Any news about Fenix TK40?

[TONY M]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

Interesting that Fenix soon will offer an 8AA flashlight some few months after I made my own Fenix 8AA:
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/213659

Clearly Fenix has copied your ingenious design. No question about it.

But the flashlight at the picture above isn't the same as the model of the picture in this link:
http://www.aditnow.co.uk/supersize/Personal-Album-2-Image-131/

Regards, Patric

They are both the same picture one is just a cropped image. I'm not too sure that is the TK40 circled in the packet, its hard to tell but its probably the TK10/11.

I can't wait for the TK40 specs to come out.

 

[Swedpat]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

Unique,

No problem, there are chargers who can charge 8AA cells at the same time. I use two chargers of 4 cells...

And yes; one set of backups will be 16 batteries, which isn't cheap. But you then have batteries for several years...

Regards, Patric

 

[Marduke]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

8XAA's? Thats going to be a pain in the arse to charge, especially if you have a charger that can only charge two AA's at a time!!
Not to mention expensive to buy 8X rechargeable AA's!!!!
Its also going to be expensive if you want to have backup batteries, 16 batteries total! :|

Starting to realise why this hobby is so expensive.

Most people here have at least one 4-bay charger, if not several (see above). 8xNiMH is only ~$20, compared to ~$36+ for 3x18650.

 

[Henk_Lu]

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I really like to read different opinions on the TK40!

For some it is the reinvention of the LED-flashlight, for others it's just the reinvention of big, heavy and hungry.

I'm not sure yet, what to think about it, I need beamshots and technical facts about the light. Until now, we only know that its size is more or less the one of a 2D-Mag and that it eats 8AA in less than 2 hours to power out 630 (730?) lumen. So, if I compare it to my modded 2D-Mag, it triples the output.

Some folks probably think that 630 lumen is three times brighter than 200 lumen, others only dream to own a powermonster.

My personal opinion ist, that multidice emitters aren't high edge technology. It's a temporary and power-consuming way of getting more output. For the one who needs such high output it may be a good solution, rechargeables make it in fact quite "guilt-free". I just switched on the EagleTac T10C2 and the M20 Warrior asking myself if I really must have more power, regardless of the cons. The answer is no by now, I preffer to wait for a new generation of emitters, that will double and triple the actual output sooner or later and keep the runtimes at a normal level.

If I had a TK40 with me on tour, I probably would use it on lower modes all the time and only switch to maximum output to impress myself and other people. Well, I actually get the same without the impressing part (really?) with my already huge collection of different lights.

Though, I'm looking forward to the first reviews of the TK40!

 

[sORe-EyEz]

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personally, 8-cell of any size is too many. :sick2:

 

[Stromberg]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

personally, 8-cell of any size is too many. :sick2:

+1. Why not use 2-3 C's or D's? In fact - when I first read this - I thought that its just a pre-production test model.. IMO that's kind of going backwards in terms of usability.:shakehead

 

[Badbeams3]

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It is what it is. Other batt options will be coming down the pike soon...already are. So everyone will have choices to thier liking.

I like the look and feel of a fatter, shorter light more than a long skinny one.

My hope is that it has 4 light levels...a true low, like the Nightcore D10, and a nice spead between the remaining 3 level...say, 50...200...full power. No blinky stuff. Great regulation for a long run time on the lower levels. This is what I expect from Fenix...a well rounded light.

 

[ergotelis]

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a low like D10 in such a light means months of runtime! :twothumbs

 

[HKJ]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

+1. Why not use 2-3 C's or D's? In fact - when I first read this - I thought that its just a pre-production test model.. IMO that's kind of going backwards in terms of usability.:shakehead

Probably because they are so common, try finding C or D NiMH (With more capacity than AA) and a charger. They exists, but you have to look around.

8 AA is many batteries, I know from my camera where I also use 8 AA for some shooting and up to 16 AA for my 4 flashes.

 

[rockz4532]

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i just hope they have a good battery carrier, if any

 

[Badbeams3]

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i just hope they have a good battery carrier, if any

+1

 

[jzmtl]

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I'm just wondering how throwy is it. Hope it has a tight hotspot.

 

[clg0159]

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I am interested to see some reviews I just hope they use something other than WC tint!

 

[MichaelW]

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I hope they offer in:
3600K warm-white

 

[EngrPaul]

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I'm in for a warm one, of course!

8 AA batteries? Not easy to change on the go, but I'll give it a try.

Kinda reminds me of the old portable CB radios that took 8 AA's (9 if Ni-Cads)

How exciting!

 

[Marduke]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

For those who are wondering how to carry 8 AA cells easily, an Excedrin bottle (either name brand or generic) will snuggly hold 8 AA cells, and it is also water resistant.

 

[Wiggle]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

Looks cool, but I wonder if 3 x 18650 could work well too. Arranged for a fatter not longer grip. I just love Li-Ions I guess.

 

[hburner]

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can't afford it now, but damn sure want it!:mecry:

 

[Hitthespot]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

For those who are wondering how to carry 8 AA cells easily, an Excedrin bottle (either name brand or generic) will snuggly hold 8 AA cells, and it is also water resistant.

Now that's a great tip. I didn't know that.

Thanks Marduke,

Bill

 

[rumack]

Re: TK40 (Fenix): Anyone handle it at Shot or otherwise?

Sounds like a very interesting light. If it has multiple levels, it will probably make its way to my wish list when I find new employment. I'm glad it works with standard size rechargeables and not a proprietary battery pack. I hate proprietary batteries.