I thought I really wanted the titanium one, but after a lot of thinking I realised that I preferred the look of the copper. I don’t actually own any copper lights yet, so I went and pulled the trigger. I didn’t even need the FW3A and now you folks have got me spending even more on an FW3C! Here’s hoping the SST-20s are FA3…
Output, throw, and heat depend on whether the 219C SST-20 is using the 50% FET version of the firmware. I’m not sure anyone has provided a definite answer to that.
Lumintop only has one version of the firmware. It doesn’t use different firmware for different emitters. So 219C and SST-20 go up to 100% FET power.
Anyone got an idea when the colorful ones will be for sale? I really want that blue!
Not sure, but probably pretty soon I think.
I got two of the color samples today — purple and white. Both are just like they appear in the pictures. Purple looks really good, especially with a black clip installed. White is nice also, and has sort of a grainy texture. So I assume it uses a different process than regular anodizing. Like most white things, it may be difficult to keep clean.
Hopefully I can get some decent pictures tomorrow.
A sample of the new optic showed up today and I measured it. It seems to have no effect on total lumens, but the candelas are reduced to about 79% of the original 10511+glass design. It is more floody than 10511, but not quite as floody as 10508.
The new optic significantly reduces tint changes in different parts of the beam, so it looks like it’s a single color.
A first-batch FW3A weighs 51.9 g, while the new sample weighs 51.3 g. Not sure how much variance there is, but the new optic seems to eliminate about half a gram.
I haven’t tested waterproofing or heat tolerance or scratch resistance.
The MCPCB hasn’t changed, so Carclo optics should still fit. But the new optic replaces both the old optic and the glass, so people would need to buy a glass lens to install a standard Carclo optic. I’m not sure where to get a plain glass lens of the right size, or where the best places are to buy a 10511 optic, so links would probably help.
I just bought an FW3C and a 10507 optic from Neal the other day, but was unaware of these changes until now. Is the FW3C still using the glass lens, or will I need to order one of those sapphire ones too?
If so, is there any chance I can add one to my order before it ships? I really don’t want to pay shipping for one tiny item when I already have a bigger order waiting to go.
The sapphire lens is useless for most people, it’s more scratch resistant but worse for flashlights in every other way.
Yeah I’d rather the standard glass one, but if the FW3C I ordered will be coming without a separate lense, then I will need to get one to use my new Carclo optic in it.
Kinda feel like it should have been a “all lights ordered after 1 week from now will have this in it” kinda thing as opposed to “hey everyone order the SST20 LOLJK new optic”
Exposing the bare lens seems a bad idea for an edc light. Acrylic is really soft, and would scratch easily. If it has a polished surface, it can be buffed with something like Polywatch, but the “matte” surface would be ruined.
At least it still allows enthusiasts to put the carclo + glass lens, but in a flashlight that costs 30$, it rises the price by a significant ammount
They changed to a floodier optic that also removes the ability to easily switch the optics? Not happy with that change. Hopefully the light that I have on the way is still with the old optics.
Lumintop seems to have a track record of random undocumented changes. I was really planning on buying another FW3A with FA3 emitters, but if Lumintop is starting their shit already I won’t bother. I’m getting 10 SST20 FD2s from Bluesword anyway, I can just swap them in myself.
Considering the page even still says “Optic: Standard TIR Carclo 10511 (matte)”.
I don’t know how much bargaining power Neal has with Lumintop, but maybe he can convince them to stop screwing up a good design with their usual “chabuduo” crap.
I will probably get a second light in some time and I would definitely like to have it with Carclo and glass too!!!
I know it can be changed after, but I’d rather have it as the original one!
After seeing TK’s comment above, I think I can stand that half a gram in my pocket, specially if it “only” blends colour a little bit better!
Kaidomain has 20mm x 1mm AR coated lenses. Can they at least confirm what we are getting so that we can order the necessary parts to get the light back to “standard” form??
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Kaidomain has 20mm x 1mm AR coated lenses. Can they at least confirm what we are getting so that we can order the necessary parts to get the light back to “standard” form??
Kaidomain has 20mm x 1mm AR coated lenses. Can they at least confirm what we are getting so that we can order the necessary parts to get the light back to “standard” form??
The FW3A lens is larger than that. 23mm by 1.5mm.
Closest to that size is a 22.7mm x 2mm & 22mm x 1.5mm. Could fit with the right o-ring combination.
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I thought I really wanted the titanium one, but after a lot of thinking I realised that I preferred the look of the copper. I don’t actually own any copper lights yet, so I went and pulled the trigger. I didn’t even need the FW3A and now you folks have got me spending even more on an FW3C! Here’s hoping the SST-20s are FA3…
I gotta tell ya, this is pretty terrific!
Lots of enablers here.
Lumintop only has one version of the firmware. It doesn’t use different firmware for different emitters. So 219C and SST-20 go up to 100% FET power.
Not sure, but probably pretty soon I think.
I got two of the color samples today — purple and white. Both are just like they appear in the pictures. Purple looks really good, especially with a black clip installed. White is nice also, and has sort of a grainy texture. So I assume it uses a different process than regular anodizing. Like most white things, it may be difficult to keep clean.
