When will BLF bring out their own Headlamp????

“IMHO, getting a headlamp up to 3000 lumens would be nearly impossible to do and very dangerous if it were accomplished, both because of heat.”
have you not seen the 3350lm thurnite? TH30 3350 Lumens Headlamp Ultra Bright Headlight
Shows that it is possible for a short period to have 3000+ lumens as a nice boost when needed… I agree about the 1000lms(I use the HC65/HC30/H3) but a boost to 3000+lm can be useful and saves carrying the extra flashlight that you may do for those occassions they are needed

“BLF created firmware has far exceeded the A6 capabilities. Not saying the A6 firmware is bad. Just saying if you like that, you will LOVE what we have for you now! :heart_eyes: ”
DO tell and what can it be flashed too?

“I’m for USB charging, but to be honest, I’m not totally convinced of its usefulness. I would probably change batteries and keep going rather than stop using the headlamp long enough to get it charged.”
Take a look at the Nitecore NU range(I have a few) honestly they are great but a tad lacking for some things.Just means you can charge on the go as I have done with both the NU20 and HC65(usually in the Landie)also you can run them whilst they are connected to a powerbank. This has been a very good plus feature on the NU range as I have ended up on two occassions using a powerbank with them and still using them as my light source.


The reason for two optics is to have one for spot and one for flood. Trying to do that with one optic would be tricky to say the least.

Tint will be impossible to please everyone, but from recent polls we’ve had on BLF, most peole will be happy with a neutral light in the 4000K to 5000K range.”

I have no issues with two optics just may be easier to make using one that was all. As to tint oh yes you will never please everyone, Even me and my partner don’t always agree as I prefer cold white where she prefers Neutral white or Nichia….

” I say we aim for that, and make it moddable for those who want more lumens to change theirs later. That’s easily accomplished by making the LEDs accessible from a removable bezel, and make sure the MCPCBs and the driver are all ‘standard’ size/shape parts. While we’re at it, we can make sure the optics are ‘standard’ size/shape so those can be changed if someone wants both flood or both spot or something else”

Heck yes to all this…
Just starting out with modding so as no other headlamps seem easy one that is design from the outset to be modable is a brilliant idea

Note: there are good 18700 batteries with built-in chargers.

They can be used as a substitute to having charging in flashlight.
This is not a perfect solution, less fool-proof, less comfortable to use, no 18400 equivalent.
But sometimes it may be better than an in-light charger due to cost or size limitations.

forgive my ignorance but what do 18700 fit??

They fit in a number of 18650 lights with larger double springs. I doubt there’s a list anywhere though.

By double springs I mean one at the head and one at the tail.

Most so-called “protected 18650” are actually about 70 mm long. So really they are 18700, not 18650. They are widely, but not universally supported.

Definitely. Don’t want to put extra size and weight on the head for something that a lot of people won’t use.

Let’s hope the Wowtac high CRI A2S happens.

im in for 2

LOL think if there was someone who was actually interesting in making some they would be very happy to hear that you are “in for 2” but for not this is about seeing what interests there is and what people expect…

I did make some 2-channel drivers for custom orders:

This one is 1s headlamp driver for two triples (flood and spot), two e-switches and relatively complex firmware (but easy to use).

Another idea could be concept of minimalistic small and lightweight L-shaped headlamp.
As you can see most manufacturers do not care about this. Even ZL H600 mkx has 39g, and 98mm while old H60 has only 33g and 91mm.

If you look at H03 for example you can see many points where size and weight can be reduced. ( smaller optics, unprotected 18650, thinner driver…)

I think such concept with some BLF UI , and modern Hicri led could be interesting.

Wow! Nice! :crown: :+1:

damn that sounds and looks good

I was shocked that my M43 with 12x LH351D 4000k 90CRI renders colors worst than the M43 with XP-L HI or XP-G2 4000k 5D tint because the LH351D tint is so much further above the BBL, everything is yellow tinted, whereas with the 4000k 5D, white looks natural white in comparison and colors actually appear more vivid despite being only 70CRI. It’s unfortunate we don’t have access to LH351D with a less yellow/green tint bin.

I believe the best chance we have is a headlamp that will be available as a host. No glue. Removable 20mm lens with the depth for a Carclo lens. 17mm driver with threaded ring. Beefy solid shelf. Anodized “square” threads. Copper beryllium tail cap spring. Basically the things many of us have requested for years. Optionally, sell multiple tailcaps. A plain version comes with the headlamp, then versions with magnets some version or two of charging, or a lanyard hole, maybe a 1/4-20 hole, etc, could be swapped.

H30, and they’re claiming 4000 lumens. Not a good headlamp imo though.

I could be happy with an Emisar headlamp. Take the D4 and throw a kink in it. I’d still prefer distinct mode levels so I can more easily estimate battery life on very long hikes, but flashing the driver would fix that.

Would it possible to have 2 or more groups?

Group A could be something similar to Zebralight with distinct modes and Group B could be a ramping one like the Emisar currently has. That would be pretty sweet if it’s possible.

LED-Tech just released the “Cobra25” Module - 25 LM301B (over 200lm/w) on Copper with a Uf of ~3V
https://www.led-tech.de/en/Cobra-25-Copper-Board-in-4000k

We are talking about 2446lm out of 15,35W at maximum brightness.

I think that this module would pe perfect for a headlamp - a lot of light with less heat than regular high-power LEDs.

SInce I have a non-modded SkyRay-King-Clone laying around, I think I will buy one of those. I am confident, that this thing can run pretty much forever without overheating.

Yeah, seems to be 2 different groups indeed.
Lightweight and floody for close up work for long periods and then the people who need distance and power(like car driving lights)

Ledlenser actually has a headlamp which has 2000lm and 2 leds - both zoomies. But the thing kind of seems a bit fragile and massive.
Ferei lights has a combo headlamp with XHP35 HI and XML, if i remember correct - the closest one that i personally like. Never tested it but i am afraid it get s bit warm on higher modes. They also make a lamp HL55 - 2x XML - super compact head . Throwier but still with very usable spill. Separate battery box is 2 cells. Tried it in real life…except the beam color and stupid on/off switch its quite nice. At 500lm-700lm was pretty usable because of great beam.
Both reflector lights…and ramping UI.
Lupine went different direction - pretty beefy head with TIR and several(up tp 7) leds…i guess for the heat reasons. With the TIR you need to push the lamp a lot to get some distance out. I think running mostly around 1200lm to be usable in our line of work. Quite heavy beast and the batterypack design sucks…super un-comfy in pocket or belt. The programmable UI is cool.
Cobra light from Sweden uses the technique of several TIR optics with different angle and fogginess…that makes the head quite large also but beam pattern seems nice. Ultra expensive stuff imo.
All those lights are great for “driving” applications - lot of light in front of you and good spill to widen up the range of vision. I prefere the reflector lights better, the slight hotspot helps a lot in shitty weather.

With separated battery pack, up to 2 cells on the head is not a big issue for me when the thing is nicely balanced. Meaning that good straps and head - pack weight is kind of in balance. The cables should be somesort of flat heavy duty ones…because they indeed tend to break. Specially in very cold places. Cells should be changeable but also USB loading in box should be a option.

For close up work there seems to be better options with all skillhunt, manker etc… Atleast regarding price performance balance. The new Manker with 2 x 14500 could give a interesting platform for lighter but still pretty powerful lights.