TK's Emisar D4 review

moderator007 · 2018-07-10T04:14:25.000Z

I ran a google search comparison changing the last two out put bin letters. No hits at all on anything higher than the S6 at digikey in 5000k 90CRI.
So at the moment that’s the top bin for high CRI in 5000k. 80 CRI 5000K is U6. 70CRI 5000K W6 as DB said.
In digikey I just use the search using the bin code and it gives me all the different buying options.

DB_Custom · 2018-07-10T04:19:15.000Z

If they have a minimum listed and you enter “1” you’ll be paying $1500 for your “single” emitter. Ya gotta watch Digi-Key! Learned that a long time ago.

They typically sell by Reel, Digi-Tape, and Cut Tape. Reel is like ~~1500~~ 5,000 emitters, Digi-Tape is 3,000 or 2,500 or 800 and Cut tape is 1 or more with price breaks at 10 and 50 and 100 as I recall. I’ve bought emitters from them in most of those quantities, only 200 at one time though.

goshdogit · 2018-07-10T04:24:58.000Z

DB Custom:

If they have a minimum listed and you enter “1” you’ll be paying $1500 for your “single” emitter.

Hmm…

I wasn’t brave enough to click ‘checkout.’

UncledoL · 2018-07-10T04:29:32.000Z

Still good to have for self entertainment though

UncledoL · 2018-07-10T04:44:03.000Z

Hi , thank you for answering even if partially . So generally the external part of the light is pretty durable other than lens ?

goshdogit · 2018-07-10T04:55:02.000Z

UncledoL:

So generally the external part of the light is pretty durable other than lens ?

I have two D4s, a D1, and a D1S. My friend also has a D4.

I do not abuse them but I’ve been very happy with all of them. I use the D4s most, and have had a few drops onto hard surfaces without any failures. Just some scratches and scrapes.

The anodizing wears quite easily on my smooth black D4, but this is just cosmetic. It has a few bare spots from rubbing against my jeans while clipped to my pocket.

A broken lens is simple to replace by unscrewing the front bezel. If you break the glass lens, perhaps you could replace it with a more durable polycarbonate lens.

UncledoL · 2018-07-10T05:04:07.000Z

Im not looking to torture test them . for me if it can survive accidental drops on the ground and concrete and puddles of water is plenty good . where do i get the replacement lens from if say i broke it(i hope not)

goshdogit · 2018-07-10T05:23:39.000Z

UncledoL:

where do i get the replacement lens from if say i broke it(i hope not)

Since you’re located in Singapore, you will probably purchase the light from the manufacturer at Intl-Outdoor.

Ask Hank (the owner) if you could also order one or two spare lenses when you purchase the light.

For reference, the D4 lens measures 25.5mm diameter and 1.5mm thick.

UncledoL · 2018-07-10T08:17:15.000Z

Noted. Thank you for sharing your experience with the d4 . anybody else care to share ?

anycolourfloyd · 2018-07-10T09:58:16.000Z

UncledoL:

Noted. Thank you for sharing your experience with the d4 . anybody else care to share ?

I work in construction and I use a BLF A6, which has been subjected to drips and knocks. Cheap, rugged and simple.

Not that the d4 couldn’t also do this. It’s a very good light, it’s just more extreme in a way that you probably don’t need for work

UncledoL · 2018-07-10T10:34:28.000Z

If the quality is the same as the BLF A6 then im getting one asap . lol . i know the max lumens output for the emisar is overkill for anything practical but its still nice to have that super bright burst coming from such a small light.

Edness · 2018-07-10T11:21:16.000Z

Just saw pictures of D4S on FB. 26650 version of the D4.

charles_lin · 2018-07-10T11:30:17.000Z

New 26650 D4s coming soon :heart_eyes:

hIKARInoob · 2018-07-10T11:41:49.000Z

No wayyyyyy!!!

Charga · 2018-07-10T11:44:21.000Z

Emisar D4S for one 26650 battery is coming … Stated on Facebook!

To slow …

hIKARInoob · 2018-07-10T11:46:51.000Z

Which FB page is that?

djozz · 2018-07-10T12:08:38.000Z

Ah, that explains the new 4xXP 32mm board and Ledil Angie-S optic on the intl-outdoor site

MascaratumB · 2018-07-10T12:10:20.000Z

Time to open a thread about the new one?

That looks nice :sunglasses:

X31 · 2018-07-10T12:12:34.000Z

It’s way longer, I wonder why ? I mean, 18650 and 26650 are the same length…
I hope that it has a thick shelf under the MCPCB !

Yourrid · 2018-07-10T12:22:36.000Z

Other than better heat dissipation, can we expect the same output and emitters from the D4S as we are seeing with the original D4?