My review of the TD01C in 3000K. I review it against the “classic” TD01 in 6000K. The footage was done in a cave first without and then with dust in the air. Most of the footage is POV. I think it is possible to discern which color temperature is better suited for your needs. The differences in electronics between TD01 and TD01C also became relevant as the classic version regulates down fast while the C version maintains brightness better but runs pretty hot.
I used the original version a lot last year camping and was snorkeling with it. The light did an amazing job underwater, there is something that the optics do that is superior to regular reflector lights (=most dedicated dive lights). The only thing that would it have made better was warm white light. Now I have that too so…
But but but sunlight 5somethingK. Ansi…
Are we trying to throw light or are we trying to see? I’ll take 3000k almost every day of the week in almost any light. I like your term “visual feedback”. The cool white “lights up” the roof of the cave better but that doesn’t help you see what you’re looking at deeper into the cave. And the same thing applies in many situations. Now they need to put the Sft40 3000k in the TS11.
I think the difference can be seen in the video when I light up the very distant part of the cave: What is washed out in the cold white light is crispy clear in the warm white light. It comes across even stronger in reality than on a video. All the light scatter from a cold white light is useless, especially with stuff in the air and on longer trips. Neutral white is good, i.e. Armytek often hits between warm and neutral with their “warm” version of lights which is really nice. However, trying for 3000K is worth it when going for something for outdoor/nature use.
Good colour 3000k .