Haiku or SunDrop

[wuyeah]

Hello Y'all,

I was searching for hours about this topic and surprisingly no such question were asked in the past :eek: Which means most of you already decided the light you wanted to go for or you have a very clear idea of usage before purchasing the light.

As I not know much about light technology, no clear idea what I am gonna use it for. I just love flashlights. Can anyone simply sum up the biggest difference between the two lights? How do you made your decision to go for one or the other. Or you guys always end up with both? If that is the case, what to get first?

Thanks.

 

[mattp]

I'm in the almost the same boat; I'm on the brink of ordering the Haiku XP-G, but would be interested to see any responses to this. All of Don's lights look magnificent!
Cheers, Matt

 

[carrot]

The Haiku is designed to be a really good all-rounder. It has pretty good spill, pretty good throw, and overall a nice, balanced beam that can take care of 90%+ of your needs.

The Sundrop is also designed to be a pretty good all-rounder too, but at the front and foremost its raison d'être is to provide a superb, smooth, high quality, high CRI beam.

To me, if you are the kind of person who really needs or really wants a Sundrop, you'll know it when you see it. Its purpose-driven design and high-CRI beam calls to a very specific kind of person who wants or needs that crisp color rendering.

The Haiku on the other hand, is a bit more subtle. It's a superb all-rounder and designed to be the perfect EDC. For most of us McGizmo fans, a McGizmo like the Haiku IS the perfect EDC. Its got no gimmicks, no special features. It's not targeted towards a specific kind of person, or to meet a specific kind of need. The Haiku is designed for everyone, or at least any discerning buyer smart enough to shell out for one.

Once you've decided which McGizmo you'd like to get first, do yourself a favor. Commit to carrying it everywhere, no matter the circumstances or conditions. You'll probably put a few scratches on it. Maybe even a few nicks on it. But you'll come around to realizing that a McGizmo light is a faithful companion that is always there to light your way every time you need it. Every time. It's not just a showpiece. It's a real workhorse.

 

[JWRitchie76]

The Haiku is designed to be a really good all-rounder. It has pretty good spill, pretty good throw, and overall a nice, balanced beam that can take care of 90%+ of your needs.

The Sundrop is also designed to be a pretty good all-rounder too, but at the front and foremost its raison d'être is to provide a superb, smooth, high quality, high CRI beam.

To me, if you are the kind of person who really needs or really wants a Sundrop, you'll know it when you see it. Its purpose-driven design and high-CRI beam calls to a very specific kind of person who wants or needs that crisp color rendering.

The Haiku on the other hand, is a bit more subtle. It's a superb all-rounder and designed to be the perfect EDC. For most of us McGizmo fans, a McGizmo like the Haiku IS the perfect EDC. Its got no gimmicks, no special features. It's not targeted towards a specific kind of person, or to meet a specific kind of need. The Haiku is designed for everyone, or at least any discerning buyer smart enough to shell out for one.

Once you've decided which McGizmo you'd like to get first, do yourself a favor. Commit to carrying it everywhere, no matter the circumstances or conditions. You'll probably put a few scratches on it. Maybe even a few nicks on it. But you'll come around to realizing that a McGizmo light is a faithful companion that is always there to light your way every time you need it. Every time. It's not just a showpiece. It's a real workhorse.

Well said! Esp. what I bolded. I'd say go straight for the Haiku and "build" around that. You may tell yourself now that "you'll only afford one" but the other offerings compliment the Haiku well. I don't leave home without my Haiku and my Mule is always within reach while at home. Now I just need a Makai so I can see what's going on in the next county over! :naughty:

 

[octaf]

I'd say, get them both and see it for yourself. You wouldn't regret. :grin2:

 

[wuyeah]

I shoot a lot of photograph at first SunDrop appear slightly more attractive to me than Haiku. I know SunDrop is not a thrower and it is not design for such purpose. Does anyone one know roughly the effective distance of SunDrop? I am trying to see how it will play a role in fill light, night or even indoor photography situation. Is SunDrop a single stage or dual stage light? I know Haiku has High and Low mode.

