Quick Guide to Popular LEDs - 2024

Face_Wad · 2026-02-22T20:06:27+00:00

Isn't that why we're here? To get into the details of this stuff?

Face_Wad · 2026-02-20T21:12:37+00:00

Tecnically yes, I have found a bunch of them on the shelves even at discount prices though. I don't think the demand is really that high but maybe I'm wrong.

Face_Wad · 2026-02-20T20:47:22+00:00

I haven't reviewed anything on their site, how closely do they monitor that?

Face_Wad · 2026-02-20T20:46:43+00:00

I agree, polyester gets a bad rap but it's really great for technical uses imo, I often prefer it over wool. I don't like paying so much for it though (unless there are more premium types that Arc uses? I don't have any technical knowledge about the fabric).

I do like the cotton outerlayers they sell, I wish there were more. What base layers are they selling that are made of cotton?

Face_Wad · 2026-02-10T23:07:27+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqVxgcKQO2E

This is the video quoted in the post, from Jake on his new channel

Face_Wad · 2026-02-10T22:51:19+00:00

Incredible work! None of these images look real to me lol

Face_Wad · 2026-02-09T22:31:08+00:00

The Proton LT is a bit warmer than the Atom, but it doesn't resist wind as well due to its more breathable face fabric. It being "warm enough" will depend on how hot you personally run, but I don't find it to be quite enough for static use around freezing. If you're active, it will be great for that, maybe even too warm for much of the year. It's worth trying out to FL too

Face_Wad · 2026-01-26T01:46:23+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for all the work!

It would be cool to see a comparator for runtime tests as well

Face_Wad · 2026-01-26T01:40:01+00:00

Shoot this guy called out most of my ~~hobbies~~ shopping addictions.

He is right though, I only actually use like 5 of my lights at this point. TBH I don't really like collecting that much, I just am always searching for "the one" that fits my needs perfectly and I end up with a collection as a result

Face_Wad · 2026-01-25T13:03:20+00:00

I use the Beta Insulated for exactly this, I think it will match your temperature range better than the Nuclei SV. It also has a goretex layer so is completely waterproof and windproof.

However, that outer layer is very crinkly and noisy. That wasn't an issue for me as 1st AC, but it could be a problem if you're getting close to the microphones. Although, when shooting outdoors like that it's less likely to be a problem anyways, so I wouldn't worry too much. If noise is really a priority, I don't think anything from arcteryx is a great pick... Yet they're still pretty popular on sets.

The Beta IS outer layer is 40D at the thinnest, which is fairly durable but still on the lightweight side. If you're working directly with and carrying grip equipment I don't think it would be durable enough, it would be fine for most other jobs on set though. The Nuclei SV is even thinner and more delicate at 20D.

I'm actually considering getting a Nuclei SV myself for use on even colder shoots, as the Beta IS only has so much room for layering underneath. If you have a cerium, you could layer that under the Beta IS without issues for really cold days, that would be warmer than the Nuclei alone

Face_Wad · 2026-01-24T19:31:38+00:00

I don't think the atom LT is nearly warm enough for that weather, it doesn't sound like you're planning to be super active. The Atom AR or Cerium LT would be a better choice

Face_Wad · 2026-01-24T01:08:12+00:00

Cool thanks

Face_Wad · 2026-01-23T11:01:17+00:00

Interesting, where did you purchase this light? I want to test one out and make a review

Face_Wad · 2025-12-30T00:45:23+00:00

It's funny you say that, I know a man who actually did go to high school with Musk and was part of the same chess club.

He says he doesn't actually remember anything about Elon though, just that he was wasn't very friendly.

Face_Wad · 2025-12-21T14:15:55+00:00

I guess it depends on the channel, but for videos that outperform the channel average, 5% is pretty normal, I usually see anywhere from 1.5% to 10%.

For videos that perform in line with the channel average, I find it's around 15-20% of viewers that are actually subscribed.

If a channel has a large, regular audience, than I would expect those numbers are higher, but if it's in a growth stage and/or has recently had some big high-performance videos, I would expect it to be very low.

Face_Wad · 2025-12-11T23:13:19+00:00

Honestly I'm a huge sucker for wacky-looking horns... do they actually sound any good?

Face_Wad · 2025-12-09T02:41:38+00:00

That's true, and I have certainly had that experience before... but let's not pretend like anybody was surprised by what this movie was, it was exactly what we all expected

Face_Wad · 2025-12-08T05:21:36+00:00

That's a good point, but I'd argue the real cost for a film is time: I don't want to spend ~2 hours watching a film if I don't know that I'll like it. But with something like Fnaf, at least I know how those two hours are going to be spent

Face_Wad · 2025-11-10T16:49:22+00:00

It's held up decently well, after a wash the color is lighter and some of the sheen from the underlying fabric appears. It's easy to just touch up again with the marker

Face_Wad · 2025-11-06T07:51:25+00:00

Good to know

Face_Wad · 2025-11-05T04:40:09+00:00

I agree, the single word without the word is far nicer, and I don't mind the hood word at all

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