Thanks for the insight TK, by no means I believe the D4 firmware is lacking, just that for me it is more of a show off light, very fun to use but not so practical for everyday tasks. The changes on the FW3A FW sounds great and that makes it a light that I would definitely EDC.
Thanks for the work on this TK!
May I ask only 2 questions (more)?
a)The last prototype arrived with 10511 optics. Does it mean that production will be done with those optics? I actualky like it more than the 10507 and it produces a better beam IMO
b) Was there a practical or technical reason to not consider Luxeon V as a possible type of emitter? No need to justify, I would only want to understand if these emitters will not be good for this light!
Again, thank you and Fritz and all the team involved on this!! And pepinfaxera for the updates:THUMBS-UP:
The plan is to use the 10511 optic, because it produces a much smoother beam and can be polished pretty easily to increase throw if desired. The polished version throws at least as well as 10507, IIRC, but still looks better. I donât know why they donât manufacture one like that.
The Luxeon V isnât XP-sized, which makes it not compatible with the other emitter choices.
Invalid vote
Confusion
To vote 1 is to put it in first place?
or do I prefer to vote 5 and give 5 votes?
My favorite is XP-L
I gave him one vote. Was I wrong?
Just when Iâve decided I have enough 18650 lights, and Iâm going to wait for 21700 adoption, Nichia emitters become an option. You folks are EVIL. Thank you for all your glorious, evil talent and contributions.
Edit: Seriously, no need for voters to see the result emerging AKA exit polls, and be aware that if you put youâre email address into the box instead of a pseudonym then it will be available for all to see.
Edit: It should be blind. Too easily gamed (Iâve decided to not participate except for one vote, because I have some scruples left).
Thanks for both answers! I do prefer the better beam from the 511, despite I prefer even more floody (but not so much âthrowyâ) of the 10508 optics! The 10511 is fine
And sorry, I wasnât thinking about the emittersâ size. So one of the others will do the work