DGX Gears 300 Mini Light

$49.00
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DX-802601
The DGX 300 Mini Light features a true out-the-front 300 system lumens (600+ raw LED lumens) of cool white 6500°K light in a 18° beam

Due to restrictions on shipping batteries for international delivery, we must limit this light to only two per order.

DGX Gears 300 Mini Light

DGX 300 Mini Light
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  • Offering 300 lumens and depth rated to 500 feet
  • Anodized aluminum body - optical quality glass lens
  • Twist ON/OFF at the head w/ double O-ring seal
  • Includes Li-ion 14500 3.7V battery & charger
  • Very compact size - also accepts AA alkaline battery

Due to restrictions on shipping batteries for international delivery, we must limit this light to only two per order.

Offering 300 lumens and depth rated to 492 feet, the DGX 300 Mini Light features a true out-the-front 300 system lumens (600+ raw LED lumens) of cool white 6500°K light in a 18° beam. Twist the light head portion for ON/OFF activation with a double O-ring seal. Using the supplied lithium-ion AA sized 14500 rechargeable battery, this compact light has a burn time of about 30 minutes at full power  . The light will then start to fade but will continue to burn until the battery is depleted and ready to be charged again. This light will also accept a standard AA Alkaline battery. Using a standard AA Alkaline battery(not included) you will get longer burn times with reduced lumen output (about 125 lumens). According to CREE, the DGX 300 has one of the highest performing single-die LEDs that is commercially available, the XLamp XM-L2 U2 LED, and is single-mode driven to prioritize light output over burn time.

Incorporating an optical quality glass lens with a double o-ring seal between the head and body, the light is IP68 rated to {492 ft | 150 m}. The switch design is twist ON/OFF at the head; unscrew the head completely from the body to load the battery. The tail has a sturdy rear tie-point for a bolt snap or use the included lanyard. The light has an electronic circuit to maintain constant light output as long as possible and provides reverse polarity & over temperature protection; meaning the DGX 300 can also be used as a dry flashlight on the surface. The anodized aircraft aluminum body measures {3.6 x 0.8 x 0.7 in | 93 x 21 x 19 mm} (length x head diameter x tube diameter) with a dry weight of {2.5 oz | 71 gm} including the battery. Use the TTI-1004 Generic Mounting Bracket (Small) for helmet mounting this light.

In The Box -- The DGX light head and dual O-ring seal body with lanyard, plus a set of two spare O-rings The DGX 300 also includes a lithium-ion 14500 protected 3.7V battery and 110/220V 50/60Hz mains charger with US flat blade on the charger - an EU round mains plug adapter is available separately.

There isn't a manual, however there is not much to know. To load battery, unscrew the head from the body until the two pieces separate and then insert the battery in to the body, negative end first such that the positive end will be pointing toward the light head. Hold the head and screw the body clockwise back together all the way until it stops. To turn off, twist the body counterclockwise until the light goes off then continue to twist the body one half revolution. Once assembled, the twist-on light should require a maximum of about one full revolution to turn on or turn off. If the O-rings look dry, leave them in place but smear a very small amount of silicone lubricant on the part of the O-ring surface you can see. If the O-rings start looking flat, then replace them with the included spares. Do not store the light for extended periods with the battery remaining inside the body. You might also benefit from reading How to Use a New Twist-On Handheld Dive Light.

The DGX light includes a generic battery and charger, but any good quality protected-type 14500 battery and charger is suitable. They all pretty much work the same way and are interchangeable. Some batteries ship with a small adhesive cover on the end, if so remove and discard. Place the battery in the charger, matching the positive and negative indications on the sides of the battery to the same indications on the charger, and then plug in the charger. If the battery is properly positioned in the charger, a red light will illuminate and then some time later change color to green when done. Charging time varies considerably depending on the pre-existing charge level of the battery, typically 1 to 2 hours but can be as long as 4 hours for a depleted battery, and it's normal for batteries to get warm while charging. Best practice is never leave charging unattended then once the light turns green, unplug the charger and remove the battery.

Burn times with the supplied battery are a conservative estimate for technical diving use. Burn times can vary widely because we observe that most brands of lithium-ion 14500 batteries grossly over state their power rating claims.

