New Dorcy Dive Light

[mike_s]

EDIT: This Dorcy disucussion thread split from the Princeton Tec thread
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Split because the discussion had changed to talk about the new Dorcy Dive Light...

Originally Posted by mike_s

Anyone have any of the Dorcy brand lights?

I've got a 1watt/45 lumen LED Dorcy (tactical flashlight) that uses 3 AAA's. its' about the brightest light I've got. (Brighter than my 3D cell Maglight) and 1/4 the size.

Anyway, Dorcy makes an 180 lumen dive light that is aluminum housing (not plastic) and submersible to 300 feet. 180 lumens seems pretty bright when compared to how bright my 45 lumen one is now.

Well I just got one of these lights in from Dorcy Direct.


Dorcy International - Flashlights, LED Flashlights, Flashlight Batteries, Flashlight Bulbs

41-0467 | 180 Lumen Scuba Dive light

I almost couldn't wait for it to get dark so I could at least test it in the backyard....
put in 6 new AAA Energizer Max batteries and headed out with a couple other lights for comparison, shooting across the backyard.
I have to say it's 3 to 4 times brighter than any of my other lights....
I'm going to try to take some pics of it compared to other dive lights and post a more detailed report in the next week or so. Also hope to take it on a night dive soon and see how that does.

But so far I'm pretty impressed.

so... more to come later..... -Mike

[BSea]

Originally Posted by mike_s

Well I just got one of these lights in from Dorcy Direct.


Dorcy International - Flashlights, LED Flashlights, Flashlight Batteries, Flashlight Bulbs

41-0467 | 180 Lumen Scuba Dive light

I almost couldn't wait for it to get dark so I could at least test it in the backyard....
put in 6 new AAA Energizer Max batteries and headed out with a couple other lights for comparison, shooting across the backyard.
I have to say it's 3 to 4 times brighter than any of my other lights....
I'm going to try to take some pics of it compared to other dive lights and post a more detailed report in the next week or so. Also hope to take it on a night dive soon and see how that does.

But so far I'm pretty impressed.

so... more to come later..... -Mike

Sounds like it's similar to the Oxycheq Raider I that many of us have. Does it have a double o-ring seal, or just 1? The documentation didn't mention it.

I think the next few years will really bring a ton of new brighter, more durable, and longer lasting lights based on the LED technology. I'm really looking forward to the new can light Oxycheq has hinted at in the Deco Stop forum.

[mike_s]

Originally Posted by BSea

Sounds like it's similar to the Oxycheq Raider I that many of us have.

I thought it was similar to the Oxycheq Raider I also. but I think it's just a bit bigger and but a LOT brighter also. I emailed someone who might have the Raider I to compare it....

The Raider I puts out 80 Lumens of light. The Dorcy Light puts out 180 lumens of Light. So a BIG difference.

The major thing is that this is over twice the light output at about the same price as the Oxycheq light though... that's attractive.

It's got to be a little bigger because the Dorcy light uses 6 AAA's and the Raider I uses 3 AAA's.



that and if you look at the Raider I in the "Light sock" then you can use the hand size as a reference.


compared to this shot of the Dorcy light in a hand. Of course the hands could be slightly different sized, but good enough for a comparison.




The official difference in dimesions are
Dorcy Light Dimensions: 6.5" L X 1.5 W
Raider I Dimensions: 5.8" Length x 1.3" Wide

So they are very close in size/dimensions. Only about 1" difference in length.

(Lengths From from Dorcy International - Flashlights, LED Flashlights, Flashlight Batteries, Flashlight Bulbs and Torch-Raider1

Does it have a double o-ring seal, or just 1? The documentation didn't mention it.

I'll check to see how many o-rings, but I think I might have remembered two. will check tonight.

It's rated for 100meters.

I think the next few years will really bring a ton of new brighter, more durable, and longer lasting lights based on the LED technology. I'm really looking forward to the new can light Oxycheq has hinted at in the Deco Stop forum.

I think you're right. We'll see improvement in lights (power), size(smaller), batteries(stronger, longer lasting), etc.

[BSea]

Originally Posted by mike_s

The Raider I puts out 80 Lumens of light. The Dorcy Light puts out 180 lumens of Light. So a BIG difference.

The major thing is that this is over twice the light output at about the same price as the Oxycheq light though... that's attractive.

