Yeah thatās the only real bummer with the light so far for me. Donāt see why that clip couldnāt extend up to the edge of the tail and still mount the same way.
Speaking of awkward looking diffusers:
I have this
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32789377508.html
It works to illuminate a table. The small size fits barely a Q8
I like it's collapsible and I use it only on low.
The front output is much less than on the side.
I really donāt want to be āthat guyā right now, but considering the pace of this project so far, would it be too late to consider re-polling LEDs to vote on replacing the Samsungs with Luminus SST-20-W 95CRI ?
They have 3000k and 4000k options available, if not others as well. Djozz and Maukka have tested these with amazing results. Better tint and CRI than the Samsungs (less green, better Rg values) and they will throw much better as well. CRI and tint of these compete with E21A 9080s with output in the same ballpark as 219C but definitely shy of LH351. Current vs Vf curves are almost the same between the LH351 and SST20 so current draw will likely be similar.
The emergence of these LEDs have got me extra excited/impatient for the F3WA. :disappointed:
Itās probably too late. Last I heard, Neal told me three weeks ago he had the final prototypes in hand, and was going to send them out that same day. Not sure what the delay has been since then, but it sounds like the only steps left are to test and approve the samples, then give a go-ahead for production.
Now, the anticipation againā¦
Iām very patient with these group buys. I havenāt bought a new light since the Q8 though, and I must admit I am excited that these seem to be close to ready.
I also hope all goes well, but as always, better to take as long as needed to get it right.