haha...we all use these damn lights the same way...I too have the SC600, the TK41, the XT11, but for 99% of my illumination needs I use my single AA LD12 !.... double damn....
Is the Fenix TK70 still relevant?
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haha...we all use these damn lights the same way...I too have the SC600, the TK41, the XT11, but for 99% of my illumination needs I use my single AA LD12 !.... double damn....
VIET PRIDE BULLIES
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I've got both TK70 and Trustfire X100
X100 still wall of light but if compares to TK70 still far behind, X100 beats the J12 and J18 any day.
Going to get SR95 soon, just saving up
X100 still wall of light but if compares to TK70 still far behind, X100 beats the J12 and J18 any day.
Going to get SR95 soon, just saving up
HotWire
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I have a TM11 and a TN31 (& a bunch of others). The TK70, TM11, and TN31 all have their place in my collection. The TK70 AND TN31 both offer low level light for getting around the camp and saving battery power. The TM11 offers the wonderful UI that we all love. They are all bright enough for most things.
david57strat
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The more I read about the TK70, the more I want one. This light's flexbility with either LSD, or even common alkaline D cells (in a pinch), plus the added bonus of the crazy long run times (even at super high settings) makes it an even more desirable light (Would easily blow away anything else I've got currently, in all aspects). I'm with the other posters, though. Whoever comes up with a light that produces this kind of output, in a pocket-sized package, is going to make a killing! I won't be surprised to see that happen in the not-too-distant future. Until then - there is the TK70 :)
I've got to get one!
I've got to get one!
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Just regarding the mention of runtimes. In another post, this topic was raised and some interesting results were obtained. Even similar cells would give varying results in TK70's. For mine, about an hour neat is the extent of it on turbo, with ventilation. Sorry for getting off topic.
Mike.
Trancersteve
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I can't say that I have ever been tempted by the TK70. It's the D size cells that keep putting me off of it. They are massive, and while they produce great runtimes, i wouldn't be too happy carting spares around on a trip.
I'd also have to fork out for a new charger which accommodates D sized cells. Those decent high capacity D sized NiMh cells aren't cheap by any means!
It would also be the only device that I own that was powered by D sized cells.
Nope, still not tempted!
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I'd also have to fork out for a new charger which accommodates D sized cells. Those decent high capacity D sized NiMh cells aren't cheap by any means!
It would also be the only device that I own that was powered by D sized cells.
Nope, still not tempted!
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Though big and bulky and rated at lower lumens than some of the recent compact LiON powered models the TK70 is hands down a "light cannon" in comparison. I still like my TM11 and my TK35 but just simply no comparison between the beam that these units produce when compared to the output of the TK70. Long live the light cannon!
Not only that --- but I think the D cell usage also makes this a crazy non-flashaholic light as well. You can buy D alkalines in packs of 4 in almost any grocery store or Wal-mart type store. Though I have to admit... what non-flashaholic would ever buy a 200 dollar light lol.
I know most people would scream NOOOOO don't put those filthy (sometimes) leaky alkalines in my expensive light. But hey you do whatcha gotta. I bet THOUSANDS of people would have/would love to have a TK70 and a bunch of D cells in the wake of hurricane Sandy. Regular alkalines on it's medium mode of 300 lumens would give several hours of nice light in a room for a week maybe on a set of D's.
I don't think the idea of "relevance" is being used in the same way when people ACTUALLY use flashlights to you know... create light. I noticed that Maglite just released a "pro" 2D cell light that is above 250 lumens... that would be a good option for a lot of people, but I don't think it has a lower mode so..... kinda "meh". It's under 40 dollars though so it might be a decent choice for a lot of people.
ILIKEFLASHLIGHTS
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That white barn is 445yds. TK70 easily lights it up and all the stuff around it.
That white barn is 445yds. TK70 easily lights it up and all the stuff around it.
I think that picture pretty much shuts down any doubts of the "relevance" of the TK70 in this thread. If a light can do that... it's relevant.
Oztorchfreak
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I love my TK70 and I still have the TK75 on order as I am a collector of lights like most of us, even if they don't all get used frequently.
Hey, it is a great hobby just like other people collect stamps that don't really do much except go up in value maybe but even with stamps or flashlights you just like knowing you have them and can blow off the dust and check out your collection occasionally.
