Does anyone own D10's in both Q5WC and R2 versions? If so is the Q5 a noticeably more neutral tint than the R2? I can't resist the D10 calling any longer, but I'm hoping to avoid purchasing another blue tint beam. I found one post by DHart where the D10 R2 beam appears somewhat neutral. Hopefully one of my fellow members has experience with the bin tints in question. I would appreciate any and all input you have so I can select the most "neutral" white tint prior to purchasing a D10. Thanks in advance for any information you can share.
D10 Q5 vs. R2 Tint
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Moonshadow
Enlightened
I have D10 with the Q5 and a D20 with the R2. I prefer the pure white (WC) tint of the Q5.
Take a look at posts #2 and #8 in this thread:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=242363
Take a look at posts #2 and #8 in this thread:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=242363
MerkurMan
Newly Enlightened
I can't offer a direct comparison between Nitecore tints, but I do know that my D10 R2 is much more neutral than any of my other Q5 WC lights. It does have a hint of green in it compared to my 5A tint emitters, though. I personally prefer the slight greenish R2 to the blue/violet WC myself.
Although, as it's been said, I guess you can't be guaranteed the same tint as my light, or anyone else's, when you go with the R2. I can't wait for my D20 Q5 to get here, though, so I can run a direct comparison. I sure hope it isn't as blue as my T100C2's XP-E Q5 WC. :green:
Although, as it's been said, I guess you can't be guaranteed the same tint as my light, or anyone else's, when you go with the R2. I can't wait for my D20 Q5 to get here, though, so I can run a direct comparison. I sure hope it isn't as blue as my T100C2's XP-E Q5 WC. :green:
Moonshadow
Enlightened
It also bears repeating that colour perception is such a subjective thing.
To me, the WC tint is pure white without a hint of blue, but what looks white to one person may look blue to another (and others may think a 'neutral' tint looks white whereas it might look yellow to me).
The yellow I can get along with, but a 'hint of green' is the one that would really make me feel :green:
At least with the Q5 you are getting a guaranteed bin (WC), whereas the R2 may be a bit more of a lottery.
True CPF form (as I have done and MerkurMan is about to do) is to get one of each :thumbsup: and compare !
To me, the WC tint is pure white without a hint of blue, but what looks white to one person may look blue to another (and others may think a 'neutral' tint looks white whereas it might look yellow to me).
The yellow I can get along with, but a 'hint of green' is the one that would really make me feel :green:
At least with the Q5 you are getting a guaranteed bin (WC), whereas the R2 may be a bit more of a lottery.
True CPF form (as I have done and MerkurMan is about to do) is to get one of each :thumbsup: and compare !
Marduke
Flashaholic
Q5 and R2 are flux bins, not tint bins. But keep in mind thhe Q5 is locked into WC, which is a ice white. The R2 is a lottery.
That's right. And for the R2 lottery, bulk of stock are slightly warmer than Q5 (verified by a dealer).
