After the conversation on this thread, with korpzgrinda “results”, i decided to order another S2+ (the 18350 version). I ordered with the specs I mentioned there , and that I post below:
- SMO reflector (that I may exchange for a pebbled TIR lens)
- XPL-HI U6-4C led
- Biscotti with 3*7135 chips
- Forward tail switch (well, to avoid the “clicking” noise during the night)
Simon accepted to make this and then adjusted the price to fit the changes made. So, in some weeks I’ll get that Convoy and I’ll be able to tell you the differences between 3 or 4 chips, and if I don’t find it to be satisfying (to get a looooow moonlight) I’ll probably take another chip, turning it into 2*7135.
Meanwhile, waumpuscat, I don’t know if using a frosted or pebbled TIR lens (I’ve been playing with those here: Essays with TIR lenses on Convoy S2+: XML2 + XPL-HI [Update] / Essays with TIR lenses on Convoy S2+: XML2 + XPL-HI [Update] - #15 by MascaratumB ) can help you to get less luminosity for those activities you need it. These lenses change the beam pattern for sure (floody), and they will probably reduce the amount of light, so maybe it is a nice option, despite not being a “true” moonlight of firefly.
BTW, I guess that warmer tints will also help you on that, that’s the reason why I ordered the U6-4C this time, instead of U6-3A.