Armytek headtorch
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alanw
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So close! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi The first [few] decimal digits [of pi] are 3.1415926535
aricooperdavis
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I don't think the screenshot of the page on the Armytek website is the right product - the Wizard C2 uses Samsung LH351D LEDs but yours uses Cree XP-L LEDs. I think yours is probably the "Wizard V3 XP-L" with slightly updated branding. It's no longer on the Armytek website, but an archive of the page is available, you can still buy it online from 3rd party retailers, and the version with older branding is still available on shops like Flashaholics.
Pitlamp
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Thanks for the above information. Could I just ask for a bit of advice? Is the cool white or warm white option better for photography?
Also, I note it's rated at IP68, which means it'll stand a depth of 1.5 m in water for 30 minutes. Anyone got any suggestions as to whether it'd stand going a bit deeper for a shorter period? (Or is that just not quantifiable?)
Also, I note it's rated at IP68, which means it'll stand a depth of 1.5 m in water for 30 minutes. Anyone got any suggestions as to whether it'd stand going a bit deeper for a shorter period? (Or is that just not quantifiable?)
aricooperdavis
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The colour temperature is something that can be accounted for with the white balance, instead it's better to ensure that the LEDs have a good colour rendering index (CRI). That being said the classic "golden hour" has a colour temperature of about 3500K, so LED's around this temperature might result in photos that need less balancing afterwards.
You also want to think about the type of optic if you're looking for a photography light. Do you want a focused "throwy" beam or something more "floody"?
It's not always easy finding out what the colour temp., CRI, and beam characteristics of a light actually are. Some manufacturers are better at this than others - Emissar stand out as being very thorough with these details.
Re. waterproofing, it's impossible to tell with IP standards, they're just a measure of whether the device can pass the particular test or not.
You also want to think about the type of optic if you're looking for a photography light. Do you want a focused "throwy" beam or something more "floody"?
It's not always easy finding out what the colour temp., CRI, and beam characteristics of a light actually are. Some manufacturers are better at this than others - Emissar stand out as being very thorough with these details.
Re. waterproofing, it's impossible to tell with IP standards, they're just a measure of whether the device can pass the particular test or not.
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andrewmcleod
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Also IPx8 just means 'exceeds the IPx7 waterproof test' rather than any particular depth/length of time criteria, I think.