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Brand DGX Gears
SKU DX-802601
Weight 1.000000

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Great!
5
Mar 13, 2020
The DGC 300 mini is quite powerful and a great daytime communication light and backup for cave or night. Would like a means of attaching it to the top of my hand. The Tenergy charger will also charge the battery that come with the DGC 300
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Another great DGX product
5
Aug 14, 2019
My wife recently mentioned that her dive light ( a swoopy stylish model from a company best known for camera housings) was getting dim so I checked and replaced the batteries, after doing so I compared it to my DGX 600. Unlike my wife I rarely use the my light, always stashed in my BC pocket, I've had it now about 2 years and do not recall charging the battery since purchase. The DGX 600 in that condition made the stylish light with fresh batteries seem like a candle compared to an aircraft searchlight. The 600 is a little more bulky and I knew that would not appeal to my wife so ordered the DGX 300 mini light for her to try. On arrival I was surprised at how small it is compared to the 600 and actually smaller than her stylish light, by the way that light costs $100 compared to $30 for the DGX 300, the maker rates it at 350 lumens, yeah right. Light output of the 300 actually seemed greater than my 600 so I figured it might be time to charge the battery in that one. After fully charging both lights I realized the difference is really the beam angle, the 300 beam is broader, the 600 more focused. I took some pictures comparing output of the 3 lights then realized I could not post them here. When taking pictures in a dark room of the stylish light output the camera kept telling me to raise the flash, that did not happen with either DGX light, the difference in output is huge! I have not had time to compare burn time so far but will post an update later if possible, I now plan to order a second DGX 300 for my BC and will keep the 600 for night dives, the small light is more than adequate for checking out a dark reef ledge.
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DGX 300 mini
5
Apr 1, 2019
As always dive gear surprises us with its excellent products, I've been using DGX torches for 4 years now and it seems like the best
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More for less
5
Mar 14, 2019
Good tiny flash light with a lot of light. Perfect for backup while diving. Was delivered with battery and charger. Great!
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Verified Buyer
Impressive!
5
Mar 10, 2019
DGX 300 Mini Light is very impressive for it's size and the price is outstanding! I compared it to my other backup lights and it overpowered them all.
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Great value and quality; beam too diffuse
4
May 29, 2018
Good quality and great value (esp since it already includes the batt/charger). Just be careful not to unscrew too much when turning it off (or else it will flood). Just turn till the light cuts off and stop. FYI, this is NOT a good spotting light as the beam is very diffuse. It is best used as either a primary night light (bright and diffuse enough, and adequate burn time) or as a backup light. I would have given it 5 stars had the beam been more narrow.
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Very nice backup 2 light
5
Nov 23, 2017
Very nice light, simple to operate, easy to stow away, nice to know it's there. Also, it has always been a pleasure to work with DGX. Professional, courteous, attentive, prompt, no surprises. 100% excellent outfit.
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Small and handy
4
Nov 22, 2017
Light is small and quite handy as backup-of-the-backup light. Burn time might be an issue, as well as the fact that medium snap is almost bigger than this light so it's a bit awkward to attach ;) Light is too small and can be lost / misplaced without some for of attachment, but I guess that what you should be prepared for when ordering "mini light" ;) I also think it would be a pretty good working light, when attached to a helmet, but I don't use it as such, so can't share first hand experiences.
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DGX 300 Light Kit
5
Jun 15, 2017
Great light, a bit difficult to turn on so I added a piece of rubber hose to the bottom third of the light so I could grip it better to turn it on. Works fine. This is the second one in six months. Left the first one on a dive boat and some one else apparently needed it more than I did.
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DGX 300 Flashlight
5
Apr 29, 2017
Bought 2 of these. Very bright and very small light. Every bit of 300 lumens and more. Ran a burn test and both went for 50 minutes without loosing brightness, 65 minutes total. Definitely enough time for a night dive. Batteries charge in about an hour. Can't wait to get them in the water in Cozumel next month! Check your o rings though. I bought 2 lights and 2 of the o rings were defective. Dive gear express didn't even blink and dropped 2 more in the mail that day. Thanks Dive Gear Express for amazing customer service!!!
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