Fenix Digital P3D Black Premium Q5 Reflector

[Jonc]

Does the Fenix Digital P3D Black Premium Q5 from Fenix-Store.com come with the textured or orange peel reflector? It does not state anything about it on their website as far as I can tell.

Thanks,

Jon

 

[iSleep]

It comes stock with O.P reflectors , but you can request for smooth reflectors too ~ (^.^)

P.S : Isn't Textured and O.P the same thing ?

 

[Gunner12]

There are many types of texturing, some are rougher the others.

OP refers to a certain type of texturing that looks like orange peel.

You can email Fenix Store to make sure you get the textured reflector. You also know of the 8% off coupon for CPFers right(CPF8)?

:welcome:

 

[Jonc]

I really didn't know to refer to it as the OP or textured. The only nice light I actually own is a SF 6P. I've had it for 7 or 8 years and always liked the nice smooth throw it has. I want to move out of the stone age and try a new LED light. I have noticed the new 6PL at Lowes. I'm leaning towards the Fenix for the longer runtime and different levels. I use it for my job occasionally (service work) and camping/backpacking. Backpacking is one of the reasons I like the fenix- low weight. I also usually have a Photon around, so I guess I already have a couple of nice lights. I'll use the coupon code.

Thanks,

Jon

 

[Lobo]

How many different reflectors does Fenix offer? I thought it was just smooth(older models) and OP? And can you choose between which kind of reflector you want? That would be sweet.

 

[daveman]

I really didn't know to refer to it as the OP or textured. The only nice light I actually own is a SF 6P. I've had it for 7 or 8 years and always liked the nice smooth throw it has. I want to move out of the stone age and try a new LED light. I have noticed the new 6PL at Lowes. I'm leaning towards the Fenix for the longer runtime and different levels. I use it for my job occasionally (service work) and camping/backpacking. Backpacking is one of the reasons I like the fenix- low weight. I also usually have a Photon around, so I guess I already have a couple of nice lights. I'll use the coupon code.

Thanks,

Jon

Jon, get the Fenix P3D Q5, YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY. I just received my order of 4 (four) P2D Q5s and 3 (three) P1D Q5s, they're all going out as Christmas presents, but I am awfully tempted to keep one of these little gems for myself. The P2D Q5s put out between 140~150 lumens, has a very wide flood (floody) and retains excellent throw with its intense spot as well. The P3D Q5s will be even brighter, shooting out ~190 lumens through the lense. The quality and construction is top notch on all of them, even better than the Fenix lights I bought 2 years ago, Fenix really is constantly improving their products. Get the P3D Q5, you will be floored by the quality and beam.

 

[bluewater]

The OP reflector that Fenix is shipping now is not much different than the smooth anyway. It's a VERY light texture that cleans up the beam a bit, and seems to have little effect on the "throw" of the light.

I have a P1Dce with a smooth reflector and ringy beam. My brand new P2D Q5 with the textured reflector out throws the P1D and the beam is significantly nicer.

 

[Jonc]

P3D Q5 on the way.

I'll head for the antique section on Ebay and list my old SF 6P. Just kidding. I wouldn't part with it.

Jon

 

[SafetyBob]

Make sure and go back to the Fenix store and get the custom tactical 3x123 battery tube for your P3D. It made a maybe noticable difference in brightness, but made a significant difference in appearance on my P3D's. I got the 2x123 tube and the 3x123 tube just to see what they look like. I don't think you will be dissapointed, especially if you have a 6P, you will look at the Fenix lights and wonder where the light is.


That said, they are marvelous little flashlights and the P3D has incredible brightness.

Bob E.

 

[Jonc]

A P3DQ5 was in the mailbox today. Had a slight problem at first. Put two 123 batteries in and well, nothing. Tapped it a couple times and got a little life out of it. Hmmm... Checked the tailcap, not screwed on tight. Now, much better. Came with the textured reflector. Enclosed with it: 2 O-Rings, extra rubber tail-switch, carrying case and lanyard.

All I can say is, WOW! Works really well. Bright. Very.

The one thing I really miss is a lens-cap. I actually use the cap of a 20 Oz. Pepsi product for my 2AA LED Maglite (It actually works really well, has a nice pop sound when you press it on). My Surefire has one of their flip-top lens-caps that is bulletproof.

Anyone have a solution for the P3DQ5? Possibly flip-top?

Thanks a bunch everyone,

I am a Flashoholic.

Jon

 

[Gunner12]

You could make one with a suitable piece of tubing.

The Red Filter could also act as a cap.

I'm glad you light is working well.