I measured many floody lights and mules in the past. My collection is probably over 400 lights. For example, the lumen output of the Meteor M43 without optics (mule) measure less than with optics. Optics normally kill 15% optic or so. Another example is the MT03 measures less lumens than the MT09R despite they have the exact same driver and LED. You need a truly integrated sphere like Maukka’s to capture all the light.
Do you receive yours yet?
They send me fake or wrong tracking number. I will check post office next week, and then open PP dispute.
I just picked it up from post office, but I could only inspect it for a brief time for now.
The unanodized threads will be dangerous, because this light can literally burn holes.
Lockout through UI is possible, but I would still prefer to have a manual lockout option as well.
I am very satisfied overall with the NOV-MU (except the unanodized threads).
The accessories set is generous:
- there were a (maybe not fully complete, but still) very detailed description included about the Andúril 2 UI - greatly appreciated, some other enthusiast manufacturers just put the light in the box and there you go.
- the flashlight threads were not lubricated at all, but to my pleasant surprise, I found a lubrication solution included in the package.
- 18650 adapter is adequate, but mine is falling into two pieces very soon each time I fiddle with it (no problem for me though, as I will use 21700), need a bit of hand technique to use.
- there is a large spring in the tailcap, which can be replaced to a shorter connection to make this flashlight compatible with 77mm long protected 21700 batteries as well. I won’t try it, because I prefer the unprotected ones, but for anybody considering to use this light with those batteries, this option can be a good solution.
- the included lanyard is long and adjustable, not limiting me in any way.
- the diffusor is included in the package by default, which is also a bit tricky to put on, but overall nicely made.
The soldering work is very nice and clean, emitters sit almost perfectly, where they are intended to be - it is very good to look at the emitter array. To be honest, I never had any mule flashlight before, so I am amazed at this almost hemispheric beam profile - but this is way too floody for most of my use cases, so it is mostly an indoor option. On the other hand, if there would be a sturdy headband for it, this flashlight could be also a fabulous choice for close range hand working, not only photography.
I picked up two of these to keep in my camera back to use as fill lights. Seems like they will serve that function perfectly, and with interchangeable batteries I don’t have to worry about carrying chargers or bulky external battery packs.
I do wish the tail threads were anodized so I could lock out mechanically when I toss them in the bag, but with Anduril 2’s lockout timer, it’s not too much of an issue.
I also don’t care too much for the switch. It’s fine, and it works, but it’s a little mushy. One of my units has a little hint of a click on the side switch while the other has none at all. Not really a huge problem for my use case, just an observation.
Despite being a relatively large array, this light still acts as a point source without some kind of umbrella or diffuser, so there are some hard shadows. But the light is even and the color rendering is great. Overall, it seems like these are going to be great lights to use for some fill for macro or portraits!
Hi all,
Did any of you get a confirmation after placing your order?
I only have the Paypal Payment Confirmation….
For my latest two orders, I received a confirmation email from FireFlies as well with the tracking number, but with variable delays (didn’t check, how many days later).
Had to get this one too, although after getting the mule-version of the KR4 with E21’s, I think I have enough mules for now. Still waiting the E12R to arrive…
Haven’t really tested them properly yet, the initial impresson is very good. The feel of the switch could be better, seems kinda “hard” to press.
Workmanship seems better than on previous FF-lights, although I have been very happy with them, too… and the way my little special-requests have been handled.
Ok Thanks. Then i need little bit to wait 
I didn’t receive any communication after the Paypal confirmation. The lights just showed up one day.
Have you got no Trackingnumber?
Nope, never received any tracking info.
Damn, thats not a Good Customerservice.
I emailed FF with a question almost 2 weeks ago and they replied the next day.
Ordered my NOV-Mu on Jan 25, got a shipping notice today. According to tracking the light already got shipped Jan 31 via 4PX Express (4PX is quite fast in my experience)
BTW, what do you guys think NOV-Mu stands for? I already wondered about the ROT66 but never came to a conclusion. But I'd assume the Mu stand for mule...
Ok, so far I haven’t received an email. But i have send him an Email.
So wait……
I think also the MU stand for Mule but for NOV i dont have any idea……
I’m thinking NOV-MU stands for November Mule. It was originally announced for a November release.
I am interested in this one…is there any video of this in action ?
Me too I am curious to see a review of this flashlight and the E21A led compare with other famous emitters like 95CRI SST20 and Nichia 219B 4500k with 9080.
Good SST20 bin is like nonexistant on the market, you just find the ugly green binned ones. yuck.
219B is a little better color and tint than E21A, I think E21A is a little more efficient (closer to 219C). With 21 of them, this light should be extremely efficient (in theory), just wish they’d drop the turbo meme, then it could probably be more efficient…219B is hard to find these days, so you won’t see them on the market much longer. Hopefully they will pick up a Sunlike instead…it’s better anyway.
Light makers need to start using Smart Eco Lighting SOL or seoul sunlike
E21A measurements are in my signature, I added a diffuser measurement. As usual, keep in mind I’m testing indoors with low grade gear, results can and do vary drastically, esp due to room reflections
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kcl_uOhgfpR4RSsa8F4b-UUVP9mkL6Cr?usp=sharing
If no one has done a video by the time I start camping again, I’ll do some. My apartment is too bright outdoors at night. But there is no point with the NOV-MU, it’s an indoors/photo light…with diffuser on or off the beam is completely unfocused, you can guess how it will look, lol. The glare up close outdoors is pretty crazy
Diffuser is mostly useful for a camp lantern or a room light if you’ve lost power, but the glare is pretty bad unless you set it out of sight and up high. It’s better without it on, due to the glare.
EDIT: another thing, the edge of the E21A beam is VERY GREEN (but less so than SST20), while the center has a low DUV. The diffuser solves this issue, at a cost of being a source of glare in every direction.