HDS Systems EDC # 16

[Stoneking]

Hi all, does HDS give confirmation of receiving the order and kind of expected delivery time?

Yes on the confirmation, I don't know about the ETA. Check your spam folder in your email.

 

[bondr006]

This is what I got from Henry when I ordered my clicky and rotary last month.

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Henry Schneiker	May 22
to me

Robert,

Your order has been received and should ship in 4 - 6 weeks.


Thanks,


Henry."

 

[rickyro]

Just got the reply from Henry exactly the same as yours

Let's wait for it together!

Thanks guys for your replies!

 

[rickyro]

maybe somebody else asked it before, but can Rotary use 18350 rechargeable batteries or not?

 

[moshow9]

maybe somebody else asked it before, but can Rotary use 18350 rechargeable batteries or not?

Not currently. Dan did mention he would mention it to Henry though:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...stems-EDC-16&p=4441070&viewfull=1#post4441070

 

[rickyro]

Not currently. Dan did mention he would mention it to Henry though:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...stems-EDC-16&p=4441070&viewfull=1#post4441070

Thanks. But 16340 rechargeable should anyway work, right?

 

[curby]

"Traditional" ICR/IMRs are fine. They recommend NOT using the lower voltage LiFeP04s as they confuse the voltage detection programming.

EDIT: http://www.hdssystems.com/Content/LightFaq/#RechargeableBatteries

 

[Xplorer866]

Does anyone have any side by side comparison shots between their current LED offerings, 250 cool vs 170 Hi CRI Neutral. I'm just about to place a custom order but I'm still hung up on this last choice.

I'm not much of a flashaholic. I have a 47s Quark-Pro and a Olight i3s on my keys. For the sake of something different I'm leaning towards the Neutral, but I'm worried that 170lm will seem a little underpowered. I've been spoiled with the 700+lm from my Quark.

 

[Cerealand]

120 HCRI left, 140 HCRI right

170N vs. 120 HCRI 3700k

140 HCRI 219A Rotary (left) vs 170N 219B clicky (right)


I carry the 120 lumens HCRI everyday. The rest of the HDS lights belong to others. I do not have access to the 250 model. The 120 lumens version is enough light for general usage. I have bigger lights if I need more lumens.

Can u please add the new 170N as well?
Thank you

I do not have access to the 140 HCRI XP-G 3700k today, so I can't do a 140 HCRI vs the 170N side by side beamshot. I may not see the person that owns it this week.

 

[curby]

Does anyone have any side by side comparison shots

I don't, but I have a numerical comparison. Looking at my spreadsheet linked on the last page, level 23 of the 250 is about the same brightness as level 24 of the 170.

In other words, side by side, your eyes will barely notice the difference in brightness between the max levels. I'd be willing to bet you'd notice the quality of the light more. After all, that's what HDS represents to me: well-rounded and high-quality. If I were chasing lumens I'd go for a different light altogether, much like the lights you've already found.

2c, HTH

 

[tongkang]

The 170N do look cool when compared to 120HCRI,many thanks for the beamshot

I carry the 120 lumens HCRI everyday. The rest of the HDS lights belong to others. I do not have access to the 250 model. The 120 lumens version is enough light for general usage. I have bigger lights if I need more lumens.I do not have access to the 140 HCRI XP-G 3700k today, so I can't do a 140 HCRI vs the 170N side by side beamshot. I may not see the person that owns it this week.

 

[tongkang]

I saw the 219B has bigger hotspot than 219A is it? maybe the internal LE between clicly and rotary spacing or maybe just distance issue please?

140 HCRI 219A Rotary (left) vs 170N 219B clicky (right)

 

[Cerealand]

The picture above was just trying to compare the tint. Here's a better picture of the two lights at the same distance while side by side. 219b left, 219a right

 

[tongkang]

Got it sir...love your beamshot,Thanks again

 

[grr]

170N vs. 120 HCRI 3700k

140 HCRI 219A Rotary (left) vs 170N 219B clicky (right)


I carry the 120 lumens HCRI everyday. The rest of the HDS lights belong to others. I do not have access to the 250 model. The 120 lumens version is enough light for general usage. I have bigger lights if I need more lumens.




I do not have access to the 140 HCRI XP-G 3700k today, so I can't do a 140 HCRI vs the 170N side by side beamshot. I may not see the person that owns it this week.

Thanks! Can imagine how warm in 120 & 140 hcri :duh2: i have 170N :naughty:

 

[Luciaro]

The warm (3700) is awesome.

 

[the.Mtn.Man]

This is what I got from Henry when I ordered my clicky and rotary last month.

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Henry Schneiker	May 22
to me

Robert,

Your order has been received and should ship in 4 - 6 weeks.


Thanks,


Henry."

I hope for your sake those are actual weeks and not Henry weeks. If it's Henry weeks then multiply by 4.

 

[rickyro]

I hope for your sake those are actual weeks and not Henry weeks. If it's Henry weeks then multiply by 4.

wow! That means 4-6 months!

I really hope this can be saved by that 1000 pieces batch mentioned by Hogo.

 

[Brasso]

I ordered one about 9 months ago. Still waiting.

 

[Cerealand]

I ordered one about 9 months ago. Still waiting.

9 months? You may want to contact Henry about the status of your order. I think in either this thread or the "when did you order your HDS" thread, all orders through at least mid January 2014 should have been filled.