Hi Guys, I'm planning to buy a Zebralight, and I'm confused by the huge difference in lumens between the SC600w Mk IV Plus (XHP 50.2, 2300 lumens) and the SC600Fd/SC600Fc Mk IV Plus (XHP 50, 1816 lumens). As I understand it, the 2nd-gen XHP50 is supposed to be a modest improvement over the 1st gen -- but not 500 lumens' difference, right? Since all of these lumen numbers are so high, are they mainly hypothetical (like at the south pole) or not ANSI?
Do all three emitters create the same amount of heat initially, or does the 2300-lumen emitter create more? Basically, if the 2300-lumen emitter is much hotter initially, then the light would quickly step down, and after a few minutes, all three lights would be equally bright. So in that case, there would be almost no point to the 2300-lumen light (unless exploring the south pole). On the other hand, if the 2300 and 1816-lumen emitters create the same amount of heat initially, then the 2300-lumen version would always be brighter, even when they are stepped down. Could someone clarify?
Lastly, I see that the 4000K and 5000K emitters are both rated at 93-95 CRI, but is that realistic? Don't the warmer emitters have more of the frequencies that would produce a higher CRI? Also, the 4500K XHP 50.2 is rated at 80+, but does that actually mean about 80, or could it randomly be as high as 95?
Thanks in advance. I read a bunch of other threads, but still couldn't find what I was looking for. I understand tint color is a bit of a lottery, and that's okay. Are there any other caveats for these emitters/lights?
Do all three emitters create the same amount of heat initially, or does the 2300-lumen emitter create more? Basically, if the 2300-lumen emitter is much hotter initially, then the light would quickly step down, and after a few minutes, all three lights would be equally bright. So in that case, there would be almost no point to the 2300-lumen light (unless exploring the south pole). On the other hand, if the 2300 and 1816-lumen emitters create the same amount of heat initially, then the 2300-lumen version would always be brighter, even when they are stepped down. Could someone clarify?
Lastly, I see that the 4000K and 5000K emitters are both rated at 93-95 CRI, but is that realistic? Don't the warmer emitters have more of the frequencies that would produce a higher CRI? Also, the 4500K XHP 50.2 is rated at 80+, but does that actually mean about 80, or could it randomly be as high as 95?
Thanks in advance. I read a bunch of other threads, but still couldn't find what I was looking for. I understand tint color is a bit of a lottery, and that's okay. Are there any other caveats for these emitters/lights?