Zebralight H600F c/d mk3 85cri and XM-L 2?

[ateupwithgolf]

NERD ALERT: Last night I used my Zebralight "d" in bed to read a book, instead of the bedside lamp. Can't do THAT with my Fenix TK75vnQ!

Man I like the tint of this thing. My wife thinks I'm nuts (not the first time for she's said that)!

 

[BuildingSerenity]

Tell her she looks pretty in that tint.

It is the best tint I've ever seen. Not that I've seen a lot, but it's beautiful.

 

[markr6]

LOL my wife is sick of my flashlight talk. Whenever she sees a flashlight on a TV show or movie, she sarcastically says "is that a good tint??"

 

[BuildingSerenity]

That's mighty funny!

 

[ateupwithgolf]

LOL my wife is sick of my flashlight talk. Whenever she sees a flashlight on a TV show or movie, she sarcastically says "is that a good tint??"

HaHa! Classic response!

 

[Tachead]

Well I really like my H600Fd MKIII even more now after using it for a few weeks. It is perfect for my uses and by far the nicest headlamp I have ever owned, tried, or used. I like it so much I have decided to get another for backup/alternative uses. I decided to get the "c" model(4000K) this time as I find the "d" (5000K)to be a little cool for certain uses. I am glad I decided to order it now as the "d" is already on backorder and I imagine the "c" isnt far behind. With all the new models ZL has released and is planned to release, I have a feeling it will be a while before they make more(if ever). I ordered it today and will do a comparison of the two when it arrives.

 

[snowlover91]

Yeah I let my wife borrow my SC5fd for reading at night when I turn the lights out... She liked it so much I had to buy another SC5 because she won't give it back The combo of the smooth floody beam and nice neutral tint make it a nice light, I can see how this headlamp would be similar!

 

[gunga]

Anyone else have thoughts on c vs D tint?

 

[scs]

Yeah I let my wife borrow my SC5fd for reading at night when I turn the lights out... She liked it so much I had to buy another SC5 because she won't give it back The combo of the smooth floody beam and nice neutral tint make it a nice light, I can see how this headlamp would be similar!

Book in one hand and light in the other?

 

[sidecross]

Anyone else have thoughts on c vs D tint?

I have the H600Fd III High CRI Floody Neutral White 18650 Headlamp and I am very pleased with the tint and find it very good for reading or doing close hand work.

 

[gunga]

Sounds great! I'm considering c tint because I often favour a bit Warmer.

 

[LessDark]

I have the c and it has the best tint of all my headlamps (H52W, Wizard pro warm, H10, H600).

 

[gunga]

Ah thanks. Guess I'll order the c then!

I just wish illumn.com had the c. A lot faster.

 

[Tachead]

Anyone else have thoughts on c vs D tint?

I really like the "d" man dont get me wrong. It is still a quite neutral and far from cool. It is one of the best tints I have seen and I have Nichias too. I only got the "c" because I need a backup for my uses, wanted to see what the warmer tint would be like(4300K is the warmest I've had), and because I sometimes find a warmer tint a bit more soothing and/or better for the outdoors or around a camp fire. I will do a comparison when my "c" gets here if you want more info before you decide. I should have it fairly quick as I paid for DHL shipping. It only took 4 days to get my "d".

 

[scs]

I think I'd pick "d" for a flood headlamp, "c" for a floody headlamp, and "c" or "d" for a flashlight

 

[Tachead]

I really think the decision between "d" vs "c" is a personal preference thing most. It also will depend on the uses the light is bought for. I think a good question to ask ones self if you have a "w" or other average neutral white light is; if I had to go one way, for my uses, would it be warmer or cooler? Because the "c"(4000-4100K approximately) and "d"(4700-4800K approximately) are at either side of neural really with an average NW light being around 4300-4500K. Also, consider that most lights will be slightly warmer then their spec at lower brightness levels.

 

[gunga]

Well. Illumn.com had the c! I ordered it. My favourite tint is a 4000K Nichia 219B so that's what I went for.

 

[scs]

Huh..just realized the the XM-L2 easywhite is a 6v/12v emitter...

 

[Tachead]

Huh..just realized the the XM-L2 easywhite is a 6v/12v emitter...

Yep, quad die. I sure like it so far. Combined with the frosted lens it gives one of the nicest headlamp beam/tint combos I have used. And, still has the duel spring battery compartment which I prefer.

 

[snowlover91]

Book in one hand and light in the other?

Yep lol that's it!