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I purchased the Regalight EDC Q5 about a month ago.
There were problems with the pill and switch. The pill had flikering issues. The rear switch had problems with the switches burning out. I didn't have any of these issues doing some lux readings with the original pill and switch. I had the light on for 2 minutes to take the readings with the big head and also another 2 minutes taking lux readings with the small head.
The fit is excellent while using either head the small or large. The threads are smooth. I give the grade A.
The finish is also excellent no flaws in the Type III Hard Anodize. The only exception is the lettering where it says www.regalight.com located below the Regal logo. The lettering is blotchy. I give the grade A because the small lettering isn't very noticeable because if it's size.
The replacement pill is very easy to change and the replacement rear switch was also very easy to change.
The beam tint is a nice white. When using the small OP head there is the characteristic ring around the corona. Using the big head SMO there are some very noticeable rings which some may not like but rings do not bother me.
When you put the Regalight EDC side by side with the Dereelight DBS V2 the Regalight EDC big head reflector looks larger. In my comparsion beam shots the Dereelight DBS does out throw the Reaglight EDC. I thought I might have to do some long beam shots but at 32' you will see the difference.
From the Regalight Thread,
Change mode and use custom brightness:
Regalight EDC has four modes: Tactical Light, Custom Brightness, Strobe and Standby.
Usage of Strobe:
Tap the switch once, release, then press switch within one second. To return to tactical mode, repeat one short press followed by another.
Usage of Custom Brightness:
Press the switch half way,then release. After 2 seconds, press the switch half again, the brightness will go from Min to Max gradually. The light flickers once at Min, and twice at 50% output; and three times at Max (100%) to remind users the current brightness level. The whole process takes about 8 seconds. When desired brightness level is reached, release the switch at once, the brightness will be chosen and memorized.
Usage of Standby:
Before using this mode,please press the switch half continuously twice into Strobe,then release,after 2 seconds press the switch completely,lock it on.This mode is Standby.The light flickers once per 5 seconds with min brightness. This function can help you find the light easily in the night. Turn it off to quit this mode. Turn it on next time, the light will be in Tactical Light mode.
Voltage range is 0.7-4.2V
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Pros
Fit and finish.
Small
Forward clickie.
Comes with a holster that also has a pouch for carrying an extra battery.
Optional big head aka Hawk Snipe Lamp Bezel.
Cons
The bezel faces up.
With the big head on the Reaglight EDC it's akward to EDC.
Optional Hawk Snipe Lamp Bezel installed
Small head uses OP reflector.
Hawk Snipe Lamp Bezel uses a SMO reflector.
Note the blotchy lettering.
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Size comparsions.
Left to right, Regalight EDC Q5, Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC, Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5
Left to right, Regalight EDC Q5, Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC, Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Dereelight DBS V2
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Dereelight DBS V2
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I also took lux readings of the lights shown above. These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using AW's Protected Black 18650's and AW's Protected 14500's which were fully charged.
Regalight EDC - Original pill.
Regalight EDC Q5, small head - 2770 lux @ 1 meter
Regalight EDC Q5, large head - 16230 lux @ 1 meter
Current draw .86A
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Regalight EDC - Replacement pill.
Regalight EDC Q5, small head - 2900 lux @ 1 meter
Regalight EDC Q5, large head - 15900 lux @ 1 meter
Current draw .63A
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Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC - 3260 lux @ 1 meter
Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 - 2060 lux @ 1 meter
Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO - 20,767 lux @ 1 meter
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Regalight EDC Q5, small head @ 96"
Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC @ 96"
Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC @ 96" Stepped down exposure
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 @ 96" Stepped down exposure
Regalight EDC Q5 @ 32'
Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC @ 32'
Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 @ 32'
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Regalight EDC Q5, large head @ 96"
Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, large head, Right, Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, large head, Right, Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 96" Stepped down exposure
Regalight EDC Q5, large head @ 32'
Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 32'
Regalight EDC Q5, large head @ 32' Stepped down exposure
Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 32' Stepped down exposure
There were problems with the pill and switch. The pill had flikering issues. The rear switch had problems with the switches burning out. I didn't have any of these issues doing some lux readings with the original pill and switch. I had the light on for 2 minutes to take the readings with the big head and also another 2 minutes taking lux readings with the small head.
