Fenix LD05 impressions - disappointed

[Oddjob]

Overall the fit and finish on this light are excellent. The beam is fairly smooth, no noticeable artifacts and is has a decent tint. The clicky has a solid feel to it.

The two things that I am disappointed with are the PWM and the reverse clicky. First of all, the ads say that it has a momentary on but alas it is a reverse clicky. Secondly the PWM is pretty noticeable. I am not overly sensitive to PWM but when using it, it does bother me.

This was a bit of an impulse buy and unfortunately the two points I discussed are a bit of a let down. I hope they increase the frequency of the PWM in the future and amend their advertisements.

 

[waddup]

sell it for 90% of what you paid and buy something else.

no point in keeping anything you dont like

 

[Burgess]

Or else, you can "gift" it for Christmas.



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[berry580]

yeah im positive someone would be happy to take it at a discount.

 

[Oddjob]

I'm not going to sell it or give it away. It'll probably get used at work as originally intended. I just wanted to inform people because the switch type and the PWM would be deal breakers for many I'm sure.

 

[derfyled]

Hi Oddjob,

Is the PWM frequency similar to the one on the LD01 ?

 

[Beacon of Light]

How much different is this from the Preon II? They do seem to be a spitting image of one another. I love my Preon and maybe that is the difference as I don't notice the problems you're having with the Fenix.

 

[Oddjob]

Hi Oddjob,

Is the PWM frequency similar to the one on the LD01 ?

It's been a while since I had my LD01 so I can't remember exactly. I don't recall the LD01 bothering me too much though.

How much different is this from the Preon II? They do seem to be a spitting image of one another. I love my Preon and maybe that is the difference as I don't notice the problems you're having with the Fenix.

I'll let you know when my Preon comes.