I didn’t expect 5K interests on BLF, 2000pcs is good enough. And I just hope to bring the cost down. More quantity in one batch, lower cost it will be. Then a better price will be possible.
If the whole light with new 5mm HCRI led is ready to made, host with driver but without led will be possible too. And both No potting. Potting cost too much time to do. I believe it will tough even without potting.
Also, I think offer one tint choice will be better than two tints choices. One tint is easier for fast assembling and keep cost low.
It seems 3400K is a better choice? That will be a great comfortable beam for kids.
Apparently Fenix self is the only party that doesn’t regret the demise of the E01. Maybe it was too good. It lasted for ever and ever. But ……… every flashlight nut would buy one for his kids, and later on for his grand kids.
Yes, and I spot one advantage over the C01: There’s an o-ring between reflector compartement and LED. Not sure if it is necessary, but it helps waterproofness when not potted. SWM also had this sealing in the R01A.
I agree that if one tint is chosen, that the 3400K is probably best. From the old batch, the 3200K sold out earlier than the 5600K, and the warm led sets this light apart better from the millions of ugly cold 5mm-led flashlights still sold everywhere.
Personally I’m fine with no potting in the new batch, my son’s (rough but limited) testing proved that it is pretty unbreakable even without potting. But there are a few potting enthousiasts out there who will argue that it will even be more robust with potting in place. The first batch with Yuji’s is for them then.
On another note, I can confirm from own experience that the warm C01 is perfect for children reading in bed, works very well and they are super-happy with it.
3400k only is perfect but most important is getting thousands directly to Amazon and make those puppies only available with value pricing in groups such as 2 for $10, 5 for $20, 10 for $35 etc.
They only want one, fine $6.50 etc.
I’d love to be able to buy an entire group of all the colors at once.
Thanks!
Nice idea of offering a complete set of all available colorsI I certainly would buy a few sets, keep one set for this household and let friends and other people interested choose their favourite colour. And yes, 3400 K please.
3400K is the good choice. i Will buy some, when we can see the different colours. Desert tan, natural gray and dark-military Green are perfect looks. Also some hosts for DIY Will be a good choice
Ah yes, I have seen those, thanks! I didn’t pick one up the first time round but will probably get a couple in various colours.
Odd question but would it be possible / how easy would it be to mod the output lower? I haven’t been following this fully so apologies if it’s been asked before.
Agreed. I’ve done this, too. It’s easy to illuminate the entire page with the floody beam, the warmth is easy on the eyes, but it’s still neutral enough that blue colors in illustrated books are not compromised, and the overall color rendering is great.
I also regularly use my C01 to check on my kids at night when I don’t have dark adapted eyes. If my eyes are dark adapted, I use a light with moonlight mode, but otherwise the C01 is perfect.
Since I’ve bought multiples in the original C01 run, I won’t need more of the complete version, but I’m on the interest list for a C01 host, and still interested in that possibility.
I’d probably buy some more, especially with new colors like green and desert tan. These are great lights for handing to my kids and the colors with help them know who’s is who’s.