Thoughts on DGX 600 as primary dive light

[stuartv]

@stuartv did you end up getting this light and how did it compare to the dgx 600?

Wow. That seems SO long ago.

IIRC, that is the light that I lost soon after I got it. I had tied a bolt snap to it in the standard way, using cave line. A sharp edge in the lanyard hole on the light cut through that line and I came up from a dive down in NC with the bolt snap still clipped to me but the light gone.

I got very little use out of it before I lost it.

Since then, though, I moved on to a light that I think is better. The Xtar D26 Whale. A bit more expensive than that SecurityING light was. But, the D26 uses one 26650 battery, instead of an 18650, so it has a fair bit more burn time. And uses the same LED emitter, so about the same brightness.

Most recently, Xtar came out with a newer version, the D26 1600. I got one of those, too, but the jury is still out. It is quite a bit brighter (thanks to a Cree XHP35 LED emitter) and has a tighter beam. But, mine was from early production and has 2 electronics issues. I have been in contact with Xtar about it. They know about the issues and have supposedly fixed them. They have told me they are sending me a replacement light with their updated construction and electronics. It is supposed to arrive next week. If the 2 issues are fixed, it will be a fantastic cordless diving light. Certainly, the best that I know of in the price range of less than $200 - 300. And it is actually less than $100.

 

[Anthony A.]

Yeah i've been following that thread as well... waiting for an update. Hopefully your replacement works properly as that light has potential.

 

[Charred]

Hi,

Pointing out that DGX now has a button DGX600. This version has high low and strobe.

So they have a twist, button and a push version.

They also have a wide angle video light with no spot. I use a hog morph video as my main on tropical night dives. I highly recommend wide angle lights for night tropical. The spots scare everything. Use the spots for backups.

I carry a DGX PUSH with the rear button as my night time backup and spot light during the day.

 

[stuartv]

Hi,

Pointing out that DGX now has a button DGX600. This version has high low and strobe.

Thanks for posting that. I did not know the DGX Push had multiple brightness options. Good info!

 

[Anthony A.]

I'll most likely be getting the dgx 600 flood push for caribbean night dives, unless theres an equivalent that uses a 26650 battery?

 

[stuartv]

I'll most likely be getting the dgx 600 flood push for caribbean night dives, unless theres an equivalent that uses a 26650 battery?

The Xtar D26 Whale is an equivalent that uses a 26650. I have 2 of them and they are great lights. My two pushed my 2 DGX 600 lights into my spares bin. Basically the same brightness (on High) as the DGX. Push button on the side, instead of the tail. But, it has a 1/4 turn twist-to-lock feature, so I think it's great. Without the twist-to-lock, I wouldn't like it because of turning it on accidentally. It has 4 brightness levels. It has a colored LED next to the on/off button that tells you battery status. It's just a little thicker than the DGX and just a little longer. It has a nice, tight beam. And I think in Turbo mode it's actually just a little brighter than the DGX.

I haven't checked lately, but they were around $65 on eBay, brand new (for the light with no battery or charger - it does come with a sleeve to let you use an 18650 battery in it).

It's just the new Xtar D26 1600 that is (or was? We'll see soon) having issues.

 

[Anthony A.]

Yes, but the d26 is spot not flood . I have a new DR cx1 for spot which is amazing. Im looking for another spot (d26 1600 if its fixed) + a flood. Havent found a 26650 flood yet that is sized like the d26 or smaller.

 

[stuartv]

Yes, but the d26 is spot not flood . I have a new DR cx1 for spot which is amazing. Im looking for another spot (d26 1600 if its fixed) + a flood. Havent found a 26650 flood yet that is sized like the d26 or smaller.

Ah. Sorry. My bad.

Look on Amazon. Search for the Evolva D02. I have 2 of them but I really have used them very little.

 

[Motojack]

I just bought a couple dgx 600 button lights (liked the slightly smaller size over the d26). Wanted the push but it is only the button version that has 3 modes. It is a solid light.