Hi guys
As most of us know, itp switched from xp-e Q5 to xp-g R5 in the ALUMINUN version of the itp A3.
But... but...
With the Stainless steel and Titanium versions it happens the same? They also switched to xp-g?
Because I dont remember exactly if it ONLY was the ALU versions upgraded to xpg, or they were ALSO the SS and Ti versions upgraded to xp-g
Any idea?
this should help (scan of my manual)
it doesnt say "Upgraded" anywhere (neither on the body nor in the manual); since it's the "Upgraded" version anyway: mine has 3 modes and the mode sequence is:
Lo - Med - High.
So itp also switched to xpg on the SS and Ti versions? I thought there were only the ALU versions!
Damn it!
Anybody knows if the itp A3 Stainless Steel available at DinoDirect has Q5 or R5????
there are Titanium version with the XP-E emitter (old production models) and with the XP-G R5 emitter (newer production models), as is stated even in the manual. So, yes, they also switched to XP-G R5 on both the SS and the Ti versions.
DD? loteria de todas formas ;)
Lotería lotería, tu lo has dicho. Pity not to have $$$, because with coupon "oneworldweshare" and dinopints I could get it for 23$, but I want the Q5 version, not R5.
Also I prefer Ti over SS
you want Q5 Titanium? it's available on ebay (only). ..
sí, unas treinta euronas .. bien cara la pinche linterna jaja
Sorry again.
Which threads should be smoother? The SS threads or the Ti threads?
"the SS threads are smoother than the Ti threads."
this is common accepted knowledge. on any light which exists in SS and Ti editions.
( i havent looked it up but it suggests that the friction factor of Ti-Ti is higher than SS-SS )
From my own experience, my A3 Ti threads (Ti-Ti) are smooth (i would call them smooth!) .. but the threads of my SS Worm (SS-SS) are even smoother.
OK, thanks. One last thing: do you have a itp A3 in ALU version? is much difference from the ALU to SS or TI (about thread smoothness)
si me estas hablando y a lo ke refiere a mi
no i dont have the iTP A3 Alu .. but i do have the Lumintop Worm Alu and Lumintop Worm SS, and their heads are butter smooth to twist. You can tell the difference between the hard butter (SS) and the soft butter (Alu).
The Worm heads fit perfectly the A3 body, and vice versa, btw.
The A3 Ti head is difficult to twist with one hand BECAUSE the head sits tight. But the twisting itself is smooth, and not gritty/grainy/grinding. In any case you can help yourself by CPF methods haha.
In other words, yes, there is a big difference between the forces you need to apply Alu vs. SS vs. Ti; but in all cases it is a smooth, non-grinding feeling. And the tightness helps *not to lose* the head accidentally!!
You shouldnt worry .. unless butter-smooth one-hand operation is VERY important to you. (Typically i use 2 hands to operate the A3 Ti)
Si, era a tí, gracias por la explicación. Comprendido.
Hi,
I ordered a A3 EOS SS just before Christmas from DD.
The manual says it has a XP-G R5 Cree led.
So it looks like they are shipping the newer version.
Oh! Thanks for the info. If DD is shipping the R5 version then I will not buy it (I want Q5). Thanks!!!
another shop which sells the Titanium XP-E Q5
Expensive.... XP
Let´s see if I receive my lovely E09 from DD one century of these............
I just rec'd my stainless A3 from DD and I believe it's an R5 though I'm not positive. It is the same emitter that my late-gen aluminum A3 has. If anyone has a high res pic between the two emitters I could confirm.
The threads are definitely tighter but smooth, and the o-ring was really tight and needed lube.
The only problem with mine is that the inside of the lens is a bit cloudy, but it doesn't impact the beam whatsoever. I tried to unscrew the emitter assy from the head but it seems to be in there super tight and I don't want to kill this gorgeous light!
Forget about thightening the pill. Is glued.
One friend also received a ALU version with cloudy glass, I dont know why. Yes, it does not affect the performance at first sight.
About the LED. The xpg-r5 has 4 lines (divisions) while the xpe-q5 has only 3 lines (divisions). Also the led xpg is bigger than the xpe.
Put one next to the other. If the led seems to be same size, both have same led. If one is bigger (or smaller XD) than the other, then one of them has Q5 and the other has R5.
ALSO you can distinguish which have Q5 or R5 by watching the beam they produce. The R5 throws less and has a not so defined hotspot than the Q5
okokok.
Meanwhile my threads have become quite gritty, grainy and grinding. time to get some high quality silicone grease for lubing purposes!