 

[tsl]

I shoot a lot of photograph at first SunDrop appear slightly more attractive to me than Haiku. I know SunDrop is not a thrower and it is not design for such purpose. Does anyone one know roughly the effective distance of SunDrop? I am trying to see how it will play a role in fill light, night or even indoor photography situation. Is SunDrop a single stage or dual stage light? I know Haiku has High and Low mode.

They both have three modes, low-medium-high.

 

[nbp]

Carrot's comments are right on, the Haiku is an awesome EDC light. It has been with me since I got mine - classy, elegant, sexy perhaps, yet uncomplicated, super durable and great for all circumstances. It just works, and looks good doing it. Like the smokin' hot girl who's also kinda just one of the guys... :ooo:

The SunDrop, as far as I can tell specializes in a perfectly smooth and uniform beam. Not a thrower, not a flooder, no real distinction between hotspot and spill - just a uniform disc of light emanating from your hand. If you can find beamshots, that really tells the tale.

I would also encourage you to look at the Mule too if you like photography or do a fair amount of up close work. The Mule is 100% pure, artifact free, unadulterated flood. If you get the xm-l it's 200 lms of lovely room igniting flood. It makes me grin every time I turn it on. Unlike anything else I've had, but so perfect at what it does.


Or just buy 'em all and never be without the right light for the job. :grin2:

 

[wuyeah]

I had to admit, I got very pumped up just by reading you guys' posts about these two lights :)

 

[blackbalsam]

The Haiku would be a better all around light, but he sundrop is great for closer use, but i think the sundrop is no longer available unless you by it used. Any McGizmo is a great purchase IMHO....Robert.

 

[jumpstat]

+1 like Carrot said.

Prior to my Haiku, I edc the PD-S and Mule PD. Due to the usefulness of the PD-S, I decided to get the Haiku XP-G since from what I have read in the forums, the beam profile is somewhat similar to the PD-S of which I am accustomed to. All I can say is that I have no regrets. The Haiku runs much cooler than PD-S, better looking, just the light length at 3.75" and suits my grip better and comes with very useful 3 stage clicky and an option to purchase in 2 flavors. If I were to complaint anything about the light, it would just be the high cost of ownership. :ironic: Even that, it is still worthwhile to save up :ironic:

Present offerings by McGizmo isn't like those several years ago. Those days lights were offered in small waves and the numbers are not enough to fulfill interested buyers. Nowadays, lights such as Haikus, Makai, Sapphires can be purchased as there is a steady wave. :thumbsup:

 

[precisionworks]

Those two lights are made for completely different purposes, IMO.

My Sundrop is the 3-speed version. On the high setting, it provides useful light out to 15'-20' ... when pointed at a wall 15' away, it lights up that entire 15' wide wall as well as half of both side walls. It excels at close in work, as there is no reflector & the color temp is easy on the eyes. The Sundrop & a Ti PD-S are my work EDC lights.

The Haiku has much more throw as it uses a reflector for beam shaping. One of the best quality beam patterns available, the hotspot doesn't have a sharp edge, just a smooth transition to spill.

A Haiku and a Sundrop would make a nice pair, similar to the Haiku + PD-S. If you don't want to buy both at one time, start with the Haiku & add the Sundrop as soon as you can.

 

[souptree]

My advice is to come up with the cash to buy both and then sell the one you like less. That way you KNOW you got the light you want (no little voice nagging you at night), and you also get the added benefit of getting to check out both lights (Flashaholic 101).

You can probably get your money back out of the second light in full on B/S/T, but even if you take a small hit on the sale, it's still worth it, IMO.

 

[maxspeeds]

I agree with others that you should buy both and see if you don't like them both. Chances are that you'll want to keep both, they're that good! However, if you can't buy both, buy the haiku as it is a more general purpose all around light. I consider it my jack of all trades. It can be used up close on low or far out on high. I never leave home without it. The sun drop is more of a near field of vision specialist. It is my master of high cri flood goodness. I always, or at least 95% of the time while I'm at home, have my sun drop XP on me. Even in the daytime :D. Determine where and what you'll be using the light(s) for and make your decision. Just keep in mind, McGizmos retain their value on the secondary market so even if you decide it's not the rit one for you, you can sell it for a price close to what you bought it for