My measurements from around 10 Convoy L6 XHP70 OP version are between 3000-3400 lumens.
I also measured around 6-7 stock S70S and they are between 3700 and 4100 lumens.
So XHP led OP versions: L6 has better look and more grippier feel in hand, but Thorfire has better output and more accessories and better UI.
I did not measured L6 XHP70.2 yet.
Just my fully n dded two hotrods but that is not even close to stock.
Our integrating spheres don’t seem to be measuring the same. You’ve got the big round type integrating sphere, right? Maybe the tube type spheres don’t scale up well?
Did you measure about 4.6A to 5.1A on both stock lights depending on the battery?
I have a 4” lumentube. Tried with around 250 flashlights.
I measured 4.5A in L6-s and 5A in S70S-s. I only tried CW S70S but tried NW and CW L6. NW tends to be at around 3200 lumens because it is one bin lower led. CW is around 3400-3500
I had the Thorfire s70s. I sold it for buying astrolux mf04.
Now I’ve ordered the 6500k Convoy L6 new. I know the distance to see Thorfire, so after convoy L6 I test it and tell you if she sees bigger distance or not.
I hope I made a wise choice and I hope to see a little better in the distance.
Does anyone know how to operate? Level 1 How many lumens? Level 2? Level 3?
At Thorfire I liked that I included a moonlight mode with 1 lumen.
Okay, so we are similar in amp draw tests. I wonder why your Lumen Tube reads a bit higher than mine. I have Maukka’s CW calibration light and I adjusted my discs at the sensor to match the test light output.
Is your Lumen Tube from Texas_Ace with the multiple diffusers inside or is it of a different construction design?
The biggest upgrade you can do for the L6 is to change the driver to a ramping FET based driver. Then you’ll have a super low moonlight as well as be able to turn it on and off by the side switch and have much higher output which gives even more throw. With ramping you can adjust to any brightness level you want. Your not limited to the preset levels.
I’m not good at making changes. And I do not have the necessary equipment.
If I want bigger power and bigger distance, then I’ll buy the future Astrolux MF04s (mf04 am already)
I built my lumen tube myself. No diffusers. I don’t have Maukka’s calibration lights yet. But I will buy and then adjust my google tables according to that. But after a lot of measuring I think I am not off the scale more than 10%. I measured flashlights lower and some rare times higher thean manufacturer estimates.
You think so? I find it a real pain with 2 buttons that require different hand positions to turn on and change levels. Simple to understand, but hard to use.
Reached.
As a first impression compared to Thorfire:
-I miss the illuminated led button.
-I miss the moon mode with 1 lumen.
-Feels smaller and lighter (a plus)
- He’s about 50-100m away.
- He’s about 10% stronger.
-I can open the lid, at Thorfire I could not.
I noticed that I have some dust on the mirror inside, and a small transparent patch (like glue) inside the lens. It’s small, it only shows when the flashlight is turned on the first way and you look from the side. Before I started it I did not see it.
In HIGH mode, a strange sound (bzzz) sounds, after the turbo mode is active, is no longer heard.
It’s not perfect, but at this price I’m happy.
It’s a balanced lantern, it has great power, enough distance, it’s flood and spot.