Gear Review
Black Diamond Soliras Headlamp
Needs updating
By Gary W
Ranked #1417 - Headlamps
March 29, 2005
I recently bought a Solaris and a Vectra IQ and have had the opportunity to compare them side by side on a daily basis. For a top of the line lamp and at its price, the Solaris is seriously lacking when compared with the newer lamps that Black Diamond is putting out.
Strengths:
Rechargeable Battery
Good main beam - the Searchlight Xenon.
Weaknesses:
Lousy Reflector
2 Leds -not bright enough compared to Vectra's 4 Leds
No memory mode. You need to cycle through the Leds / Off / Xenon mode. Time consuming.
If BD fixed these or brought in the reflector and extra 2 Leds as well as memory and "Find Me" light, it would be well worth its price. Then, I would go out and buy this product even at $200.
View Details: Black Diamond Soliras Headlamp
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Bulb Type:
- 1 Xenon, 2 SuperBright LEDs
- Power Source:
- Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, AA battery compatible
- Headband Type:
- Elastic
- Battery Location:
- Rear
- Burn Time:
- [xenon] 3+ hours, [LED] 1000 hours
- Voltage Regulator:
- Yes
- Dimming Switch:
- Yes (switch to LED)
- Backup Power Source:
- No
- Waterproof:
- Yes
- Tiltable Housing:
- Yes
- Recommended Use:
- Searchlight for outdoor professionals, any activity requiring extreme illumination
- Weight:
- 6.6 oz
- Warranty:
- 3 year
Change me.