Looks like there’s a fair amount of interest for other colours. I’m getting way ahead of things, but Hank, any exciting colours coming up that we should keep our eyes peeled for? Any suggestions of colours you are considering?
Unless they run out early. I got my order in tonight; not taking chances. Figured the sooner I order, the sooner in the queue mine will be shipped. That sand color is irresistible.
It’s not really about runtimes for me, it’s about constant brightness output. I did notice it on my other FET+1 lights and it just annoys me. Will Anduril compensate the voltage dropping the whole time and increase current to maintain for example, 300 or 400 lumens?
I see, in that case a 3 channel driver will do that over a wider output range. Still I think only few people will notice the gradual output drop on medium modes, let alone be bothered with it.
True…. But, some people don’t care about high CRI, only a good tint. Just imagine your car losing power as the fuel goes from full to 3/4 of a tank fuel. Anyway, im gonna attempt installing a FET+7+1 driver in my D4. A button top cell and a 1mm copper spacer on the tube should work.
only 3 colors? would be nicer if they offered same body colors as aux colors. Already have a grey d4s and green d4, neither black or the sand are exciting to make a purchase really… atleast give option blue and green like on the original d4, wasnt those the colors that sold out first?
I’m a tint snob now, so I went for XP-L HI. 5D 4000K to be specific. Beautiful rosy beam with no tint shifting and no green in it. 70 CRI is plenty for my tastes. 3A 5000K is also a great option for a very pure white beam.
If you prefer high CRI, get the SST-20 4000K (or 3000K if you want a warm, candle-like light). Beware that the 4000K is notorious for being a quite green at low to medium output levels, if that sort of stuff bothers you at all. I haven’t had much luck with 219Cs from Emisar either, with all of them being somewhat green too, but YMMV.
If you want maximum power and throw for cheaper than XP-L HI, get the SST-20 5000K, or 6500K if you want a bluer tint rather than a whiter one. As with most SST-20s, these might look a little green at low and medium output levels, but they’re cheaper than XP-L HI so it’s a perfectly acceptable tradeoff. Keep in mind that these are low CRI however.
I think the general consensus these days is SST-20 4000K for high CRI, and SST-20 5000K for maximum performance.