Zebralight SC64c

[marinemaster]

4500K here.

 

[18650]

I only now noticed the hiCRI SC5/SC53 was only released in 4000K form. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come with the 18650 version.

 

[markr6]

I just can't do 4000K
Way too yellow for me.
4500K is as low I can go.

I will probably hold off for the same reason.

 

[Tixx]

I just can't do 4000K
Way too yellow for me.
4500K is as low I can go.

Depends. Tint lottery. I have XP-L hi 4000k that look like Nichia 219b. Those are not known for yellow at all.

 

[low]

Waiting for the 5000K SC64d.

I checked with Zebralight on this and they had this to say.

[FONT=&quot]Ticket status: Completed
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[FONT=&quot]Subject: ZebraLight, Inc.: Update Tracking #31795
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[FONT=&quot]Currently no plans for an SC64d variant. The only 5000K light that I can think of is the updated (brighter, new UI) version of the SC600Fd Plus, but I don't know when we'll announce that.
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[FONT=&quot]Sincerely,
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[FONT=&quot]ZebraLight, Inc.
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[FONT=&quot]2908 Story Rd. W
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[18650]

I checked with Zebralight on this and they had this to say. [FONT=&quot]Ticket status: Completed [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Department: Sales [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Subject: ZebraLight, Inc.: Update Tracking #31795 [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Currently no plans for an SC64d variant. The only 5000K light that I can think of is the updated (brighter, new UI) version of the SC600Fd Plus, but I don't know when we'll announce that. [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Sincerely, [/FONT] [FONT=&quot] [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]ZebraLight, Inc. [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]2908 Story Rd. W [/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Irving, TX 75038[/FONT]

As I feared. I'm not sure what they have against more 'd' lights. I have the SC62d which is a great all-arounder... just not enough output sometimes. 4000K is just too warm for all around EDC use.

 

[KITROBASKIN]

Waiting for the 5000K SC64d.

Not waiting, but will purchase if they make it.

 

[gunga]

I like 4000K. The tint variation is not the greatest on the sc5c II but I don't notice it in use.

 

[18650]

I like 4000K. The tint variation is not the greatest on the sc5c II but I don't notice it in use.

Not good in daylight outdoors or in an office which is why I personally want nothing to do with it for EDC. Upon closer inspection I now note all 10 of their 2017 releases are/will be 4000K or 4500K--everything on the warm side of neutral.

 

[ven]

Agree 18650 that 4000k for me also can not be too easy on eyes in the day or artificially lit areas(work). I have found though, 4500k i can get away with(especially in 219b and xhp 35 variants). My preferences for work tend to be 4500-5500k, ideally 4500-5000k given the choice. So out of the 4000 and 4500k choices, the 4500k will win out for me. Throw in a potential 5000k and then a decision would have to be made............get 2! Day around 5000k, evening night i can still use 5000k but prefer 4000k again given the choice. To think not that long back............we did not have the choice!

 

[markr6]

I was really unhappy with my SC5c and the SC64c appears to be the 18650 version of that from what I can tell. But I don't think I'll be able to resist giving it a try. [tint] lotto/gambling addiction hotline: 800-522-4700

 

[snowlover91]

I was really unhappy with my SC5c and the SC64c appears to be the 18650 version of that from what I can tell. But I don't think I'll be able to resist giving it a try. [tint] lotto/gambling addiction hotline: 800-522-4700

Maybe you'll have better luck with this one! I expect tint will be similar but you never know! Have you heard anything on when these will be released?

 

[gunga]

I like my sc5c II. Looking forward to the 18650 version.

 

[TCY]

I would love a headlamp version of the MkIV Plus:thumbsup:

 

[Derek Dean]

Mark, I know you've tried using filters. Have you given up on those? I continue to filter every new light I get, and I'm one happy camper.

 

[markr6]

Mark, I know you've tried using filters. Have you given up on those? I continue to filter every new light I get, and I'm one happy camper.

I just don't like the idea of filters, so I gave up.

Zebralight is killing me with the 4000K stuff! But I've clearly proven my insanity here in the past by purchasing the same stuff over and over, so I guess I'll remain a buyer

 

[ven]

I just don't like the idea of filters, so I gave up.

Zebralight is killing me with the 4000K stuff! But I've clearly proven my insanity here in the past by purchasing the same stuff over and over, so I guess I'll remain a buyer

I like 4000k, but not yellow 4000k . Can handle a little towards yellow like the 219c 4000k's i have(nice and a change). My most used and loved ZL is the sc62d, 320lm max and 5000k from the luxeon T(damn i love this light and may get another). Very close by the sc63w with a nice 4500k beam. I prefer the sc60's body, be it 62/63 and maybe 64! over the chunky 600 models............just like the design and how compact they are(62 my fav out of the 62 and 63).

I think if they offered 4000/4500/5000k then most(if not all) would be happy...........even a 6000k for the cool junkies out there.

 

[markr6]

I like 4000k, but not yellow 4000k . Can handle a little towards yellow like the 219c 4000k's i have(nice and a change).

I agree with that. The 4000K 219B dropin in my Malkoff MD2 is perfect. I call it "gray" since it's basically lacking any tint; just perfect, natural color rendering. You really can't call it warm or cool.

I guess I'm hesitant with the 4000K in a Zebralight since even the 4400/4500K lights from them were usually too yellow. Just bad tints from Cree overall. I have a few that are OK. One was perfect like a Nichia, but I sold it since I didn't like the form itself (huge SC5w OP).

The SC5c I tried was pure awful. Yellow with no real discernible CRI advantage. I want to give them another try, though.

 

[Random Dan]

I agree with that. The 4000K 219B dropin in my Malkoff MD2 is perfect. I call it "gray" since it's basically lacking any tint; just perfect, natural color rendering. You really can't call it warm or cool.

I guess I'm hesitant with the 4000K in a Zebralight since even the 4400/4500K lights from them were usually too yellow. Just bad tints from Cree overall. I have a few that are OK. One was perfect like a Nichia, but I sold it since I didn't like the form itself (huge SC5w OP).

The SC5c I tried was pure awful. Yellow with no real discernible CRI advantage. I want to give them another try, though.

My H600Fc III has a beautiful 4000K that doesn't look yellow at all. It's a shame the XM-L2 easywhite only works behind a frosted lens.

 

[markr6]

My H600Fc III has a beautiful 4000K that doesn't look yellow at all. It's a shame the XM-L2 easywhite only works behind a frosted lens.

Yeah I've heard mostly positive feedback on the easywhites. Must be a higher win-rate with that lotto.