Please help with tints.

Could you please tell me the difference between 1A, 1B and 1C tints? I am looking at building a P60 with an XML. I have seen the colour chart but I would like someone to explain it in layman’s terms, if you please?

Is 1C warmer than 1B or 1A?

Thank you.

Marc.

http://flashlightwiki.com/ANSI_White

Yeah, I’ve seen that but just needed someone to elaborate a little.

Which is the nicer tint, 1C, 1B or 1A?

Marc.

Which bread tastes better, wheat or white? It's personal preference.

So they are all the same warmth then?

Marc.

They are different colors. Unless there's some way to say what color is the best, I don't know what else to tell you.

Get 1C

1B and 1A are too blueish and wash out the colors, The tint I like best is 2B

Ok, that’s what I wanted. I just don’t want the purple tints you sometimes get.

Marc.

The XML’s are U3’s 1A,B and C tint, but they also have a T6 3C which maybe nicer again. Not sure which to go for really.

Marc.

If you want brighter and not too blue go with U3 1C tint, it’s kind of vanilla white and is what ThruNite Uses on it’s TN-31 light.

3C is kind of 8am sunlight on a clear summer sky, a bit yellowish

Check out this thread about tints

That’s a good thread. but in nekdo’s pictures the 1C looks very blue.

Marc.

It’s not like that, at least not the ones from illumination supply.

OK, I get you. U3 it is then! :wink:

Marc.

I would personally pick a 4c tint, I find it the most pleasant in use, ok, on paper you sacrifice some lumens but your building a p60, not a laser beam thrower, its more for closer range work where a nice tint is most appreciated.

Even building a thrower, I’d probably go xm-l2 t6 3c over a cooler tint tbh.

The problem is Gords, I am looking at Fasttech because they have the best prices. So if I look for the tint you are talking about, it may cost a lot more.

This LED will be replacing another LED that is a little too purple and will be a flood/ medium distance. I do like the idea of a U3, I have to say!

Marc.

http://www.fasttech.com/products/1609/10001903/1224000-cree-xm-l-t6-4c-4300-4500k-943-lumen-white-led-emi

:bigsmile:

Well spotted! :bigsmile:

The problem is when ever I see beam shots of warmer colours, they always look a little orange to me. I may get one of each.

Marc.

grab one of each, you can check a 4c tint out before we build, if you dont like it I’ll buy it off you. :bigsmile:

Tint is kind of a personal preference, I have tried 0A, 1B, 1A, 1C, 2B, 1D and 3C and I find the 1C and 2B more pleasing to my eyes, try and experiment what looks best for your eyes.