Itās worth repeating that the poll is what we ask for, not necessarily what weāll actually get.
For example, the current results show LH351D and 4500K in the lead, but the LH351D does not exist in 4500K. Neither does the 219c. Cree has a wide range of tint bins from 4000K to 5000K, but the Samsung and Nichia options are only 4000K or 5000K with nothing between.
So, to get 4500K, only Cree emitters work. Or to get LH351D, only 4000K or 5000K works (and it doesnāt appear that BLF has tested the 5000K 90CRI version yet).
In a few days Iāll probably make something to scatter-plot the data to check for emitter+tint correlations in case there are any useful patterns.
Hmm. I had forgotten about the limited tints available in the 219C (and I had no idea what tints are available for the LH351D). So I just answered them independently. Maybe there should only be one poll with the actual available options, because I care a bout getting a Nichia or a Samsung much more than I care about the difference between 4000K and 4500K (and I donāt really want any of the Crees).
Neither the 219C nor the LH351D come in 4500K. Both come in 4000K and 5000K.
Iād be pretty happy with 4000K, 5000K, Samsung or Nichia as long as itās 90 CRI. If Cree made a 90 CRI, neutral white XP-L HI, Iād be happy with that too (I have a shaved 4500K 90 CRI XHP70 and itās pretty nice).
Indeed, it is bizarre to have two polls simultaneously, one for CCT, the other for emitter choice/CRI.
Unless it is a student project to garner some theoretical data to be written up for finals.
Make it real, i.e. the actual possible choices. One poll.
Otherwise I will have to get my head around how to vote tactically for what I want (4000K Samsung, or Nichia, though I donāt really want a Nichia but it seems to have a cult following based on past history when thatās all that there was)
I think itās more a known quantity thing. I can buy a Jaxman or Emisar with a 219C (and I have), so I know I like those. Iāve read reviews of the Samsung, and I would like to try one, but until and if the FW3A is available with a Samsung, I have to learn how and get the equipment to reflow emitters just to try one. Thatās a big commitment for some of us. Well, I couldnāt find any MCPCBs with Samsungs already soldered last time I looked. That could have changed.
To be fair, that tree is only like 10 meters away. I find the floodier option not to be very useful outdoors, because the foreground is always so much brighter than the target. So I plan on having XP-L HI in mine, even if I have to swap the emitters. Maybe Iāll pay an extra $20 to get a MCPCB pre-made from Mtn, but Iād rather just pay an extra $6 and not have to solder anything.
Unfortunately, there arenāt many Condorcet voting services which can do more than one question in the same poll, and I havenāt found a survey site which has good voting systems. So itās really awkward to gather two preferences at once.
It could be done by multiplying the options, but that would make an awfully long ballot with 30+ candidates for each person to rank.
That has been mentioned before. If it can be done / accomplished, I canāt see that it would be anything but a win-win for all involved.
Cause your right I thinkā¦. no matter which way it goes there will be people who will not buy this great light because of the emitter preference, as you mentioned above.
lol
that was not one of the choices I gave
here is why
however, I expect some people will swap in N219b 4500k
yes, and that would be unfortunate. I hope most will find a way to have the LED swapped to the flavor of their choice.
fwiw, Some modders have stock of exotic LEDs that can be had for a nominal fee. I sometimes choose modders based on whether thy have an LED I want, and Ive recently had mods done by both Texas_Ace (4500k N219b), and Clemence (2000k E21A quad). I recommend both of them.
Your FW3aās could be drop shipped to the modder of your choice, and you could end up with a grail LED for less than half the cost of an HDS