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

kaptain_zero said:
I just got my order yesterday. This LD15 came with a smooth reflector and starts in hi mode, then low. I sure wish it would have been low first, then high but I still find it a nice light.

Mine came from the Canadian Fenix dealer.

Regards

Christian
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Hey Christian

FYI: Canada has dozens of Fenix dealers, not just one! Including at least one in your home town :naughty:
 
jag-engr said:
I wouldn't call 8 lumens "barely usable light". I would imagine that Fenix's 8 lumens is brighter than an Arc flashlight (despite the fact that it's rated as 10 lumens).

Regarding the complaints about two levels: That's a selling point of many lights, such as Muyshondt's lights. If Fenix isn't going to come out with a true low, then they might as well just stick with two levels, IMO.
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Yeah, 8 lumens is definitely not low in my book and as you said, if there's not going to actually be a low, better one medium than two.
Zendude said:
And the EZAA was a copy of.....:poke:

The difference seems to be it uses IC mode switching instead of the two point contact solution those other lights employ. If this is indeed the case, I have to wonder why they didn't make it a three mode light.:shrug:

I actually tried to convert a Ti MiNi AA to this setup as an alternative for folks that had trouble with mode skipping(with limited success).

I really think this is a nice setup as you don't have to worry about the battery tube making contact with the pill.:thumbsup: I guess the only thing I'd worry about is the foam wearing out.
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If you showed a picture of the Fenix and asked everyone to identify it, even the majority of CPF'ers would identify it as an EZAA - not so with any other light.

I wish it were a three mode light, with it's slimness and a neutral xp-g it would have replaced my EZAAw, assuming it had an actual low of 2lumens or less.
 
Wow,

I must need a new search engine or something..... I am particularly baffled by the one in my home town.... I've been to what I think are the usual haunts.... I've not seen a single one. I'd be greatful if you would enlighten me! 😱


Nice-Light said:
Hey Christian

FYI: Canada has dozens of Fenix dealers, not just one! Including at least one in your home town :naughty:
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powernoodle said:
I'll stick with the Quark Mini AA. Same specs, more or less, same size, with lo-med-hi, plus strobe. And the Quark is less spendy.
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Yeah, the QM-AA is still better in my book. The Fenix's main advantages are better efficiency (in all likelihood), better looks (to my eye), and better connection point (though it adds length).


kaichu dento said:
...if there's not going to actually be a low, better one medium than two.
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This pretty much sums up Fenix's weak point on their mode selection.

kaichu dento said:
I wish it were a three mode light, with it's slimness and a neutral xp-g it would have replaced my EZAAw, assuming it had an actual low of 2lumens or less.
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I don't think we'll ever see that from Fenix...


A lot of people feel like this is a clone of the EZAA. The appearance looks similar, but the function is different. Look up the old Fenix P1's and Civictor. I'd say that it's more a combination of these two lights - the brass threading from the P1 (Nitecore definitely didn't invent brass threading) and the overall form of a AA twisty from the Civictor.
 
jag-engr said:
This pretty much sums up Fenix's weak point on their mode selection.

I don't think we'll ever see that from Fenix...
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It seems to be a perspective difference that many of the Chinese companies have, that as long as it's lower than 10 lumens, then it's low enough, which is unfortunate given the high caliber of creativity coming out recently.

Still, I hope someday they'll realize low doesn't start until 2 lumens or less.
 
My testing sample runtimes with Eneloop hot off the charger.

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kaichu dento said:
If you showed a picture of the Fenix and asked everyone to identify it, even the majority of CPF'ers would identify it as an EZAA - not so with any other light.
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LOL Kaichu, you know the EZ lights received the same criticism when they were introduced!

How many members would ID this as an EZxx?😛



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Photo from here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=195649&highlight=nautilus+review&page=2

I hope DM51 doesn't mind!:sweat:

Bottom line: Any modern light is going to share some design similarities with previous generations. In the end they will probably all look like a Prius!:crackup:

Egsise: For 8 lumens that's a very respectable runtime!:thumbsup: Too bad it starts in high.🙁
 
since at this point you still might either get lo first or hi first, & some have smooth & others have o.p. reflector- are there any dealers who are willing to look at the actual one that will be shipped to you, & disclose which version you get when you order?

not that either feature would be a dealbreaker alone, but i'm down to splitting hairs among the fenix ld15, the j.b. e3s, & the peak el capitan.
 
Zendude said:
LOL Kaichu, you know the EZ lights received the same criticism when they were introduced!

Bottom line: Any modern light is going to share some design similarities with previous generations. In the end they will probably all look like a Prius!:crackup:
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You're right, but at least no one could look at the EZ-series and that other light and mistake them, whereas the new Fenix really almost exactly looks like the EZAA, and it takes a little attention to realize the head is shorter and that there's a tiny difference in the tail.

Anyway it really doesn't matter as I'm thoroughly enjoying my Prius lights! :tinfoil:
 
Re: Fenix LD15 XP-G R4 vs solitaire

Do any of the LD15 owners also have a Quark MiNi AA? Could you please take a size comparison picture?
 
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