I’m glad to hear about the SST-20, both because it should avoid further delays with a high-CRI option, and because I think it’s a better beam shape for most use cases than the LH351D in a triple (though I’m quite fond of the latter in a reflector).
SST-20 is perfectly fine with me. I’m glad they’re moving forward. I’ve got some 4000K LH351D’s on hand to try if I don’t like the SST-20.
Relevant info for those who like to mod:
AED still has 5000K LH351D, 90 CRI emitters available. Djozz and Bob McBob have both verified that when dedomed, the Samsungs get warmer , throwier, and the Duv decreases (goes from slightly green to neutral or even slightly rosy).
Output does decrease, but the LH351D should still have an advantage, especially at high currents. If Djozz’s measured 19% lumen loss is typical, then adjusting the figures in the datasheets for common bins yields (emitter lumens, not OTF):
CCT
700mA
3000mA
LH351D S2 5000K sliced
~4300K
215 lumens
692 lumens
SST-20 J4 4000K
4000K
193 lumens
556 lumens
The SST-20 should still have a bit better CRI and R9, and perhaps also slightly better throw.
Yesterday I installed SST20 4000K 95 CRI in my modded Sipik 58 zoomie with LED Lenser style optic and electronic switch, and also in my Jetbeam TCR-01 triple.
This emitter is growing on me. I quite like it actually.
Honestly all I care about is having a cheaper option than X-PL HI, since that will offset the cost of buying something to replace the emitters with if I don’t like them. Have no real interest in the X-PL HI so not looking forward to paying anything additional for them (unless they decide to offer a 4000 or 4500K bin… ).
This 219C is nice but 219B SW45 and SW40 are clear winners for me, but I don’t like the idea to have my eyes and brain “shaped” by and “shaped” to the 219B. Before the E21A series, this 219C was (and still is) a good option. R9050 type shows its limit compared to R9080 though.