Is anyone aware of any discount Jacky is offering to BLF members? Being a returning "VIP customer", I had the chance to get a pre-order discount when T9R, Nov-Mu and E12R were released. I admit I did not order by that time, waiting for some first feedback about these new lights. I have been in close contact to Jacky for some time but ever since CNY holidays he suddenly stopped replying to any of my messages. However, it seems he is online here occasionally.
This E07x order one before it, all of which I placed in March, were my first orders with FireFlies. I am completely new, and have not been offered or seen any discounts except what’s available on NG (actually pretty good, just availability is not good). Jack has been great to communicate in the last month when we do exchange emails (probably half doZen times) I just notice he only responds every 7-10 days. my impression is he only gets to responding to people once every week-week and a half. He has sent me some “comped” items (still in shipping) though, because of a few miscommunications between he and I with parts orders I placed. Which I thought was really good of him considering I have only ordered 4 lights from him. He seems willing to take care of any issues that come up.
Neal’s has 15% off the Fireflies still. Code:NDNA.
Aso, if you email Fireflies and ask if they have an coupon codes for return customers, they should hook you up with about a 15% coupon too. Just give it a couple days then ask again if he doesn’t respond. You will def end up getting a coupon if you don’t mind being a bit patient.
What does this even mean? How is it possible? SST20 is a yellow light, how is it magically pink now? You sure they aren’t Nichia’s in there? Cause pinker than a 219B I’m super confused.
Well, just received mine yesterday and have got to say…
I`m not impressed.
Tailcap threads are crap, secondaries even on high are too low partly because even though the optic is clear, where the secondaries are is not.
Maybe Fireflies should forget about secondaries all together.
Secondaries should be adjustable by pots on board under lens. Low or hi left is low right is hi. At least on Mateminco it is. Mine seem just right for brightness but I’m sure someone will weigh in on with more experience than I on adjustment.
This may be nit picking but although secondaries on my light are bright enough they are not centered. A1-2-3 pyramid should be oriented up or down with switch and charging bay. This might be my borderline OCD kicking in. What do others think about this?
E07 has(d) pots, but my copper e07 did not - do not expect it. I posted a comparison thread. Copper had different tir (20 vs 25?) And simpler led board. Didnt check e07x but dont think nov-mu did
It is becoming dim outside now, this may not be as rosy as 219b but it isn’t what i would call yellow. Distinctly low duv, cant wait to test with the spectro when i get home. My Fb4’s were yellow with mild green tint, this is nothing like that ugly D4 I sold! If anything I would call it orange
Beam is quite a bit narrower, i think
4000k pierces fog much better than 219b even with ugly fb4…
Th ask for the update. I could never mess with the SST20’s when there are better options. But an orange hue instead of a yellow one is something I might be able to get on-board with. I saw a 2000K Nov-mu and the heavy orange in that actually was very appealing. I guess FF got a nice batch of them.
yes, the only thing about the e12r i do not like is how the secondaries look (mediocre), either Hank has set the standard too high, or FireFlies failed on that. But i think FireFlies us failed a little on it, and i say that because on my KR4 / D4 (29mm wide head) there are 8 RGB auxiliaries, and on my e12r (47mm head) there are 9 RGB auxiliaries… So FireFlies just is not using enough at all IMO. The K9.3 has 15 RGB auxiliaries i believe…
But if i remember correctly FireFlies may be putting the auxiliaries on the main mcpcb with the LED’s, so maybe there isn’t enough room for more…
Tailcap threads only seem crap before you apply the lubricant, which I think FireFlies was very kind to include (many re-lubrication possible with that amount).
The E07X Pro has 6 groups of RGB aux LEDs, which may seem a bit less than desired, but I am absolutely fine with it (even would be with only 3).
Also, I am happy with the decision to include aux LEDS on the main MCPCB, because adding that second MCPCB can make a price difference, which I wouldn’t be really happy to pay (I acknowledge though, that others would).
I am really blown away with this batch of SST-20 4000K with the much superior FA4 tint. I would happy to see a GD1 option as well (similarly rosy, but a bit under 3500K).