FW3A, a TLF/BLF EDC flashlight - SST-20 available, coupon codes public

Of course. It’s a 95CRI 4000k small die emitter compared to a larger 70CRI average XP-L HI.

HAHAHAHA EXACTLY!

@Yokiami, you must realise that the SST-20 has a XP-G size die, and the output is similar to a modern XP-G2 too, so it will throw quite well but it has not the output of leds with XM-size dies, like XP-L, SST-40, LH351D and Luxeon V.

True, but t.b.h. i prefer a 219C which is the same size, if i compare the SST20 A6 (A6 driver with 20 AWG) vs a 219c S2+ (stock 2,8A driver).
I dont see why the SST20 is hyped that much.

I’m very pleased with the SST-20’s in my D4 and D4S. I would love to have it in the FW3A with its
higher regulated levels.

The 219C does not have the same emitter area as the SST-20. They’re in the same size package (as are the XP-L and the LH351D), but the actual area that emits light differs between these emitters. Smaller tends to be more throwy (candela per lumen) and to produce more absolute throw, but at a cost to output.

In terms of emitter area, LH351D > XP-L > 219C > SST-20.

I hope you understand what are you asking for. Yes, SST-20 features very high CRI, but… it is obviously above BBL and produces green tint.

I am B2 color blind so this is not an issue to me, but my wife called it “cold green” whatever it means :slight_smile:

I use this light: https://skylumen.com/collections/v54-lights/products/eagletac-d25cvn-the-micro-searchlight-r?variant=13083234861079 Spec 5 as a reference point.

To ’me’, it means butt ugly. :+1:
Please thank your wife for the description…… :beer::wink:

Well, I guess maybe I got lucky with the SST20’s I have.

I would want to join the list but I wonder if I should wait for the typical first batch mistake that often happens.

If you join now you probably will not be in the first (or second) batches.

Hello, I’m new here. This light looks pretty awesome and I would like to get on the list for 1. I have fallen down the rabbit hole…

Please add me to the list! Thank you!

This is merely an interest list, it has nothing to do with the order lights will be received.

What makes you say that? In the past, the order in which pm’s were sent directly related to the order of the interest list. Like the GT, Q8, X5 & X6, etc… Maybe you’re right, and it will be a free for all order frenzy this time.

Order codes are received != order shipments are sent

Take the PL47 GB for example:
-Discount codes were sent in order based on interest list
-All emitter/color options were available for purchase right away IIRC

But then there were requests for no glue and magnets and that delayed some orders, I think some colors were shipped out later than others (waiting time estimates was listed on the product page too I believe), it seemed emitter types were sent out in batches, etc.

With the likelihood that not all emitter options will be available off the bat being far down the list certainly doesn’t mean you will necessarily have to wait much longer than others to receive your FW3A once order open up. Depends on whether the lights are built before or after the light is up for purchase and just how many/what versions are produced.

Perhaps it would be a good time now for the “people running the show” to explain how the actual ordering will be handled, including differences in emitters?

Was just saying how BLF projects were handled in the past.

I see no reason why the FW3A should be handled any differently than prior BLF projects.

In my opinion, PMs with ordering info certainly should be sent in order on the interest list. Someone who first expressed interest 2 years ago should have priority over someone who first expressed interest a week ago.

As #36 on the list here at BLF, I would agree wholeheartedly with that. :slight_smile:

Is it of any consequence that the interest list does not show what emitter we are interested in? I have no recollection what emitter was planned on back in the original post.