Emisar D18 introduction

I measured my XP-L HI 4000k at 10,600 lumens at 1s with my TA lumen sphere calibrated with Maukka lights using VTC5D fresh off the charger. A bit disappointed with the output since the 7-emitter E07 makes 7,000 lumens at 1s, but the tint is very nice. The top of ramp is set the same as turbo so double click from off takes it directly to turbo. Typical Anduril lights sets the top of ramp at about 50% or so of turbo.

Does anyone else have the XP-L Hi version? I’m curious is the XP-L HI version dimmer than the SST-20 version. My M43 with XP-L HI 5D was 1,000 lumens lower than the XP-G2 5D version.

EDIT: I just realize one of the batteries was a Sofirn 2200mah and not the VTC5D. I remeasured using 3x VTC5D and got 12,400 lumens at 1s. Better but still less than what I expected.

Does anyone know if the black around the LEDs can be removed so it’s just a clear glass?

The black panel locates the optics, it has a rim on the underside that the optics seat into so they stay in place. At the bottom of the optics holder are two pegs that seat into the emitter shelf to keep the base in position around the LED, the holder keeps the TIR at the right elevation above the LED for proper focus, so the black holder around the TIR and the black cover plate both serve the purpose of holding all 18 TIR’s in position.

anyone get their xp-l hi 4000k? Mine went out over a week ago and no tracking or info.

Newlumen you should scan your computer for malware or something. Strange links are being inserted into your posts.

Bummer

Conversely, I’d love to order the floody option and swap the center 6 for spot optics to get a hybrid beam.

I’d love a 26350 tube for the D4S!

I recently bought a Q8, but wasn’t aware of a timed candle mode. Is this a modification you’ve done?

Toykeeper reflashed her Q8 with Anduril.

The Q8 is one of the easiest Anduril flashes you can do, next to the D4S. I recommend looking it up and getting the <$10 worth of AliExpress parts to do the job. Super rewarding.

And I am still laughing. :smiley:

Any new information on the 18350 shorty tube? I neeeed it haha.

Also replacement optics for sale anywhere? Do we know what are in this thing?

Can I request to add individual floody optics with my order? Are they easily swapped?

I got my TK style D18 last night. I was worried that it wouldn’t be floody enough to replace my M43 but the beam pattern is pretty similar. The amount of light this thing puts out is impressive.

Got mine yesterday as well, it is smaller than I thought it was based on the photos, another great Emisar!

Can a cr123 shorty tube be made? I want it!

Recieved my D18vn today, I can barely get it to work I have to screw the head on so tight! I’m using button top HG2’s. Iv’e also tried button top 30q’s with the same problem.

Also looks like it has a spring bypass… don’t know if that is factory? if its not so you think its keeping the springs from compressing enough?

Have you talked to vinh? He normally does that to support the higher power demands that a spring simply cannot do. He’s done this to a few of my vn lights.

I was able to spend a couple minutes and check things out. Looks like too much solder on springs and they cannot compress. Bummer. Emailing him now. Hopefully we figure something out.