Raw AL **neutral white LED**

[zipplet]

Hi,

I am a very fortunate owner of a Lummi light using a neutral white LED as opposed to a cool white. Orb was kind enough to ask me if I wanted to try this new LED out in my Raw AL and Wee NS. This is an option that Lummi will be offering on the website in the very near future.

The neutral white LEDs Lummi is using are Q3 bin (minimum 93.9 lumens at 350ma) which as far as I know are the best you can get right now.

The difference between the neutral and cool white LED is just staggering. It's like the difference between a 5mm LED and a cree. I tried them both outside side by side tonight (Raw NS = cool white, Raw AL = neutral white) and I was amazed at the difference. Reds/oranges jump out at you like you are using an incandescent; grass seems greener and more natural and it looks a little less like being bathed in moonlight.

I wasn't able to snap any outdoor pics tonight but I did manage to get some quick indoor pics that do show the difference!

Raw NS, cool white (click to enlarge)

Raw AL, neutral white (click to enlarge)

Both lights side by side, cool white on the left (click to enlarge)

Beamshot on the bottom of the underside of my cabin bed (click to enlarge)

The light is still whiter than incandescent (and has a lower CRI) but colours stand out a lot better. Tomorrow I'll see if I can get some nice outdoor pics using a tripod - and also comparing to my 2MCP spotlight. It really makes a huge difference!

 

[1M1]

This addresses my only issue with my LUMMI lights.

Nice to see a less blue tint is to be offered.

Thanks for the photos.

 

[Cuso]

Sweet looks very incan, perfect to complement photography...

 

[zipplet]

Glad you like the pics, I will try to get some outdoor night time shots as soon as I can as I promised. This is a very promising development for LED flashlights.

 

[tsl]

Do you have any more details on the LED other than it's a Q3?

 

[zipplet]

Sorry to say I don't, maybe orb will chime in and give the details when he is ready to

 

[toby_pra]

I am also an Owner of the new neutral white Cree-Led...

Outdoorbeamshots will follow!

 

[zipplet]

toby_pra, is the colour as pleasing to you as it is to me? I'll be interested to hear your thoughts.

 

[orb]

:twothumbs Zipplet.
Thank you for saving me some time.
I am just adding the neutral white Cree XR-E to our web pages as a option to all Lummi lights. There is no additional cost for this.
Neutral White option.
New option to choose the warmer very pleasant Neutral White Q3 5000-3700K Cree XR-E over the standard Cool White R2 10,000 - 5000k.
The almost golden incandescent like colour temperature offers more life like colour rendering when compared to standard cool white LED.

Can I have your permission to add the image below to the Lummi site please?

 

[zipplet]

Sure orb, feel free to use any images of mine as you see fit

 

[orb]

:thanks: Zipplet.
Added the Neutral option to the site :thumbsup:

 

[zipplet]

I wonder how many Raw ALs you have left... gotta be getting close to selling out now!

 

[liam_995]

 

[orb]

Just received an email from Rob informing me that he is "waiting" on LEDS...:sigh:

Guess the stock situation is not quite...exact...:thinking:


:sick2:

Hi Doug,

Please do not blame me for parts that should have been here at the weekend.
Sometimes the most reliable of sources or systems get let down.

The Neutral LEDs are in stock if you wish to choose this option.?

I am told the Cool White R2's will be here tomorrow (Wednesday)
Apologies for the unexpected delay which became out of my control.

Also please respect the thread starter as your post in not exactly on topic.

Zipplet: Yes you are correct, I am down to only about 5 Raw Al's remaining.

 

[liam_995]

My apologies for not sticking to the exact thread topic.

Other content deleted by Orb.

 

[orb]

Doug I have deleted your post as you are still way of topic & we are speaking via email about your order.
There is no need to continue discussing your order & thoughts in Zipplets Neutral White LED Thread.

 

[Davo23]

not meaning to stick my nose in but in my experience dealing with rob he has always done his utmost to give the best service im sure hes doing all he can to get the LEDs and cant really be blamed if a supplier lets him down im sure you'll be playing with your torch soon doug

 

[Davo23]

:thinking: oh its gone

 

[liam_995]

:thinking: oh its gone

YUP...:shrug:

Can't mess with BIG Rob!!:sick2:

The Neutral White LED looks - great!!:thumbsup:

 

[toby_pra]

Whats that??? :duh2::bow:



My new Raw AL with neutral white LED

Beamshots will follow...

But this baby is friggin bright and has a very nice teint. Youz cant imagine
how bright such a little monster could be!

The Raw Al has a very good finish as usual. The LED is perfect centered and
the nice locators fit very well...