Thanks for the review!
i just bought my D4 with the XPL-Hi 5D, i’m wondering why the xpl-hi is $18 more expensive, i dont think there is that much difference in led prices
Yes, but lack of throw is my only reason to prefer a similar light with one LED.
D1 is similar to that, but its reflector is large enough to make it bad at close distance.
I want light that’s OK up close, but not a thrower. There is no Emisar like that.
A typical EDC light has a beam shape of about 8-12 cd/lm. Ish.
The Emisar line comes in ~4 cd/lm, ~33 cd/lm, and ~100 cd/lm.
None of the options fit the EDC beam style. That’s why I want a single-emitter light like the D4. It’d probably be the most useful variety for general purposes. Also, a single-emitter version should be cheaper and a bit smaller.
these will run the D4 XP-L’s for 15-20 seconds on TURBO before triggering the thermal protection set at 65 degrees. which is more than enough time for spotting a crashed UFO at a considerable distance.
No, the replies were informing that even a protected (longer than normal) cell wont fit, so therefore a USB rechargeable (also longer than normal) cell won’t fit either.
The USB rechargeable cells may not be protected, however I’m not aware of any High Drain USB rechargeable cells, and a High Drain cell is what allows the D4 to reach it’s full potential.
If reaching full output is not something you’re concerned with, you may be able to use a USB rechargeable cell by doing the copper ring mod described in the German forum.
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Also technically all 18650 cells are “rechargeable” to avoid possible confusion the cells you’re referring to would be better described as “USB rechargeable” cells.
Thanks, I’m happy someone else agrees, I actually felt kind of anal by pointing it out because I figured most readers understood what he meant, but it was my own slow working brain that had a duh moment when I first read his post, took me a few minutes to realize he was referring to USB cells :person_facepalming:
Ahah, so both we have slow working brains mate, worry not
I was also confused at first, but then perceived the intention! :+1:
Anyway, I don’t think that USB rechargeables will fit, and mostly, they probably won’t deliver the maximum energy that this light needs to be “a hot rod”!
I received my Emisar D4 with High CRI Nichia from Hank. My first one got lost in the mail, and he was very professional in getting me a replacement. I am very happy with his service, and I am happy with the light overall, but my only complaint is that the lowest lumen setting is not low enough for me. I like the sub lumen settings of the Zebralights, and the Emisar won’t go that low. Are there any plans to change this in the future?