R50vn - Best 26650 Light

[cclin]

Can you do this light with the high CRI XHP70?

why would anyone want high CRI XHP70? Don't expect high CRI XHP70 will have nice tint like Nichia B 4k/5K; it has low intensity beam & yellowish tint (much lower than 5c color). IMO, deDome XHP70 is way to go, better throw & more natural white tint.

 

[Skylumen]

Can you do this light with the high CRI XHP70?

Yes

 

[Skylumen]

It might not be that simple. For example, when the TN36 was released, Vinh provided XHP70 emitters and boosted it. A few months or so later, the TN36UT was released. Vinh boosted it. But, Vinh was able to boost UT version to a much higher level than the pre-UT version, with the same emitters. The first version can be boosted to the same level as the UT. I was just dumb LOL

My thinking is that if the Olight R50 Pro XHP70 3200 lumen factory product ever does materialize, Vinh will be able to attain a loftier output spec with it. Anyone can please let me know if my thinking is wrong.

If I ever get informed that the Pro version will never be produced, I will want to latch onto this item.

 

[Skylumen]

This light cant handle anymore heat. Its hot as is with my boost.

If the pro does materialise , the 3200lm or around that will already get hot, boosted to something like 4500lm...Well that's k60vn territory in lumen and that gets quite toasty in minutes and a larger light . I think choice of 5000k or hi cri xhp70 would be the winner for the pro version and drivervn2 or 3 for flexibility along with better heat sinking . UI might be spot on as is though.....

Would make an excellent compact beast(maybe not that much different to this version other than brighter and tint options and maybe more floody)

 

[Skylumen]

OK I found a flaw that some of you guys are not gonan like.. The lowest mode is still too bright...Probably 150-200 Lumen...

This light need to go head to head with the EC50vn...

 

[nfetterly]

OK I found a flaw that some of you guys are not gonan like.. The lowest mode is still too bright...Probably 150-200 Lumen...

This light need to go head to head with the EC50vn...

I'm okay with that - but I'm going to see where this all shakes out and then pick one up (with a nice tint...)

 

[liteboy]

OK I found a flaw that some of you guys are not gonan like.. The lowest mode is still too bright...Probably 150-200 Lumen...

This light need to go head to head with the EC50vn...

That would be deal breaker for me. Why not just use your driver?

 

[ven]

OK I found a flaw that some of you guys are not gonan like.. The lowest mode is still too bright...Probably 150-200 Lumen...

This light need to go head to head with the EC50vn...

Drivervn3 inside to help?............maybe

 

[MikeB.]

Problem is this light uses a boost driver for single cell useage, drivervnx is not capable of boosting battery voltage.

 

[ven]

Problem is this light uses a boost driver for single cell useage, drivervnx is not capable of boosting battery voltage.

Good point!

 

[bigburly912]

OK I found a flaw that some of you guys are not gonan like.. The lowest mode is still too bright...Probably 150-200 Lumen...

This light need to go head to head with the EC50vn...

It would be a fine outdoor light. Probably perfect for raccoon hunters. That low is perfect for walking and the 2500+ is perfect for shining a treed coon. Not every light needs a super low mode. : )

 

[wimmer21]

I agree with Bigburly. I'm sure liteboy's needs for a low low are reasonable, but I personally rarely find much use for that setting.

 

[liteboy]

I agree with Bigburly. I'm sure liteboy's needs for a low low are reasonable, but I personally rarely find much use for that setting.

I don't often need low low, but a low or low-med is good to have. 200 lumen low is too big for me.

 

[SG Hall]

It would be a fine outdoor light. Probably perfect for raccoon hunters. That low is perfect for walking and the 2500+ is perfect for shining a treed coon. Not every light needs a super low mode. : )

I use low mode mainly when I forget how to use the UI and scroll through it on my way to turbo! If I'm buying a flame thrower it's not to sneak around my house reading maps with 0.5 of a lumen with it. The new Jetbeam AAA is more the size I look for if I need less light.

"I only have one light and it does everything I need" said no one on CPF ever.

 

[Skylumen]

Please hold off on email me about purchasing this light. I am finalizing all details tonight. Just a few more tests!

This light is Great! Just just good. Definitely a must have!

 

[Newlumen]

Cool. But i am gonna be honest about olight. I had factory olight in the past, and when i turn on the light, it shows red indicator dot light.. Battery were above 3.7v.. It bother me and misleading about voltage level..

i want to find out at what voltage do the red indicator will turn on., thanks

 

[wimmer21]

I keep my batteries topped off so I will never see that red light. I guess I would prefer it began blinking at 4.0v so I would see it. I'm thinking it might kinda remind me of my trip to Amsterdam.

 

[DMS1970]

Just caught this thread. Very excited! Have a stock R50 and love it! I knew this light would overshadow the acebeam. XHP70 and flood for me...

 

[wolfstyle]

Other than longer runtime, is there any advantage to running a different 26650? Higher output?

 

[DMS1970]

Other than longer runtime, is there any advantage to running a different 26650? Higher output?

I believe it was RICHBUFF?? maybe he can chime in, he noticed higher output in his olight R40 with a 5200mah than he got with the factory battery. Perhaps vihn could confirm with his testing also? 15% more capacity certainly can't hurt output or runtimes.