I’ve always viewed them as tools to see things in the dark.
Chris
I’ve always viewed them as tools to see things in the dark.
Chris
I chose no and I stand by that. However, I like a high CRI light and certainly don’t think that more lumen is always the answer. Tint and beam are where its at
My eyesight is so bad that yes it matters to me. I find that having the best color definition really makes up for some discrepancies.
only 100+ CRI for me
I voted Yes
because I do not need bright light
I need nice light
I voted yes, but I need high CRI only at close to mid range. I don’t care when it comes to throwers.
It depends on the light. For general use, EDC, and headlamps, I want high CRI. For throwers & mega flooders, low CRI is fine.
Depends on the use case. Not important for walking the dog, outdoor activity, running, working etc. Lumens and sustainability is often more desireable. But we agree, the sw45k is highly pleasureable. I also like the sw50 of the TIP CRI. Nice keychain light.
Hi cri is extremely important to me but so is cct and form factor,clip ect and the UI and the beam pattern. Sometimes we must make sacrifices. 80 cri is about my current bottom limit. I edc two lights. My primary is 4000k and 92+ cri and the secondary light is 4000k and 82 cri. I have many others that are higher or lower that I use for brief periods but certainly not daily. Sometimes I pull some out to use for specific tasks just to remind myself of why I don’t like them. Or if I get a new light a bunch will come out for testing in the house and in the backyard.
I prefer high CRI. Back when I got hooked on lights I did want the most lumens I could have. It was just a thrill after the previous low output, mass market, cheapy lights I had. It took a while but my preference for higher CRI grew and grew. But I willingly make do with lower CRI throwers.
You only live once. High CRI for me. It actually helps with decisions since it eliminates so many choices.
How soon we forget all our lights used to be 100 CRI. It's like people who get used to low bitrate MP3 files. It still sucks, regardless of your perception.
A good way to find out how crappy your existing MP3 collection is, is to get a decent headphone amp and a nice set of monitors.
You’ll definitely have a hard time enjoying low bitrate MP3s then. I went through this. And again when I started collecting vinyl.
Not to get too far off topic, but it's the same with audiophile equipment and TV's. You'll have people spending thousands on quality audio gear and the latest OLED TV, only to use 80 CRI bulbs in their house. I don't fault them though - that's all most stores carry. But if you're a member of THIS forum....
For as long as us consumers are willing to buy more and better flashlights, CRI will increasingly be a part of the mix. The average Dept. store manager looks at sales and finds that customers seem to like the newer high CRI lights, even if it’s a subconscious choice. Profit drives innovation. If the consumer can get a better flashlight than the one sitting in the kitchen drawer when it wears out, why not, especially if it doesn’t cost much more. Personally I’m looking to get one of those new x-ray flashlights. Turn it on and see your bones (smile).
So, to sum it up and in my opinion, higher CRI beams are on the way. Maybe one day there will be a small high output zoomie that has no artifacts/aberrations, with perfect intensity across the beam, with sunlight CRI, and a small nuclear battery that lasts for a hundred years. Hahaha, outlandish dreamers get the cherry pie and whipped cream right?
CRI is an important factor for me when I choose my flashlights.
… but only up to a point.
When it comes to high-CRI, I prefer certain LEDs:
Its a juggling act, in flashlights i want lumens. But low CRI (like 65) sucks.
In recent years getting 80 CRI or higher is achievable and you can still get lots of lumens.
My beater light is an FC11 with the high CRI and 1200 lumens, a good EDC.
But in a specialty light like max throw or most lumens i will sacrifice CRI for more brightness.
The right tool for the right job.
I didn’t think CRI would matter much to me, but surprisingly it makes a big difference when working on something. The contrast, perspective, and ease on the eyes is markedly improved with high CRI emitters like the SST-20 4000K, LH351D 4000K and 5000K. Now, high CRI is a requirement for me on new lights.
90+ CRI is important to me but it’s more than just CRI that matter. The DUV must be below the BBL otherwise even if it was 100 CRI with positive DUV (Green tint), I still would not buy.
Sure, for 99% of situations I use a light for there isn’t a tradeoff. High CRI LEDs are available in color temperatures I like that are bright enough to meet my needs, so no need to waste time with something that isn’t. I EDC a D4V2, and it spends most of it’s time set from 50-100 lumens if I had to guess. On the rare occasions I need more output (I think I’ve only actually NEEDED a thrower twice in my life) I can grab a light that meets that need.
Yup. Vinyl is compressed, just physically not digitally.