Close range beam profile & tint comparison (Inc FF4)

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I was comparing some lights tonight to check out the differences in tints. Reason being, my new FF4 arrived yesterday, with "5500k" hand written on the box. The user manual & other reviews that I've seen all say it's a 4300k tint, so I was perplexed....

I decided to do a side-by-side comparison of five lights, to try & gauge the tint of the FF 4. I took a couple of pictures of all the lights shining on the fence, which was between 4 - 7 meters away (on an angle). Probably a little too close, but it did show the differences fairly well.

From left to right;

* C8 w/MT-G2 @ 4.2A (Very floody, no real 'hot spot', neutral-warm tint)

* HD2010 w/XM-L2 U2 1A @ ~5A (Nice big hot spot, blue tint very apparent)

* Jacob A60 w/de-domed XM-L2 U21A @ ~5A (Much smaller spot, a little warmer due to the de-dome)

* Convoy L2 w/de-domed XP-G2 R5 2B @ ~5A (Very intense spot, greeny-yellow tint)

* Firefoxes FF4 @ 40w (Different profile than the LED's, but seems to be a little on the blue-ish side)

Mouse-over for slightly different angle.

With the MT-G2's tint being 5000k, it appears that the FF4 may be a little cooler, although at this distance, it's intensity may be overwhelming things.

Thoughts & Comments? Anyone heard of the FF4 being equipped with a different bulb?

Fire-Foxes FF4 HID Flashlight Review (As usual, picture heavy)
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I'm not familiar with the FF4, but I do know that you are the best judge comparing the tints, having actually being there with the flashlights. In a picture so much information is lost compared to real life, that there will not be anyone who can compare it any better than you yourself.

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Agreed. I really need to get out into a more open area for a clearer idea, & there could also be some burn-in time to consider with the HID.

Although the photos are not the best quality, they represent what I’m seeing colour-wise.

I’d still like to hear from anyone in the know if the FF4 has been shipped with anything other than the 4300k bulb.

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5500K can be selected instead of 4300K (mine is 4300K) if you prefer cool white.
5500K model

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Ah-Haaa - thanks for the confirmation LumenHound. :beer: