has a 170 degree beam with buttery smooth high CRI light and still has some punch to be able to light up an entire football field. As far as I can tell I have created something new and beyond established procedure which is hard to do in today’s flashlight market. Don’t be so dismissive without having seen the light in person.
The Niwalker MM15 is a very different approach with a very different outcome. The beam from the Captor is elliptical and uses light that would otherwise be wasted and puts it into the area where it is needed and can be used.
Thanks for the intelligent contribution.
Oh really? So you know what light I’m using to compare with and its cost ehh? Pray tell. Hint it is a light I made for myself and not released to the public. Regardless of that though you seemed to completely miss the point. The comparison is not about price range it is about beam shape. I could have used any old $20-$30 light from Wally World and made just as valid a point. The beam shape is unique for portable lights. As in…there is no competition to compare with since the Captor is the only light I know of using this holographic diffuser so the the basis for your dismissal is specious.
If I could bring these lights to market any cheaper I would. In fact I sold my early lights back when I started OMG Lumens for less than the cost to build. Waaaay less. Sadly I did that for quite some time and I am still paying for that mistake. I have to actually make enough to continue making more lights something I am still coming to grips with. The company consists of my wife handling financials, my sister handling the bulk of production, and myself with design, R+D, product planning, communication, shipping, purchasing, and so on. It is hard to find economies of scale in the cottage industry. For those that don’t already know I am a flashaholic first and a businessman second…or third. What I do here is born of that love.
As to the hard shadow vs soft shadow thing? I do think I need to do a better job helping people to appreciate it with some actual pictures to directly compare the two. You are also correct that all reflector lights cast a soft shadow. But the big difference is that the entire beam of the Captor consists of soft shadows whereas with a reflector light only the actual hotspot does. Everything outside that area casts a hard shadow and is subject to the dancing shadows I spoke about.
He has a valid point. Show us your light vs one of the modded SRKs discussed on this site. Is your light 10X brighter? Because it would have to be to justify the price.
Also, since it seems the only thing different is the diffuser, why not just sell it separate?
Are you for real? comparing this light with SRK?
Like output is the only thing which matters?
To me, the only difference in a class of light is output. Among throwers, I want the best output, among flooders the same. Tint, modes, etc, make very little difference to me.
Yes, for you.
That sets a very low bar for lights. Cheapie lights are definitely for you, and good for you if you're satisfied by that, but don't be disingenuous by trying to compare lights like that. Price goes up, sometimes way up, for discriminating flashlight users. Sure, maybe you could be happy with a $15k Honda Civic with nitrous that's as quick as a million dollar Bugatti at the drag strip, but the Bugatti offers a lot more than that type of "output".
I know saabluster more for his salesmanship than his lights. 
First I Googled holography , which led me to Google diffraction , which started to hurt my brain .
I am impressed with the beam profile of this light .
Good show , saabluster .
Would you be open to showing the design of the reflector?
You sold your early lights for way less that the cost to build and now you’re still paying for that mistake. I feel that it is not a mistake at all. You have grown your customer base and reputation and now are reaping the rewards. I’ve read a lot of customer testimonials regarding your lights and there are not many people who are dissatisfied. Then again, your lights do attract some people who do not like to mess with cheaper budget lights. Not saying anything is wrong with that - just an observation. If you love what you do and you can support yourself doing what you love then go for it; that’s the dream.
You are right in saying that the spill casts somewhat of a hard shadow, but I do not have a problem with it. It seems that this light has a very specialised purpose - that being to see everything. There aren’t that many situations which call for such a specifically engineered light (I can think of S&R), so from the niche of flashlight enthusiasts, you’ve found another niche in that niche. 
Sorry, I take issue with overstated marketing claims.
As you might have noticed BLF isn’t really the ideal place for high priced “revolutionary” evolutionary lights. CPF seems more willing to buy things without question. Asking too many questions might get you banned over there.
I’m sure its a great light & low volume custom lights will always cost more then high volume flashlights. Really, its just “revolutionary” that bothers me.
WaveFront-Tech holographic diffusers
They have sent out 10” by 10” samples for $35.
I would like to see it on one of ToyKeeper’s wide spectrum lights.
So the main selling point is the holographic film? I also like the idea of his high CRI. So, the light will have 3 emitters or he modified them internally? The price is too luxury for me though.
Edit : Nevermind I’ve found the specs and it will be 3 emitters.