As usual Eagletac is first to offer XP-L models...

three existing models to have the new XP-L: T25C2, D25LC2, and a sportac surefire dropin (single-mode)

i think i'm going to buy D25LC2 XP-L just to see what this LED is all about. they claim it is not a repeat of the XT-E fiasco

Overclocker said:

three existing models to have the new XP-L: T25C2, D25LC2, and a sportac surefire dropin (single-mode)

i think i'm going to buy D25LC2 XP-L just to see what this LED is all about. they claim it is not a repeat of the XT-E fiasco

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I may join you! Just bought the D25LC2 Nichia 219 and love the tint and physical light. UI is OK but not great. No moonlight function on 18650 or CR123 kills me but not a total deal-breaker.

Interested in this XP-L, just may wait to see or hear feedback on the tint.

Eagletac is great about offering different tint and emitter combos. A true moonlight mode would make the D25LC2 just about perfect as the low mode is way too high for my liking. It is a great general purpose low mode, to be sure, but not for dark-adapted eyes in the middle of the night.

Mr. Tone said:

Eagletac is great about offering different tint and emitter combos.

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+1. And it doesn't appear to be putting them out of business, so I wish most other manufacturers would follow. As much as I like the tint options, I only own 1 Eagletac since there always seems to be something about the lights I don't like.

The XP-L beam is basically the same as the XM-L. It has the same die in a smaller package, so will be ideal for tight packaging in triples, for instance.

where did you see this? i looked a t a couple of sites and didn't see anything about it.

What is exciting about the XP-L? I'm not familiar with them.

[h=4]"Cree launches 200lm/W XP-L LED, boosting performance by 50% as drop-in upgrade for XP-G[/h] LED chip, lamp and lighting fixture maker Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA has introduced the XLamp XP-L, which is claimed to be the first commercially available single-die LED to achieve efficacy of up to 200 lumens per watt (LPW) at 350mA. Delivering up to 1226 lumens in a 3.45mm x 3.45mm package, the XP-L enables an immediate performance increase of 50% or more as a drop-in upgrade for lighting designs based on Cree's XLamp XP-G LEDs."

http://www.semiconductor-today.com/news_items/2014/MAY/CREE_260514.shtml

From CREEs website, the surface specs look nearly identical to their XML2 emitter, except for size. So my guess is that this emitter is primarily going to have better thrower than an XML2 assuming use in the same sized head.

reppans said:

From CREEs website, the surface specs look nearly identical to their XML2 emitter, except for size. So my guess is that this emitter is primarily going to have better thrower than an XML2 assuming use in the same sized head.

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The size of the actual LED is the same. The base is smaller on the XP-L. My D25Cvn has an XP-L @5000K and I LOVE the tint/color.

Where are stock ETs shipping with this LED?

Ken

markr6 said:

No moonlight function on 18650 or CR123 kills me but not a total deal-breaker.

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The LC2 doesn't do moonlight? My D25Cs do. I love their moonlight mode. Interesting. The spec sheet says they do.

Ken

kbuzbee said:

The size of the actual LED is the same. The base is smaller on the XP-L. My D25Cvn has an XP-L @5000K and I LOVE the tint/color.

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CREE lists the XPL (and XPGs) to be 3.45mm and the XMLs to be 5mm??

kbuzbee said:

The LC2 doesn't do moonlight? My D25Cs do. I love their moonlight mode. Interesting. The spec sheet says they do.

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The lowest mode on the LC2s is listed as 6 lms?? are you thinking are you thinking about the standard UI chart that says "moonlight on/off?"

reppans said:

CREE lists the XPL (and XPGs) to be 3.45mm and the XMLs to be 5mm??

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Some good pics in this thread:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?385676-CREE-XP-L-)-For-Which-Light

reppans said:

The lowest mode on the LC2s is listed as 6 lms?? are you thinking are you thinking about the standard UI chart that says "moonlight on/off?"

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Yeah, you're right. That's what I was looking at.

Ken

kbuzbee said:

Some good pics in this thread:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?385676-CREE-XP-L-)-For-Which-Light

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Ahhh got ya.. does that mean this emitter will be just as floody as an XML in a small head like the D25C, or does the smaller footprint somehow change the parabola of the reflector allowing it to throw more like the XPGs, but with more lumens?

reppans said:

Ahhh got ya.. does that mean this emitter will be just as floody as an XML in a small head like the D25C, or does the smaller footprint somehow change the parabola of the reflector allowing it to throw more like the XPGs, but with more lumens?

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I don't have a D25C in XM-L(2)) but the beam on my D25Cvn is on the floody side. Perfectly balanced for my needs but YMMV.

Ken

D25LC2 XP-L

Overclocker said:

D25LC2 XP-L

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How's the tint on it?

Ken

kbuzbee said:

How's the tint on it?

Ken

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these eagletacs are all cool white





just did some throw tests at 6.4 meters

Overclocker said:

these eagletacs are all cool white

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Thanks! I saw that after I'd asked but appreciate the confirmation. Really wish they'd done a neutral as well.

Ken

kbuzbee said:

Thanks! I saw that after I'd asked but appreciate the confirmation. Really wish they'd done a neutral as well.

Ken

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you could get them in XML2 cool or neutral, XPG2 cool or neutral, or Nichia219