Halcyon EOS Mini

[Dr. Lecter]

Anyone seen or used one of these yet? It's still not up on Halcyon's site, and I haven't found many details about it. Can't tell if it's a twist on/off or not, though the two power burn setting makes me think it's not. If it is a twisty, does it have the same lousy single o-ring seal they have on the Scout and Mini Explorer? How's the length compare to normal Scout style backups--will it secure to a chest harness properly?


I like the rechargable battery and high output in a backup light sized package. Just not sure I want to pay the H tax without more details.

 

[Wayne at DiveSeekers]

Not out yet! We are taking Pre-Orders. Here is the info, still waiting for some better photos (hopefully tomorrow)!

EOS Mini

Note: Yes twist head, Yes double O-Ring, Yes low/high settings
FEATURES:
• Nearly indestructible LED module in Delrin® housing with small form factor
• Amazing intensity is 30% brighter than conventional EOS primary
• High & Low Setting
• Twist On/Off head w/Dual O-Ring
• Easily stored in a pocket
• Ideal for travel due to light weight and long burn time
• Innovative handle provides excellent portability with hands-free operation.
• Adjustable design can rapidly be customized to fit left or right hand, with or without gloves.
• Foldable handle protects LED and lens while in transport
• May be fitted with an optional, fixed Goodman handle
• Rear attachment point accommodates nearly any bolt snap or wrist lanyard.
• High-quality Delrin® housing is nearly indestructible
• Removable, compact 2.6 amp-hour, sealed LION rechargeable battery pack

Distance from light - Lux Rating
1 meter - 530
3 meters - 1450
5 meters - 13,100

 

[Dr. Lecter]

Thanks, Wayne. Good to see H realize single o-ring and high priced lights don't mix. How is the high/low on this one controlled? Part of the twisting on/off or a separate control?

I'd love to see a comparison to the LM Rebel 9W handheld LED unit, which is less expensive but looks like it's in somewhat the same ballpark.

 

[buddhasummer]

Halcyon EOS Mini | Wreck Diver Supply

Wow that's a pretty spendy light.

 

[Dr. Lecter]

Yeah, but if it's actually putting out more light than the $1200 EOS low-end can version, I can see it. Maybe.

 

[buddhasummer]

I wonder what the beam angle is? Anyone know? Cheers

 

[Wayne at DiveSeekers]

Low/High settings are controlled by twisting the head back and forth.

 

[GDimery]

Anyone seen or used one of these yet? It's still not up on Halcyon's site, and I haven't found many details about it. Can't tell if it's a twist on/off or not, though the two power burn setting makes me think it's not. If it is a twisty, does it have the same lousy single o-ring seal they have on the Scout and Mini Explorer? How's the length compare to normal Scout style backups--will it secure to a chest harness properly?


I like the rechargable battery and high output in a backup light sized package. Just not sure I want to pay the H tax without more details.

I got to dive with someone this weekend in Alaska who was using a demo version that Dive Alaska had on hand. I was impressed for the size. Very comparable to the EOS 12 watt canister version in output. I dive a 21 watt HID, but would deffinitly consider this for travel and warm water diving. Very compact in size. And very good output considering the size of the unit. Like I said, I only got to see the output from my dive buddy, wish I had a chance to dive it.

I wouldn't consider it a backup light like the scout. More of a light weight travel sized primary light. You would clip it off like a primary light. It's not going to tuck neatly like a scout. The demo version had a goodman handle attached.

 

[Corey Smith]

I wonder what the beam angle is? Anyone know? Cheers

It is 8 degrees.

---------- Post added August 20th, 2013 at 02:18 PM ----------

Not out yet! We are taking Pre-Orders. Here is the info, still waiting for some better photos (hopefully tomorrow)!

EOS Mini

Note: Yes twist head, Yes double O-Ring, Yes low/high settings
FEATURES:
• Nearly indestructible LED module in Delrin® housing with small form factor
• Amazing intensity is 30% brighter than conventional EOS primary
• High & Low Setting
• Twist On/Off head w/Dual O-Ring
• Easily stored in a pocket
• Ideal for travel due to light weight and long burn time
• Innovative handle provides excellent portability with hands-free operation.
• Adjustable design can rapidly be customized to fit left or right hand, with or without gloves.
• Foldable handle protects LED and lens while in transport
• May be fitted with an optional, fixed Goodman handle
• Rear attachment point accommodates nearly any bolt snap or wrist lanyard.
• High-quality Delrin® housing is nearly indestructible
• Removable, compact 2.6 amp-hour, sealed LION rechargeable battery pack

Distance from light - Lux Rating
1 meter - 530
3 meters - 1450
5 meters - 13,100

Hi Wayne,

Don't forget that the Eos Mini comes with a Pelican case as well.

 

[lucca brassi]

Hi Corey .... how did you solve led cooling ....( i think probably 3 x cree XP-G2 inside) with delrin housing ?

And lion betteries don't like to be heated from metal tubes . Driving leds with half current .....pointless....IMO

Thanks !