Vinh over at SkyLumen is running a group buy on an unbranded LEP light. AFAIK, this is the same light on Neal’s site, unbranded. The price of the light is $155 as long as the discount code works. When the discount code expires, then that batch of purchases is closed. It’s a very economical LEP that comes with Vinh’s standard warranty with an option to purchase the extended one.
Thanks for posting this. I haven’t checked in at CPF for a year or more, but have purchased several lights from Vinh and have been very happy with them. I’ve been looking for my first LEP and this will be it.
You’re welcome! I believe he ships the group buys in batches of 10. He told me I’m #9 as of noon today. Maybe your purchase will start the next shipment!
Damn it David
I had no interest in this light until you posted this.
Heading to Mammoth in a couple weeks, thought it might be fun to play with up there.
Wonder what I am doing wrong. I figured for $155 I would buy another LEP light however when I type in the discount code AFAIK it just says invalid code and the price stays at $200.
That’s odd. The code seems to still work when I add it to cart. As I understand it, Vinh said on CPF he is selling his third batch on his website with a discount code. When the code becomes invalid, the batch is sold through. I placed my order on 9/10; and on 9/11 Vinh said 2 slots left. Since then, I know of at least two people who have successfully ordered with a discount code. It’s possible he left it open to start a 4th batch, but I would email him about it.
I’m a fan if the KR4 from Noctigon. I have the E21A 4500K and it’s a nice neutral white. Hank just released the options for 2700K and 2000K emitters on his site. That might be a good tint if you’re looking for warm yellow.
I own 9 LEP flashilghts, and here are the comparisons. All of them are reviewed at 1lumen.com if you need more details. Mine are measured with a professional Hagner Lux Meter (Laboratory quality).
These runtime are calculated with a different lux meter (Extech SDL400), but using the original throw measurements of the Hagner
Not yet, how about yours? Vinh gave an ETA on the shipment going out the 24th when I first ordered and asked him about it. On CPF, I asked him last week and he posted two tracking numbers from DHL. The second was delivered today. I’m guessing the turnaround should be quick because he does no internal mods to it. Just a SkyLumen lanyard, warranty card, and I believe laser marking the logo on the tail to identify the ones he sold. Hopefully it ships soon!