FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

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please put me down for 1. thanks

TK asked us for our opinions, so I’ve given mine.

Not sure whether Fritz is in tight control here, this is now quite a big project, and Lumintop will do what they do, hopefully listening to feedback.

Edit: and striving to up their game, which this already does no-matter the finish. Otherwise why bother with BLF unless you are going to listen and learn ?

Aesthetics matter to me, but I won’t get too precious about them on a $30 torch. Though it could be done beautifully and within budget.

Amen. :+1:

My first opinion is let Fritz choose.
BUT if he cannot or does not want to do that……

My next opinion is…

  • Bead Blast & Anodize Grey (1) or Black (2) or even Clear (3)

Just no raw unanodized aluminum on this $36 light.

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Medium or dark grey would be awesome.

Not keen on unanodized/raw or ‘silver’ anodising.

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My first opinion is let Fritz choose.
BUT if he cannot or does not want to do that……

My next opinion is…

  • Bead Blast & Anodize Grey (1) or Black (2) or even Clear (3)

Just no raw unanodized aluminum on this $36 light.

Interested +1

Please add me to the list for one (1).

And for discussion:
I prefer anodized, color doesn’t matter much as long as it isn’t pink or such.

interested+1

Bare, blasted, clear, whatever.
Won’t be looking at it.

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I wasn’t able to read all the previous posts, but I’m wondering about the emitter poll results. As of last time I was following the polls, the XP-L Hi version had already overtaken the lead over the Samsung LH351D as top choice.

I’m wondering if the “people’s choice” results have already been forwarded to Lumintop for evaluation? (I actually would like to try out both these 2 versions, if Lumintop would offer both of them, fingers crossed).

Dark grey.

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It looks like the XPL HI was the most popular choice, followed closely by the LH351D. The rest weren’t really close at all to those two, if I’m reading the results correctly. According to the updated OP the results have been submitted to Lumintop, so now we play the waiting game…

I’m really hoping the LH351D is offered in a neutral or warmer tint. That would be awesome.

Oops I just made vote, said on the website that it wasn’t closed yet. TBH if it’s not offered in high cri I’m out + I don’t see the point in a 4 LED light with throwy emitters………

They will do just fine with the optic is the way I see it. But each has a preference of our own.

It’s 3 emitters, but it’s not throwy. It’s expected to be in the range of about 2 to 4 cd / lm, which puts it solidly in the “floody” category. Generally 5 to 15 cd / lm is the common range for EDC-style lights, under 5 is really floody, and over 15 is typically considered more of a thrower.

The main point of XP-L HI in this light is to get as close as possible to a common EDC-style beam without sacrificing overall output.

OTOH, I’d probably also be happy if it was a FW1A, with a single LH351D 5000K 90CRI in an OP reflector. It would make the light a bit longer, but I think it would still be bright enough.

I think that would be great for a second version also.

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