Zebralight SC600Fd III Plus - XHP50
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snowlover91
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It probably won't be released until the summer so I wouldn't expect anything until June or late May. Hard to wait for it though, it has the potential to be an awesome light.
neutralwhite
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Would this LED be available to buy separately somewhere?.
thanks.
thanks.
This LED has already been on the market for over a year in the Cree XHP35, 50 and 70 series. All 3 are a composite of 4 smaller very closely placed LED's done in 2s2p for 6 volt XHP50, 70 and in 4s for 12 volt XHP35, 50, 70. Lights currently in these formats are 2 cell or more. Zebralight is trying to build the first small single cell 18650 flashlight using a voltage booster. The smallest currently made light discounting custom makers here is the Nitecore EC4S.
He could be interested in it for the same reason I am, not the fact it uses and XHP50, but it uses a high CRI XHP50.
neutralwhite
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KeepingItLight
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I love everything I am reading about the ZebraLight SC600Fd Mk. III Plus. It promises to unite the high output of a Cree XHP50 emitter with neutral tint at 5000K CCT and high CRI around 93-95 (Ra).
My understanding is that the small gaps between the four separate LEDs used by the XHP50 can cause a dim/dark cross shape in the center of the beam. This is more pronounced at short range. I presume that is the reason this flashlight will have a frosted lens. A frosted lens should blend the beam, and eliminate the dimmer parts.
As a side effect, the blending may also remove the yellow/green tint frequently seen in the corona of reflector-based flashlights that use Cree emitters. Similarly, the purple/blue tint often seen in the spill of such flashlights may also be improved or eliminated.
In a compact, "tube" light like this one, I prefer a floody beam. I like a wide hot spot for close work and indoor use. I also like a floody beam for many outdoor purposes. For those who want more throw, however, this flashlight may not be the best choice.
Has ZebraLight now pushed this forward to May?
The only information regarding release date that I have seen heretofore is what ZebraLight sent to ateupwithgolf in mid-February. At that time, ZL was saying 4 to 5 months at the earliest, which would mean June or July. The same email from ZL emphasized that a later release was more probable than an early one.
Here is the post where ateupwithgolf talks about the release date:
My understanding is that the small gaps between the four separate LEDs used by the XHP50 can cause a dim/dark cross shape in the center of the beam. This is more pronounced at short range. I presume that is the reason this flashlight will have a frosted lens. A frosted lens should blend the beam, and eliminate the dimmer parts.
As a side effect, the blending may also remove the yellow/green tint frequently seen in the corona of reflector-based flashlights that use Cree emitters. Similarly, the purple/blue tint often seen in the spill of such flashlights may also be improved or eliminated.
In a compact, "tube" light like this one, I prefer a floody beam. I like a wide hot spot for close work and indoor use. I also like a floody beam for many outdoor purposes. For those who want more throw, however, this flashlight may not be the best choice.
Has ZebraLight now pushed this forward to May?
The only information regarding release date that I have seen heretofore is what ZebraLight sent to ateupwithgolf in mid-February. At that time, ZL was saying 4 to 5 months at the earliest, which would mean June or July. The same email from ZL emphasized that a later release was more probable than an early one.
Here is the post where ateupwithgolf talks about the release date:
Tachead
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Armytek debuted a single 18650 Wizard Pro with the XHP50 at SHOT earlier this year.
We've got Olight, Armytek,Fenix and Acebeam at the top of the list of those who have or have announced single cell boosted lights. I think Fenix was 1st with the PD40 in 26650 but in MT-G2, Acebeam 18650 but also in MT-G2. Cree's XHP are a bit more efficient. I've just been hoping for a few really bright 18650 or 26650 Pocket Rockets. Zebralight quality in these formats would be hard to beat.
I just listed my dream light in the Fenix giveaway, I chose not to come out and say this new ZL would be it
StorminMatt
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I would REALLY like to see a 26650 light similar to the PD40 from Zebralight. Although the PD40 is a decent light, it's not without its shortcomings. I'm SURE Zebralight could do a better job on a similar light (not to mention making it more compact). Given the significant capacity advantages of a 26650 over an 18650, I would LOVE to see such a light.
Oops, my mistake.
But I kinda doubt they would be able to meet those deadlines too. There will definitely be production issues again.
KeepingItLight
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I kinda doubt they would be able to meet those deadlines too.
Lol! Since I usually am not an earlier adopter, my wait will be even longer.
markr6
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That would be great. I've asked them about this twice and they say "no plans for 26650", but I still hope they make one eventually.
vadimax
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I am curious: frosted glass, how hot does it become at maximum LED emission?
neutralwhite
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Hi would one of these LEDs work well in say a sinner 18650 host?.
would it work ok say at moonlight mode to say 200 max lumens?.
would there be current draw issue ?.
Someone mentioned to me these need 6/12v??.
i don't really want to switch to 2 18350 and runtime suffers maybe?.
if I can stick to 18650 that'll be good!.
thanks.
would it work ok say at moonlight mode to say 200 max lumens?.
would there be current draw issue ?.
Someone mentioned to me these need 6/12v??.
i don't really want to switch to 2 18350 and runtime suffers maybe?.
if I can stick to 18650 that'll be good!.
thanks.
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Not a problem. It becomes a problem for those of us that need our ZL fix quickly.
