Can’t decide if I want 219b 2700k/4500k or 219b 4500k and W2. I feel like the novelty of tint ramping will wear off but the 219b/W2 combo will be more useful.
It’s a neat idea, although I don’t find myself using it very often on my LT1, because the regular control is so simple that I just stick with choosing my color temperature manually. Also, I tend to prefer to stay on the warm end of the CCT range with that lantern. I could see my preference being different with a D4 and 2700K-4500K 219b mix.
If I remember right, the basic FET+1 version of the D4v2 does still have the subtle blink mid-ramp to users identify the transition in channels, but the linear constant current driver used for E21A versions, and I’m pretty sure the tint ramping version, does not have a blink.
The switch will be in the same high or low mode as the front aux LED’s.
Tint ramping, like “the interwet”, will never catch on.
But seriously, what’s the point? Instead of doing one thing well you’ll have a torch that does two things mediocre. I didn’t watch LuxWads videos, am I missing something?
… but now I wonder if maybe I should have ordered it with 2700K LH351D and 6000K Oslon White 2. That way in addition to tint mixing it would also have flood for close range and spot for long range.
It doesn’t do anything worse though ? You still have a quad emitter light with the same power capabilities (turbo is mid tint but I don’t think the tint matters much in turbo).
The manufacturing cost should be probably less than 2$ higher, Hank charge +3.6$ for the tint ramping D4v2, which is quite reasonable.
An advantage is the improved tint for a good part of the tint ramp for people who dislike greenish tints, this was already possible by requesting two different CCTs, but now the tint is adjustable.
For different emitters (instant switching) , for example flood and throw emitters, I would tend to agree, since it’s then a 2 emitters flood, 2 emitters throw light and won’t have the same turbo throw capabilities as a 4 throwy emitters light
Oh well, just may have to buy them all again. This is what companies need to do in terms of thinking out of the box. Making a brighter flashlight just does not cut it anymore.
I often carry different color temps throughout the day. Sst-20 4000k is nice right after the sun goes down. Then 2700k when it gets real dark. Mixing in the 2000k e21a did wonders for my sleep cycle.
Can’t wait for tint ramping dt8 in e21a. It would replace several lights.
Furthermore, W2 is under-driven in these 2 channel lights. W1 is a much better choice for throw, especially considering that you have a whole separate channel for flood.
You have to keep in mind though that underdriven Leds are very efficient. You’ll get 2500 total lumens or so from two W2s at 9A while you’ll push 1800 with two W1s. I’m personally willing to sacrifice the 20% less throw for 40% more lumens.