Lumintop FW1A discussion and review

Yeap, Ti/Cu reflector is my next one on the list

I will gladly buy this one as a gift, preferably with the pink-rosy andozinig, Toykeeper Editiob. But absolutely without FET.

I’ve been thinking about the benefits of EDC’ing a single emitter version of the FW3A long before they made a sample, as there wasn’t much of a difference between it and the D4 (performance wise). More throw is always useful for anything further than 10 meters away.

But a reflector version would also remain a shelf queen for the same reason I didn’t ever EDC any of the many S2+, X1R, A6 or similar tube lights I’ve owned or modded, that beam gets boring and unexciting over time no matter the emitter choice. There simply isn’t going to be any magic with a 20mm reflector. The best tube light reflector I’ve ever seen was in a eagletac D3C, it was clean very throwy but even then I still sold it.

Now optics is a whole new unexplored world, after having the FW3A as EDC for a few months, I think the perfect setup would be either a XPL HI V4 or a 1mm2 in a very tight optic, stonewashed titanium body, which paired with the current FW from TK will deliver amazing thermal regulation,

I was also thinking about White1^
But i’d say option of SMO or OP reflector should available also

I set up one of my FW3A’s this weekend with LH351D 3500k’s and I found the beam to be way to wide. I had a Carlco narrow spot optic sitting in the drawer, that was the key! It is much better, would like it to be a little tighter, but Carclo does not make an ultra-narrow optic.

I have recently played with various 20mm 3535 Yajiamei Optics, and various LED’s. SST-20, 219C, XP-L HI, XP-L HD, LH351D. So many different beams from just one optic, and add another 8 different optics on top of that and you’re having a great time. Going out in the field for a night? Easy, just pop in a 10 degree optic. Want a smooth beam at your house? Easy, just pop in a 30 degree beaded optic.

I don’t have a problem with the light being released with a 20mm reflector, because that would give us the option to install 20mm optics.

Mine has 5D XP-L HIs with a 10507 and it’s pretty much perfect; it gives it a pretty focused beam (for a multi emitter light). The SST-20 is even more focused with the narrow spot, noticeably so compared to the HIs

Before the FW3A thing went live I built an LH351D triple. The other day I swapped that LH351D board into one of my FW3As and I feel the same way. The XPL-HI and SST-20 beam works way better with the 10511 optic. I have the LH351D behind a 10507 in my S2+ triple now and it’s better suited to it. I’ve thought of desoldering all those LH351Ds from that board to use for something else and picking a different LED for the triple.

Can’t wait for this one. The FW3A has the best form and UI of any light I’ve used or seen, but you just can’t beat a traditional single emitter with reflector. Even with the narrowest Carclo option, beyond a few meters the result is a big wall of light. That can be nice at times, but I’d gladly sacrifice two-thirds of the lumens for a little more beam distance. Just makes a more useful, all-purpose light, in my opinion.

The D1 variants are w/ reflectors and seem to do very well and people like them. The extra length and mass help w/ heat dissipation.

The E01 from FireFlies does not have a reflector and it has a nicely focused beam with a very very nice throw.

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has any one tried FW3A XPL HI 3D compare to Nichia 219C 4000K and SST20 4000k.

What is recommended for flood light and EDC

Thank you for the input...

Very interested in FW1A!

Neale said over PM that FW1A should be available in a week!

Pretty excited about this. Any information on emitters or finishes?

No clue! I’d be swaping emitters anyway so actually don’t care.

Only if they add 351D then i might leave this FW as is LOL

I agree, LH351D or 219C would be best. I expect this will come with an XP-L Hi, but we’ll see soon.

Holding page is up on Neal’s site!

New web page for FW1A

Yeap and accessories will be available around September 30. (18350/18500 tube and SS bezel)