Fenix EO CE?

[Bearcat]

I'm I the only person wanting one of these with a Cree LED?

* 10 Lumens

* Super Long Run-time

* Simple Twist On Off Operation

* No Complicated Modes To Deal With

* Small Compact Dependable Key-chain Light

* $19.95 Free Shipping

 

[swxb12]

One-mode, low power Cree light? Where can I find one of these?!

Fenix, please read Bearcat's advice :thumbsup:

Oh and take into consideration the JetBeam Jet-u and how some people want to buy it solely due to its looks and design, not necessarily output

 

[crocodilo]

I'm I the only person wanting one of these with a Cree LED?

* 10 Lumens

* Super Long Run-time

* Simple Twist On Off Operation

* No Complicated Modes To Deal With

* Small Compact Dependable Key-chain Light

* $19.95 Free Shipping

I'm a big fan of the E0, I'd love one of those!

 

[bfg9000]

Why would you want an LED that can take 1500mA only to just run 50mA through it? At that drive level the CREE XR-E isn't going to be as efficient as the best 5mm LEDs (sure it might last longer but still...).

It's kind of like asking a manufacturer to fit Z-rated 186mph tires to their wheelbarrows.:nana:

 

[ViReN]

How about 9 Lumens at 20 mA Nichia 5mm LED

LRI Photon is going to come up first with such a LED light .... soon others will follow...

 

[Bearcat]

It seems to me after reading the reviews that the Fenix EO is a pretty darn good AAA key-chain light with a great run-time, but there were complaints about it not being quite bright enough.

Without giving up any run-time, it seems to me that a more efficient LED would double the brightness and make it a great simple to use key-chain light.

I don't want one of those overly bright key-chain lights at the expense of run-time leave me in the dark after 45 minutes:candle: or a tiny key chain light with all those modes to deal with.

So what would be the best LED and AAA key-chain light combination to get what I want?

 

[Orion]

And to add to Bearcat's comment, . . . a lower output, longer lasting AAA light that wouldn't have that "angry blue" color tint to it.

I would definitely be buying an E1 CE with a single mode and twist head!!!!

+10 to my own comment!!!

 

[selfbuilt]

It seems to me after reading the reviews that the Fenix EO is a pretty darn good AAA key-chain light with a great run-time, but there were complaints about it not being quite bright enough.
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So what would be the best LED and AAA key-chain light combination to get what I want?

Sounds like you may want the Fenix E1.

I gave mine away since I didn't like the ringy beam, but it's a good trade-off of light output and runtime.

It's also a better design for moding/upgrading over the E0, since it has a lens protecting the emitter. The E0 is an exposed 5mm dome, and a Cree or SSC wouldn't last long left in that state.

 

[aceo07]

I don't think this will ever happen until there's a big competitor that's going to offer much lower priced lights to force Fenix to create an inexpensive light.

IMHO, Fenix has no intention of lowering their price point of $40 for their new lights. They know people will buy it at this price (or more) and making any light cheaper will only serve to decrease profits.

 

[sysadmn]

Selfbuilt's right on. I have the E1 - it's a great light unless you're shining it at the wall and the ring bothers you. Essentially the same size as an E0, glass lens, well built.

Mine's in a bedside basket for middle of the night trips to the bathroom - the dog doesn't like being stepped on, and my wife doesn't like being wakened by stepped-on dogs. For a low-lumens carrying around light I use innova's photon clone or a Garrity.

The E1's rated at 3 hours, you might double that with a lithium AAA if it matters. Using it 2 minutes at a time, I'll probably never deplete the original battery.

 

[Ozniot]

I'm satisfied with the light level of my current Fenix EO. The reason it stays in the drawer is the irritating purple-violet tint.

 

[cdosrun]

I will jump in by agreeing that the E1 is a nice little light, the ringy beam was distracting in use (not white wall hunting) but I followed a simple mod that was posted on here and have enjoyed using it since.

If you haven't seen it:

Open the head up (a couple of rubber bands on each side of the head and a heavy twist was sufficient with mine) and use a black marker to darken the 'throat' of the reflector. The ring in the beam is produced by a reflection from the shiny throat, once made less reflective, the beam is really quite nice and the 'mod' is totally reversable.

Andrew

 

[DaveG]

Glad to hear you guys talking up the E1,thought I was its only fan.I had carried a Dorcy-aaa as my EDC,but once I got the E1,it has taken over where the Dorcy left off.

 

[regulator]

And you should see how nice the E1 becomes when a SSC LED is dropped in. I modded mine and the beam is very white and no rings after the mod. I put in a SXO cool tint LED I got from Photonfanatic on the dealers corner. Suprising output and nice runtime on Lithium primary AAA - about 5 hours of flat regulation.

 

[aceo07]

And you should see how nice the E1 becomes when a SSC LED is dropped in. I modded mine and the beam is very white and no rings after the mod. I put in a SXO cool tint LED I got from Photonfanatic on the dealers corner. Suprising output and nice runtime on Lithium primary AAA - about 5 hours of flat regulation.

It is hard to mod the E1? Was it the current model of the E1?

 

[eebowler]

an E1 Rebel may be better than an E1 CE. The Rebel may be better suited to a really small reflector to produce some throw compared to an all flood CE version.

 

[trailstoride]

Sounds like you may want the Fenix E1.

I gave mine away since I didn't like the ringy beam, but it's a good trade-off of light output and runtime.

It's also a better design for moding/upgrading over the E0, since it has a lens protecting the emitter. The E0 is an exposed 5mm dome, and a Cree or SSC wouldn't last long left in that state.

Why not get the LOD-CE? On medium (~ 20 lumens) the LOD runs about 3 hours - the same as the E1, but almost twice as bright. If you want/need longer runtimes, drop the LOD to low and get over 6 hours.

 

[Orion]

Whenever someone gets the Rebel version of the LOD, AND has the LOD CE, I'd like to see a comparison of the two beams on the first Medium mode.

Now, considering that one of these will be mostly used indoors and at close range, would you want a more flood-ish appearance, or one with more spot and perhaps less flood?