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With all of the Tri-Vs and 007 for sale lately, I've been really itchin to get one myself. Problem is that I'm not sure which one suits me the best. I mean I have a general idea of the pros and cons between them, and how they would generally perform based on emitter type and the power they're driven at but to actually see them perform side by side would help me a lot. Do I go with the XP-G version for price point, efficiency, and runtime? Or do I go for the XM-L for its sheer output and higher price (when they become available)? Or do I attempt to pick up the Tri-V2 when it's released? With the Tri-V2 it's the highest investment, but with three emitters and programmability, it has the most customizable and versatile. I'm also a tint snob who only has neutral lights and really am not a fan of cool or warm and that's what scares me about the Tri-V. The fact that there are no neutral emitters. Also the fact that it's the least water resistant of the bunch, it scares me that it's the least durable as well.
Oh the choices. I guess I'm leaning towards the XML just because it comes in neutral, and its output gives it the wow factor to justify the price, and is more durable than the Tri-V, but that Tri-V is sooooooo sexy and you can play with it in so many ways. I really wish I can adhere to the CPF creed and "get them all" but we'll see. haha! You guys have any insight on the matter? This won't be a shelf queen either, but I'll probably leave the heavy duty jobs to my other lights.
Oh the choices. I guess I'm leaning towards the XML just because it comes in neutral, and its output gives it the wow factor to justify the price, and is more durable than the Tri-V, but that Tri-V is sooooooo sexy and you can play with it in so many ways. I really wish I can adhere to the CPF creed and "get them all" but we'll see. haha! You guys have any insight on the matter? This won't be a shelf queen either, but I'll probably leave the heavy duty jobs to my other lights.