Some people only keep the cream of the crop for a while and sell some lights as they go when newer and better lights come onto the market and others keep every one they buy like a Museum for Flashlights.
Both types of owners are fine by me as everyone has different needs and reasons for how they collect and buy or refresh their choice of flashlights in their collection.
My TK70 is a real keeper for me and I will never sell it.
The TK70 is a great flashlight that is in its own league and will be fondly remembered and talked about for a long time to come even if some people say it looks like a sink plunger!
I have had zero problems with it running 4 x Imedion NIMH 9500mah LSD batteries in it and I still get 1hr 15mins out of it on Turbo and then it finally runs out of every last drop of light nearly 4hrs from the the start at Turbo switch-on.
It is a great deterrent to would be attackers because of its size, weight, throw, astonishing brightness and area coverage.
Feed it High Quality Batteries and it is a real beast and a trusted friend!
I have the Olight heavy duty thrower stuff, Dereelight Aspheric Throwers, TN31s both normal and Saabluster modded ones plus the Lambda Varapower Turbo 2 de-domed SST-90 LED with the Nustar copper base as well as many other lights for throw and showing off or just for their "WOW" factors.
I still like the heavy duty feel of both the whole light and its two forward mounted "easy to get at" control buttons.
The brightness levels are well spaced with Strobe & SOS functions that work well plus the runtimes with HIGH QUALITY BATTERIES make for a great light.
What more would anyone want from a big light at that reasonable although still a bit over-priced flashlight?
It is the main light I grab when there is a noise outside or if I go walking at night and for some reason I just feel safer with this light in my hands.
The TK70 still has more Kcd and throw than the new TK75 even though it is rated at 2600 lumens.
The only thing that makes the TK75 a possibly great light will be its size and especially the shorter length even though it will be harder to hold because of the increase in diameter of the light tubing carrying 4 x 18650 batteries in a "circular grouped" pattern over the longer "series grouped" D Cell sized TK70.
The other factor that will probably make the TK75 be good will be its ability to add more batteries for a longer runtime using the optional extension tubes and battery carriers but also make it longer.
These extensions on the TK75 will only increase the runtime and the "brightness will not increase".
The TK70 is a great flashlight that is in its own league and will be fondly remembered and talked about for a long time even if some people say it looks like a sink plunger!
It is a great deterrent to would-be attackers because of its size, weight, throw, astonishing brightness and area coverage.
Feed it High Quality batteries and it is a real beast and trusted friend!
I have the Olight heavy duty stuff, TN31s both stock and Saab modded ones plus the Lambda Varapower Turbo 2 de-domed SST-90 with the Nustar copper base as well as many other lights for throw and showing off for their "WOW" factors.
I still like the heavy duty feel of both the whole light and its two forward mounted "easy to get at" buttons.
It is the main light I grab when there is a noise outside or if I go walking at night and for some reason I just feel safer with this light.
I cannot stress enough the need for "HIGH QUALITY BATTERIES"!
LONG LIVE THE LEGENDARY TALES ABOUT THE TK70 BEAST!!!!!
Cheers :twothumbs
Reviving an older thread here, to say that as of summer 2013 I find the TK70 to still be relevant. I took mine to Yosemite's Glacier Point this month and when it got dark I shined it down (practically straight down) into the valley campgrounds 4000 feet below. All the other tourists nearby were totally in awe of the powerful beam, and a half dozen people in the campgrounds below immediately responded with their brightest lights. (Unfortunately one, shall we say, "prospector's pack animal" was shining a green laser up at us, which was both highly annoying and dangerous.)
I even was able to get a lighted response from someone who happened to be near the top of Nevada Fall. Whatever they had seemed pretty dim to me, until I sat down and calculated the distance. That is about two and a quarter miles away from Glacier Point, if I measured the map correctly.
I even was able to get a lighted response from someone who happened to be near the top of Nevada Fall. Whatever they had seemed pretty dim to me, until I sat down and calculated the distance. That is about two and a quarter miles away from Glacier Point, if I measured the map correctly.
