SL2c (Must Have)

[MAD777]

Just noting a practical point about about the SL2 (full size) triple that I have. I can run it less than a minute on high due to the heat. I can run it continuously only at 30%, and even then it is very hot, but I can hold it.

If you just want to flash it, go for the quad. But if you want to use it, stick with the triple, because I know it couldn't maintain even 30% continuously with a quad.

My experience is at room temperature in Florida. Runtimes in Canada during January may be longer.

 

[nd22121]

Just noting a practical point about about the SL2 (full size) triple that I have. I can run it less than a minute on high due to the heat. I can run it continuously only at 30%, and even then it is very hot, but I can hold it.

If you just want to flash it, go for the quad. But if you want to use it, stick with the triple, because I know it couldn't maintain even 30% continuously with a quad.

My experience is at room temperature in Florida. Runtimes in Canada during January may be longer.

Yea I agree about that. I have the SL2 in triple and I stupidly didn't get the driver in it. So it only has high mode. And that thing gets seriously hot. I haven't times it but it's heats up real quick. I did end up getting the quad SL2c with the driver this time but I am looking for this to be a "show".

 

[Tixx]

Just noting a practical point about about the SL2 (full size) triple that I have. I can run it less than a minute on high due to the heat. I can run it continuously only at 30%, and even then it is very hot, but I can hold it.

If you just want to flash it, go for the quad. But if you want to use it, stick with the triple, because I know it couldn't maintain even 30% continuously with a quad.

My experience is at room temperature in Florida. Runtimes in Canada during January may be longer.

Ok, cool, thanks for the info. I was leaning triple and it seemed the quad may have a little bare spot in the middle. do you know of the output dif on high?

 

[Tixx]

Ordered a triple 219c!

 

[harryk387]

Vinh are you still making Triple XPG-2 on these? I am trying to decide what combination I want for this light before i pull the trigger. Looking to replace my D25Cvn V3 XPL 5700k. Basically want more output, more throw and flood but around the same color tint of my D25cvn. What do you guys say would be the best option to get for this light for those needs.

 

[Tixx]

219c triple.

 

[Tixx]

Need clarification. Below is a pic with 219c on left and XP-L on right.

1) what are the Rings around each optic of the XP-L

2) why is the 219c so much brighter even though it does not have those override type wires attached to neither the head or tail Springs like on the XP-L setup.

Love the 219c tint!

 

[harryk387]

Hey Tixx, thanks for the reply. Seeing as you have both the triple XPL and the triple Nichia 219c, would you mind taking some quick beamshots of the two? Just aiming it in your backyard or something?

 

[Tixx]

Hey Tixx, thanks for the reply. Seeing as you have both the triple XPL and the triple Nichia 219c, would you mind taking some quick beamshots of the two? Just aiming it in your backyard or something?

Now I think my previous picture shows something may be effecting the beam of my XP-L version so I don't think it would be a proper representation unfortunately. And I don't understand why my 219c is noticeably brighter than the XP-L. I think I would be misleading you.

 

[Tixx]

What I can say is if you don't need a super low low like sub lumen then this 219c is a winner with a fat and yet solid hot spot. Do you have a stock olight s1? I want to compare the beam of those instead. I believe the issue is with my XP-L and why I would rather do that comparison.

 

[harryk387]

That works. Just wanna see what the output and beam tint looks like.

 

[Tixx]

That works. Just wanna see what the output and beam tint looks like.

Just for beam here (not output) . Camera just shifted a little, lights were in exact same spot and picture was exact same distance.

Olight s1 4000k

SLC2vn 219c

 

[harryk387]

Thanks for that Tixx. The 219c looks like pure white. Any chance you'd be able to take some output pics? I definitely want this light just trying to decide whether I want to go with the triple 219c, triple XPG2, or triple XPL. Looking for most flood, but can still throw a good amount.

 

[hazza]

No triple is going to be particularly throwy. XP-G2 produces a large blob hotspot, but doesn't spill too much (in my experience). XP-L gives huge flood and only a slight hotspot in the middle. More lumens than XP-G2, but they are more spread out. I would say that XP-L is best for close range and XP-G2 is probably the most throwy of any triple, but it's a great all rounder tbh. I can't speak to 219C or dedomed XP-L I'm afraid.

 

[huffman.matthew]

No triple is going to be particularly throwy. XP-G2 produces a large blob hotspot, but doesn't spill too much (in my experience). XP-L gives huge flood and only a slight hotspot in the middle. More lumens than XP-G2, but they are more spread out. I would say that XP-L is best for close range and XP-G2 is probably the most throwy of any triple, but it's a great all rounder tbh. I can't speak to 219C or dedomed XP-L I'm afraid.

Thanks for that explanation... All these forums are like information overload [emoji106]

 

[MaxBeam]

Thanks for that explanation... All these forums are like information overload [emoji106]

It's quite intimidating to most people at first.

To bring yourself up to speed quicker, read through as many threads and old posts as you have time for. Most questions have already been asked and answered.

 

[MAD777]

It's quite intimidating to most people at first.

Ha! My 25 year old son likes flashlights and asked me for advice. Twenty minutes later, his eyes are glazed over and his mouth hanging limp. Where upon I said, "And you thought they were just flashlights!" LOL

 

[harryk387]

i'd love to see some more beamshots comparing triple XPL, triple XPG2 and triple nichia 219 to help with my decision. Right now leaning more towards triple XPG2 just because some extra throw is always nice, but want to make sure i still get some good flood out of it as well.

 

[hazza]

Vinh made this video that might help:
https://youtu.be/pzPL4xuOlsc

 

[Tixx]

i'd love to see some more beamshots comparing triple XPL, triple XPG2 and triple nichia 219 to help with my decision. Right now leaning more towards triple XPG2 just because some extra throw is always nice, but want to make sure i still get some good flood out of it as well.

So between the XP-L and 219c, you would need to go with the 219c for more throw and a tighter hot spot. Now I can't compare with an XPG2 though.