That is a tough choice. I would need both but I voted for the FC30 because it could be used as a replacement for the XHP50.3 90CRI.
Do you need to purchase a certain number of leds of the final production batch? Maybe if this group buy is successful we could start another one for the FC60 later.
Would the FC60 be only 12V or also 6V? With 6V it would be better than the FC40 because there are more drivers and it can be used with 2S battery configuration.
Anyway, I appreciate your effort to bring more high power R9080 leds to BLF.
Yes, I need to purchase a certain amount of LEDs for the final production batch if I want to be able to get lower prices(obviously) and guaranteed tint binning.
The GT-FC30 and GT-FC60 can be 6/12V depending on the MCPCB in the final production, which is another reason to pick them over the currently available FC40.
While I’m excited at the prospect of either, I have several XHP70.2 lights that don’t see use because I don’t like the XHP70.2. I will definitely buy 6V GT FC60s.
I think people are choosing the GT-FC60 because with 6V it would be a direct swap for the XHP70.2. Also, most XHP70.2 with 90CRI are slightly green and the R9 is not very high. If the GT-FC60 really comes with a negative Duv and a better efficiency than the GT-FC40 it will be my new favourite 7070 led.
I would have a few flashlights for a GT-FC60 in 6V. 6V drivers are more common than 12V drivers.
For example, I have a reflector for eight XHP70 and with the GT-FC60 in 6V I can use it instead of the XHP70.2 and get a beautiful tint.
Maybe if the two future group buys are successful and BlueSwordM has time later we could also run a group buy for the GT-FC30?
I’ve got to decided until I make the order, but looks like we’re going with the FC60 after all
I mean, it’s fine, I can perfectly understand wanting the R9080 FC60 over the R9070 FC30: the improved dynamic range offered by such an LED is considerable.
However, my envy for the FC30 is still greater, so I’ll open the GB a bit later than I wanted so we can finally decide(after the samples are tested obviously).