W~O~W, now, finally, I'm a true AAA flashlight believer...

[DHart]

I got my LD01 and a pair of AW 10440 Li-Ions from Lighthound today.

I prepared my Microstream body & tailcap (shortened the head mount threaded collar) to accept the LD01 head, charged up a 10440, put it all together and wow was I in for a big surprise!

The output is stunning for a single AAA light, for that matter, stunning in comparison to a AA light as well! This LD01 is my first Fenix and the first AAA light I've seen that really made me sit up in wonder. I had no idea a AAA light could have such amazing output.

In my standardized ceiling-bounce test I recorded 4.8 EV from this thing.... but that number won't mean much to you until you compare it to other lights I've tested under the same controlled circumstances in my ceiling-bounce test:

LD01 head on Microstream with 10440 ====== 4.8 EV
Jet III M with warm emitter & 18650 ====== 4.8 EV
Solarforce SuperBright Q5 & two RCR123's === 4.8 EV
Nitecore D10 R2 with protected 14500 Li-Ion=== 4.9 EV
Solarforce R2 4.2-8.4v lamp w/ two RCR123's== 4.7 EV
ConneXion X2 w/ protected 14500 Li-Ion ===== 3.7 EV

Clearly, the LD01 on a 10440 Li-Ion is an amazingly POTENT package.

A few hours after testing the light, I was still almost in disbelief at the output, so I tested it again and sure enough, came back with 4.8 EV again. Seeing is believing. Now, finally, I am now a confirmed AAA believer! Can't wait until dark tonight!

 

[Zeruel]

Re: W~O~W, now, finally, I'm a true AAA believer...

Congratulations

And allow me to be the first to say.....
I TOLD YA SO! :nana:




ok, next task....converting you to button cell lights.

 

[richardcpf]

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LD01 + li-ion gives the full output from a Q5 emitter. I carry that combo everyday, if you try it you won't leave it.

 

[scott]

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If you look at my join date, you can see that I've been around a long time. Even so, I'm a pretty basic guy. As it is, I've been very happy with my LD01 using eneloops. I'm always amazed by how bright it is. I know nothing about li-ions, though. What are the disadvantages? Do they shorten the lifespan of the led?

 

[Zeruel]

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......I know nothing about li-ions, though. What are the disadvantages? Do they shorten the lifespan of the led?

According to 4Sevens, they probably do. The advantage is you'll get a mini sun. But we love to live dangerously, don't we? :devil:

 

[matrixshaman]

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Hi DHart - the Fenix AAA L0D CE and I assume the newer LD01 are truly a WOW light on 10440's. So far it's the only AAA light I carry along with me but that will change soon. I do believe the driver is being pushed to the limits on this light but so far most people have been okay running it on 10440's. I just would not run it for long periods at full tilt. Very fun light and not much else compares although I think you know who's coming out soon with a tail switching AAA with tons of features. Now that you've jumped into the AAA pool you'll have to have one of those too

 

[DHart]

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I know nothing about li-ions, though. What are the disadvantages? Do they shorten the lifespan of the led?

I simply love Li-Ions and buy lights which run on them whenever possible! Li-Ion use *might* shorten the lifespan of the emitter somewhat.. but when Lighthound's website clearly states that the light is OK with 10440. SO if it burns out anytime soon, I'll look to Lighthound to make good on that statement. If it lasts 20,000 hours instead of 40,000, well, what the heck! By then I'll probably be on to several generations beyond today's AAA lights! As Zeruel says, we do love to live dangerously.... and they're only flashlights anyway!

I can see that running on high quickly runs down the 10440, so no doubt once I've gotten over the newness jollies with this on high, more of my use will probably be at mid or low level. And now that I've experienced the full bewonderment of the LD01 on 10440 (AAA steroids), I'm going to try it out with NiMH, lithium primaries, and maybe even the lowly alkaline (nah, forget the alkalines.. I just can't bring myself to buy them anymore!) Who knows, perhaps Eneloops *may* become my usual cell with this light... not sure as yet... I have much to experiment with still! I'll likely choose the 10440 though, as Li-Ions are my preferred power source, for sure!

