Fenix LD15 XP-G R4 117 lumens officially released ..!

[daf3m]

Fenix funs check this new Fenix LD15 :

• Cree XP-G LED (R4) with lifespan of 50,000 hours
• Two modes of output:High (117 lumens, 1.5hrs) ->Low (8 lumens, 39hrs)
(Tested with Ni-mh battery with actual capacity 2500mAh)
• Stable current regulated circuit, stable brightness
• Uses one 1.5V AA battery (ni-mh, alkaline)
• 80mm (Length) X 16.6mm (Diameter)
• 21-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
• Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Toughened double ultra-clear glass lens
• Reliable twist switch
• Candle mode (Capable of standing up securely on a flat
surface to serve as a candle)
• Accessories: key ring, lanyard

http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=69

what do you think?

(The Fenix website was updated a couple hours ago - this morning there wasn't any LD15 !)

 

[1anrm]

Re: Fenix LD15 XP-G R4 117 lumens released ..!

Is the interface on this similar/exactly like the EZAA? from the pic it seems so then I will have to pass. I'd like a two mode only compact AA light with twist interface as the LD01.

 

[Link Archer VI]

It looks an awful lot like a Nitecore EZAA...

 

[Woods Walker]

8 lumes for 39 hours seems good to me. Not sure I need it though as have a 1XAA twisty.

Edit.

I wonder what the price will be?

 

[1anrm]

My Cdn dealer sells it for ~48. Havn't seen it in any of the US dealers that I use.

 

[parnass]

A new light is always welcome. But, it reminds me of another 2-level light I have because the low setting is too low for most uses and the high setting will drain the battery too quickly.

Wish it provided a 45 - 55 lumen level for 4 hours runtime.

 

[strinq]

I think a low and a high just doesn't cut it.
I'm one of the many who use mid the most.

 

[Kestrel]

I think a low and a high just doesn't cut it.
I'm one of the many who use mid the most.

LOL, I only use low & high, never medium.

 

[Swedpat]

A new light is always welcome. But, it reminds me of another 2-level light I have because the low setting is too low for most uses and the high setting will drain the battery too quickly.

Wish it provided a 45 - 55 lumen level for 4 hours runtime.

Agree! :thumbsup:
Especially using alkalines high will not be available many minutes. But the brightness level you suggest would make it possible for a decent time.

 

[GeetarHero]

Looks great! I've been wanting a single AA... wonder what it will cost? I love Fenix lights but if the price is the same as a Quark AA its going to be a hard sell for me... guess I'll have to wait and see...

 

[kyhunter1]

Yes it does. It's kinda odd how some manufacturers get blasted for copying other manufacturers lights, and nobody seems to care when certain others do......

It looks an awful lot like a Nitecore EZAA...

Same here.

LOL, I only use low & high, never medium.

 

[tre]

I guess lots of choices are good but why do you think they made two different lights that both run on a single AA and use the same emitter?

 

[ergotelis]

A nitecore copy-paste...

 

[Jash]

No mid mode :sick2: !!!!!!!

I don't want a light that can run for 39 hours on barely usable light and can run for only an hour and a bit on light I can.

Needs a mid mode of 40-50 lumens that can run for several hours, then I'd buy it. Otherwise no Fenix, take a lesson from Quark, not Nitecore.

 

[parnass]

What, no pocket clip?

 

[Ragiska]

I guess lots of choices are good but why do you think they made two different lights that both run on a single AA and use the same emitter?

there is a lot more to a light than just the battery and emitter

 

[Font size]

Re: Fenix LD15 XP-G R4 117 lumens

Nitecore EZ AA 145 lumens

• Two modes of output:High (117 lumens, 1.5hrs) ->Low (8 lumens, 39hrs)

 

[henry1960]

This New Fenix Light Needs A Med. Mode Of At Least 30-50 Lumens

 

[daf3m]

If someone needs a medium mode should consider purchasing the LD10 R4 - 132lumens + clip :ironic:.

I agree with those who mentiomed "Nitecore" :thumbsup:.

 

[justin3]

I just got mine from the mailbox about 2 hours ago. It shipped with an alkaline AA alongside it in the box, so I popped it in. Initial impressions are that it is a GREAT little light. Solid construction and simple interface. I've actually gotten about an hour out of the alkaline on high so far, which is pretty good. In my very limited time playing with it so far, I'm a big fan, and despite a few small(and maybe one big) shortcomings, it may become my EDC light.

I'll be posting up a review in a few days.