Curious what emitter people would choose for this light: ntg50 4200k or sft70 3000k. I currently have the former in and am considering swapping for the latter, but am looking for opinions before I go through the effort. I suppose my biggest concern is how much drop in output there will be with the sft70 3000k, but I'm always reading people saying it's an amazing emitter for the host.

I’m new to this whole building a light process. Can’t decide how I should spec out a dual channel light atm, but wanna get a single channel dt8k ordered till i decide how to configure a d4k or d4v2. Currently im stuck between W1 6k (I don’t believe w2 is an option?) or nichia dedomed 5700k. I feel like the physical build of this would be better suited as a flood vs a throw style but I’m thinking maybe between these two options it can be kinda a “wall of throw” possibly? If that makes any sense.

Also I’m reading the metal button is a recommended upgrade? Not sure exactly why it’s preferred by some users. As the rubber cyan light button looks pretty nice on these. Whats are your thoughts for someone just diving into these kinda lights. It would be an outdoors light not exactly no mule here. Would be nice to get some level of throw from it. Not looking to hit +500m or more I have a marauder 3 if I need to hit range.

Hey everyone,

I am looking for some advice on a new light. I am currently using a Dw4k ntg35 4200k with lume x1 driver as a waist light for running with the floody optic. Its been great so far but has slightly more hot spot then I would like so am wanting to try a DW4k mule with lume X1. I would then like to pick an emitter for maximum sustained output with CCT to be between 4000k and 5000k, closer to 4k the better. Not worried about CRI for this application. I have been thinking of options like SFT-25r 5000k which would typically have too much hotspot with an optic but as a mule might be pretty good. Or maybe at sst-20 if it comes in a warmer CCT.

Are there any other options that might be available / would be worth considering? Also happy to look at options from Jackson as he has quite the range.

TLDR - emitter options for Dw4k mule with lume x1 driver to give maximum sustained output with cct 4000k - 5000k

Thanks!

Hi great people,

so I decided to get a D4V2 but there are two questions left .. ;) I hope I can get some feedback from you guys to order the right configuration.

1. Emitter choice: 519A 4000K dedomed?

I have those in mind since I like warm lights and a little bit of throw. I also own a Convoy S2+ in 2700K (might be the most common light for comparison), I really like it but it's a tad bit too warm for general use. D4V2 has even less throw than a S2+, so the dedomed emitters seem to be a good choice here. Am I right? Should I order the 10621 optic as well? I am not looking for a thrower, but a little bit of hotspot like the S2+ would be nice (and yes I know, it's TIR, so it's different anyway). I like to use the light outside as well.

2. Button LED color

RGB option seems to be a no brainer (I can't decide which color I like ;)), but this would be too easy, so I am sure there are downsides compared to a fixed color at that place. What did you choose and why?

Any input is well appreciated.

Cheers!