High CRI headlamps... suggestions? :)

nydude · 2019-06-21T02:09:50.000Z

Hi,

I do a fair bit of outdoor night grilling, steaks mostly, but a lot of other stuff as well, and usually I use a cheap headlamp with a better light in my hand or pocket.

I started adding lumins because I felt I couldn’t see well enough, but think it washes out the the pink in chicken or red in meat so I have to go by feel and time.

I’m thinking I need a much higher CRI in a headlamp bright enough so I don’t need a second light.

Any suggestions? All thoughts appreciated. Best or budget options are welcome.

Thanks for all being great!

BlueSwordM · 2019-06-21T03:11:11.000Z

Acebeam H40:
https://www.illumn.com/acebeam-h40-luminus-sst-20-cri-95-150-600-lumens-aa-14500-headlamp-neutral-white.html

Fireflies PL47 if you use the clip on the headlamp, and you like absolute overkill:
http://www.ff-light.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=54

http://ylplight.com/en/katalog/1/panda-2m-cri/

Just leave a message to get the SST-20 4000k version for 95CRI and red color rendition goodness.

Ironhorse · 2019-06-21T02:28:43.000Z

Manker E03H with Nichia 219C LED (CRI>90).

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bmengineer · 2019-06-21T02:30:14.000Z

YLP Panda 2M CRI, or a Zebralight.

nydude · 2019-06-21T03:06:18.000Z

Thanks will check those out!

electricjelly · 2019-06-21T09:37:14.000Z

Hi cri really shines when cooking meat.
I agree with bmengineer YLP Panda 2M CRI, or a Zebralight hi cri are both great choices. I just picked up a zebralight h604c and have the YLP panda 2m cri and love them both.

MascaratumB · 2019-06-21T11:43:15.000Z

Well, this is not an headlamp but can be used as such and you can find it in Nichia HCRI version!
Rovyvon E300s Angel Eyes:

johnkey68 · 2019-06-21T12:18:04.000Z

Best of the Best !

Ryzbor · 2019-06-21T12:35:21.000Z

Yup, a quad Nichia E21A setup in eg. a Skilhunt H03 or Armytek Wizard Pro will blow every other high-CRI led away.

nydude · 2019-06-21T13:25:49.000Z

BlueSwordM:

Acebeam H40:
https://www.illumn.com/acebeam-h40-luminus-sst-20-cri-95-150-600-lumens-aa-14500-headlamp-neutral-white.html

Fireflies PL47 if you use the clip on the headlamp, and you like absolute overkill:
http://www.ff-light.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=54

Panda 2M CRI — Online store — YLP light

Just leave a message to get the SST-20 4000k version for 95CRI and red color rendition goodness.

Wow the Fireflies looks like just the right amount of kill!!… Wonder if it, with the 21700, seems heavy, or would flop around? Maybe there is a Fireflies coupon code somewhere.

nydude · 2019-06-21T13:23:58.000Z

Ryzbor:

Yup, a quad Nichia E21A setup in eg. a Skilhunt H03 or Armytek Wizard Pro will blow every other high-CRI led away.

Would that be something I would have to build? I’m not there yet. :(.

Bob_McBob · 2019-06-21T15:08:32.000Z

Zebralight H600Fc Mk IV if you aren’t interested in DIY right now.

Oli · 2019-06-21T17:48:24.000Z

The lower the k temp the less bugs you attract. Nobody has as many high cri and
low k warm temp options as Armytek. Wizard Pro Warm or some of their other lights in warm.

avservice · 2019-06-21T17:52:48.000Z

Oli:

The lower the k temp the less bugs you attract. Nobody has as many high cri and
low k warm temp options as Armytek. Wizard Pro Warm or some of their other lights in warm.

Why do you think the AT are HiCri?
I think they are simply Warm Tints but do not really seem to be HiCri to my eye?
I also do not recall them talking about them as if they are.

BurningPlayd0h · 2019-06-21T18:01:03.000Z

avservice:

Oli:

The lower the k temp the less bugs you attract. Nobody has as many high cri and
low k warm temp options as Armytek. Wizard Pro Warm or some of their other lights in warm.

Why do you think the AT are HiCri?
I think they are simply Warm Tints but do not really seem to be HiCri to my eye?
I also do not recall them talking about them as if they are.

They aren’t high-CRI but the tint is always solid on their “warm” versions.

Basically YLP if you like the form factor and high-CRI is very important, Zebra if you want a light that works better for handheld, and Armytek if magnetic tail/USB charging/etc. is worth giving up high-CRI for you.

Oli · 2019-06-21T18:56:13.000Z

I have no proof. Based on use and observations the armytek wizard pro in warm with the xhp50 shows pretty good colors. Cree’s website shows that the warmer xhp50 is available in 70 80 and 90 CRI. I guess I’m just assuming that armytek is ordering them “right” with a 90 cri. Again the colors look pretty damn good to me. But no proof. So without testing we don’t know.

BurningPlayd0h · 2019-06-21T19:46:12.000Z

Oli:

I have no proof. Based on use and observations the armytek wizard pro in warm with the xhp50 shows pretty good colors. Cree’s website shows that the warmer xhp50 is available in 70 80 and 90 CRI. I guess I’m just assuming that armytek is ordering them “right” with a 90 cri. Again the colors look pretty damn good to me. But no proof. So without testing we don’t know.

My Wizard Pro Warm is certainly not 90 CRI compared to other emitters with that CRI at a very similar color temp.

nydude · 2019-06-22T00:46:12.000Z

Hi All, Thanks for all the great suggestions. I’m feeling partial to Fireflies PL47. It says it has blue aux bulbs in it, it looks cool, but why are they there? It seams like red aux light would be more useful for a head light? Am I missing something?

koziy · 2019-06-22T02:18:51.000Z

nydude:

Hi All, Thanks for all the great suggestions. I’m feeling partial to Fireflies PL47. It says it has blue aux bulbs in it, it looks cool, but why are they there? It seams like red aux light would be more useful for a head light? Am I missing something?

They are there for style.

nydude · 2019-06-22T02:29:18.000Z

koziy:

nydude:

Hi All, Thanks for all the great suggestions. I’m feeling partial to Fireflies PL47. It says it has blue aux bulbs in it, it looks cool, but why are they there? It seams like red aux light would be more useful for a head light? Am I missing something?

They are there for style.

Hmmm got it thanks Koziy. Maybe Fireflies would switch them out for red ones. I just emailed them to find out if theywould. Are there different quality red LED’s like the normal LED’s or is it basically just one thing that everyone uses?