As it was stated earlier, the SST-20 will be priced less because of the emitter. There will probably be a coupon for it too. I have no idea how much of a discount, though. However, if the XP-L HI runs out, you probably won’t have any trouble trading yours for someone else’s SST-20. Just something to consider.
Part of the struggle is that we do perceive light a little differently (I don’t know if it’s actual optical variations in eye composition, psychological, or just preference), so first hand experience is usually the best way to decide. I’m really curious about the combination of build quality, switch operation, and UI implementation. If it’s as good as everyone is expecting, then having two (one neutral, one warm) would solve the problem. I’m also curious about how difficult it will be to change out the emitter. There are different degrees of talent involved, depending upon how its implemented. Given the price of the light, emitter swap done by someone else would far exceed the light cost… which would be painful.
Neal runs NealsGadgets, which is the retailer for this project. His shop is where everyone is buying their FW3A lights.
Neal is also the person to ask about most FW3A-related questions from this point forward, since most of the questions will be about purchases and shipping and problems and returns and such. Customer support is a big part of his job as a retailer.
His contact info is in the notification message which is being sent to each person on the interest list. He’s also on BLF with the username of “Neal”.
After the group buy, I assume Lumintop will sell their own version too, with their bunny logo on the tail button.
That’s interesting. Usually people do the opposite.
Cool white throwers tend to make a bright blue beam in the air, and the beam obscures the target. This is caused by Rayleigh scattering. So a neutral or warm white thrower is usually more practical. But cool white works fine up close. And, as clemence has said, high-CRI cool white actually has a very full and useful color spectrum.
There isn’t a second list for the SST-20 emitter type. The list doesn’t track that data at all.
I think what will happen is: As soon as Neal adds the SST-20 preorder option to his store, you should be able to order it with the code from your first message. But that is not confirmed yet. I don’t know how he will handle that.
I got my PM and ordered three since they’re going to have the LEDs swapped anyway and I don’t want to wait any longer. I did get both CCTs so I can test the output and colour for others. Not very hopeful I will receive them any time soon with this volume of orders though.
As far as mods go, this one is pretty easy. It uses a standard triple MCPCB. So basically just unscrew the bezel, unsolder two wires, swap the board, connect two wires, and screw the bezel back on.
Yep, you will get it right about 01:15 CST 28 April 2019 to be exact…._ very early_ Sunday. Provided the script keeps running smoothly, as it appears it has been thusfar. :+1:
Comparing different CCT with the same CRI 70 won’t be as eductional for your eyes and brain than comparing same CCT with different CRI (70 vs 90).
People who are searching for vivid colors are looking for high CRI (Ra = 90 with R9 = at least 60 (80 and more is better)).
When your eyes and brain can make the difference even a 3000°K CRI 70 LED make all colors, even red shades, look dull and dreary compared to a 4000°K CRI 95.
If you want vivid colors and don’t have an SST-20 4000°K CRI 95 flashlight yet, you should consider this option long before any XP-L HI CRI 70 flashlight whatever its CCT.
Thanks, TK. My apologies for the stupid question — later I realized the answer was so obvious, because some people requested more than one. Thanks again for the list consolidation effort.
Excellent! :+1: Just another sign of how this flashlight design was well thought out.