The fit is excellent while using either head the small or large. The threads are smooth. I give the grade A.
The finish is also excellent no flaws in the Type III Hard Anodize. The only exception is the lettering where it says www.regalight.com located below the Regal logo. The lettering is blotchy. I give the grade A because the small lettering isn't very noticeable because if it's size.
The replacement pill is very easy to change and the replacement rear switch was also very easy to change.
The beam tint is a nice white. When using the small OP head there is the characteristic ring around the corona. Using the big head SMO there are some very noticeable rings which some may not like but rings do not bother me.
When you put the Regalight EDC side by side with the Dereelight DBS V2 the Regalight EDC big head reflector looks larger. In my comparsion beam shots the Dereelight DBS does out throw the Reaglight EDC. I thought I might have to do some long beam shots but at 32' you will see the difference.
From the Regalight Thread,
Change mode and use custom brightness:
Regalight EDC has four modes: Tactical Light, Custom Brightness, Strobe and Standby.
Usage of Strobe:
Tap the switch once, release, then press switch within one second. To return to tactical mode, repeat one short press followed by another.
Usage of Custom Brightness:
Press the switch half way,then release. After 2 seconds, press the switch half again, the brightness will go from Min to Max gradually. The light flickers once at Min, and twice at 50% output; and three times at Max (100%) to remind users the current brightness level. The whole process takes about 8 seconds. When desired brightness level is reached, release the switch at once, the brightness will be chosen and memorized.
Usage of Standby:
Before using this mode,please press the switch half continuously twice into Strobe,then release,after 2 seconds press the switch completely,lock it on.This mode is Standby.The light flickers once per 5 seconds with min brightness. This function can help you find the light easily in the night. Turn it off to quit this mode. Turn it on next time, the light will be in Tactical Light mode.
Voltage range is 0.7-4.2V
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Pros
Fit and finish.
Small
Forward clickie.
Comes with a holster that also has a pouch for carrying an extra battery.
Optional big head aka Hawk Snipe Lamp Bezel.
Cons
The bezel faces up.
With the big head on the Reaglight EDC it's akward to EDC.
Optional Hawk Snipe Lamp Bezel installed
Small head uses OP reflector.
Hawk Snipe Lamp Bezel uses a SMO reflector.
Note the blotchy lettering.
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Size comparsions.
Left to right, Regalight EDC Q5, Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC, Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5
Left to right, Regalight EDC Q5, Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC, Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Dereelight DBS V2
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Dereelight DBS V2
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I also took lux readings of the lights shown above. These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using AW's Protected Black 18650's and AW's Protected 14500's which were fully charged.
Regalight EDC - Original pill.
Regalight EDC Q5, small head - 2770 lux @ 1 meter
Regalight EDC Q5, large head - 16230 lux @ 1 meter
Current draw .86A
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Regalight EDC - Replacement pill.
Regalight EDC Q5, small head - 2900 lux @ 1 meter
Regalight EDC Q5, large head - 15900 lux @ 1 meter
Current draw .63A
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Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC - 3260 lux @ 1 meter
Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 - 2060 lux @ 1 meter
Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO - 20,767 lux @ 1 meter
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Regalight EDC Q5, small head @ 96"
Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC @ 96"
Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC @ 96" Stepped down exposure
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, Right, Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 @ 96" Stepped down exposure
Regalight EDC Q5 @ 32'
Jet Beam Jet Pro I R2 WC @ 32'
Nitecore Smart PD 1AA Q5 @ 32'
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Regalight EDC Q5, large head @ 96"
Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, large head, Right, Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 96"
Left, Regalight EDC Q5, large head, Right, Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 96" Stepped down exposure
Regalight EDC Q5, large head @ 32'
Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 32'
Regalight EDC Q5, large head @ 32' Stepped down exposure
Dereelight DBS V2 3SD Cree XR-E WC Q5 18650 SMO @ 32' Stepped down exposure