Hi DHart - the Fenix AAA L0D CE and I assume the newer LD01 are truly a WOW light on 10440's. So far it's the only AAA light I carry along with me but that will change soon. I do believe the driver is being pushed to the limits on this light but so far most people have been okay running it on 10440's. I just would not run it for long periods at full tilt. Very fun light and not much else compares although I think you know who's coming out soon with a tail switching AAA with tons of features. Now that you've jumped into the AAA pool you'll have to have one of those too

shaman... oh yes... and now I'm really primed for it. The LF2XT will definitely be ordered up (along with the two AA tube for the LF3XT) as soon as they are available. If the output from the LF2XT is anything like this LD01 and the operations are anything like the LF3XT, I'm going to be totally thrilled with it.

 

[thedeske]

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Only a week old and my LD01 is getting plenty of use.
Perfect keychain light. It was expensive until I turned it on

 

[seaside]

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Good to hear you love new AAA flashlight. The fact that it takes only one AAA light to turn disbeliever into believer is kind of scary though, yes, it is a good light.

 

[DHart]

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It was expensive until I turned it on

Yeah... that's what I thought as well! :twothumbs

 

[kaichu dento]

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Perfect ... light. It was expensive until I turned it on

That is exactly how I felt when I got my first L0D! :twothumbs

 

[Zeruel]

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shaman... oh yes... and now I'm really primed for it. The LF2XT will definitely be ordered up (along with the two AA tube for the LF3XT) as soon as they are available. If the output from the LF2XT is anything like this LD01 and the operations are anything like the LF3XT, I'm going to be totally thrilled with it.

And don't forget the Avenger. :tsk:
With R2, it'll probably churn out over 100+ lumens easily, plus other stages.

 

[WadeF]

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And don't forget the Avenger. :tsk:
With R2, it'll probably churn out over 100+ lumens easily, plus other stages.

Fenix LD01 on a 10440 is probably 200+ lumens out the front.

 

[Yucca Patrol]

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If you choose to use 10440 batteries which do not have a protection circuit, please make sure to test them on a multimeter before charging to ensure that you have not discharged them too far.

I love my LOD with 10440. It is truly a pocket rocket!

 

[Flying Turtle]

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AAA's have always been my true favorites, even without using 10440s. They're just so convenient to carry. The L0D is always with me, at least until the LF2XT arrives. I seem to have missed the talk about a new Avenger. Will it be programmable, or at least have a good low that comes up first?

Geoff

 

[Zeruel]

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AAA's have always been my true favorites, even without using 10440s. They're just so convenient to carry. The L0D is always with me, at least until the LF2XT arrives. I seem to have missed the talk about a new Avenger. Will it be programmable, or at least have a good low that comes up first?

Geoff

Geoff, here's the latest specs info from Lumapower:

"Hi all,

The new Avenger is now in final assembly stage.
So, I will keep holding to post photos of my ES...until I get the real production version this month.

The new Avenger not only comes with new UI and construction but all new circuit and LED.

In order to make it with best output against runtime, we use Cree's R2 as LED source.

And as many ask before, the new pocket clip is stronger and lonnger and 2 way.

A 3-level digital control UI as our digital EDC series with 1 second memory.

Type III HA....and more.

Best regards,

Ricky - Lumapower CS"

It's on post #330 of this thread.
If the current Avenger with Rebel 100 can output to 100 lumens with primary battery, I can only imagine the new one with R2 + Li-ion.

 

[Flying Turtle]

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Thanks, Zeruel. I appreciate the info. Have to keep an eye on this one.

Geoff

 

[DHart]

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Yes... two really exciting new AAA lights are just about to ready for us to devour!

It's really amazing what can be done with a AAA light. :thinking:

 

[NonSenCe]

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to nitpick..

in my mind its hmm.. wrong, to rave of a flashlight with AAA battery if one actually uses a specialised Li-ion battery in it.

to me a AAA-battery is 1.2-1.7v alkaline lithium or nimh (or similar)

a flashlight with over 3volt li-ion it is completely different thing and in my mind. (possibly increased output,runtime etc thanks to voltage)

it is just a li-ion flashlight. and those are known to be great.

but what fenix (and others) can do nowdays with flashlights even with AAA/AA alkalines IS amazing.

 

[baterija]

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It's really amazing what can be done with a AAA light. :thinking:

Just Imagine what can be done with a AAA when the XP-G's hit the market.