This close to committing a sin

Aloha · **Reply #30 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:49:11 AM

I'll just leave this here for your viewing pleasure

N_N_R · **Reply #31 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:54:03 AM

You guys. Well, two might already mess with my finances, loool.

@mrynnr

COOOOOL.

Where did you order it from? Maybe someone else might

lol

@Aloha,
Haha, Iv'e already seen all the YT vids on the copper version

I just can't figure out what mode it starts on, low or med. The regular versions start on med. Some people say the copper starts on med, some on low, the specs seem to be med first...

N_N_R · **Reply #32 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:59:01 AM

Some more pros to buying it:

- This will be my first light for 2016 ... I may not even buy any more this year :whistles:
- January is almost over, the summer is almost here (

:D:D), I'd better get a small light for those long days, small nights, tight pants... (

)

mrynnr · **Reply #33 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:03:32 AM

I don't want to do any research lol... Can someone explain why one is better than the other? Nichia vs Cree. Is it just the lumens?

N_N_R · **Reply #34 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:11:54 AM

I won't be the one explaining

I love lights, but my physics & tech knowledge regarding them sucks.

Now my only concern is if i'll be able to take good pictures of it right out of the package so that I can compare them to what it'll become later

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #35 on:** January 24, 2016, 11:32:57 AM

Cool light

I already have a Cu Maratac though, so I'll stick with that

(especially considering what these cost)

N_N_R · **Reply #36 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:33:02 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 24, 2016, 11:32:57 AM

Cool light I already have a Cu Maratac though, so I'll stick with that (especially considering what these cost)

Pic?

mrynnr · **Reply #37 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:35:14 PM

So someone just told me that the nichia version is better than the cree even though it has lower lumens. Something about it renders colors better?

N_N_R · **Reply #38 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:58:03 PM

Quote from: mrynnr on January 24, 2016, 12:35:14 PM

So someone just told me that the nichia version is better than the cree even though it has lower lumens. Something about it renders colors better?

Yeah, probably, but that's important for the very very picky flashaholics. I don't think that a $60 flashlight will do a bad job in general. Some people say that the colour rendition is crucial when you're a doc and you have to examine various tissues ... where mild inflammation will change the colour of the tissue, fo rexample, so then rendering the right colour is very important.

But since I'll generally use mine at home... knowing the real colour of all furniture, lol, I'd rather have my 110 lumens

JP · **Reply #39 on:** January 24, 2016, 02:09:56 PM

Buy it yet?

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N_N_R · **Reply #40 on:** January 24, 2016, 02:15:00 PM

Quote from: JP on January 24, 2016, 02:09:56 PM

Buy it yet?

Sent from my XT1563 using Tapatalk

Not yet

Maybe I'll wait till the end of next week to see how my tax declarations and stuff goes

N_N_R · **Reply #41 on:** January 24, 2016, 03:53:14 PM

What if it gets this greenish patina, btw? How does that happen? I do not like that.

Random googled pic.

Aloha · **Reply #42 on:** January 24, 2016, 04:05:11 PM

The green/tarnish will occur due to oxidation and handling. It seems to really depend on who is handling the copper. I'd imagine with hands that are sweaty or lotions on hands the light can oxidize quicker. You can of course polish the light often to keep it shiny and gorgeous or let if oxidize/patina which I also thing is gorgeous.

N_N_R · **Reply #43 on:** January 24, 2016, 04:07:12 PM

Hmm... thanks. I like the.. normal tarnish as you call it, but the green stuff is kinda gross x-)

Aloha · **Reply #44 on:** January 24, 2016, 04:15:38 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on January 24, 2016, 04:07:12 PM

Hmm... thanks. I like the.. normal tarnish as you call it, but the green stuff is kinda gross x-)

The green I believe indicates patina that is older. It goes thru many phases of patina over time. I've seen some gorgeous patinas ranging from bright green to gross mildew looking green.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #45 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:23:59 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on January 24, 2016, 12:33:02 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 24, 2016, 11:32:57 AM
Cool light I already have a Cu Maratac though, so I'll stick with that (especially considering what these cost)

Pic?

dks · **Reply #46 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:41:21 PM

N_N_R · **Reply #47 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:55:43 PM

cool, thanks for the pics. copper seems to get all sorts of various patina.

N_N_R · **Reply #48 on:** January 25, 2016, 08:36:48 AM

Ordered

I hope the guy won't tell me they're already out of stock

If not, it's supposed to be here tomorrow

mrynnr · **Reply #49 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:46:06 AM

Whoo hoo!

dks · **Reply #50 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:49:30 AM

What NNR needs now is to start collecting watches too

N_N_R · **Reply #51 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:56:15 AM

NO WAY! NOT THIS TOO! NNNNOOOO! Wallets, flashlights, SAKs, folders and silver coins are enough

dks · **Reply #52 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:57:59 AM

Still, a nice Baby-G would look good on you

Have you seen the watch threads?

mrynnr · **Reply #53 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:58:50 AM

Yes I'm sure lowtech has something...

dks · **Reply #54 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:59:48 AM

+1

N_N_R · **Reply #55 on:** January 25, 2016, 10:05:35 AM

I have not checked any watch threads at all

I'm not into that, TG, lol.

@DKS, how come youuuu don't have any copper lights? Or DO YOU? And keep it secret???

dks · **Reply #56 on:** January 25, 2016, 10:10:10 AM

I just was not interested.
I think aluminium offers a good Compromise with regard to heat conduction, weight, looks and durability.
A copper light may be too soft and will discolour, leaving a smell on your hands too.

I think I have a few SS lights. shiny

SAKnight · **Reply #57 on:** January 25, 2016, 02:31:34 PM

Aluminum really is the best material for a light, great heat dissipation, light, strong, easily machined.

N_N_R, surely you've seen the (green) statue of liberty? It wasn't always that color! Copper oxidizes green