JCD
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I'm sure many PD30 users have discovered for themselves how to obtain momentary on with the Fenix PD30 despite the light having a reverse clicky switch. However, there are probably a few owners who aren't yet aware how they can accomplish this.
First, switch the light on. Next, back the tail cap off just enough for the light to go out. Now, holding the light somewhat firmly in an overhand grip, apply pressure to the side of the tail cap. The light should come on. Releasing the pressure and quickly reapplying it should allow the light to cycle through the output types for whichever mode the light is in. For constant on, retighten the tail cap.
That process should work to obtain momentary on from most reverse clicky lights. Due to Fenix's use of bezel tightness to select between General and Turbo modes, the PD30 can be switched momentarily from Low (or Medium, High, or SOS) in a similar manner.
With the tail cap tightened completely and the bezel just slightly loosened, the same process as described above will switch the light from General mode to the constant on setting in Turbo mode. Releasing the pressure will switch back to the Low in the General mode. Likewise, holding the light in a firm underhand grip, pressure can be applied to the side of the bezel with the thumb to momentarily switch to Turbo mode.
I don't use the momentary on trick very often, since the light can easily be switched on and off with the clicky switch. However, I find that I use the momentary Turbo from Low workaround quite often. Hopefully someone who wasn't yet aware of these unintentional "features" of their Fenix lights will also find one or both of them useful.
Note: These methods should not be limited to the PD30 model Fenix light; that's just the Fenix model I use.
First, switch the light on. Next, back the tail cap off just enough for the light to go out. Now, holding the light somewhat firmly in an overhand grip, apply pressure to the side of the tail cap. The light should come on. Releasing the pressure and quickly reapplying it should allow the light to cycle through the output types for whichever mode the light is in. For constant on, retighten the tail cap.
That process should work to obtain momentary on from most reverse clicky lights. Due to Fenix's use of bezel tightness to select between General and Turbo modes, the PD30 can be switched momentarily from Low (or Medium, High, or SOS) in a similar manner.
With the tail cap tightened completely and the bezel just slightly loosened, the same process as described above will switch the light from General mode to the constant on setting in Turbo mode. Releasing the pressure will switch back to the Low in the General mode. Likewise, holding the light in a firm underhand grip, pressure can be applied to the side of the bezel with the thumb to momentarily switch to Turbo mode.
I don't use the momentary on trick very often, since the light can easily be switched on and off with the clicky switch. However, I find that I use the momentary Turbo from Low workaround quite often. Hopefully someone who wasn't yet aware of these unintentional "features" of their Fenix lights will also find one or both of them useful.
Note: These methods should not be limited to the PD30 model Fenix light; that's just the Fenix model I use.
