Why do LED lights still suck and why do I still use incans or HIDs, your opinions or disagreements please.

[ampdude]

I remember back around 2006 or 2007 I had some early cool tinted LED lights that were all the rage. I was looking at something at a distance and I could not figure out what it was for quite awhile. I didn't want to get closer. Then I took out my E2e and turned it on and could instantly recognize it. That's why LED's are silly to me and I still EDC xenon incans.

 

[hsa]

Good for you. Choose and use what works for you. I, for one would be a fool for telling you that you are doing it wrong.
I use an 18 year old Streamlight Strion indoors, incandescent, and a whole bunch of different LEDs outdoors. It works for me.

 

[N8N]

I sort of agree, it's so nice to not have to carry so many spare batteries around though. I do wonder why neutral, high-CRI lights aren't more common though.

 

[3_gun]

You just bought the wrong LED light{s}. I have several high CRI(90+) lights that throw to over 100yds+ w/o issues. I also have more than a few incans that get regular use. A high CRI LED out preforms in bulb life & run times by such a wide margin I doubt I'll ever use the spare bulbs I have for my incans. That said NO my incan lights &/or bulbs are not for sale.

 

[ampdude]

You just bought the wrong LED light{s}. I have several high CRI(90+) lights that throw to over 100yds+ w/o issues. I also have more than a few incans that get regular use. A high CRI LED out preforms in bulb life & run times by such a wide margin I doubt I'll ever use the spare bulbs I have for my incans. That said NO my incan lights &/or bulbs are not for sale.

A 2C and 2D Maglite I had back then could hit up the addresses I was looking at from the street back in 2004 and 2005 doing pizza delivery. No LED light had, or still have can do that.

 

[ampdude]

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You never had the right light,,, an SBT90.2 is neutral tint.

All I can say to this link below is hurry!!!!

Acebeam K65 GT Luminus SBT-90 GEN 2 6,500 Lumen 1,682 Meter Searchlight

Acebeam K65 GT Luminus SBT-90 GEN 2 6,500 Lumen 1,682 Meter Searchlight

illumn.com

I already have a Firefoxes FF3, two FF4's, and two FF5's, all in warm tint. I used one of the FF4's the other night. Why would that be appealing to me? I have about 7 Surefire M6's as well.

 

[orbital]

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can't believe I even posted in this thread

 

[bykfixer]

The right tool for the job.
Incan's still have their place.

 

[idleprocess]

That's why LED's are silly to me and I still EDC xenon incans.

While it matters little to me what lights you prefer, your basis for comparison is some 16 years old and has missed some considerable improvements in performance.

 

[ampdude]

While it matters little to me what lights you prefer, your basis for comparison is some 16 years old and has missed some considerable improvements in performance.

I understand your opinion and have used many high CRI LED lights.. it's just not the same thing.

I mean..
I find it hilarious that people pretend so much.. 95CRI lights are not the same as a xenon lamp or an HID. It's so ridiculous to me.

 

[idleprocess]

Suit yourself and stock up on your favorite lamps while you still can.

 

[bykfixer]

To me the dgital camera aint as good as film, nor is digital music as good as analog but they're so dang convenient. Same with LED vs a lightbulb.

 

[letschat7]

I grew up with Krypton and Xenon so that is what I like. I can afford the bulbs and batteries so it is ok. I also buy spares in case they don't make any ever again.

Lastly even a MagLite Solitaire is pretty ****ing amazing!

The future looks bright even with old incans.

 

[Kestrel]

I miss Kodachrome.

 

[letschat7]

There is a song about that.

 

[Stress_Test]

Incan vs. LED: Chapter # 873,194,988,129,761.

Just in case anyone somehow missed the other bajillion threads on this topic.

 

[letschat7]

You mad bro?

 

[raggie33]

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I remember back around 2006 or 2007 I had some early cool tinted LED lights that were all the rage. I was looking at something at a distance and I could not figure out what it was for quite awhile. I didn't want to get closer. Then I took out my E2e and turned it on and could instantly recognize it. That's why LED's are silly to me and I still EDC xenon incans.

people like you is why this country is meesed up i reported you to the mods i also told my mother about you and lol . im just messing withg you but damn i hate a incan

 

[IMA SOL MAN]

I miss having a newspaper. I like books, but I spend most of my time reading on the internet. I still prefer to use a printed telephone book, and I don't like smart phones. I'm half in the past, and half in the present. I imagine that is the way a lot of us grumpy old men are. Personally, I don't care what technology the OP uses. I use what I use, and what I use is nobody's business. I don't know why this thread was even started, other than to start arguments. It doesn't matter, use what you want. Use a candle if you want!

 

[letschat7]

Now that I think about it in 2006 I had an LED dropin or three for various sized Maglites.