Hopefully I can get some decent pictures tomorrow.
Lumintop change the optics to this , The beam is pretty though. smooth, and it has good color consistency.from Selene’s sample.
They already assembly to the FW3A, so if some one not accept this,let me know.
I also have 10507 optics and sapphire lens in sell.
so the new optic has a plastic lens on top? would reduce money and weight and might improve lumen output?
I like it.
the downside would be users can no longer replace the optic unless they buy a glass lens.
A sample of the new optic showed up today and I measured it. It seems to have no effect on total lumens, but the candelas are reduced to about 79% of the original 10511+glass design. It is more floody than 10511, but not quite as floody as 10508.
The new optic significantly reduces tint changes in different parts of the beam, so it looks like it’s a single color.
A first-batch FW3A weighs 51.9 g, while the new sample weighs 51.3 g. Not sure how much variance there is, but the new optic seems to eliminate about half a gram.
I haven’t tested waterproofing or heat tolerance or scratch resistance.
The MCPCB hasn’t changed, so Carclo optics should still fit. But the new optic replaces both the old optic and the glass, so people would need to buy a glass lens to install a standard Carclo optic. I’m not sure where to get a plain glass lens of the right size, or where the best places are to buy a 10511 optic, so links would probably help.
I just bought an FW3C and a 10507 optic from Neal the other day, but was unaware of these changes until now. Is the FW3C still using the glass lens, or will I need to order one of those sapphire ones too?
If so, is there any chance I can add one to my order before it ships? I really don’t want to pay shipping for one tiny item when I already have a bigger order waiting to go.
I gotta tell ya, this is pretty terrific!
Darn it. That complicates plans to put trit drilled optics in a couple. Now I have to get new lenses, too.
Well this is disappointing. Didn’t think the cheapening would start so soon
Can we change our orders to just an MCPCB with the FA3 emitters then?
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Ordered one. Is the 219C really only 78% as bright at the Cree emitters? I wish I’d known.
Yeah I’d rather the standard glass one, but if the FW3C I ordered will be coming without a separate lense, then I will need to get one to use my new Carclo optic in it.
I gotta tell ya, this is pretty terrific!
23mm x 1.5mm seems to be an uncommon size, Fasttech at first glance has nothing in stock.
none of my other lights have this size lens either.
Kinda feel like it should have been a “all lights ordered after 1 week from now will have this in it” kinda thing as opposed to “hey everyone order the SST20 LOLJK new optic”
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Exposing the bare lens seems a bad idea for an edc light. Acrylic is really soft, and would scratch easily. If it has a polished surface, it can be buffed with something like Polywatch, but the “matte” surface would be ruined.
At least it still allows enthusiasts to put the carclo + glass lens, but in a flashlight that costs 30$, it rises the price by a significant ammount
Bad change.
They changed to a floodier optic that also removes the ability to easily switch the optics? Not happy with that change. Hopefully the light that I have on the way is still with the old optics.
Lumintop seems to have a track record of random undocumented changes. I was really planning on buying another FW3A with FA3 emitters, but if Lumintop is starting their shit already I won’t bother. I’m getting 10 SST20 FD2s from Bluesword anyway, I can just swap them in myself.
Not happy about this. I hope my copper edition that I already PAID for will come with a CARCLO optic.
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Carclo optic and glass, the second equal or more important than the first.
Not gonna say bait and switch, buuuuut…
Considering the page even still says “Optic: Standard TIR Carclo 10511 (matte)”.
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Changing out an advertised part of the product without telling people after orders have been placed is literally a bait and switch…
I don’t know how much bargaining power Neal has with Lumintop, but maybe he can convince them to stop screwing up a good design with their usual “chabuduo” crap.
I will probably get a second light in some time and I would definitely like to have it with Carclo and glass too!!!
I know it can be changed after, but I’d rather have it as the original one!
After seeing TK’s comment above, I think I can stand that half a gram in my pocket, specially if it “only” blends colour a little bit better!
So…I ain’t sure if this was a good decision…
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Kaidomain has 20mm x 1mm AR coated lenses. Can they at least confirm what we are getting so that we can order the necessary parts to get the light back to “standard” form??
Armytek Prime C1 Pro, Armytek Prime C2 Pro, Armytek Tiara C1 Pro, Astrolux MF01 Mini, BLF Q8, BLF A6, BLF FW1A, BLF FW3A, BLF FW3C, BLF LT1, Convoy L6, Convoy C8+ , Convoy S3, Emisar D4, Fireflies E07, Jaxman E2L, Manker MC13, Manta Ray C8.2 long version, Olight S1R Baton II special edition series, S2R Baton II.
Most of them have been modded! =)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JaJaDv4V838AEJf39
The FW3A lens is larger than that. 23mm by 1.5mm.
djozz, have you been happy with the sapphire lens in your FW3A? Any issues with it being too fragile or reduced transmittance?
Closest to that size is a 22.7mm x 2mm & 22mm x 1.5mm. Could fit with the right o-ring combination.
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Most of them have been modded! =)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JaJaDv4V838AEJf39
I have no experience with these sites, but here are some possible options I found:
Here are a couple aliexpress listings:
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link2
Plus two watch repair sites:
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