It's got to be a little bigger because the Dorcy light uses 6 AAA's and the Raider I uses 3 AAA's.

that and if you look at the Raider I in the "Light sock" then you can use the hand size as a reference.


compared to this shot of the Dorcy light in a hand. Of course the hands could be slightly different sized, but good enough for a comparison.




The official difference in dimesions are
Dorcy Light Dimensions: 6.5" L X 1.5 W
Raider I Dimensions: 5.8" Length x 1.3" Wide

So they are very close in size/dimensions. Only about 1" difference in length.

(Lengths From from Dorcy International - Flashlights, LED Flashlights, Flashlight Batteries, Flashlight Bulbs and Torch-Raider1

I'm not doubting your info, but where did you find the 80 lumen rating? Oxycheq has been very silent about the lumen rating on this light. I may have to get one of the Dorcy lights if it's double O-ring sealed. And as a bonus, it looks like it should fit the "Light Sock".

I have a feeling that if you want a brighter light, just wait a few months. Kind of like computer speeds in the 80's & 90's.

[CompuDude]

FYI, Raider I uses 3 AA's, not 3 AAA's. I prefer AA to AAA.

That Dorcy light does look good, though, no doubt. If I wasn't already happy with my light setup, I'd consider one.

[mike_s]

Originally Posted by BSea

I'm not doubting your info, but where did you find the 80 lumen rating? Oxycheq has been very silent about the lumen rating on this light.

I didn't see their Lumen rating anywhere online for the "Raider I" either when I looked...

so I emailed Oxycheck and they emailed me back in a matter of minutes.

I may have to get one of the Dorcy lights if it's double O-ring sealed.

When time permits, I'll take some pics with the light head removed and of where the o-rings are. hopefully this will help.

And as a bonus, it looks like it should fit the "Light Sock".
.

At first I didn't think it would... but it's very close in diameter of the light... so I think it might be "do-able".

Originally Posted by CompuDude

FYI, Raider I uses 3 AA's, not 3 AAA's. I prefer AA to AAA.

That Dorcy light does look good, though, no doubt. If I wasn't already happy with my light setup, I'd consider one.

well normally I prefer the AA's over AAA's. just always have though theyr were brighter/stronger/better. but this light just kicks ass so far in brightness....

my other Dorcy (land based) light that uses 3 AAA's (at 45 Lumens) is pretty bright also.

Dorcy makes a light that is 120 Lumens, 6 watt "Land Light" that I might buy also. It's only $31 bucks. so that's a lot of light for the money (for a "land light")

Dorcy K2 6 Watt LED Flashlight with Battery Indicator

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[mike_s]

Originally Posted by BSea

Does it have a double o-ring seal, or just 1? The documentation didn't mention it.

I double checked tonight and it's got a double O-ring.

The O-rings are pretty tight. You have to apply a small amount of pressure when screwing on the light to get the threads started. (This appears to be a good thing as it indicates a tight seal on the o-rings).


Here's a pic of it and a second closer shot of the O-rings








Here's some other pics of it in case anyone is interested.


This is the "overall shot" including the Lanyard. Most of us will likely want to replace the Lanyard with their on snapbolt/clip system.




If you want to replace the lanyard with a snapbolt on nylon line, it appears easy to do. The end cap is taped with two holes that you could use to thread them through....





Top of the Light, both off and on. (on shot from the side as it was too much glare direct on).







The batteries (6 AAA) go into a battery cartridge that is circular and then drops into the light. Four go on one side and two on the other side.






Here's all the components together....

[BSea]

Originally Posted by mike_s

I double checked tonight and it's got a double O-ring.

The O-rings are pretty tight. You have to apply a small amount of pressure when screwing on the light to get the threads started. (This appears to be a good thing as it indicates a tight seal on the o-rings).

Good review. Thanks. Let us know how well it works on a dive. It would be nice to see it side by side with the Raider 1 as far as light output, and beam focus.

[mike_s]

Originally Posted by BSea

Good review. Thanks. Let us know how well it works on a dive. It would be nice to see it side by side with the Raider 1 as far as light output, and beam focus.

I'm trying to get a night dive up for sometime in the next couple weeks, before it gets too cold (for us wetsuit divers).

Also emailed someone who I think might have a Raider I. Want to do a comparison and point them at a wall and maybe take a comparison pic to post. also will include some other brand dive lights that I have in the "light on wall" comparison pic(s).

However, with the Raider I being 80 lumens and this light being 180 lumens, I have a feeling that the Dorcy light will be brighter.

[USF_Diver]

Nice review, let us know how you like it in the water.