Lumintop BLF GTvn V1

[Skylumen]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

Hey Vinh, I stopped thinking about the CFT-90 upgrade since I expected the tint to be too cool even on the 5500k. For example, I'm not keeping my current BLF A6 5000K because the tint is too cool for me. However, those beamshots make the CFT-90 5500K look more like 4000K. Is that just a camera effect or is that CFT LED really that warm?

There is derfinitely tint variance with the 5500K. 2 of the four was a bit warmer than the other 2. All four shipped so I have none left. Either way they all look about 5000K to my eyes since the led is not over driven.

 

[b8llzblue]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

Vinh,
have you considered putting a xhp70.2 as an option. I know it doesn't sound like it would produce great numbers, but someone on the other forum built one, and got 85 percent kcd of what the stock xhp35 is doin. Now it's a 10k lumen with decent throw.

 

[Skylumen]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

Vinh,
have you considered putting a xhp70.2 as an option. I know it doesn't sound like it would produce great numbers, but someone on the other forum built one, and got 85 percent kcd of what the stock xhp35 is doin. Now it's a 10k lumen with decent throw.

I have thought about it and may be I will add it to the line up. Price wise it would suck from me though...At least $350-$375

 

[star_c_star]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

Since I loved my BLF GTvn90 with 6500K CFT-90 LED so much, I ordered a second one.

It arrived today and I'll play with it when the batteries are charged. It probably won't be 1.75 Mcd like the first one, but that's OK.

Before this, I've only loved a flashlight enough to order two in two cases, the DEFT-X and REV-Victor Enthusiast. This giant BLF GT light is far beyond impressive, especially with the "searchlight" LED!

 

[Newlumen]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

Since I loved my BLF GTvn90 with 6500K CFT-90 LED so much, I ordered a second one.

It arrived today and I'll play with it when the batteries are charged. It probably won't be 1.75 Mcd like the first one, but that's OK.

Before this, I've only loved a flashlight enough to order two in two cases, the DEFT-X and REV-Victor Enthusiast. This giant light is beyond impressive!

Agree.. I have a stock gt and gtvn90. I am getting used to a size. It's not even heavy.

 

[trailhunter]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

What batteries are people using for spec 5/6?

 

[Newlumen]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

What batteries are people using for spec 5/6?

Sony vtc5a.. ( need solder blop ) to make contact.. i think you can get away with the samsung 30q, or even vtc6 .

 

[trailhunter]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

Since I loved my BLF GTvn90 with 6500K CFT-90 LED so much, I ordered a second one.

It arrived today and I'll play with it when the batteries are charged. It probably won't be 1.75 Mcd like the first one, but that's OK.

Before this, I've only loved a flashlight enough to order two in two cases, the DEFT-X and REV-Victor Enthusiast. This giant BLF GT light is far beyond impressive, especially with the "searchlight" LED!

What do you use two for? Just curious as these are not cheap.

 

[Skylumen]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

What do you use two for? Just curious as these are not cheap.

I asked the same question...Actually many people do have identical lights...

 

[Newlumen]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

I asked the same question...Actually many people do have identical lights...

Not me.
I have a
stock gt
gtvn90
tn42vn xpg2 dedome
tn42vn olson
tn42vn cft 90

so technically, they are not same.

 

[trailhunter]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

Not me.
I have a
stock gt
gtvn90
tn42vn xpg2 dedome
tn42vn olson
tn42vn cft 90

so technically, they are not same.

Buy 1, collect them all.

 

[eekazum]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

I asked the same question...Actually many people do have identical lights...

In case one goes out... or in case that particular light becomes a collectible in the future I'll have on in Mint condition while I use the bonkers out of the other one!

 

[star_c_star]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

I rarely purchase two of the same flashlight. The BLF GTvn90 impressed me so much I ordered a second one.

As to rationalizing the decision? I'll be less worried if I damage one (although Vinh could repair it). In the future, I can send one to Vinh to upgrade to the latest super LED. Also, the GT is an amazing host, which possibly won't be made for long due to its size. So, why not have two?

I remember saabluster told me that at least one person bought 3 of his REV-Victor Enthusiasts. That made me feel better, since I only bought 2.

 

[richbuff]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

What do you use two for? Just curious as these are not cheap.

I use two X65vn, one in each hand, for insanely enhanced breathtaking flashlight performance. Not cheap, but well worth it to have two of something awesome. Also, to have two, one as a backup, as mentioned. And one for further future modification, as mentioned. When the time comes for me to get this item, if I am exuberantly thrilled with it, I will buy another, too.

 

[trailhunter]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

I rarely purchase two of the same flashlight. The BLF GTvn90 impressed me so much I ordered a second one.

As to rationalizing the decision? I'll be less worried if I damage one (although Vinh could repair it). In the future, I can send one to Vinh to upgrade to the latest super LED. Also, the GT is an amazing host, which possibly won't be made for long due to its size. So, why not have two?

I remember saabluster told me that at least one person bought 3 of his REV-Victor Enthusiasts. That made me feel better, since I only bought 2.

Which spec did you go with

 

[star_c_star]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

Which spec did you go with

I went with:

Spec 6: CFT-90 6500K, ~4500-5000 Lumen, +1.5Mcd, +2450m Throw

 

[Mike9028]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

This might have been discussed and I apologize in advance if it has and I missed it but what about swapping out the XHP35 HI for a XHP 70.2 dedome to reduce the high cost of the CFT-90. I understand throw wont compare to the CFT-90 but higher lumen output and still pushing good lux would make it a good balance between the XHP35 HI and CFT90, no?

 

[IlluminationDomination]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

I went with:

Spec 6: CFT-90 6500K, ~4500-5000 Lumen, +1.5Mcd, +2450m Throw

Those were preliminary numbers.

Here are the actual numbers from his website.Still very impressive with the throw[- 450m] being the only difference.

$600 Spec 6 CFT-90 6500K - Best Lumen with near max throw in cool tint
Lumen: 5000
Intensity: 1Mcd
Throw: 2000m

 

[twistedraven]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

GT still throws 1.5m cd with the CFT90. It's the TN42 that only has 1m.

 

[hahoo]

Re: Lumintop BLF GTvn - Throw King

GT still throws 1.5m cd with the CFT90. It's the TN42 that only has 1m.

yep....thats what i was thinking...
that would be backing up from even a stock blf -gt......