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Bobraz
2631
Dec 11, 2016
I'd be all over this if it had a Nichia LED emitter, for a more natural color rendering...
Matt57
32
Aug 9, 2017
BobrazDo you paint in the dark? Color rendering is usually a secondary concern in low light activities.
ToneDeath
38
Aug 9, 2017
BobrazThis CRE LED is rated at around 5000 Kelvin, that's equivalent to sunlight at noon. I've got LED lights that burn down in that 2700-3000 K range that better duplicate that tungsten orange (laid back, old school) look. I like them sometimes. When I really want to see the area clear and bright the 5000K works better for me. They tend to run a little on the blue side. I ordered one of these, at this price for the quality and its unique properties you can't go wrong. I'll add it to my collection of Surefire, Inova, Streamlight, Elzetta and Malkoff lights.
Bobraz
2631
Aug 9, 2017
Matt57I don't paint in the dark. But when I use my flashlight, for any activity, I like to see my surroundings and objects' real colors, rather than the ugly cadaver effect of blue light.
ToneDeath
38
Aug 11, 2017
BobrazThe man likes what he likes! I like to read by natural daylight or old fashioned incandescent bulb. My brother for instance doesn't like LED lighting at all.
Matt57
32
Aug 11, 2017
BobrazWhat's the kelvin on your Nichia?
Bobraz
2631
Aug 12, 2017
Matt57From memory, 4200 or 4500. Gives accurate color rendering 👍
Bobraz
2631
Aug 14, 2017
ToneDeathI have no problem with 5000k LEDs and sunlight like light and understand their utility. My brother-in-law just renovated an old building for his new dental office, and it's outfitted with 5000k, high quality LEDs for dental work all throughout, with no bluish tint. It's an impressive setup that shows the utility of "pure light".
It's the bluish tint of lesser quality LEDs that I find ugly when giving what I call the "cadaver effect" to everything...