Need some advice…
Currently I EDC a Nitecor D10 (old version) and wanted some opinions on if this would be a good replacement.
Similar size and think it might work. I like the functionality but can’t seem to tell if its going to give me longer runtime or more light.
Basic question — I know. Appreciate the help
Should give you noticeably more brightness (280 lumens S15R vs. 140-odd for the D10) and equivalent or better long runtime on low, as it has an excellent moonlight mode.
Shouldn’t it be 280 lumens w/ 14500? Also I believe 280 is noticeably brighter compared to 140.
Got one of this coming up too….a real no-brainer of a deal
Oops, very true. I stand corrected.
How hard is an LED swap in these? Glued head?
they can be tricky to get the pill removed, as the switch tends to hook on the body when pushing it out towards the front, breaking a piece from the switch if your not careful.
I have the latest version of the S15 (not rechargeable) with the S15R switch on it.
I took a chance on buying it, as ‘selfbuilt’ cautioned that if you are particular about tint, then you may want to look at a different light. - Or something like that.
I bought it, maybe some 8 months ago?… I was sucked into the idea that since it had been some time, the tint would have been Fixed by then - NOT! - I LOVE Everything about it, except for the tint). - A Sickly, yellow green tint, that apparently doesn’t seem to bother most people?
If tint doesn’t matter to you - Buy It! - That’s Cheap, and it’s a Great Light!
For me - 23 Bucks and the SAME Tint, Plus the recharge feature, and a Free battery? - I’ll pass.
I Really Hate that Puke Tint:-(
JMO. - Sorry.
Thanks,
-Chuck
Luckily for me, a Nichia 219B on a 16mm noctigon fits well. That and a 45 degree flood optic and I’m super happy.
That’s Cool! - Wish I had the skills to mod.
I really do Love everything else about the light - It’s just that awful tint!
Thanks!
-Chuck
Could you send it to a modder? I ended up liking the UI a touch more then zebralight. Less chance of blinding yourself. Tempted to get another but I never end up keeping doubles. Maybe an S10r II?
S30 is now for $32.99. It’s not R, a bit larger form factor than s20 but has better mode spacing
http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_142228.html
The price is $26.73 when you add it to your cart and the code RMNTGB is working.
Total $24.59 for the S30.
Got in one this one a few weeks ago. It’s a nice deal, but like other olights I own, not a huge fan of the cool white tint.
After reading thread on the “other” forum regarding S30R problems with tail cap design, I have a feeling that we are getting screw !
S15R has the same tail cap/charging dock design and it will most likely cause same problems.
Such a nice light for a great price sounded just too good to be true but I presumed they were put on sale as a new model is released by Olight, turns out that may not be the case…
Real shame as S15R is really nice, has excellent tint for a cool white emitter (without green tones) And most importantly driver is current controlled (I’m extremely sensitive to PWM) Dock charging feature is awesome for people that are not skilled, which makes it very suitable for gifts.
That is an amazing price. It sadly falls by a small margin into the ‘it might get stopped at customs’ range in the UK but at that price it still works out cheap even if I get caught out for the £8.00 handling charge.
Ugh. I didn’t realize the s30 was so cheap. You guys will be the death of my wallet. Ordered.
that s30 is awesomely priced… must resist! must wait for s30r II XPL hi!
I haven’t really had any problems with my S15R and the charging dock, except for when connected to a cheap USB charger that probably isn’t giving enough current. Unless this is a defective batch? In which case I will promptly initiate the refund process.
Bought two myself, one of them had tiny piece of annodization chipped off near the switch, probably during assembly and defective annodization on its tailcap, but for what Im getting I wont complain, just accepted 3$ store credit from Gearbest and will be happy user.
Using it as EDC light it will be visually messed up in no time :D!
Could it be that they are churning out factory seconds for some reason?