Interest Thread; Malkoff M61 New 519A 4500k / 5700k 9080 *Group Buy 2022!*

[neutralwhite]

As we all wait for Malkoff to put out a 519a…we will now have a Kernel Customs GB with that light !.

 

[kerneldrop]

Here's a light inspired by @jon_slider . Jetbeam RRT01 variable output rotary. LED is a 519a 5000k dedome. One of my fav.

For the moonlight crowd…I can get it so low the camera can't detect its output. The datasheet says .01 Lumens. Not sure what that looks like but I can it low enough to where I can barely detect it in a pitch black room.

 

[knucklegary]

^ Was disassembly much headache?

I like the earlier versions without tail switch, tho never owned one

 

[kerneldrop]

^ Was disassembly much headache?

I like the earlier versions without tail switch, tho never owned one

just unscrew the bezel using a rubber pad for grip. This light is very well made.

The tailswitch can be used or doesn't have to be used. It's neat because you can turn it on either using the rotating bezel or by the switch. I have the 18500 and 18650 extension tubes.

This light takes a CR123, 16450, 18350, 18500, 18650. I've got an Oveready spacer for the 14500. Hard to beat that versatility

 

[kerneldrop]

I'm not sure what lumen level this is but it's barely detectable to my eye. Jet RRT01. And I can consistently crank it this low. I wish I had an HDS rotary to compare lowest lows with. Obviously a super hard users like us don't use lows.

 

[kerneldrop]

Here's the RRT01 with 18500 extension working with a AA energizer lithium. Adapter is a Peak adapter

 

[jon_slider]

Happy to see you

For the moonlight crowd…I can get it so low the camera can't detect its output.

yup, way lower than necessary.. lol
fwiw, HDS claims a minimum of 0.02 lumens, the RRT-01 lowest spec Ive seen is 0.003 lumens
here is a recent post about HDS and RRT-01 with pics of the lows...

 

[kerneldrop]

S2+ 18350 body + Jetbeam Short Clip + 519a

The S2+ OP beam is as good as the beam from a MCR reflector. I can't say enough good things about this $15 host

 

[kerneldrop]

For the 519a fans…
Merican made TNC 18350 Copper host
Triple that'll please everyone:
519a 4500k, 5000k, 5700k

 

[neutralwhite]

For the 519a fans…
Merican made TNC 18350 Copper host
Triple that'll please everyone:
519a 4500k, 5000k, 5700k


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PayPal on way to Merica

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Kernel Customs is cranking them out, y'all just see the tip of the iceberg.

 

[kerneldrop]

One must build what Malkoff doesn't

 

[timbo114]

I got my 519a fix from Skylumen...
He built a 4500k triple, and a blended domed and de domed 12 emitter mule for me.
Both are most excellent.

 

[jon_slider]

first HDS w a 519a

spy photo

details remain highly classified.. LOL

 

[ilikeguns40]

Yeah I saw that. I'd rather wait until Henry makes 519 available. Modding an HDS voids warranty

 

[kerneldrop]

Modding an HDS voids warranty

Haha. I wouldn't let not having an HDS warranty stop me from sending it to Andy Zhu to get a 519a swapped in it

 

[ilikeguns40]

To each their own. On an expensive light like an HDS, warranty is one of the many reasons why I chose to own one among other reasons

 

[scalpel_ninja]

Dedomed Nichia 519a sm573 by Andy Zhu.

 

[ilikeguns40]

Looks good. Too bad Malkoff can't offer some new LEDs to his products.

 

[Duster1671]

S2+ 18350 body + Jetbeam Short Clip + 519a

The S2+ OP beam is as good as the beam from a MCR reflector. I can't say enough good things about this $15 host

If you like the S2+ beam, try the S2 (non+). It has a smaller pill and deeper reflector that makes a beam very similar to a Haiku. Nice and tight with no wasted lumens, but still smooth and wide enough for general use.