Lumintop BLF GT94 ( 4 x SBT90.2, 1.65mcd ) NOW AVAILABLE @ Neals: code NDGT94 gives $ 150 off

Yeah, the MT03 is awesome - I got a couple of them. The HK90 tested at 688 kcd, rated at 750 kcd. It's a bit lower than what I'd expect. The lumens tested at 16K, which is fair, so think'n it's not well focused, or reflector issues. I'm think'n it's not down by a lot, though - was hoping for 750-800 kcd from a triple in this size.

Yeah, those numbers are not bad all things considered but could be a bit better possibly.

I think part of the numbers being low is it being a triple vs a quad. There is more wasted reflector space in a triple vs a quad which will effect the numbers. This is part of why I prefer quads as a rule.

I just got my BLF GT94 Texas_Ace Group Buy delivered to me by DHL. The enclosed instruction set document looks like it is nicely detailed in refreshingly clear English. Texas Avenger driver, Narsil user interface. The battery carrier looks like something that is not for the electro-mechanically challenged person. I was able to get the cells and the carrier functioning properly the first time; no fumbling or repeated attempts were necessary. Insert the cells correct polarity, tighten the thingy-dingy screw cap, insert carrier, double click, instant turbo, no fuss, no muss.

The head has a heavy-quality feel, lots of heat sinking. The cooling fins look like they really were designed to be cooling fins, not just a visual afterthought; so there should be plenty of heat sinking and heat dissipation.

I have to wait nine hours for the dawn of the new flashlight day. Then, I will see for myself how much more it throws compared to the X65 and the R90TS. I am visualizing narrower beam than the R90TS and a little bit more wider beam than the X65. Mine came with orange peel reflector, but word on the street is that Neal will be mailing smooth reflectors some time in the future. This will be an opportunity to see for myself the difference in observable throw for smooth versus op reflectors.

I don't post beam shots, because my beam shots are not high enough quality to be of any value to the discerning flashoholic. I don't post pics on this forum, because I am not capable of working around not being able to attach pics on the forum.

This is a Must Have light. I ordered the HK90 first, but the HK90 has not arrived yet, so for me, this is the first multiple emitter 90.2 light.

Review

Testing results

Nice results, missed those the first time

Size comparison pics of MF05, GT94, R90TS and X65: candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?471425-Lumintop-GT94-4*SBT90-2-1-65Mcd-Search-Light-with-attached-pics-)&p=5420246#post5420246

I have been told that it is ok over here to post live links to the other place, but being that I am feeling a tad conservative, I will post a link that does not directly connect the two realms to each other. Who knows, just one tiny spark could cause both universes to go thermo-nuclear atomic fireball.

No prob at all here, link all you want!

Just received the strap wrench for removing my GT94 bezel. Did a quick test and the bezel was loosened easily. Waiting for the smooth reflector.

Ok, maybe you are right and it is not a Buck driver, but this detail was not essential for what I wrote.

Definitely few persantage lost from SMO to OP reflector. Few guys measured around 1.55 Mcd with SMO reflector.

You have both reflectors? I didn’t see that comparison, which numbers were those?

No I don’t have. VOB measured around 1.55Mcd and Michael Searchlights on Youtube also measured around 1.55 Mcd.

Ah I got ya, I generally consider anything within ~10% from different people equivalent due to variances in a bunch of factors but yes, assuming all else is equal that is about a 10% difference. Just about what I expected.

I am guessing you would be hard pressed to see that with the naked eye (it takes 4x the light to appear 2x as bright to the human eye) and no side-by-side comparison so it will really come down to what beam style people prefer more I am guessing.

Yes indeed as you said.

I celebrated the dawn of the new flashlight day by taking a little trip with the X65, R90TS and GT94op. The X65 and R90TS both show the same amount of light on target at 650 meters, and the same maximum usable throw distance of about 800 meters. The GT94op bests the X65 and the R90TS by putting more light on target 650 meters, and by extending maximum usable throw distance to about 1,000 meters. The additional throw that the GT94op has over the other two lights is enough to make me very happy that I added this light to my power thrower collection.

Can someone with both a GT4 and GT94 please post some beamshots for short, medium and long range? Thanks

Kinda surprising to me that such an engineering feat as this light is receiving almost no love over on CPF. There are atleast 3 threads over there and no comments at all.

Anything from BLF is considered second rate on CPF for the most part in my experience.

I tried posting there early on but got threaten with a ban since I was from BLF and have not gone back since.

There are a lot of good guys over there but the management seems to really have it out for BLF for some reason. Thankfully a lot of those good guys also post over here.

Those Surefires are what seem second rate to me :smiley: . Honestly though this light is probably the highest quality light I have ever had. Seems right on par with the Maxabeam I used to have but much more useful. Seriously impressive engineering.