Hi guys,
I feel compelled to bring to your attention a new change in the Haiku XP-G2 and Haiku High CRI (119 and 119V). This change is in the form of a new run of reflectors I am now working with. I recently ran out of the last batch of reflectors and this new batch has a much finer orange peel surface. They are almost specular (smooth) in surface. This results with a tighter and more defined hotspot which provides added throw.
I would guess this is good news/ bad news depending on what one seeks from a flashlight beam. I would add that the difference is not dramatic in nature but it is an apparent difference and one I think I need to mention. Like so many aspects with these lights, this is a difference that is obvious when one compares two lights and focuses on the beam and its pattern itself as opposed to looking at the subject field and what is being illuminated.
Color temperature, tint and rendering aside, the Haiku XM-L is the flood version of the Haiku whereas the Haiku XP-G2 (HiC) is the throw version of the Haiku. This new reflector with smoother surface enhances the throw and could be seen as an improvement, further distinguishing the functional differences between the two Haikus.
I realize that when one wants to pick and choose beam pattern along with color and tint preferences there are some gaps that have grown some here. :hairpull:
I feel compelled to bring to your attention a new change in the Haiku XP-G2 and Haiku High CRI (119 and 119V). This change is in the form of a new run of reflectors I am now working with. I recently ran out of the last batch of reflectors and this new batch has a much finer orange peel surface. They are almost specular (smooth) in surface. This results with a tighter and more defined hotspot which provides added throw.
I would guess this is good news/ bad news depending on what one seeks from a flashlight beam. I would add that the difference is not dramatic in nature but it is an apparent difference and one I think I need to mention. Like so many aspects with these lights, this is a difference that is obvious when one compares two lights and focuses on the beam and its pattern itself as opposed to looking at the subject field and what is being illuminated.
Color temperature, tint and rendering aside, the Haiku XM-L is the flood version of the Haiku whereas the Haiku XP-G2 (HiC) is the throw version of the Haiku. This new reflector with smoother surface enhances the throw and could be seen as an improvement, further distinguishing the functional differences between the two Haikus.
I realize that when one wants to pick and choose beam pattern along with color and tint preferences there are some gaps that have grown some here. :hairpull:
