HDS Systems EDC #22

[LuxTacGear]

Nice seeing Henry using the High Noon so much, such an amazing emitter. I have three HDS with the high noon emitter and I love them. My titanium is my daily carry since I got it.

 

[RCS1300]

The High noon LED is the best as there are the least artifacts from the light (above 135 lumens) compared to all the high CRI emitters. The best of the best.

I do like the XPG3 for outdoors and the 219b 4,000K R9050 for the indoors.

 

[RCS1300]

Re: HDS Systems EDC Pics #1

HEADS UP!!!

For those who like the High Noon, or for those who are considering one... there are only 7 left.

I'll bite. I could always have a sixth HDS light...

What High CRI emitter will replace the High Noon?

 

[id30209]

Well there is Samsung351D 5000K 90CRI...
@0.75A deliver over 300lm and no tint shift or artifacts in the beam, not 5700K but i haven't noticed big difference between 219C 5700K and 351D 5000K (i'm not professional either)

 

[emarkd]

This has all been reported elsewhere, back in the history of these HDS threads, but since it came up again -- I put a Samsung LH351D into one of my HDSs. 5000k, 90+CRI, 360 measured lumens OTF (homemade integrating sphere, but calibrated using good tested reference lights). Its a bit greenish if you're used to rosy 219b's but not bad at all, very consistent across the beam at least. Its FAT though, super broad beam. Probably a better replacement for the floody 325 XP-L offerings but not a bad choice in my opinion.

 

[id30209]

Eeehaaa...seing Mark's mod i made mine.
That's correct, beefy beam is similar to XPL but the color/tint reminds me of HN.
Better than XPL anyhow IMO

 

[desert.snake]

This has all been reported elsewhere, back in the history of these HDS threads, but since it came up again -- I put a Samsung LH351D into one of my HDSs. 5000k, 90+CRI, 360 measured lumens OTF (homemade integrating sphere, but calibrated using good tested reference lights). Its a bit greenish if you're used to rosy 219b's but not bad at all, very consistent across the beam at least. Its FAT though, super broad beam. Probably a better replacement for the floody 325 XP-L offerings but not a bad choice in my opinion.

Give us beamshots please, please

 

[emarkd]

Give us beamshots please, please

I've got a few. Here's a general idea of the beam shape:

..and here's a whitewall shot from several feet away.

...one more, this is a comparison between the 5000k LH351D and the classic HCri 200, which was a 4000k 219b.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

I'll have to check the footprint.

We were looking at this last Monday for... well, not a good replacement but the BEST replacement. It will take some engineering, some changes in the electronics, and some Schneiker voodoo... and time. Probably a Henry "2 weeks".

Until then if someone has to have a NB35, NB40, NB45, or NC57 emitter, they will just have to have it in the 10 Year Rotary/Executive Anniversary beryllium copper light. After all, Arizona is "the copper state".

 

[usdiver]

Mark have you got a Navy Seal, 325 NLT and a high noon to compare?

 

[desert.snake]

Cool, thank you!!

 

[usdiver]

I'll have to check the footprint.

We were looking this last Monday for... well, not a good replacement but the BEST replacement. It will take some engineering, some changes in the electronics, and some Schneiker voodoo... and time. Probably a Henry "2 weeks".

Until then if someone has to have a NB35, NB40, NB45, or NC57 emitter, they will just have to have it in the 10 Year Rotary/Executive Anniversary beryllium copper light. After all, Arizona is "the copper state".

Kinda got the feeling I may well miss out on this one [emoji20]

And Hogo, why aren't you and Henry celebrating or out at the lake? My excuse is nobody over here even know what the 4th of July is for us... they think it's to do with the Indians 🤔

 

[archimedes]

... the 10 Year Rotary/Executive Anniversary beryllium copper light. After all, Arizona is "the copper state".

So, that was the official announcement ?

 

[id30209]

Oh lord, so much overload in last few posts[emoji2957]

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

So, that was the official announcement ?

just a teaser. I'll spill the beans once I have a few 4th of July beers in me. Dang. It's past 8am. Time to start.

 

[JKolmo]

Ohhh so you will hold the 7 remaining nc57s for the copper state anniversary run then? Think I will need to practice my paypal finger skills once again!

 

[id30209]

I'll have to check the footprint

This could help
http://budgetlightforum.com/node/26665

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

Ohhh so you will hold the 7 remaining nc57s for the copper state anniversary run then? Think I will need to practice my paypal finger skills once again!

No, those are up for any light. I pulled some of the remaining and left the 7 available for standard lights.
We have a small stash of NB35, NB40, NB45, and NC57 that I put away for the Natural HA run (that is a tiny run... like way tiny) and the anniversary run.

 

[JKolmo]

OK great, thanks! Now I know what will occupy my dreams for the near future[emoji106]

 

[usdiver]

Well I never cease to be amazed by HDS and curious. Hogo, Henry,
Just took a 325 NLT rotary tail off to check which battery I had in it. INR AW 550 mah 16340... went to put it back together and before battery contact a small orange spark shot across from the tail to the head. I can't duplicate it but wondering is that a possible issue. The tail is an older tail.