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Review Fenix TK32: pocketsize thrower, 1 x 18650 / 2 x CR123A with also green/red/blue led
First, I'll thank Fenixlight and knivesandtools for providing me this review-light!
We will have a closer look at the Fenix TK32. This light is designed for hunting, but also suited for searching en outdoor activities. It's one of the best throwers in its class.
BTW: I've made earlier some impressions about this light, you can find them here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...TK32-pictures-impressions-beamshots&highlight=
Compact light with big "thrower-head"
Designed for hunting
At first, we'll have a look at the specs, (given bij Fenix):
·Utilizes Cree XM-L2 (U2) LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
·Integrated Red, Green and Blue LEDs with 100mW output
·Uses one 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123Abatteries
·159 mm (Length) ×25.4 mm(Body Diameter) ×52mm(Head Diameter)
·180-gram weight (excluding batteries)
·Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness
·Low-voltage warning function to remind users of low power
·Reverse polarity protection to protect from improper battery installation
·Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
·Dual tail switch for momentary-on and output selection
·Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
·Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
·Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
The box, with most important specs on it
Runtime and output specs
and the light (comes including spare o-ring, manual, lanyard, holster and 2 CR123A batteries)
First thing I noticed the built quality is excellent. Light feels robust, is well finished and will last for many years. It has big sleeves in the head for cooling. There was no grease on the threads, but you can solve this "problem" by yourself.
Some details, excellent built quality and finishing
Unfortunately, TK32 cannot tailstand. Should be added on all lights, in my opinion.
TK32 has an impressive head with built-in XM-L2 led (centered) and also three 100mW color leds (red/green/blue) Every led can lit up in only one color.
Well centered XM-L2 led
A closer look…
Different colors in rainy circumstances…
TK32's user interface is quite simply: Press the biggest button for on/off or momentary and the other button for mode selection: low > mid > high > turbo. No strobe or SOS-mode can be found. With the light on you can switch to the color modes by pressing and holding the mode button. After release you can cycle through the color modes: red > green > blue. The light has a memory function for white and color modes. By pressing and holding the mode button from off you get instant red light. Personally I don't understand why a hunting light hasn't a strobe mode. Also I prefer a good low-mode. (1 or less lumens)
Size comparison
Fenix thrower brothers: TK61 and TK32
TK61, TK35 and TK32
4 x 18650, 2 x 18650 and 1 x 18650
As you can see on the pics, TK32 is a bit longer than the TK35, but has a much thinner battery tube
I've made some white wall shots, here they are:
Camera settings: ISO 100, F/2.7, 1/125 sec, 35mm
Animated pic:
And now, the outdoor shots:
Camera settings: ISO 100, F/2.7, 4.0 sec, 35mm, WB daylight
Animated:
Beamprofile shot
The TK32 is the best pocketsized thrower I've ever had. Color leds are only suitable for short distance, up to max. 5-10 meters. Built quality and finishing are excellent. Wish I had some more modes (strobe, moonlight), a tailstand and an anti-roll design.
First, I'll thank Fenixlight and knivesandtools for providing me this review-light!
We will have a closer look at the Fenix TK32. This light is designed for hunting, but also suited for searching en outdoor activities. It's one of the best throwers in its class.
BTW: I've made earlier some impressions about this light, you can find them here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...TK32-pictures-impressions-beamshots&highlight=
Compact light with big "thrower-head"
Designed for hunting
At first, we'll have a look at the specs, (given bij Fenix):
·Utilizes Cree XM-L2 (U2) LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours
·Integrated Red, Green and Blue LEDs with 100mW output
·Uses one 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123Abatteries
·159 mm (Length) ×25.4 mm(Body Diameter) ×52mm(Head Diameter)
·180-gram weight (excluding batteries)
·Digitally regulated output - maintains constant brightness
·Low-voltage warning function to remind users of low power
·Reverse polarity protection to protect from improper battery installation
·Anti-roll, slip-resistant body design
·Dual tail switch for momentary-on and output selection
·Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
·Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
·Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
The box, with most important specs on it
Runtime and output specs
and the light (comes including spare o-ring, manual, lanyard, holster and 2 CR123A batteries)
First thing I noticed the built quality is excellent. Light feels robust, is well finished and will last for many years. It has big sleeves in the head for cooling. There was no grease on the threads, but you can solve this "problem" by yourself.
Some details, excellent built quality and finishing
Unfortunately, TK32 cannot tailstand. Should be added on all lights, in my opinion.
TK32 has an impressive head with built-in XM-L2 led (centered) and also three 100mW color leds (red/green/blue) Every led can lit up in only one color.
Well centered XM-L2 led
A closer look…
Different colors in rainy circumstances…
TK32's user interface is quite simply: Press the biggest button for on/off or momentary and the other button for mode selection: low > mid > high > turbo. No strobe or SOS-mode can be found. With the light on you can switch to the color modes by pressing and holding the mode button. After release you can cycle through the color modes: red > green > blue. The light has a memory function for white and color modes. By pressing and holding the mode button from off you get instant red light. Personally I don't understand why a hunting light hasn't a strobe mode. Also I prefer a good low-mode. (1 or less lumens)
Size comparison
Fenix thrower brothers: TK61 and TK32
TK61, TK35 and TK32
4 x 18650, 2 x 18650 and 1 x 18650
As you can see on the pics, TK32 is a bit longer than the TK35, but has a much thinner battery tube
I've made some white wall shots, here they are:
Camera settings: ISO 100, F/2.7, 1/125 sec, 35mm
Animated pic:
And now, the outdoor shots:
Camera settings: ISO 100, F/2.7, 4.0 sec, 35mm, WB daylight
Animated:
Beamprofile shot
The TK32 is the best pocketsized thrower I've ever had. Color leds are only suitable for short distance, up to max. 5-10 meters. Built quality and finishing are excellent. Wish I had some more modes (strobe, moonlight), a tailstand and an anti-roll design.
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