Fenix E05 - 2014 Edition (not SS)

Bakerman

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Looks great. I just ordered the SS version and I am still waiting for the delivery. I will purchase the aluminum when they release the other colors.
 
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Berkshirehunter

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The chip on mine might need a swabbing, but it seems to usually take 3 twists to come on high instead if 2. It might be dirty or it might be slightly off. Other than that, all 3 modes work in sequence. I've got to imagine a 3 mode twisty will be more prone to stuttering than a single mode. No matter, I like it so far.

i would say the I3S definitely throws better on 20 lumens than this on 25, but they have dif. reflectors.
 

markr6

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E05a.jpg



TINY!! Too small to be easily used with one hand.
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A little less blue in person, but close.
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markr6

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The threads had that nails-on-a-chalkboard feeling; improved with some Superlube. Action doesn't feel as nice as an Olight i3s, but at least they give it a nice mode sequence.

TOTAL FAILURE on the low mode though. I went into my basement and got used to the dark for a bit. Turned it on and noticed the low mode is WAY too bright. But even worse, the medium isn't that much different. It would have been a PERFECT spacing with 1lm (or less) and keeping the medium and high the same.

Overall, a nice cheap light. Not going to lose sleep over $17, but again...as usual...close but no cigar!


IT'S A BABY!
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Berkshirehunter

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Wow I'm dumb. I thought the modes were M-> H-> L, like the Olight. So, I guess my light works fine. Also illustrates the lack of difference between low and medium...
 

markr6

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Wow I'm dumb. I thought the modes were M-> H-> L, like the Olight. So, I guess my light works fine. Also illustrates the lack of difference between low and medium...

I'm glad it's not like the i3S. That's a really nice light with absolutely horrible mode sequence.

I thought this E05 would bridge the gap bewteen a 1xAA and the tiny Photon for my keychain. Unfortunatley, it's still too large for my keychain. I know that's just a personal preference since many people carry these. I just like to keep the bulk/weight on my keychain to a minimum.
 

Bakerman

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I like the previous E05 and I use it just about daily. Hopefully Fenix will releases the other colors for the 2014 edition in the near future.
 

jhc37013

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I got the new EO5 yesterday and its not working properly, when I try to change output it randomly shuts off even when the head is tightened all the way down and this happens especially and most often when I change from medium to high. I've contacted the dealer this one has to go back. :(
 

markr6

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I got the new EO5 yesterday and its not working properly, when I try to change output it randomly shuts off even when the head is tightened all the way down and this happens especially and most often when I change from medium to high. I've contacted the dealer this one has to go back. :(

I noticed some flicker from medium to high sometimes. Seems a little touchy.
 

Hondo

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I got the new EO5 yesterday and its not working properly, when I try to change output it randomly shuts off even when the head is tightened all the way down and this happens especially and most often when I change from medium to high. I've contacted the dealer this one has to go back. :(

Mine did exactly that, as well as a few mode skips. I wiped down the end of the tube, the trace in the head it contacts, and the positive center contact with Deoxit, and now it works perfectly.

As expected, I like the aluminum better than the stainless. I wear lightweight nylon cargo shorts this time of year, and the heavier stainless light really smacks against my leg when it's in my pocket. The head knurling is how it should be. The only downside is the O-ring is a bit tighter, and the threads rougher. The former prevents accidental turn-ons in my pocket, and the latter will smooth out with use, so not necessarily all that bad.
 

BlueSwede

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I've had my E05 2014 for a couple of days now and I wish low was lower and I really wish it had a clip. I'll continue using my Olight i3s instead.
 

BlueSwede

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Yes, I read the specs before purchasing it but I didn't realize 8 lumen was so bright. Also since I'm pretty sure Fenix reads this forum it doesn't hurt giving some constructive critique. I'm pretty sure most of us would have liked a clip on it. At least a removable one... Maybe the 2015 edition will have one ;)

Brgds... /BlueSwede
 

BlueSwede

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I checked out the LD02 but the low mode is also 8 lumen which IMHO is too high (and it's 10mm longer than the E05).

Brgds... /BlueSwede
 

jhc37013

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Mine did exactly that, as well as a few mode skips. I wiped down the end of the tube, the trace in the head it contacts, and the positive center contact with Deoxit, and now it works perfectly.

As expected, I like the aluminum better than the stainless. I wear lightweight nylon cargo shorts this time of year, and the heavier stainless light really smacks against my leg when it's in my pocket. The head knurling is how it should be. The only downside is the O-ring is a bit tighter, and the threads rougher. The former prevents accidental turn-ons in my pocket, and the latter will smooth out with use, so not necessarily all that bad.


Tried cleaning it but it did not help :( it still turns off when I change modes and it fails very frequently I have to send it back, so I'm the only one who has this problem? I've never had a Fenix fail right out of the box and I've bought many over the years.
 
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