BLFGT94 vs BLFGT4, loads of beam shots GT94 NOW AVAILABLE!

[Lightbringer]

@Robin Dobbie

Lightbringer, didn’t someone find one that was 999 million? That one’s only a measly 9 mil.

Clearly they’re just exaggerating. It’s probably no more than 950 million…

[liteupmynite]

@Robin Dobbie

@liteupmynite

So I watched Matt's review of the GT94 and saw his recommendation for placing the batteries into the carrier. I followed his instructions and reinserted the battery carrier. Light would not turn on. I then measured the battery carrier voltage @ 16.86 volts which looked correct. I then inspected the negative surface of the battery carrier. It had a oily film. After clean it with 99% alcohol and reinserted it, Light worked as before.

So the light worked, then the cells were inserted again, potentially in a different manner, then an oily film appeared? Do you find it anywhere else in the battery carrier? Like in those rubber things?

Yes, the light works properly again. No, the oily film just didn't appear. It was already there, I just didn't notice it before.

UPDATE: The threaded aluminum ring that is fitted between the battery carrier's negative surface and the negative contact surface of the circuit board was not fully tightened down.

Recommended things to do with you GT4/GT94 to guarantee that the power is getting distributed to the flashlight head properly:

1. Insert the batteries into the carrier as recommended by Matt's review video.
2. Clean the battery carrier's contact surfaces with 99% alcohol.
3. Tighten the aluminum ring that is fitted between the battery carrier's negative surface and the negative contact surface of the circuit board.
4. Clean the aluminum ring contact surface with 99% alcohol.
5. Reinsert the battery carrier and light up your night. :D

[Tally-ho]

Sure the BLF GT seems weak compared to the GT4 and GT94 but those 2 in Cool White have way excessive backscattering light for my test hence I still appreciate my BLF GT Neutral White, a lot.
I would have like the GT4 design and project to be completed earlier, maybe a few months after the BLF GT in order to give a chance to a GT34 Neutral White (4x XHP 35 HI) to exist.

[Worcestershire_Sourc (Worcestershire Sourcerer)]

I’m torn between these two amazing pieces of technology now, neither of which I need! The GT94’s price is eye watering even compared to the GT4. 1300M of throw with huge flood sounds more real-world useful, as I doubt I will be carrying binoculars in order to fully utilise the GT94’s capabilities.

Any thoughts on my dilemma?

[Worcestershire_Sourc (Worcestershire Sourcerer)]

Thanks for that! From those two frames the GT4 looks good to me, the brightness of the flood is crazy.

[richbuff]

The two frames on post 19: Yes, the targets are already self illuminated. Also, the distance doesn’t do the GT94 justice. At two dark targets, one 750 meters away, and another target 100 meters away, the comparison would show that the GT94 puts much more light on the more distant target, but the GT4 puts much more light on the closer target. The difference between the two lights is that one light is designed to put much more light at a target much closer, and the other light is designed to put much more light on a target much more further away.

[Hardusvd70]

Got DHL tracking number for my GT94.

[Henk4U2]

I choose to NOT watch the video, because I know how it ends.
(wannahave, wannahave, ©metoo, ©metoo, ===> big dent in budget)

[Hardusvd70]

Anyone aware of the Lumintop BLF GT3 on Neals website Lumintop GT3 3xXHP70.2 18000LM 1370m LED Flashlight – Nealsgadgets?

[richbuff]

@Hardusvd70

Anyone aware of the Lumintop BLF GT3 on Neals website Lumintop GT3 3xXHP70.2 18000LM 1370m LED Flashlight – Nealsgadgets ?

No, I was not aware, but now I am fully aware that John in Cypress, United States purchased a Lumintop LM10 Copper Brass 2800lm EDC LED Flashlight 48 minutes ago.

[djozz]

@Hardusvd70

Anyone aware of the Lumintop BLF GT3 on Neals website Lumintop GT3 3xXHP70.2 18000LM 1370m LED Flashlight – Nealsgadgets?

The design is nice, the performance must be similar to a Q8 modded with 3V XHP50.2’s.

[klrman]

After owning and selling a few high power lights, I personally like the beam of the original BLF GT in that video comparison.

[Hardusvd70]

Finally got my SMO reflector from Neal. Replaced it. And……
Results as followed.
SMO

OP

Measurements were done at 2 seconds from startup.
SMO 1.583Mcd
OP 1.4Mcd

[djozz]

Thanks for the direct comparison!

That sounds consistent with TA’s observation that an OP reflector does not overly affect throw and can be preferred over that last bit of throw if you like a nicer beam.

[Hardusvd70]

@djozz

Thanks for the direct comparison!

That sounds consistent with TA’s observation that an OP reflector does not overly affect throw and can be preferred over that last bit of throw if you like a nicer beam.

My pleasure

[Theodore41]

@Henk4U2

I choose to NOT watch the video, because I know how it ends.
(wannahave, wannahave, ©metoo, ©metoo, ===> big dent in budget) :cry:

…ha ha ha
I had the R90C,then I saw the R90TS,so I got it,and then I saw that Banggood had a flash sale of 55% off for MF05, and so I grabbed it as well.
Now I think for one of the two finals of the great parade,ie GT4 and GT94 and I try to resist buying one of them also.

[RamBull]

I’m contemplating in getting your flashlight. How do you like your GT94 so far? Do you recommend the CW or NW? Any upgrades you recommend? Thanks in advance.

[vestureofblood]

@RamBull

I’m contemplating in getting your flashlight. How do you like your GT94 so far? Do you recommend the CW or NW? Any upgrades you recommend? Thanks in advance.

Personally I prefer the cool whites when I have a choice. Visually they “look” brighter to me and in most cases I like the color of light better. There really are no upgrades needed on this light IMO. It was designed by BLF members so its more optimized than 99% of the lights on the market.

[RamBull]

What batteries do you guys recommend?

I tried using the Molicel 18650 P26A flat tops and it doesn’t work.

[ImagioX1]

VTC6 button tops or something comparable work great.