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I pre-ordered the R4 version also. I figure it will be less 'blue', but we can't know that for sure. I also thought since the XP-G has a larger surface area, its larger hotspot might lend better to being a floodlight. I'll definitely have a review up once I get my hands on it. B)
I pre-ordered one I love AAA keychain lights especially floody ones. This looks like it should serve well.
shark_za
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My XP-G lights are all greenish at low current.
All my XP-E lights are cool cool white even at low levels.
I wonder....
All my XP-E lights are cool cool white even at low levels.
I wonder....
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I just can't get excited about this.
30 lumens or so for 2 or 3 hours, and that's it?
No low mode?
No neutral tint?
The only appeal is the hope of a really, really nice flood beam. But in its present configuration, I just don't see it filling a need for me.
Now, it may be just the ticket for someone else.
Make that 2 - 5 lumens for 12 + hours with a neutral tint and a true flood beam and I'd be all over it.
30 lumens or so for 2 or 3 hours, and that's it?
No low mode?
No neutral tint?
The only appeal is the hope of a really, really nice flood beam. But in its present configuration, I just don't see it filling a need for me.
Now, it may be just the ticket for someone else.
Make that 2 - 5 lumens for 12 + hours with a neutral tint and a true flood beam and I'd be all over it.
sabre7
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+1... just don't see the light on this one either :tired:
coyote
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i suspect many flashaholics would agree that it isn't for them.
yet i think those specs make it perfect to the average joe who needs a very simple 'light with average brightness and average runtime, all in a small package.
folks like that don't appreciate numerous modes, extreme highs & lows, days of runtime, neutral tints, great throw, etc. they just need a light to help them out now and then, one that preforms all-'round.
so i ordered two to look at and then give as gifts to people i care about.
yet i think those specs make it perfect to the average joe who needs a very simple 'light with average brightness and average runtime, all in a small package.
folks like that don't appreciate numerous modes, extreme highs & lows, days of runtime, neutral tints, great throw, etc. they just need a light to help them out now and then, one that preforms all-'round.
so i ordered two to look at and then give as gifts to people i care about.
mcnair55
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I think you just about nailed that,joe punter will love it,such power in a small torch the average joe will be showing it off to all the non flash peeps.I am having one as I enjoy collecting AAA single cell lights.
gunga
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This might be an okay gift light, but I agree, I wanted lower levels, neutral tint, and longer run time...
Does anyone actually have in hand the E05 (either one) and seen the tint? Any photos to show the tint?
I don't particularly like the E01 blue tint.
Don't forget the all flood beam makes this light a good headlamp when used with a jockstrap headband for up-close and indoor use. If the tint is nice, it might just replace my Maratac AAA as a backup to my ZL H501. And of course, the simplicity of just one mode makes a good gift light.
LEDninja
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A long time ago LED lights were in the 3 to 10 lumen range.
Then Fenix introduced the L1P with 30 lumens and we were very happy.
What a bright light!
More recently Fenix had the E01 in the 10 lumen range.
Then Fenix introduced the E05 with 30 lumens and we are very sad.
The light is too bright!
What a difference 7 years makes.
Then Fenix introduced the L1P with 30 lumens and we were very happy.
What a bright light!
More recently Fenix had the E01 in the 10 lumen range.
Then Fenix introduced the E05 with 30 lumens and we are very sad.
The light is too bright!
What a difference 7 years makes.
coyote
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well said.
Notsure Fire
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We'll never be happy. If it's bright enough, the beam won't be right.
mcnair55
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What a good reply,spot on with that
