Hi Everyone :wave:
I have been using different LED flashlights (mostly Nitecore, Armytek, Xtar and Supbeam products, less Fenix, 4Sevens and others) during past years but never payed extra attention to color temperatures. Recently I decided to make some tests to convince myself that there is difference and in many cases it is more useful to use warm(-er) light instead of standard white and/or cold white light. Also I would like to share with you what I found out
For testing I used Armytek Wizard headlamps which are available in different color temperatures from range 3000K to 5500K.
Before using the lights side by side I red many topics from this forum descibing pros and cons of different color temperatures. I just wanted to know if this information is true or not
So I picked up 3 Armytek headlamps: Wizard Regular XM-L2 U2 1200lm 5500K, Wizard Regular Warm XM-L2 T6 1120lm and Wizard PRO XM-L2 S6 (?) 90CRI, 630lm 3000-3300K.
I used them one after the other in different situations, conditions and locations. I was amazed how different those lights characteristics were. I realized that in many cases color temperature makes a huge difference when using LED light. So I made some conclusions based on tests and previously collected information
For outdoor photos the camera was set into manual (f5, 5", ISO200, WB-daylight). All lights were used on their max output.
All photos are displayed in order: Wizard Regular 5500K, Wizard Regular Warm 4000K, Wizard PRO 90CRI 3000(3300)K
And now outdoor shots:
So as far as I understand there are a lot use for warmer tints of LED flashlights. I believe that colder tints may be preferred among police and security officers and hunters. Warm tints may be more useful for camping/hiking and travelling in nature. I have also noticed that warmer tints are very useful lights sourcers for photographers.
This is my first "entry level" post and review in this forum, I hope at least some of you enjoyed it. So don't be hard on me if I missed anything or made some mistakes with terminology. English isn't my native language also:huh:
With regards,
Lauri
I have been using different LED flashlights (mostly Nitecore, Armytek, Xtar and Supbeam products, less Fenix, 4Sevens and others) during past years but never payed extra attention to color temperatures. Recently I decided to make some tests to convince myself that there is difference and in many cases it is more useful to use warm(-er) light instead of standard white and/or cold white light. Also I would like to share with you what I found out
For testing I used Armytek Wizard headlamps which are available in different color temperatures from range 3000K to 5500K.
Before using the lights side by side I red many topics from this forum descibing pros and cons of different color temperatures. I just wanted to know if this information is true or not
So I picked up 3 Armytek headlamps: Wizard Regular XM-L2 U2 1200lm 5500K, Wizard Regular Warm XM-L2 T6 1120lm and Wizard PRO XM-L2 S6 (?) 90CRI, 630lm 3000-3300K.
I used them one after the other in different situations, conditions and locations. I was amazed how different those lights characteristics were. I realized that in many cases color temperature makes a huge difference when using LED light. So I made some conclusions based on tests and previously collected information
For outdoor photos the camera was set into manual (f5, 5", ISO200, WB-daylight). All lights were used on their max output.
All photos are displayed in order: Wizard Regular 5500K, Wizard Regular Warm 4000K, Wizard PRO 90CRI 3000(3300)K
And now outdoor shots:
So as far as I understand there are a lot use for warmer tints of LED flashlights. I believe that colder tints may be preferred among police and security officers and hunters. Warm tints may be more useful for camping/hiking and travelling in nature. I have also noticed that warmer tints are very useful lights sourcers for photographers.
This is my first "entry level" post and review in this forum, I hope at least some of you enjoyed it. So don't be hard on me if I missed anything or made some mistakes with terminology. English isn't my native language also:huh:
With regards,
Lauri
