YLP coupon for BLF

[aginthelaw]

Just missed this. I have been looking at ylp for a while now. VEry nice looking lights & specs. Keep us informed with more deals

[cloggy]

Ordered G180 on August 29 arrived yesterday, September 14 in UK. Excellent tracking system, I knew where it was every step on the way and good communication from YLP.
This is a very well made light and I am very pleased with it.

[ZoomieFan]

There are some really nice lights on that site. They look good, and more important, some have the mode spacing I like.

But why so many have XM-L2, aren’t those LEDs less efficient than XHP LEDs?

[Chatika_vas_Paus]

So many have xm-l2? Only gryphon G15 have this led.

Xml2 is 3v led, xhp series is 6v and 12v. That would require more advanced driver.

[ZoomieFan]

You are right not many. G15 and S15.
But G18, G180 and T05 have a XP-G2, which isn’t very efficient either.

But if the efficiency advantage is lost due to and complex driver then that’s a whole different thing. (which I know nothing about)

[fnksb]

@ZoomieFan

But why so many have XM-L2, aren’t those LEDs less efficient than XHP LEDs?…
You are right not many. G15 and S15.
But G18, G180 and T05 have a XP-G2, which isn’t very efficient either.

XР-G2 are not so bad when used in appropriate solutions, e.g. with moderate power and small smooth optics.

For example, it is impossible just to put three XHP50.2 into the Carclo optics. XHP50.2 will be too large and require larger optics for the same beam.
But if we compare the triple of XP-G2 and one XHP50.2 - suddenly they will be equal

It seems to me that for the recent 3-5 years, “flashlight LEDs” have been progressing in multiple directions, in non-linear way. So usually we cannot say that “this LED is new and good, while the others are outdated”.
Now there is a really large variety of LEDs, and each new LED does not replace the previous ones, but complements them. :innocent:

The feasibility of using one or another LED actually depends on the concept, optics, and implementation of a certain flashlight.

[Boro]

@fnksb

@ZoomieFan

But why so many have XM-L2, aren’t those LEDs less efficient than XHP LEDs?…
You are right not many. G15 and S15.
But G18, G180 and T05 have a XP-G2, which isn’t very efficient either.

XР-G2 are not so bad when used in appropriate solutions, e.g. with moderate power and small smooth optics.

For example, it is impossible just to put three XHP50.2 into the Carclo optics. XHP50.2 will be too large and require larger optics for the same beam.
But if we compare the triple of XP-G2 and one XHP50.2 - suddenly they will be equal

It seems to me that for the recent 3-5 years, “flashlight LEDs” have been progressing in multiple directions, in non-linear way. So usually we cannot say that “this LED is new and good, while the others are outdated”.
Now there is a really large variety of LEDs, and each new LED does not replace the previous ones, but complements them. :innocent:

The feasibility of using one or another LED actually depends on the concept, optics, and implementation of a certain flashlight.

Very informative post, thank you.

[fnksb]

New Year coupon HNY2021 for YLP Unicorn 1.0 (valid until 27.12.2020)
https://ylplight.com/en/katalog/1/ruchnye-fonari/unicorn-10/

Special price 2021 Russian rubles, or 26% discount if paid in dollars :+1:

Unicorn reviews:

[mini review] My first YLP flashlights first unboxing video (Unicorn and Panda 3R)

Hello everyone! I saw that YLP flashlights probably will be good for me but I just bought a Unicorn and a Panda 3R not long ago. I am using them for a few days now and in the first 2-3 days I found many useful features in them and I got good surprises. Oh and I didn’t got these lights for free review. I bought them from my money so this is completely honest first try. Here is my unboxing video and a little beam compare outside with my car headlights. Enjoy it! [My first YLP flashligh…

[Review] YLP Unicorn 1.0 (Samsung LHD351D, 90 CRI, 18650 EDC Light)

YLP is a Russian Flashlight manufacturer (Lights are made in China) that is new to the US market. Their name when translated roughly means bright ray. They have been known by enthusiasts for a few years but it’s been more difficult to buy their lights, having to use google translated versions of their website. Recently they have launched a US English version of the website and got in touch with me to take a look at some of their lights. The YLP Unicorn 1.0 has been on my radar since last year so…

[New + Review] YLP Unicorn 1.0 (1x18650, LH351D, backlit side switch, magnetic tail, TIR lens, ramping)

EDIT August 30th: I've finally posted my full review of this light! Some key takeaways: Thermal throttling works as planned The beam is fantastic The magnetic tail is strong Standby drain is a measly 21μA The indicating LED alerts you at 3.7V (red and green), 3.4V (red) and at 2.5V the low voltage protection turns off the light entirely [image] Size comparison: [image] Runtimes: [image] Here's a link to the Advanced Manual (in English) for anyone wanting to get deep into the customizabil…

[SammysHP]

Wow, thank you! Any news about the release date of the Gekko 1.0?

[TMaxxJJ]

Does the code get you 26% off the normal price, or do you get an extra 26% off the code price if paying with dollars?

[fnksb]

@TMaxxJJ

Does the code get you 26% off the normal price

Yes, 26% off the normal price.

[slmjim]

Any codes for the Panda 2M CRI? Please...

slmjim

[fnksb]

@SammysHP

Wow, thank you! Any news about the release date of the Gekko 1.0?

Late January - early February.

[fnksb]

@slmjim

Any codes for the Panda 2M CRI? Please…

slmjim

Unfortunately, they do not currently offer discounts for Panda.
You can still use general BLF coupon for 10% discount.

[SammysHP]

@fnksb

@SammysHP

Wow, thank you! Any news about the release date of the Gekko 1.0?

Late January - early February.

Thanks for the info! Too bad it got delayed so long. Hoped to get it for Christmas.

[darosk]

That gekko’s a nice look

[fnksb]

Gekko 1.0: Gekko 1.0 — Online store — YLP light

Coupon code: Gekko21 (valid until 02/23/2021)

[rost333]

@fnksb
Back in 2019 we talked about the project under working name:Stark (2*21700 8*SST20 Hi CRI 4000K)
(YLP coupon for BLF - #87 by fnksb)

(More info and pictures here (Russian): Фонарик с тачскрином... | Мастерская: INFERION)

On below video someone is using a button on the other side of the flashlight to increase/decrease brightness.

Flashlight GUI demo

Is that space on the left side of the touchscreen to control brightness? Or is it just an indicator?

[will34]

This flashlight has one of the best design I have seen all time and has a huge potential for an amazing UI if they didn’t implement any gimmicky function, with 2 buttons the UI possibility are almost endless but I for one would love to keep it simple, one button operation with the touchscreen (if its really a touchscreen) to switch around different screens showing some instead of all the numbers.

I hope they don’t make the same mistakes as with the M43, amazing design and driver engineering, but overly complicated UI.

[lightningrunner]

@fnksb

Gekko 1.0: Gekko 1.0 — Online store — YLP light

Coupon code: Gekko21 (valid until 02/23/2021)

Thanks. The cost in US dollars with the coupon code and shipping came out a lot lower than I expected based on the estimates on the website. Came out to $36 shipped rather than $36+7=$43 that I was expecting :+1: . I’ve been following the mega Fonarevka thread, and it didn’t take much for me to click buy.