FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

I can certainly believe that. :+1:

It is just far to warm for my use as a light.

For a candle it is great however. . :beer:

ymmv

Any update on the other body colours yet?

I think it’s a very pleasing tint. Cold tints make me sick. Anything over 5000K is seriously nauseating after some time.

After holding back, it is time to chime in about the 7A. I like warm tints, but this thing is totally ORANGE. Every time I use the 7A it is like being transported to an Arizona desert and no, I do not use drugs. The first time I turned it on I immediately thought the kids will love this thing on Halloween! I almost fell down some stairs outside the house from being mesmerized by the desert look of everything around me. Of course, others may have rose tints or a liking for orange…. and this is just one opinion.

I wanted a FW3A, but had no 4000 or 4500k options, and 5000k is too cold for me. So I had to choose 3300k, for a lack of option.

I can always reflow some 4000k emitters for you. PM me.

@Igor, there are 4000k options in the SST-20 range.

7A have terrible colour rendering. I get rid of them for LH351D 4k 90CRI, much better.
Mike

Thank you!

When I bought, there were only 3300, 5000 or cool white available.

Per your request, I took one outside, clear sky.

Also, here’s the RAW for anyone curious.

Yup, looks gorgeous. Clear coat that thing and lock in that look! I usually don’t like copper patina, but this went great.

That looks amazing… Don’t know what oils your hands are giving off but mine hasn’t developed patina that fast.

I like it. Yes, it’s very warm, and it does make things look a bit unnatural. It’s not a light for outdoors. It’s a light for a incandescent-like mood light for indoors. Watching TV, etc.

It might be better if it was high-CRI. I think the Emissar D4v2 offers 3000K in a high-CRI SST-20 LED.

My FW3A has 3000K 90 CRI SST-20’s in it. And my FW3C is 7A XP-L HI. Personally, I find both the warm tints very good indoors, or around the house. Obviously out in the field or bush a more neutral tint will perform better. It’s like mad things wants a warm tint, and natural things wants a neutral tint.

Is your 7A significantly brighter than your SST-20?

To my eyes, about 20% brighter. But the the SST-20’s has a narrower beam and a bit more throw as expected.

NEW GROUP BUY REQUEST: Copper lights @ferthur has touched :smiley:
LOL

I’m not sure how I feel about this, but don’t forget about the outdoor glamour shot!

@ KevinZA, that sounds reasonable. Are you using the same optic?