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yaesumofo

yaesumofo

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Hey guys do you have a Lunasol? How many?
Which ones? Why?

I have 2 of each.
One backup set one EDC set (which are getting carried and used every day).
I prefer the beam (s) on the Lunasol 27. I use the Lunasol 20 much more than the Lunasol 27 for some reason (maybe it is more handy?
Hell I don't know.
I like 'em a lot though. The Lunasol system/concept rocks.
Yaesumofo
 
Darn, I was going to post a thread sharing with everyone my experience with my latest acquisition of the Lunasol 20. You beat me to it Yaesumofo. Anyway, I'll just piggyback on your thread.

Well, a few weeks ago, I was inquiring from McGizmo's fan whether I should buy a McLux-Ti-PD-S. Through many helpful postings, suggestions, and PMs, I finally picked one up from the BST ... not a Ti-PD-S, but a Lunasol 20. It was my first McGizmo light, and I absolutely love it. I've been EDCing it nearly everyday (I EDCed something else for a day or two). I love Don's light so much that I couldn't help myself and picked up a McLux-Ti-XR19 ... I won't be picking up another McGizmo light for awhile. :whistle:

Anyway, to help understand my usage of the LS20, I'll describe a little bit about my job. I do computer investigations, and ofentimes I'll be opening the suspects computers/laptops to extract the hard drives. I also go behind servers, get under the suspect's desk and disconnect and label wires and cables. For the past couple of weeks, I've been using my LS20's low flood light to help me illuminate these areas. I haven't used the high beam that frequently, but I used it a couple of times to trace some wires behind the server. The tint of the light (on both low/high) is leaning a little towards the blue side, but I don't even notice unless I'm comparing it with another light or doing white-wall hunting.

Several of my collegues have seen my LS20 and were fascinated by it. It's ironic that they consider it the brightest flashlights they've seen. I guess I would think so too, since our lab is stocked with AA and AAA mini maglites with standard incan bulbs.

Here's a photo of my LS20:

Lunasol_Pix.jpg





yaesumofo said:
Hey guys do you have a Lunasol? How many?
Which ones? Why?

I have 2 of each.
One backup set one EDC set (which are getting carried and used every day).
I prefer the beam (s) on the Lunasol 27. I use the Lunasol 20 much more than the Lunasol 27 for some reason (maybe it is more handy?
Hell I don't know.
I like 'em a lot though. The Lunasol system/concept rocks.
Yaesumofo
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I've got one Ti Lunasol 27, daily pocket carry (So I guess I won't ever sell it! :nana:). I couldn't be happier.

Very jazzed about the SunDrop, though...
 
I caught one on the first wave and now EDC it. I also snagged a LS20 and tried to get used to it's tint, but compared to the 27, it's beam could'nt quite compare in color, coverage, throw and smoothness. I ended up trading it for another 27. A relative of mine the other day handed over for me to sell another LS 20 and a Ti-PD-S which is about the same size. Playing around with them I found new respect for the LS20 and am REALLY liking the Ti-PD.
I'm on the fence on either buying them myself or posting them for sale. Don just makes super lights.......
 
Yes !! I have a lunasol 27...I appreciate the low flood beam at night when I go to my bed ;)

For high beam, MY S27 PD is better with it's seoul vanilla LED....I dunno if the CRI is better on the Seoul led, but I really prefer it's color than the CREE one installed in my Lunasol27 :)
 
I have one of each and I use them all the time. I EDC the 20 because it fits in my Holester, but I use them about the same. Easily my favorite lights. :thumbsup:




But, I will make some room for the SunDrop. :whistle:
 
I don't have one, and I feel sick about it. I can't sleep any more, can't concentrate at work, and I think my hair is falling out. My girlfriend left me for my best friend, my dog died, and my truck seized up.

If someone were to offer me up a nice Lunasol 20 ot Ti PD-S for a decent price it might make me feel better though..........

Think of the children and do what you can today! ;)
 
Frenchyled said:
Yes !! I have a lunasol 27...I appreciate the low flood beam at night when I go to my bed ;)

For high beam, MY S27 PD is better with it's seoul vanilla LED....I dunno if the CRI is better on the Seoul led, but I really prefer it's color than the CREE one installed in my Lunasol27 :)
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This is exactly my feeling as well. My S27-PD provides just about perfect color rendition. My LunaSol-27 is a little too cool for my taste. It isn't nearly as cool as my LS20 was though, which I sold as I'd wind up never using a light with such a cool tint.

I am still EDCing my LS27 and I use it most nights to read in bed with as well. I have used it every day since the first wave, and I am more impressed with it all the time. It's truly a home run of a design, IMO.
 
Nope, too hard to get. I gave up on chasing waves almost a year ago. I'm not one for buying pre-owned goods either. So, I just sit back and enjoy the pictures.
 
I just wanted to point out that between the 2 Lunasol 27's it is clear that the Emitter lottery is alive and well.
While both emitters are very acceptable in terms of tint and brightness one is somewhat warmer than the other. IT may be a little brighter too.
Like I said either one is totally acceptable.
It is important that we understand that the tints on these vary a fair amount.
There is also no doubt that the Lunasol 20 is much cooler. I have found that most of the time when I am at work using the Lunasol 20 the fact that there is almost always a tungsten based ambient light that the Lunasol 20 (on high) appears VERY WHITE and is still cool but it is still extremely usable. Fortunately for me at work color rendition is not a primary concern. I just need to be able to see stuff.

(OT) BTW guys if you feel the need to comment about the number of threads I have created in support of the Lunasol you can take those comments and place them elsewhere. IMHO these comments are OFF TOPIC.
Yaesumofo
 
I have both and they are just awesome. My LS27 reminds me of my old UV1J PD I used to have.

Both are great and I'll say it again: If I'm going camping or hiking, I'll take the LS27. When I'm off to work, its the LS20.

The Ls20 has been my EDC since its arrival. The Dragon has really grown on me. When I first got it, I was a lil hard on it saying it wasnt much of a thrower. After a few weeks of EDC I can tell you the dragon can throw!

I am still on the fence about the sundrop. Dont get me wrong I LOVE the concept, but with a GdUP mule and two LunaSols I just dont know if I would use it. But who am I kidding, if I see the wave its impossible not to hang ten! :laughing:
 
I'd love to see the Sundrop concept applied to the Lunasol's. I'm not saying that the color rendition is bad on the Lunasol's!

It would be cool to have a Lunasol with superior color rendition, if you catch my meaning. Killer EDC.

I'm looking forward to my L20. Should be Thursday or Friday.
 
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