*new* Fenix HL50 headlamp

[rotncore]

In another forum the main distributor for Canada is saying late June availability. I'm pretty sure I'll be getting one. I have a Spark CW3, ArmyTek Tiara A1 and C1 Pros on the way. I'd like to compare them, and I'll post a comparative review. I like that it has the capability of both CR123 and AA out of the box.

 

[kj2]

I'd like to compare them, and I'll post a comparative review. I like that it has the capability of both CR123 and AA out of the box.

Thanks

 

[RobertMM]

That looks relatively throwy. Makes me remember the E11 which Fenix touted as floody.

 

[mhanlen]

Per Fenix, here are the compatible chemistries. I was chosen as a global tester... Time to load up on batteries I'll throw away!

 

[kj2]

Per Fenix, here are the compatible chemistries. I was chosen as a global tester... Time to load up on batteries I'll throw away!

Still no 3.7V support

 

[mhanlen]

Yeah I guess they went for safety over maximum flexibility. What about us risk takers who enjoy strapping potentially unstable battery chemistries to our heads?

 

[leaftye]

Lanyard loop is something I wish Zebralight or Armytek would do. The clip in harness makes it much easier to use as a flashlight, so I'm liking that, although a little worried about it damaging other items in my pack. Unfortunately this light doesn't have a moonlight mode, so it's not an option. Hopefully now that they've adopted this format, they'll compete with moonlight modes too.

 

[kj75]

Specs:

● Cree XM-T6 L2 neutral white LED
● digitally controlled constant brightness for largely
● 50,000 hour life
● 3 brightness modes + Burst:
With CR123A battery
- 4 lumens for 150 hours
- 60 lumens for 9 hours and 45 minutes
- 170 lumens for 2 hours
- 365 lumen burst
With AA battery
- 3 lumens for 110 hours
- 55 lumens for 6 hours 20 minutes
- 150 lumens for 2 hours
- 285 lumen burst
● Max beam length: 77 meters
● Maximum intensity: 1480cd
● Size: 63.8mm × 32mm × 30mm
● Weight: 57 grams (without battery)
● waterproof: IPX 8 = 30 minutes to a depth of 2 meters
● works with 1x AA / AA (Ni-MH, Alkaline) or 1 x CR123A battery

 

[kj2]

Sounds good to me

 

[kj2]

Seeing at Flashlightshop dot de that price of the HL50 is €49,90. Although it's a nice light that price is quite high IMO.

 

[kj75]

Sounds good to me

But the headband color has changed.....

 

[kj2]

But the headband color has changed.....

:thumbsdow
No I'm kidding Black and yellow = Fenix, although I did like it with the red.

 

[kj2]

Looks like there is some sort of ring between the battery-tube and the tailcap.. That ring is attached to the headlamp-frame.

 

[vic303]

Per Fenix, here are the compatible chemistries. I was chosen as a global tester... Time to load up on batteries I'll throw away!

A pity they won't use LiFePO4 chemistry. They may leak, like any other battery, but they do not KB.

 

[colight]

HL50 released today ,but the headband has changed.

 

[Stefano]

The price looks good.
I like that button very large, I hope to see soon a review of this light

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[rickypanecatyl]

Yeah I guess they went for safety over maximum flexibility. What about us risk takers who enjoy strapping potentially unstable battery chemistries to our heads?

I don't know why but for some reason that just doesn't bother me as much as sliding potentially unstable battery chemistries into my pocket...

 

[Stefano]

A single CR123 battery can not create problems.

 

[krislacy]

Does anyone know what the size is with the aa adapter?

 

[ArmoredFiend]

Just to make confirm...can it take RCR123?