On Friday I was lucky enough to get in on one of the last few Fenix L0P SE's . 4 Sevs shipped it out on sat and I received it today. Awesome service , David :naughty:.
I haven't seen the standard L0p and understand that this is about the same with the exception of having the additional output levels and "special edition" written on the side. I got in on the 10% discount so for 35 and change, this is peanuts for the only multilevel AAA luxeon light in production. For someone used to spending over a c note , it's small change. This still might be considered expensive to a newbie here but to me it was a fair price for a nicely made light. The light gives a very good impression of quality and though I think the term is kinda cheesy, "executive " type classiness.
The light levels are well chosen and the order they are activated is very well thought out with an eye on preserving runtime. I'd say that since for me this is a backup light and AAA's are cheap and nimh's can be used . I doubt that I'll do much switching around of the levels, the primary level Fenix says is 12 lumens is a very versatile output.
The tint is very white but tends toward cold which isn't my favorite but the light is very white and as is typical with a good luxeon, there is far less tint than with a nichia CS.
This light definitely strobes the LED to achieve output variations. This is really my only complaint. I generally don't mind PWM but the L0P SE could use some tweaking in the actual pulse frequency or duration because the strobe is a bit too evident and gives me a disconcerting feeling when using. I may be generally sensitve to this and perhaps moreso today and the colder tint may contribute to the effect. I can't say for certain.
As for runtimes , I've no idea. I hope that the regulation has been improved over the standard L0P but I'd be surprised if it is. For the price and the fact that it is the only multilevel 1AAA luxeon light, I think that Fenix is providing alot for the money relative to other players in the market.
Overall, a great light and a nice puchase. The really funny thing is that given that the light is a bit larger and heavier than my E0 dart, I can't decide who will win the keychain spot. I'll really need to see a runtime graph on this little puppy (Thanks Chevrofreak for the great work!!!!). As a backup to my HDS the Dart is great and the L0P a bit redundant with the levels. I will say that some folks really might be able to use the L0P as there only EDC light, not everyone mind you , but many folks. There is no doubt that if your S.O. doesn't mind learning the 3 levels, this is a great light for her keychain.
That's it. Thanks 4 Sevens. And Fenix, you suck cuz I hate to admit, I'm now a Fenix Fan.
I haven't seen the standard L0p and understand that this is about the same with the exception of having the additional output levels and "special edition" written on the side. I got in on the 10% discount so for 35 and change, this is peanuts for the only multilevel AAA luxeon light in production. For someone used to spending over a c note , it's small change. This still might be considered expensive to a newbie here but to me it was a fair price for a nicely made light. The light gives a very good impression of quality and though I think the term is kinda cheesy, "executive " type classiness.
The light levels are well chosen and the order they are activated is very well thought out with an eye on preserving runtime. I'd say that since for me this is a backup light and AAA's are cheap and nimh's can be used . I doubt that I'll do much switching around of the levels, the primary level Fenix says is 12 lumens is a very versatile output.
The tint is very white but tends toward cold which isn't my favorite but the light is very white and as is typical with a good luxeon, there is far less tint than with a nichia CS.
This light definitely strobes the LED to achieve output variations. This is really my only complaint. I generally don't mind PWM but the L0P SE could use some tweaking in the actual pulse frequency or duration because the strobe is a bit too evident and gives me a disconcerting feeling when using. I may be generally sensitve to this and perhaps moreso today and the colder tint may contribute to the effect. I can't say for certain.
As for runtimes , I've no idea. I hope that the regulation has been improved over the standard L0P but I'd be surprised if it is. For the price and the fact that it is the only multilevel 1AAA luxeon light, I think that Fenix is providing alot for the money relative to other players in the market.
Overall, a great light and a nice puchase. The really funny thing is that given that the light is a bit larger and heavier than my E0 dart, I can't decide who will win the keychain spot. I'll really need to see a runtime graph on this little puppy (Thanks Chevrofreak for the great work!!!!). As a backup to my HDS the Dart is great and the L0P a bit redundant with the levels. I will say that some folks really might be able to use the L0P as there only EDC light, not everyone mind you , but many folks. There is no doubt that if your S.O. doesn't mind learning the 3 levels, this is a great light for her keychain.
That's it. Thanks 4 Sevens. And Fenix, you suck cuz I hate to admit, I'm now a Fenix Fan.
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