StorminMatt
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As far as whether you think the Fenix TK70 is 'irrelevant', I guess it all boils down to one question:
Do you consider lithium ion batteries and having the most 'stowable' light to be the 'end all, be all' as far as what a good flashlight is all about?
As far as the size, size is not necessarily a disadvantage. Personally, I find large lights using C and D batteries are just easier to carry than those short, fat monstrosities that everyone seems to consider the epitome of flashlight design. Shorter lights might stow better. But when it comes to carrying a light, the thinner tubed C and D lights just fit more naturally in my hand. And the length makes them balance well, which means I don't have to grip the light like I do something shorter. This makes carrying the light MUCH less tiring, despite the fact that it may (or may not) weigh more.
Do you consider lithium ion batteries and having the most 'stowable' light to be the 'end all, be all' as far as what a good flashlight is all about?
As far as the size, size is not necessarily a disadvantage. Personally, I find large lights using C and D batteries are just easier to carry than those short, fat monstrosities that everyone seems to consider the epitome of flashlight design. Shorter lights might stow better. But when it comes to carrying a light, the thinner tubed C and D lights just fit more naturally in my hand. And the length makes them balance well, which means I don't have to grip the light like I do something shorter. This makes carrying the light MUCH less tiring, despite the fact that it may (or may not) weigh more.
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Can you please PM me the details for this?
walterr839
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Or post it here
i would be interested as well
i would be interested as well
Labrador72
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I think the TK70 is still very relevant and so are many older flashlight models that may be one, two or even three years older.
In fairness, assuming overall quality between a latest model and an older models is on par, whether a light is still relevant should be decided based on UI, runtime, and brightness needs.
Even if an older model and a newer ones are identical in all respects except brightness and to a smaller extent runtimes, if the older models provides enough lumens and candelas for your needs, it might still make sense to go for it over the newer model, especially if in doing so you can get an excellent light at a lower price. As somebody put it a few posts earlier: "the dark didn't get darker" or to put it differently outside it isn't darker than it was 3 years ago!
If an older model and a newer one are identical except for the LED which gives you more lumens and longer runtime and by getting the older model you don't save any money or don't have a budget constraint, then maybe getting the older model does not really make sense: if I could get more without a trade-off, I'd go for it.
On the other hand, if the older model offers a UI and/or form factor and/or battery compatibility and/or beam profile and/or better bang of the buck than the newer model, going for the latter just for that 10%, 20%, or even 30% extra brightness when the older model is bright enough for our needs, clearly shows a tendency "lumasochism" - i.e. inflicting ourselves pain just for the pleasure of having more lumens! Unfortunately, I have to say it took me a few buys before giving up the obsession of doing comparisons between flashlights down to the last lumen and those 5 meters of throw that should only be considered after everything else has been weighed!
Aside from the extra lumens, often added at the expense of good runtimes just to sell more, everything else still matters: even discontinued older flashlight models!
In fairness, assuming overall quality between a latest model and an older models is on par, whether a light is still relevant should be decided based on UI, runtime, and brightness needs.
Even if an older model and a newer ones are identical in all respects except brightness and to a smaller extent runtimes, if the older models provides enough lumens and candelas for your needs, it might still make sense to go for it over the newer model, especially if in doing so you can get an excellent light at a lower price. As somebody put it a few posts earlier: "the dark didn't get darker" or to put it differently outside it isn't darker than it was 3 years ago!
If an older model and a newer one are identical except for the LED which gives you more lumens and longer runtime and by getting the older model you don't save any money or don't have a budget constraint, then maybe getting the older model does not really make sense: if I could get more without a trade-off, I'd go for it.
On the other hand, if the older model offers a UI and/or form factor and/or battery compatibility and/or beam profile and/or better bang of the buck than the newer model, going for the latter just for that 10%, 20%, or even 30% extra brightness when the older model is bright enough for our needs, clearly shows a tendency "lumasochism" - i.e. inflicting ourselves pain just for the pleasure of having more lumens! Unfortunately, I have to say it took me a few buys before giving up the obsession of doing comparisons between flashlights down to the last lumen and those 5 meters of throw that should only be considered after everything else has been weighed!
Aside from the extra lumens, often added at the expense of good runtimes just to sell more, everything else still matters: even discontinued older flashlight models!
