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

[azhu]

@Igor

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.

[BlueSwordM]

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

[sp5it]

@raccoon city

I guess I like rosy!

@Igor

I have problems with my 7A, distinguishing reds, pinks and violets with low power modes.

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

[Tixx]

@Bob_McBob

@Tixx

Probably has been asked. How does the new lens configuration effect OTF lumens?

I posted measurements for both here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/c6vfe5/review_lumintop_fw3a_sst20_with_colour/

Thank you!

[Igor]

@BlueSwordM

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

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

[ferthur]

@KevinZA1988

@ferthur

@Joshk

@goshdogit

@ferthur

It’s absolutely beautiful.

I agree! :heart_eyes:

It almost looks like woodgrain!

WOW. That looks sweet. Did you do the patina yourself?

Only insofar as handling the light. I did nothing to force the patina.

Can you perhaps post a picture of the light in natural light? Maybe a picture taken outdoors? I know artificial light makes the patina look more prominent.

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

Also, here’s the RAW for anyone curious.

[dragunbayne]

@ferthur

@KevinZA1988

@ferthur

@Joshk

@goshdogit

@ferthur

It’s absolutely beautiful.

I agree! :heart_eyes:

It almost looks like woodgrain!

WOW. That looks sweet. Did you do the patina yourself?

Only insofar as handling the light. I did nothing to force the patina.

Can you perhaps post a picture of the light in natural light? Maybe a picture taken outdoors? I know artificial light makes the patina look more prominent.

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.

[KevinZA1988]

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

[WalkIntoTheLight]

@Helios azimuth

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 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.

[KevinZA1988]

@WalkIntoTheLight

@Helios azimuth

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 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.

[cabfrank]

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

[KevinZA1988]

@cabfrank

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.

[Joshk]

@KevinZA1988

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

NEW GROUP BUY REQUEST: Copper lights @ferthur has touched
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[ferthur]

@Joshk

@KevinZA1988

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

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

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

[cabfrank]

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

[KevinZA1988]

@cabfrank

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

Yeah, I even swapped optics to confirm that the optics are the same. Lumen junkies will complain about the SST-20’s.

[cabfrank]

Yep. Guilty as charged. It is definitely not as bright. I’m going to try different optics to see what works best.

[mattlward]

@KevinZA1988

Yeah, I even swapped optics to confirm that the optics are the same. Lumen junkies will complain about the SST-20’s.

But the 4000k SST20 looks amazing outside in the dark walking around either a veggie garden or flower bed. The colors just pop and I can give up a few lumens for that. The heat on the other hand is insane with the SST20’s.

[KevinZA1988]

@mattlward

@KevinZA1988

Yeah, I even swapped optics to confirm that the optics are the same. Lumen junkies will complain about the SST-20’s.

But the 4000k SST20 looks amazing outside in the dark walking around either a veggie garden or flower bed. The colors just pop and I can give up a few lumens for that. The heat on the other hand is insane with the SST20’s.

Yeah, but the 4000K is not what I would call warm… Neutral, yes. I’m waiting for the funky colored FW3A lights to be released then I’ll order that emitter combo.

[cabfrank]

I do like the tint a lot. Hotter, and less bright though, not so much.