HDS Systems #23

[kerneldrop]

I'm a super-hard user.
Less capacity just means I need to carry more batteries.
This belt is perfect for 16340-18650 batteries.
You're missing out on serious run time if you aren't wearing one of these across your chest.
Why across your chest, well because your gun belt sits on the waist.

There's this option for those that are hard users, but not quite super-hard users

 

[glimmer]

Very glad to see the Nichia options back up on the HDS website! Thanks to RPC for the heads up on that. I ordered another 3500K rotary. Hi CRI is where it's at for me.

I laughed at the idea of spending $300 for a flashlight the first time I heard of HDS. Now I own 4. The rotary control is brilliant. These get daily use. Thanks HDS!

 

[ekardscribner73]

Can anyone weigh in on how the beam profile of the 219B models compares to the NLT and SDR50?

 

[ekardscribner73]

I took a walk around the neighborhood tonight with my amber Rotary on very low (there is almost no lighting where I live), and noticed that all of the local dogs that saw the amber beam seemed to become agitated and fearful! Has anyone else noticed this?

 

[glimmer]

I took a walk around the neighborhood tonight with my amber Rotary on very low (there is almost no lighting where I live), and noticed that all of the local dogs that saw the amber beam seemed to become agitated and fearful! Has anyone else noticed this?

Are you Satan or a vampire or something? Because this is what happens in every movie I've ever seen...

 

[TentativeMeteorite]

I took a walk around the neighborhood tonight with my amber Rotary on very low (there is almost no lighting where I live), and noticed that all of the local dogs that saw the amber beam seemed to become agitated and fearful! Has anyone else noticed this?

No issues here so far. The neighbor's dogs bark the same frequent amount as usual. I also wonder about your vampire status, have you checked to see if you have a reflection? My cat also doesn't have an issue, he'd probably be more interested if it attracted bugs haha

 

[ekardscribner73]

Thanks guys, I'll look into it. I didn't know CPF was also a therapy center. Lucky I found it in time!

 

[paddyie]

Should i order NB40 or NB45? Right now i got one NB4 and i am really happy with it. Is there anybody with comparison shots?

 

[ekardscribner73]

Wish I could help. I just ordered an NB40 and NB30.

 

[Showngo]

Should i order NB40 or NB45? Right now i got one NB4 and i am really happy with it. Is there anybody with comparison shots?

Generally the 219b in 4500k is a very popular emitter, and renders color really well.

 

[s85sss]

hey guys,
what do you use to keep your rotary control smooth?
mine has become very stiff, been using it a lot outdoors

 

[Robot Mania FU]

Ughhhh I reaaaaallllly don't need another, but an NB27 panda is so tempting.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

hey guys,
what do you use to keep your rotary control smooth?
mine has become very stiff, been using it a lot outdoors

It isn't user serviceable. Send Henry an email: [email protected] and he will have you send it in and he will service it... not at all like a farmer has his cow serviced nor the meaning of service in Internal Revenue Service.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

Ughhhh I reaaaaallllly don't need another, but an NB27 panda is so tempting.

We are running out of Pandas. Just a heads up.

 

[Robot Mania FU]

We are running out of Pandas. Just a heads up.

Well....that settles that decision. Excellent sales pitch. Looks like I have another.

 

[Duster1671]

Should i order NB40 or NB45? Right now i got one NB4 and i am really happy with it. Is there anybody with comparison shots?

I have the NB40 and NB45. On the NB45, the hotspot + corona is cleaner and the spill is of course cooler and has a little more pink.

Which do you value more, clean and crisp or a little bit of warmth? That's how I would decide between NB40 and NB45.

 

[ekardscribner73]

I knew I should have just ordered one of all of them.

 

[neco]

Should i order NB40 or NB45? Right now i got one NB4 and i am really happy with it. Is there anybody with comparison shots?

Left to right: NB35 Rotary, NB40 Rotary, NB45 Rotary.

I think it comes down to personal preference and use cases. The NB45 feels sharper and good for identifying colors or looking for lost objects or critter hunting. I like using NB35 while checking on my sleeping kids or ceiling bouncing to light up a room, feels less likely to wake up the kids with a warmer/softer temp. NB35 is a bit warm for daytime use in comparison to NB45 and when trying to use it to find the right color shirt in a pitch dark closet it's not as good as NB45 for that in my opinion. NB40 is a nice balanced option which is neither too sharp or warm. Not sure if it's just me but I always associate NB35 as being slightly pink, NB40 as slightly yellow and NB45 as slightly blue. Overall however NB40 felt the most pure white to me.

 

[kerneldrop]

Below is the guy I buy my emitters from. Look at his pics and charts if you want to buy a 219b.
He's got the high-end pro gear to measure and photo the bins/batches he has.
Also -- the reflector and glass can change the beam color. So there's that.

WTS/GB: NICHIA 219B NVSL219BT-V1 R9080 EMITTERS! sw45k, sw40, sw35, sw30

UPDATE: Clearing out what 219b I have left. New pricing will be $2 per emitter plus shipping. Get them while supplies last. This needs little introduction… Pretty much the ultimate in LED tint attested by many. High CRI as well as high R9. I have the following Nichia 219b r9080 emitters...

budgetlightforum.com

 

[karp]

Damn good timing by myself if I do say so myself! Got the NLT order in before these new offerings gumming up the queue.