HD Video Review: Lumintop PS03 Triple Emitter XML2 Tripod Mountable Flashlight

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Okie dokie. Here is my latest HD video review. It’s of the Lumintop PS03- I got a chance to review it as part of Lumintop’s global testing campaign for the PS03. The light is a triple emitter XML-2 U2, that’s similar in size to a sky ray king. It’s not exactly a thrower, kind of like the SRK, but it’s bright! Let’s see, I actually forgot to say it in the video but I wasn’t able to detect PWM on any mode- and if you watch the video- since everything is a video shot and not a still, you’ll notice that the video doesn’t pick up any PWM either. A fun fact is that I used quite a bit of off camera lighting in the dark scenes with other flashlights I own- including my Armytek headlamps and my Sunwayman D40A with diffuser.

What I like about the light:

  1. No PWM
  2. Mode Spacing
  3. High quality construction
  4. User Interface
  5. Tripod mountable
  6. Constant brightness

What could be improved:

  1. A true low mode or moonlight mode.
  2. A longer turbo mode, although I’m sure it’s limited for circuit protection/heat.
  3. Addition of a NW or WW version.

Ok how about a little about the making of the video, in case anyone is curious. I’m trying to make the videos a bit shorter, to keep them fast moving, with plenty of different shots and quick editing. Anyway this video was shot with my new cameras, and I tried to get away from using still shots and just stick with video (set to manual of course). I shot the videos like I would stills, because white balance is set to 4000k, and shutter, iris, iso/gain are all set to manual. It’s shot in 1080p in 24fps, to kind of give it a cinematic look. It was also color graded in software to improve the contrast and colors a bit over the original video. I used a professional microphone for the voiceover to improve my audio. As always there’s a bunch of bad jokes. And feel free to ask any questions- because I’m sure I left some stuff out. Also make sure you set youtube to 720p or 1080p to see the video in the highest quality possible.

I have no idea what this light retails for or when it will be available for sale, but as soon as I know, I’ll pass it on.

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Cool vid!!

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Thanks man! I had fun using my new cameras. As I side note, doing this video has made me realize my newest c-mount lens sucks. That’s ok because it kind of adds to the look of some of the night shots.

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LOL love your humour mate!
Thanks for the vid

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Thanks for the video review , mhanlen .

Good job .

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Well done mhanlen! I like your real-world approach in a flashlight review.

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I wish all review videos and commercials on tv were like this. Your cameras made the video feel very professional.

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Thanks Mark. I would suggest that, to me anyway, this driver is heading towards perfection.

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Thanks. I try to use realistic lighting, and show the exactly light how I’d use it.

If I had another few lenses, it’d be even better!

I have no complaints about mode spacing or constant brightness. Plus I probably wouldnt be satisfied with the moonlight mode anyway. About the only lights I’m 100% happy with them on are the Armytek Tiara, Flexcandles Asgard, and the V11R. All the larger lights I have, the moonlight is just a bit too bright.

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Very cool video and review!! Creepy Kinda Ghost Adventurist Flashlight Review! Liked that old chandelier too! Very Cool!!!

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Great Video —-Thanks

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You are Great mhanlen!!! Thanks for the review. :smiley:

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Yeah it’s weird isn’t it? The building hasn’t had power in many years, but they didn’t take that out.

Thanks for all the kind words guys, glad you liked it!

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Most helpful review and fun to watch. That is saying something for reviewing a flashlight!

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Great review, very professional with a touch of humor, good job. I just got my PS03 today and really like it from first impressions.

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Thanks guys, glad you liked it!