I have heard that the Emisar D4 runs cooler with the XP-L Hi but I don't see anywhere to buy it at Mtn Electronics. Does anyone know where I could find it? I would like to order from the US but if I have to I will got through intl-outdoors even if it will be slower. Does the shipping from intl-outdoors take several weeks?
Thanks!
I have the D4 with 219CTs and the D1S with XP-L V2 3A, both purchased from Hank at International.
Both took right around 20 days to get here to Miami and both are great lights in their own respects.
It's not that the Nichia 219CTs run cooler, but that they get stressed more on turbo. There's really no headroom to play with, unlike the XP-Ls.
Both lights will get hot, really hot and will start stepping down in 20+ seconds until the thermal protection cools the head.
I was on a budget and didn't want to spend the extra $18 and since I don't have any Nichia emitters in my collection, it made sense at the time.
If you're going to be running turbo constantly, which is doubtful with either emitter, then get the XP-L.
If you're just going to blast your buddy in the face a few times, then the Nichia might be a better tint for your personal preference?
Chris
