You are right about max flux bin V2, i messed up when i checked the pdf before, i saw a CW V5 high density and thought i was looking at the High Intensity ones.
But isn’t it strange that the High Density ones according to cree only goes to V5? Is the High Density ones different than the old XP-L, I though High Density meant with the dome like the old ones :~
I hope not the XB-H looks at least according to Cree’s data cheats to have lower output than the XP-G2, and that is not even counting the newly released S4 flux bin.
Any chance of the meteor to be sold with the new XP-L? Or Is it possible to order it with a blank, separated mcp? This is shocking news and I will have to re-mod at least 15 lights including A couple XP-L triples with modified carclos…
I wonder how many flashlight modding projects were suddenly paused and postponed with this announcement? 3 for myself…
XP-L V6 @ 50Celsius, @ 2A does 874lm (CREE PTC used for values), now cut 11% loses in the new XP-L HI = 777lm
777*12LEDs = 9324lm, now losses in optics and glass -12% = 8205lm.
Losses in optics and glass can be higher of course, I chose 10% for Carclo 10507 and 2% for the glass.
What we don't think about it is that if the Vf is higher than results can't be better at minutes later, a very important aspect totally ignored, when it is proved that it is not higher well then it can be ignored, we know that what CREE specifies for the Vf is often not what is found in reality.
There is no gains over dedomed regular XP-L (either lumens or candela) , just makes the tint good.
That is if it fits under the Carclo optics.
I’m kind of into aesthetics, like, I LOVE the way the SBT-70 looks.
That said, I might have to put 12 of these in my new Meteor and leave the optics off. A 12 XP-L High Performance Mule! Oh YEAH! Bring it! Did you say 3D tint? Do a little dance, make a little love, get down tonight! WooHoo!