Noob Questions

LED Flashlights – General Info
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Hi Phil, Thanks for the info and welcome!

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[quote=keengeorge]

[quote=BoxCarWillie]

So do you think I should order the 8x over the 6x?

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I also see that there are (5) emitting colors. Any recommendation on which color? I do like a really clean pure white color, not bluish tints!

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[quote=BoxCarWillie]

[quote=keengeorge]

Yes, I would get the 8x so as to have a higher output when needed, & when not needed then always have the lower modes available.

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Yes, there are 5 tints available. I prefer a tint around 4000K to 5000K (easier on my eyes). Usually around 5000K is considered Neutral White. And around 6500-7000K is Cool White.

Get a few S2+ with different tints, & you will find out the one(s) you prefer. That's what I did originally.

PS:

My favourite tint for the XP-L & XM-L LEDs is 5A

PS2:

Have a look at

Cree Chromaticity chart with tint bins: Ansi-white.jpg | Flashlight Wiki

http://flashlightwiki.com/File:Ansi-white.jpg

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I would suggest to choose A or D (not B or C) color bins, they have less green and more red.
Cree tends to have a greenish tint (in my experience) so i avoid B and C.

…now where was that helpful chart again…

here it is:

from this topic: LEDs & Other Stuff - (Reference Guide)

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[quote=keengeorge]

[quote=BoxCarWillie]

OK, Thanks George! By the way, I’ve noticed that the shipping options are ePacket, China and HongKong Post, and of course the retarded DHL price of around $80 to ship a flashlight! :rage: Would this ePacket shipping method be OK?

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Oh cool! Thanks Jerommel!!!

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Now I am a little confused! You say you like the XP-L & XM-L LEDs is 5A, but I do not see a 5A for this light:

I see they have the colors in these values:

XML2 U2-1A 6500-7000K
XML2 T6-3B 5000-5200K
XML2 T6-4C 4300-4500K
XML2 T5-5B 4000-4200K
XML2 T4-7A 3000-3200K

And then I notice these body colors: 7135x3 7135x4 7135x6 7135x8

Perhaps this is an error, or I am missing something here! :person_facepalming:

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(1). 7135×3 7135×4 7135×6 7135×8 refer to the Driver & give its maximum current output & resulting Lumen output. NOT body colors.

(2). Currently Convoy is not offering a 5A tint. You will have to use his pictures combined with the Cree Chromacity Chart to decide which tint you want.

(3). FYI: XML2 T6-3B 5000-5200K specifies an XM-L2 LED, with a T6 bin, & a 3B tint 5000-5200K

U2 is a higher Bin than T6, T5, & T4 Bins. The higher the bin the slightly higher the Lumen output for the same current.

(4). Buy a few different tints & you will find out your preference.

PS:

If you want Neutral White, the best of what is available, is probably the XML2 T6-3B 5000-5200K or the XML2 T6-4C 4300-4500K

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[quote=BoxCarWillie]

[quote=keengeorge]

I don't know where you are, but usually ePacket can be slightly faster than China & HK Post, & is a good choice.

DHL Express is the fastest.

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Looking at the flashlights from the left side, I like the second and fourth white colors. Would these colors be the same as what is shown on the Convoy site if you scroll down a little on this page: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Free-Shipping-Convoy-S2-Black-Cree-XML2-U2-1A-AMC7135-3-2-Group-3-5-Mode/330416_1614309086.html

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I’m also considering purchasing this flashlight as well: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Convoy-c8-strong-light-flashlight-cree-xml-u2-t6-torchy/330416_826040641.html

If I were to go with the XML2 U2-1A, will this be a really white color with no bluish/greenish color?

I understand now how the 7135x8 works, but now I see all of these modes that I have to choose from. Can somebody recommend or tell me how these modes work? Thanks in advanced!

Willie

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Modes are probably easier on the convoys than most other budget single switch lights.

You get a choice of 3 or 5 modes. 3 is low-medium-high that you simply cycle through. 5 is l-m-h + strobe and SOS.

You choose by cycling to low, after about 5 seconds the light will dim then return to low click the button during the “dim” to change from 3 to 5 or 5 to 3.

PS - can’t really go wrong with S2+ or C8, most of us have multiples of each.

PPS - Welcome :slight_smile:

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OK, Thanks! I see now how the group and modes work now. I imagine I will order these flashlights with the most groups for extra mode options. I wonder why the U2/1A is cheaper than the other emitting colors? I just want a really pure white color and was told not to get the B and C type as they have some greenish tint?

I have also messaged this Simon guy, but have yet to hear back from him! :frowning:

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I quite like the 3A color personally.
Not too cold white, more neutral.
But i have a XP-L HI in my latest Convoy C8

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OK, so if I order one new model Convoy C8 from BangGood, what emitter should I go with and also what reflector? They have 6 designs to choose from! Thanks!

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I think I will try and get the host for these Convoy lights, and complete them myself! Here is the link for the S2+ host:

Can somebody advise me what driver and emitter would work well for this flashlight? I was thinking along the lines of perhaps this driver in a 7135x6:

Would this driver work in both the S2+ and the new C8?

I would also like to purchase the C8 host, but I don’t see the emitters to purchase on banggood website

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That driver will work with both the S2+ and C8 hosts linked above.

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Thanks! Can you help me choose a driver and led emitter from the following link. I want to order the S2 with green clicky, the S2+ along with the C8 and L6 flashlights. I am guessing that these drivers will work with all except the L6? I am also assuming that I will need to order some copper plates for each light along with the emitters? Thanks again for the help!

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/LED-Driver/330416_254401905.html