Who got their LD01 Stainless Steel?

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I have several L0D and even a few mint L0P. I use the L0D on my keychain almost everyday, but still was having a hard time justifying a LD01... the Fenix :devil:s though I think realized this might be a problem for many... and they developed the Stainless Steel version... It might be too heavy for the keychain but I had to check it out... waiting for USPS now...
 
Taboot said:
So I just got a SS LD01. I am impressed with the little light. What is the benefit of an Energizer E2 Lithium over a Duracell Alkaline going to be realistically? Output, runtime? Thanks.
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The Energizer E2 Lithium is lighter than a Duracell. It is less likey to ever leak even if left in the light for years. It has a shelf life for 10 years. For people who primarily use another larger EDC flashlight, and only occasionally use the LD01 on their keychain as a backup, long shelf life and little chance of leakage could be important. Of course, the runtime is going to be much longer with the E2 lithium. Output should be about the same.
 
I just received mine from http://www.thephotonshop.co.uk/ mine looks polished - I dunno whether the dealer polished it?! It comes in a shiny silver box too!

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BabyDoc said:
The Energizer E2 Lithium is lighter than a Duracell. It is less likey to ever leak even if left in the light for years. It has a shelf life for 10 years. For people who primarily use another larger EDC flashlight, and only occasionally use the LD01 on their keychain as a backup, long shelf life and little chance of leakage could be important. Of course, the runtime is going to be much longer with the E2 lithium. Output should be about the same.
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Excellent point! I've had a few AAA alkaline cells leak, ruining lights. I have never even heard of an E2 leaking. Plus they have great cold weather performance (important to me in Canada).
 
Yes in a twisty if an alkaline leaks it is not so good especially if you do not find out about it for some time.

Its just a pity that E2s are not just a little bit cheaper but thats life.
 
I just picked mine up from the Post Office this morning, I haven't had a chance to see if it has a problem but the Photon Shop in Cardiff assured me that their stock were tested so I am not expecting any problems.

Cybersoga, mine looked reasonably shiny too, almost as if it has been lacquered.

Serial number here is 0LC24X01847 if anyone is keeping track of the problem batches.

Andrew
 
Two (2) Fenix LD01 Stainless Steel Special Edition LED flashlights arrived safe and sound in my mailbox yesterday (12-03-3008) making me a happy man indeed! The finish is, like has previously been described, more of a matte or "semi-gloss" (with apologies to any painters reading this) stainless steel finish, and is nowhere near the gem-like, highly-polished images you find on the 'Net.

The light has just the right amount of heft for my needs, as I prefer a more substantial build on my torches. One of the LD01's will be attached to my around-the-house keychain, whereas the other will grace that of my '96 Impala SS. I can't count the number of times I could have used a light like this while driving at night -- when things go "bump" . . . and especially after hearing a loud "Ka-POWWW!" . . . followed by the dreaded "flub-flub-flub-flub" . . . knowing full-well that dirty hands will soon be a reality . . . within minutes, actually . . . after changing that d*mned flat tire.

BTW -- I noticed a small glitch in the beam when initially turning on one of the lights and quickly repaired it a few moments afterwards. Read about it here.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this diminutive light and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a keychain-sized, fairly powerful LED flashlight with stellar good looks. Still sitting on the fence? Buy one -- you'll LOVE it! :twothumbs

Cheers!

-Clive
 
When I received mine it's was finish was rather dull. Just from carrying it around in my jeans' change pocket, it's starting to polish up. 🙂
 
Just got mine this afternoon

Right off the bat I cleaned the inside of the tube and terminal (saw a little grime in there...) and then stuck in a brand new Duracell Alkaline. Tightened down the head and..... no light! Turned it on, off, on and off.... still no light! Unscrewed it to make sure I did not put the bat in upside down, (nope its in correct, didn't even take the bat out) and then screwed it back together.... light came on! Turned off, on.... light flickered.... went out... Since then, The light has worked fine with one exception; it does not always switch through the modes (I may be switching too fast???). I'm going to do the "mode jumping test" next... see what happens.

(EDIT: Did the mode test. Ran on medium for 5+ minutes, then on low for 3+ minutes; it did not change modes or flicker. Guess that's good! I'll clean it well tonight; just wish it had a better beam and tint...)

As far as the tint.... it's pretty purple/pink, not too happy with that. The cree rings and beam don't look like the other pics I've seen from the other guys on the forum that have this light either. The little "pill" I think you guys call it (the LEDs clear dome) is not centered too well, but the little module inside is centered when I put a ruler on it.

I'll play with it a little more... see if I can make myself like it better.
 
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mine is pinkish compared to an R bin lux 1 but if I don't compare it, the tint is actually fine.. warmish white I spose? One thing I have noticed is that hot spot is weird. it is like a ball with a less bright center that is the edges of the ball is brighter than the center of it. If you haven't done so... use alcohol to clean the contacts. My light felt greasy when I got it, I am almost betting they got warm in shipping and some of the grease in the threads/orings area migrated to other parts perhaps
 
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Lynx_Arc said:
mine is pinkish compared to an R bin lux 1 but if I don't compare it, the tint is actually fine.. warmish white I spose? One thing I have noticed is that hot spot is weird. it is like a ball with a less bright center that is the edges of the ball is brighter than the center of it. If you haven't done so... use alcohol to clean the contacts. My light felt greasy when I got it, I am almost betting they got warm in shipping and some of the grease in the threads/orings area migrated to other parts perhaps
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Mine definitely looks pink/purple to me (even when not compared to another light). When I compare it to my Fenix T1 (low mode) or Streamlight TLR1 it's grossly apparent. Mine also appears to have a darkish half moon on one side of the center beam (maybe due to the off center LED dome???). I will clean my well tonight with alcohol; mine also arrived oily to the touch.
 
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nvfenixt1 said:
Mine definitely looks pink/purple to me (even when not compared to another light). When I compare it to my Fenix T1 (low mode) or Streamlight TLR1 it's grossly apparent. Mine also appears to have a darkish half moon on one side of the center beam (maybe due to the off center LED dome???). I will clean my well tonight with alcohol; mine also arrived oily to the touch.
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I'm pretty sure the oil is to prevent it from rusting in storage. Stainless steel knives are coated in the same way.
 
Can anyone confirm if the head is glued together? Can you unscrew it to access the emitter?

I'd like to put a 5A tint emitter in there...
 
gunga said:
Can anyone confirm if the head is glued together? Can you unscrew it to access the emitter?
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I can't undo mine by hand. Probably with tools, and you don't have to worry about nicking up the anno. 😀
 
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