I am struggling to resist the siren song of the SST-20 3000K; it would help to know when the E21 versions will be available; also, CCT and anticipated tint bin would help to make a decision.
HB4 will be very green/yellow. Hank said he has the J2-JA3-VH for SST-20 2700K LED. This emitter if same as the Fireflies one is very nice with slight rosiness. Much better than the 3000K.
Hank said he is using the FA3 4000K version now instead of the FB4 version. He said he don’t remember which emitter he had in the sample sent to TK for testing.
I hope he list all the tint bin and flux bin on his website. It makes a big difference to many of us.
Any chance we can get a size comparison pic between a d4v2 and the new KR4? Also, may be a dumb question - there’s no chance of a magnetic tailcap option in the future due to the tail switch right?
Any word on if we can expect an SBT-90.2 version of the K1? The 21700 form factor is perfect for sending 30A through the emitter and the build quality would far superior to the FT03S
What would be the main difference of the Noctigon KR4 with the Emisar D4? Both are quad-LEDs, but the KR4 is limited to 5 Amps max, so highest mode won’t be as high as D4.
However, in actual usage (after the D4 starts the thermal stepdown), any idea how differently the KR4 and the D4 will perform differently? Or will they just be similar?
The KR4 also has DD FET, so it is regulated (I assume linear FET) up to 5A and has DD FET for turbo. The biggest difference is the tail switch on the KR4 and side switch on the D4/D4v2.
Ordered. Anxiously awaiting. I’m new to all this, I have the fw3a, the d4sv2, and a couple others. I was debating between the fw4a and the d4v2 when the kr4 dropped the other day, my decision was instantly made. I don’t understand the drivers and technical aspects but emisars form and function are awesome in my experience already. I use these lights daily for work and fun and drop and abuse them and what a pleasure it is to have such an amazing light. Thanks everyone.
I have 2 lights from Hank recently with his sst20 2700K emitters and they are just fantastic. As a big fan of E21 and 219b warm cct, these 2700K are very nice (especially with zircon lee 803 minus green installed). I would go as far to say that I am enjoying them as much if not more than my sw30.
I would love a KR4 with sst 20 2700K and 1 with E21 2000K!
Is this confirmed? The only place Hank lists tint bins for LEDs is in the sales listing for the bare LED, and the SST-20 4000k is still listed as FB4. There is no mention anywhere of FA3 bin. I hope you are right, if I can get confirmation that the SST-20 in the KR4 is in fact FA3 I will order one right away.