I assume you mean the SST40 DD, not the factory SST40 with dome. Things are getting a bit strange now, since I assume the SST40 is only produced with a dome, but we can buy dedomed variants, but I have to assume the DD is done after market, not by the factory, so there's no protective film/covering over the phosphor I guess?
Not so long ago, the XHP35 HI was the best factory LED available for throw, but clearly the OSRAM's 1mm and 2mm factory domeless throwers should have everyone beat, but at a cost of low amps, low total lumens output, and having a tight pencil beam. I haven't been sure how the SST40 DD fits in, comparatively, but glad you provided that info above. Of course it can be driven hard with decent lumens output and it's large surface should have a decent width beam. The newer XPL HI V4 bin LED's should also be competitive I would think, but again, not sure where it is in direct comparisons, but with the XPL HI's, all depends how many amps you can get out of one.
tm07 dedomed his FT03 and it went from 235kcd to 367kcd. Someone else said his was 357kcd. Unfortunately they are not available without a dome. Hopefully Luminus decides to make some. Could make some really good budget throwers.
Neal lists a bunch of comparative throw #'s of the LED variants for this Nightwatch NI40 Stalker here, which is pretty useful info if it's correct, and if it is using a true FET based driver as I suspect it does, based on the power(W) numbers listed.
He said he’ll receive them this week and they’ll also ship the same week. Mine hasn’t shipped yet though. Someone above said the stock is supposed to arrive on Monday which is 3 days ago. I did message him yesterday asking if I’ll receive a tracking number when it’s shipped to which he said yes. Tried emailing him a few days ago. Didn’t work. I only message him on FB now. Sometimes he doesn’t reply but these last few days he’s been replying pretty quickly.
Low performance of GT mini in my case is probably caused by springs, because sometimes I use longer cells with integrated charging in GT mini. The measurement was taken with VC6 and it resulted with reduced springs tension.
I am glad that it shipped. However, almost 1 month [initial email, sent Two]with UNANSWERED questions is UNACCEPTABLE. The questions had nothing to do with shipment, it was a question about conflicting information regarding step down listed on his website and what a user experienced.
If he was a dealer in USA he would be out of business! I am not alone in the frustration regarding his inability to respond to his customers. We should not have to chase him on FB or wherever else he can be contacted.
I hope the light never has an issue. If so, I expect nothing after this experience.
I don’t know why I’m ordering from Neal as the last order was a PL47G2 from him and I waited 38 days for it (to just be shipped) and it came w/ massive problems (like the head/optics being misaligned, and the rubber o-ring falling into middle of the optic and sticking there, causing beam artifacts. Sounds like he picked out the factory-seconds and mailed those out. I guess I really wanted a SB90.2 light. But now the FT03 is gonna come out w/ a SB90.2 light I might just cancel and wait for that.
How do you enter the turbo on NI40 with SBT90.2?? Instructions says double click. I have been messing with it for 15 minutes and still can’t figure out from which mode double click turns on the turbo. Was able to access it a few times though
Does anyone know?