New H53c AA Headlamp Neutral White High CRI!

[lampeDépêche]

When I went back to check this, I looked at the spot/spill angles again on the H52w and H53c. Now they both have 12 degree spot angles.

That's very funny! I guess I was a little too quick on the TRIG-ger.

But at least you and I got a little math work-out.

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[Genzod]

That's very funny! I guess I was a little too quick on the TRIG-ger.

But at least you and I got a little math work-out.

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I really thought someone at ZL was yanking my chain. Turns out, mellowman also mentioned seeing the 10 degree spot angle earlier in this thread, even before I registered. I'm glad someone else here saw it, too. I thought I was losing my mind, haha! Didn't think anyone would believe me.

I concur with mellowman. ZL is only comparing the performance of the Eneloop test figures. It's hard to qualitatively appreciate an extra 5 lumens as "brighter", though.

 

[eraursls1984]

Also we are comparing their C model, which has always been higher CRI and lower output, to the old W model. It would be a better comparison once we see the new W model. For instance, the new SC5w is 75 lumens brighter than the new SC5c. It still wouldn't be as bright as the 52 with a 14500 though.

 

[Genzod]

Also we are comparing their C model, which has always been higher CRI and lower output, to the old W model. It would be a better comparison once we see the new W model. For instance, the new SC5w is 75 lumens brighter than the new SC5c. It still wouldn't be as bright as the 52 with a 14500 though.

They invested into the H53c that which was earned by the state of the art LED on buying color. I get it.

Do you think there will be a dividend on economy, too? (Keep in mind, the H52 runtimes were tested with 2000 mAh Eneloops. Whereas the product page for the next generation H53's shows they will be tested with the 2550 mAh Eneloop Pros.)

 

[Genzod]

That's very funny! I guess I was a little too quick on the TRIG-ger.

But at least you and I got a little math work-out.

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Trigor mortis:

That frozen to death feeling of futility you get after experiencing a lengthy and completely pointless session of trigonometry.

 

[lampeDépêche]

Someone on the thread about the new SC5c has posted the new runtimes and outputs. The news is very good.

For the same lumens, you get considerably longer run-times--like 15%-20% longer-- even though the CRI is much higher.

Sounds like a very efficient circuit! That's good news.

 

[Genzod]

old age accident, please delete.

 

[Genzod]

Someone on the thread about the new SC5c has posted the new runtimes and outputs. The news is very good.

For the same lumens, you get considerably longer run-times--like 15%-20% longer-- even though the CRI is much higher.

Sounds like a very efficient circuit! That's good news.

Zebralight got their first batch in and tested it.

Yeah, the new Cree LED is said to have spectacular performance gains. I'm almost sold on this headlamp. Thanks for the update.

CREE recently announced new XP-L2 leds as an upgrade to existing XP-L. It looks like its only marginal upgrade but not. Actually this is the best upgrade ever! (internal link).

 

[LightObsession]

I am curious about this "pre-installed clip" too. If it's not a swiveling clip like on their previous AA headlamps, I am not interested.

Same here. I was counting on the rotating clip, so I could change the angle of the light when clipped to my shirt, hat, pack strap or whatever.

 

[wolfgaze]

Anyone else find it silly that they would put a new model up for Pre-Order on their website before they even have any photos available? Just how many individuals out there are going to place a pre-order for a product they can't see an image of? And I mean how hard could it be to have an image ready and available? Just seems backwards to me... Get your images prepared first and then list the product for sale/pre-order....

 

[markr6]

Anyone else find it silly that they would put a new model up for Pre-Order on their website before they even have any photos available? Just how many individuals out there are going to place a pre-order for a product they can't see an image of? And I mean how hard could it be to have an image ready and available? Just seems backwards to me... Get your images prepared first and then list the product for sale/pre-order....

I wonder if the factory in china only makes them, and the guys in TX do the photos/website? So they're actually waiting on them the same as customers? Seems strange, but possible. They may have a prototype for testing, but not anodized or worthy of a photo.

 

[TCY]

Photos are up for both version.

 

[TCY]

I was hoping the edge of the switch could be chamfered like the H600Fd III, but still solid ZL design nevertheless.

Runtimes are still not available yet. Hope they are on par with the new SC5c.

 

[gunga]

Evolutionary design. I'm cool with that.

 

[lampeDépêche]

And we can all relax about the clip design now, too.

It will still swivel to different angles if clipped on a shirt or lying on its back on a flat surface.

 

[Genzod]

I was hoping the edge of the switch could be chamfered like the H600Fd III, but still solid ZL design nevertheless.

Runtimes are still not available yet. Hope they are on par with the new SC5c.

Look at those curves! I was expecting they would get rid of some of those center ribs, but not the curvy way they did it.

Zebralight is waiting on the first batch to come in so they can test them.

 

[LightObsession]

Glad about the clip.

The shape is a bit odd to me, but that won't stop me from buying it.

 

[Nichia!]

ugly Design! I really hoped for something different, now I know why they kept their pics hidden for long time!

 

[gunga]

It's the same type of change that zebralight has done on most of their lights. Nothing surprising.

 

[Genzod]

ugly Design! I really hoped for something different, now I know why they kept their pics hidden for long time!

Looks great in a NiteIze headband.:twothumbs