Narcosynthesis
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Hello, I have just gotten a Fenix E01, with the intention of using it as a low power light for small tasks, and also keeping in a bag as a backup to my Fenix L1T and Petzl Headlight that I normally use.
I have two questions, namely about the beam colour and serial numbers...
On the serial numbers, I was led to believe (and semi confirmed with my L1T that the number is a batch code and relates to where it is sold - my L1t has a code of GBxxxxxx. With my E01, buought from teh same shop as the other light the code is 00RZ2P00034 which seem completely unrelated from before and what I have seen elsewhere, anyone able to elaborate on what it is/means?
The other question is about the beam colour, I know it is not perfect and does have a tint to it, but when I turned mine on I was quite staggered by quite how purple it really is so I have taken a picture of the beam alongside photos of my L1T and a Mag Solitaire (with fresh battery) as a comparison, and was wondering if anyone could tell me if it looks fine and I am just worrying, or if it is overly tinted and worth returning.
I do know some people have issues with the beam shape and so on, but that makes no real difference to me, whereas the colour is more of an issue. I should also say that if this is normal, I am still more than happy with the torch, just wondering if it is worth getting a replacement for a better tint, or if that is a waste of time.
All photos are unprocessed from the camera - 1", f8, ISO100 and set to the 'sunny' white balance and all taken from the same distance to a plainish wall (all I had to hand)
E01 -
L1T -
Maglite Solitaire -
For anyone that has read this far, I do really appreciate any help, and would like to apologise for adding yet another E01 thread, but I couldn't find the information elsewhere when I know not all monitors and cameras are balanced the same and thought it best to ask in my own way...
Thanks again
I have two questions, namely about the beam colour and serial numbers...
On the serial numbers, I was led to believe (and semi confirmed with my L1T that the number is a batch code and relates to where it is sold - my L1t has a code of GBxxxxxx. With my E01, buought from teh same shop as the other light the code is 00RZ2P00034 which seem completely unrelated from before and what I have seen elsewhere, anyone able to elaborate on what it is/means?
The other question is about the beam colour, I know it is not perfect and does have a tint to it, but when I turned mine on I was quite staggered by quite how purple it really is so I have taken a picture of the beam alongside photos of my L1T and a Mag Solitaire (with fresh battery) as a comparison, and was wondering if anyone could tell me if it looks fine and I am just worrying, or if it is overly tinted and worth returning.
I do know some people have issues with the beam shape and so on, but that makes no real difference to me, whereas the colour is more of an issue. I should also say that if this is normal, I am still more than happy with the torch, just wondering if it is worth getting a replacement for a better tint, or if that is a waste of time.
All photos are unprocessed from the camera - 1", f8, ISO100 and set to the 'sunny' white balance and all taken from the same distance to a plainish wall (all I had to hand)
E01 -
L1T -
Maglite Solitaire -
For anyone that has read this far, I do really appreciate any help, and would like to apologise for adding yet another E01 thread, but I couldn't find the information elsewhere when I know not all monitors and cameras are balanced the same and thought it best to ask in my own way...
Thanks again