Worth changing a 5000k LED for a 4200K ?

neutralwhite · Dec 17, 2012

hello, is it just the ZL SC600MkII which is a 4200K flashlight ?.

I have the PD32UE stated at 5000K.
is it really worth a switch-over to a 4200 ?

4200 looks nice, but then 5000 does too.

thanks.

Tiresius · Dec 17, 2012

Really depends on your taste. I personally would go for the Easy White rated at a slightly cooler temperature if I'm going for an emitter swap. It's all on your taste preferences. I just like the higher CRI but cannot find it in me to rip apart my beloved D25LC2.

ElectronGuru · Dec 17, 2012

Yeah, 4000-5000 will look good to most people. Its almost easier to decide which you dislike more. Are you more sensitive to blue or yellow?

Kestrel · Dec 18, 2012

5000K is my perfect tint.

eebowler · Dec 18, 2012

the XML 3C LED is a quite popular 5000K version. I got a 4C XPG (4500K) a little while ago and in my opinion, the 4C LED is BY FAR more appealing!! Received a T5, 5C XML recently too and it's really BEAUTIFUL too! No regrets at all!

Zeruel · Dec 18, 2012

Kestrel said:
5000K is my perfect tint.

+1. Couldn't get more of a prefect neutral than that.

Oddly, Zebralight's 4200K seems more like 4500K to me.

neutralwhite · Dec 18, 2012

thanks everyone. shame there aint a place here in the UK to test out these kinda neutrals before buying such as the ZL SC600MkII...
thanks

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