Obviously I don't want to do yet another review of this light, who's going to want to read that when it's done by someone with as little experience as me?
I'm going to keep this as short and sweet as possible.
I just want to share some images I've taken of the light, and I'll be getting out later today (weather permitting) to take some beam shots of it out in the middle of nowhere...using google earth and os maps to roughly guide you on distances.
Now, as for a review..
This thing isn't the best made light...neither is it the best looking light. However, as you're all probably aware there aren't many lights that can put this sheer volume of light out of the front.
For me personally the size/ shape of the light is perfect..I'm 6 foot and have hands to match so the thing fits fine in my hands. it keeps the weight right where I want it. I personally think all multiple cell lights should have them side by side not end to end...twirling them around like some kind of stick isn't for me.
The actual finish on the DRY is acceptable, the body leads something to be desired and the machining is basic. As other s have said there simply isn't any real effort in the design...no WOW factor (until it's turned on that is).
Overall I'd have to call this light a success, it does exactly what it set out to do.
It's a great light for getting as much as you can out of it's size.
Now, beam shots...if you read down you'll quickly find the problem I ran in to when taking these. This means the pictures are no where near as good as I want due to not even setting my camera up fully.
First off is a 50m shot...control
Followed by a fenix e21
and the DRY...
Next something closer to 100m...
PLEASE...don't base anything on these shots...they were rushed and I have no idea of the settings due to trying to grab what I could before the locals kicked off. I'll be planning somewhere more remote to capture better images over the next week or so.
What I can tell you is that at around 40-60m out the spill from this thing is literally everywhere. If you where going hiking for instance (my use) the light would probably be all a group needed. I think I'll be taking this, an AA for back up and with everyone having a cheap head light...you could afford to run this only ever on high and medium with turbo being purely for "ermm where on earth are we?!" moments.