Folomov C1 10440 light w 3000k High CRI E21a Nichia

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thanks for taking the time to read and give feedback
the UI was a bit overwhelming at first, but Ive grown to appreciate it, there are a lot of options
besides the 3 main modes, there are also shortcuts to moon and turbo, plus blinkies

that means if I feel like using a strobe to alert drivers when in a crosswalk, this little C1 can do that.
If I want to reassure myself there is no intruder in my back yard in the dark of night, again the C1 can do that.
If I want some dim light when I wake for a bathroom, I can make that work too.
And for day to day use looking in a closet, or the back seat of a car, or other general tasks, again the C1 can do that.
It is a very versatile EDC, and Im enjoying carrying it.

definitely a very versatile light.
Its my first encounter with the Folomov UI, and I am appreciating it more as I learn its features.

Im especially happy with the Warm CCT and High CRI, from an off the shelf light. Usually to get those features I have to have a light modded to my LED preferences.

fun times in my flashoholism

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That light is tiny! The tint seems hard to describe in the photos. I’m very intrigued by the fact that Folomov is using an E21A in a light.

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yes, its tiny and I like it :slight_smile:
I enjoy the tint and color temperature a lot too

it is indeed challenging to photograph the colors of different beams, because everything changes relative to what its compared to
here is another attempt:

imo the folomov beam is rather outstanding in its clarity, focus, and lack of artifacts, rings, or donuts
and the light is a pleasure to use, in hand, mouth, under a hat, cigar, overhand, handshake… just plain fun :slight_smile:
and the CRI is outstanding, E21a LEDs Rock!
me so happy!

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10xxx cell with a built-in charing circuit? That’s interesting. :slight_smile:
I wonder what’s the length….
Also that tail e-switch is cute. :slight_smile:

Other than this…not special to me.

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Thanks for the information on this light forthcoming light jon!!

Its size and the UI possibilities (apart from the L-M-H-M-L) seem interesting, and being a tailswitch light this small it is way niceee!!

I may have missed it, but from the moonlight you can go UP in modes, like on the Olights (the moon is not memorzied, but you can go up from there)?

I see a slight “con” for my use, that is the the pocket clip on the head! But nothing that can’t be solved!
Any info on the “how much” and the “when” will it be available? :+1:

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From moonlight, a click will bring you to last mode memorized (you can’t cycle from moon to low unless you last turned it off in low mode). The info on how much and when are on the product page .

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Thanks Jay, I didn’t know it was advertised yet!
Hum, despite that in the UI it seems interesting! However, ordering it from illumn will probably be a killer deal due to customs. I’ll wait and see if it is going to be sold in order stores or even amazon.
Thanks again!

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I like USB cells, they come in many sizes. Size comparison of the 10440 in the Folomov:

and a better beam color comparison:

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Oh, so they used a shorter cell internally. Nice! Looks like 10-11 mm charging circuit on top of 33-34 mm cell. I strongly suspect it will soon land on my must-buy list. :slight_smile:
jon_slider, do you happen to know its capacity?

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Jon, thanks for sharing with us with another very detailed post. I love the E21A especially when CCT mixed. I have a Tiara C1 Pro modded by Clemence with 2x E21A 2000k and 2x E21A 3000k. It is the rosiest setup Ive seen yet and it is just so peaceful and comfortable to use at night time before bed as room lighting.

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I think the 2000k and 3000k E21a have the best candle light/firelight colors of any LED Ive tried in warm CCT

I love the 2000k E21A light I have from Clemence
I like to say he crammed it full of
gorgeously tangerine orange
Balinese sunsets

the 2000k E21a makes the 3500k N219b 9080 in my HDS look bad, almost mustard yellow, by comparison

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pros and cons
the paint was more grippy and warm to the touch, it may also dissipate heat better, not sure
the brass is more shiny :slight_smile:
brass is germicidal, can make handsmell like money, and will tarnish
I like copper better… LOL!

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The EDC C1 was....painted? How did you remove the external finish?

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600 grit emery paper, followed by sunshine cloth
I did not get all the original finish off, its still in the little indentations on the head, and in the groove for the clip. The color match is so close, that I can hardly see the difference. That may change as the brass tarnishes.

Honestly, the light feels better in hand with the original finish, which is imo very nice, both in color and feel. But, I have a love of Oligodynamic metals, and I was curious to see the underlying brass.

imo the stock finish on the Folomov is excellent, and it eliminates any concern some people have about the smell of copper and brass.

Im loving this little 3000k LED. In fact, Im loving the beam too, its actually cleaner than the beam in my HDS w N219b 3500k 9080. I prefer the Folomov LED. As a matter of fact, the Folomov is also capable of being brighter than the HDS, briefly.

l-r 3000k E21a, 4500k N219b, 3500k N219b

thumbs up on the C1, its a little HDS killer… LOL!

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I did not know, but maukka’s post below does :slight_smile:

maybe someone with the ability will test the capacity of the battery will share results

I would also like to know if the cell is protected, or IMR

there is a report that the Folomov has a built in 3v low voltage shutoff, like HDS

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It’s ~210mAh/0.710Wh.

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You can use an app like Camera+ 2 to have more control over white balance

Capture 6

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maukka and joechina, thank you both for your help

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Not bad. :slight_smile:
Thanks maukka!

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@maukka thanks for your imgur spectrum tests of the Folomov LED
I took a snapshot, people who click the pic see your full tests

I still have not seen a review post by you on the light, is that in the works, I hope?:slight_smile:
always enjoy your measurements…